U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on countries that oppose American control over Greenland. Speaking at a rural healthcare event at the White House on Friday, Trump warned that he could take similar action to the tariffs previously imposed on the pharmaceutical industry. He stated that if allies do not support the United States in taking control of Greenland, tariffs could be applied against them, emphasizing that the island is essential for U.S. national security.

Trump reiterated that Greenland’s strategic location and vast mineral resources make it vital to U.S. interests. He did not rule out the possibility of using force to secure control of the island but mentioned tariffs for the first time in this context. The president also said he was discussing the issue with NATO, stressing that without Greenland, there would be a significant gap in U.S. national security.

The remarks mark an escalation in Trump’s rhetoric regarding Greenland, linking economic pressure with geopolitical objectives.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced several members of the new Gaza Peace Board, which will oversee the interim administration in the war-torn territory. The seven-member founding executive board includes U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, and World Bank President Ajay Banga. Trump will chair the 15-member board himself, describing it as the most prestigious of its kind.

The board stems from Trump’s 20-point peace plan introduced in late 2025, which led to an initial ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas and a prisoner exchange. The plan calls for an international “Board of Peace” to supervise a Palestinian technocratic body managing Gaza’s governance during the transition period. However, the White House has not yet detailed the board’s specific responsibilities.

Residents of Gaza have expressed skepticism about the recently announced second-phase ceasefire, citing unfulfilled promises from the first stage of the agreement.

U.S. President Donald Trump will not change his stance on acquiring Greenland even after the formation of a European military mission on the island, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, she said European troop deployments would not affect Trump’s decision-making process. A meeting was held Wednesday between the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, where both sides agreed to form a working group for technical discussions on the issue.

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen stated that while all parties agree on strengthening Arctic security, there are disagreements over methods, emphasizing that people are not commodities to be traded. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that any U.S. attempt to forcibly take Greenland could threaten NATO’s existence. Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen viewed ongoing dialogue positively, calling diplomacy the right path forward.

Meanwhile, Denmark landed two military transport planes in Nuuk as part of the NATO “Arctic Endurance” exercise, with European allies deploying troops to Greenland. Trump reiterated that U.S. control of the island is vital for national security against potential Russian and Chinese threats.

After more than a decade of fluctuating relations, the United States is struggling to maintain its economic position in Africa, according to Turkish academic Yunus Turhan of Haci Bayram Veli University in Ankara. Citing U.S. Census Bureau data, he noted that trade between the U.S. and Africa has seen major ups and downs from 2014 to 2025, with exports reaching 34 billion dollars and imports 37.8 billion dollars by November 2025. Despite this, Africa accounted for only 1.1 percent of America’s total trade volume of 7.37 trillion dollars in 2024.

Turhan highlighted that the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), launched in 2000, has played a key role by allowing 32 African nations to export over 1,800 products duty-free to the U.S., contributing about 500 billion dollars in exports between 2002 and 2022. The U.S. House of Representatives recently extended AGOA for another three years. However, Turhan observed that U.S.-Africa trade remains largely oil-dependent.

He added that China and Russia have become Washington’s main competitors in Africa, with China’s trade reaching 314 billion dollars in 2025 and Russia’s 24.5 billion dollars in 2024. Turhan suggested that the U.S. should work closely with partners like Turkey to balance strategic rivalry and development goals in Africa.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the 19th-century Insurrection Act, which would allow the deployment of the military within the country. The warning came as protests spread across Minnesota following the shooting of a man by federal agents on Wednesday and the earlier death of a woman last week. Demonstrators in the Democrat-leaning northern cities have been protesting against violence linked to the Trump administration’s extensive immigration enforcement operations.

Trump reiterated his threat on social media, saying he would use the Insurrection Act if Minnesota’s politicians failed to uphold the law and prevent attacks on Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. He expressed frustration over court obstacles to deploying the National Guard and over the ongoing protests, signaling a tougher stance in advancing his anti-immigration agenda.

Minnesota’s Democratic Governor Tim Walz sharply criticized the Trump administration, accusing federal agents of conducting a “brutal campaign” against residents. In a video message, he cited incidents of home raids, mistreatment of pregnant women, and the killing of 37-year-old Renny Good. Walz urged peaceful demonstrations and called on Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to end what he described as an occupation.

US President Donald Trump has announced the formation of a 'Gaza Peace Board' through his social media platform Truth Social. The board is described as a key component of the second phase of Trump’s 20-point plan aimed at ending what he called Israel’s genocide in the besieged Palestinian territory. Trump said the board’s members will be announced soon and expressed pride in its creation, calling it the most prestigious board.

The announcement follows the creation of a 15-member technocratic committee to oversee Gaza’s post-conflict governance. This committee will operate under the supervision of the Peace Board, which Trump is expected to chair. The broader plan also includes deploying an international stabilization force to secure Gaza and train vetted Palestinian police units.

According to the report, the first phase of the US-backed Gaza peace plan was implemented on October 10, leading to a prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas and a temporary halt to mass killings. However, despite the ceasefire, Israel allegedly violated the agreement and killed hundreds of Palestinians. Over two years of war, Israeli forces have reportedly killed more than 71,000 Palestinians, most of them women and children.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, January 15, 2026. During the meeting, Machado presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal, which she had received in 2025. Following the meeting, Trump publicly praised Machado, calling her an extraordinary woman who had endured much. The meeting and exchange were reported by ABC News.

Trump described receiving the Nobel medal from Machado as a wonderful symbol of mutual respect. On social media, he wrote that María had given him her Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his work. Machado confirmed to reporters after the meeting that she personally handed the medal to Trump but did not provide further details about the gesture or its purpose.

The exchange highlighted a moment of symbolic diplomacy between the two figures, though neither side elaborated on any political implications or future cooperation.

At a White House meeting on January 15, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado symbolically presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to U.S. President Donald Trump. Machado received the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her role in defending democracy and human rights. Following the meeting, Trump wrote on social media that the gesture represented a unique expression of mutual respect.

The Norwegian Nobel Institute clarified its position beforehand, stating that the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred, shared, or revoked. This means that even though the medal was handed to Trump, the recognition and honor remain with Machado. Speaking to reporters outside the Capitol after the meeting, Machado said the gesture symbolized the Venezuelan people's trust and gratitude toward Trump.

The event has sparked renewed discussion about political relations between the United States and Venezuela, as well as the future of the South American nation. Machado described her action as a symbol of international support for Venezuela’s struggle for freedom and democracy.

A Venezuelan man was shot and killed by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday, according to city officials who confirmed the incident and urged residents to remain calm. The shooting occurred just a week after another fatal encounter involving federal agents and a U.S. woman, reigniting public tension in the city.

Officials from Minneapolis stated on social media that they understood the public’s anger and concern, while again calling for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to leave the city and state. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed the shooting, saying the Venezuelan man, described as an undocumented immigrant, was targeted during a traffic stop and allegedly resisted arrest. TRT World reported that two individuals from a nearby apartment attacked an officer with a snow shovel and broom handle during the incident.

DHS said the officer fired a defensive shot to protect his life, hitting the man in the leg; he later died. Several elected officials from Minneapolis and Minnesota condemned the actions of ICE and other federal agents under DHS following the incident.

U.S. President Donald Trump said that Ukraine, not Russia, is obstructing a possible peace agreement to end the ongoing conflict. In an interview with Reuters at the Oval Office on January 14, Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to conclude nearly four years of war, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is less prepared. He added that he believes Putin is ready to make a deal, but Ukraine is not.

When asked why the largest European conflict since World War II has not been resolved through U.S.-led negotiations, Trump directly pointed to Zelensky. His remarks signaled dissatisfaction with the Ukrainian leader and reflected his tendency to express more trust in Putin than in U.S. allies, a stance that has frustrated Ukraine, European capitals, and American lawmakers.

A Reuters report from December noted that U.S. intelligence agencies had warned Putin had not abandoned his goal of capturing all of Ukraine and restoring parts of the former Soviet empire, though National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard denied that assessment.

The United States has deployed the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln from the South China Sea to the Middle East amid ongoing tensions with Iran. According to the report, the carrier has already departed with its accompanying fleet, which includes destroyers, frigates, submarines, and other warships. News Nation reported that under Pentagon orders, the carrier strike group is expected to reach the US Central Command’s area of responsibility within a week.

The US Central Command oversees a region that includes the Middle East, northeastern Africa, and parts of Central and South Asia, covering a total of 21 countries. The deployment comes as part of Washington’s broader military posture in response to regional developments involving Iran.

The movement of the carrier strike group signals a potential increase in US military presence in the region, though the report does not specify further operational details or the duration of the deployment.

The United States has announced the suspension of all types of visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Bangladesh, effective from January 21, 2026. According to reports from Reuters and Fox News, the U.S. Department of State has sent instructions to consular offices in these countries to halt visa issuance indefinitely while the department reviews its current vetting procedures.

State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott stated that the ministry is reassessing visa processing based on long-standing experience, aiming to prevent entry of foreign nationals who might rely on U.S. public assistance or welfare programs. The suspension follows a November 2025 directive that required consular officers worldwide to strictly enforce the “public charge” provisions of immigration law.

That directive also instructed officers to deny visas to applicants deemed likely to depend on public aid, including those with poor health, limited English proficiency, or long-term medical needs. The suspension will remain in place until the review process is completed, with no specified end date.

A bipartisan bill was introduced in the US Senate to prevent President Donald Trump from attempting to take control of Greenland. The legislation, titled the 'NATO Unity Protection Act,' was presented on Tuesday by Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski, according to TRT World. The bill prohibits the use of Pentagon or State Department funds for any blockade, occupation, annexation, or military operation against the sovereign territory of a NATO member state without its consent.

Senator Shaheen stated that any US move to seize or control a NATO ally’s territory would weaken the alliance. She added that the bill sends a clear message that recent remarks about Greenland undermine US national security interests. Senator Murkowski expressed concern that using American resources against allies is deeply troubling and should be fully rejected by Congress.

Earlier, Trump had argued that the United States should acquire Greenland to prevent Russia or China from taking it and described the move as vital for US economic security. Greenland is a self-governing territory of Denmark with strategic importance and rich mineral resources.

The United States government announced on Tuesday that it is canceling the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali nationals residing in the country. As a result, Somalis who lose their legal protection must leave the United States by March 17. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed the decision in a post on social media platform X, stating that those who do not return voluntarily will be deported.

According to AFP, the move is part of an ongoing tough campaign against immigrants, with the greatest impact expected in Minnesota, home to the largest Somali community in the US. The state has recently become a focal point for immigration raids and searches. Last week, protests erupted in Minneapolis after an officer fatally shot a local woman during a raid. In response, Minnesota filed a court petition seeking a temporary injunction against ICE operations.

Nearly 2,000 people have reportedly been arrested in these operations. Washington has recently taken a stricter stance toward Somali immigrants in Minnesota, where about 80,000 Somali-origin residents live, amid allegations of large-scale welfare fraud.

The United States has officially designated the Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan as terrorist organizations. On Tuesday, the U.S. Treasury Department identified the Jordanian and Egyptian branches as 'Specially Designated Global Terrorists,' while the State Department blacklisted the Lebanese branch as a 'Foreign Terrorist Organization' (FTO). The move follows an executive order issued by President Donald Trump in November to blacklist these groups.

According to the Trump administration, the decision was taken due to the Brotherhood’s alleged support for the Palestinian group Hamas and involvement in activities opposing Israeli interests in the Middle East. The Treasury Department stated that although the Brotherhood presents itself as a legitimate social organization, it directly assists terrorist groups like Hamas. The State Department added that the designation would cut off the Brotherhood’s financial sources and bar its members from entering the United States.

Senator Marco Rubio described the action as the first step in a long-term effort to counter the Brotherhood’s violent and destabilizing activities worldwide. The decision effectively freezes the organizations’ financial transactions and imposes a permanent entry ban on their members.