EU Accelerates Trade Push as Global Trading System Faces Upheaval
Brussels seeks new partnerships amid U.S. tariff uncertainty and shifting global alliances
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Activists Say Iran Protest Death Toll Tops 5K as Internet Blackout and U.S. Tensions Intensify
Activists warn real number of victims may be higher as arrests grow and Washington issues military warnings
Donald Trump Backs Off Greenland Tariffs, Says Deal is Close
Denmark stressed that any resolution must respect its sovereignty
Trump Rules Out Use of Force Over Greenland in Davos Speech, Drawing Mixed Reactions
U.S. president seeks to ease fears at World Economic Forum but critics warn of damage to NATO and global trust
Macron Takes Aim at ‘Bullies’ in Davos Speech as Tensions With Trump Escalate
French president urges Europe to defend its interests at the World Economic Forum amid trade and diplomatic disputes with the U.S.
Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on French Wine Over Macron Peace Board Stance
France intends to decline the invitation at this stage
U.S. Catholic Cardinals Urge Trump Administration to Follow Moral Compass in Foreign Policy
The three cardinals cited Venezuela, Greenland and Ukraine in their statement — saying they "raised basic questions about the use of military force and the meaning of peace". Photo: AP
China Hits 2025 Growth Target on Exports but Economic Slowdown Raises Concerns
Strong trade offsets weak consumer demand as quarterly growth falls to its slowest pace since 2022
Machado Gives Nobel Medal to Trump at White House Meeting
Trump intends to keep the medal
U.S. Acquisition of Greenland Could Cost Up to $700 Bn as Trump Pushes Claim
Denmark and Greenland reject US claims over the Arctic island as NATO allies move to reinforce regional security
Trump Administration to Suspend U.S. Visa Processing for 75 Countries
State Department orders review of procedures amid widening immigration crackdown
France to Open Greenland Consulate Amid Trump’s Annexation Threats
Paris signals support for Denmark as Arctic tensions over Greenland intensify
Wall Street Warns Trump Over Fed Independence and Credit Card Cap
Banking leaders caution that political pressure could destabilise markets and fuel inflation
Greenland PM Says Territory Would Choose Denmark Over United States
Jens-Frederik Nielsen pushes back against Trump’s takeover rhetoric as Arctic tensions rise
NATO Chief Rutte Praises Trump on Defence Spending During Croatia Visit
Secretary general avoids direct comment on Greenland as alliance focuses on Arctic security
Trump Says U.S. Must “Own” Greenland to Stop Russia China Influence
Denmark and Greenland have both stated that the territory is not for sale
Trump Suggests Choice Between NATO and Greenland as He Pushes for U.S. Control
U.S. president questions alliance’s relevance and claims personal morality is the main limit on his use of military power
Trump Claims Iran’s Supreme Leader May Flee as Protests Rock Country
U.S. president warns Tehran against violence as nationwide unrest, internet blackouts and economic crisis intensify pressure on Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Bjork Urges Greenland to Seek Independence as Trump Revives Annexation Talk
Icelandic singer Björk has renewed her call for Greenland to declare independence from Denmark, warning that the island risks falling under US control amid fresh remarks from Donald Trump
Nicolas Maduro Faces U.S. Drug Charges as Arrest Sparks Global Tensions
Former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has been brought to New York to face US drug charges, as warnings grow that his arrest could destabilise the global order
Trump Signals Possible New U.S. Strike on Venezuela
Trump also suggested Colombia and Mexico could face U.S. military action
Trump Says US Carried Out Joint Strike on ISIS in Nigeria
Trump earlier designated Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern”
Cambodia and Thailand to Hold Talks on Reviving Ceasefire as Border Fighting Enters Third Week
Defence officials to meet on December 24 after Asean-backed push to de-escalate conflict
DOJ Publishes First Batch of Epstein Documents
It includes photographs, videos and investigative records