U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his interest in Greenland during a speech at the World Economic Forum, calling for “immediate discussions” over control of the world’s largest island. He emphasized that he does not intend to use force, saying he neither wants nor needs to do so. Trump also remarked that Europe is “not going in the right direction” and expressed his wish to see it improve.

Trump stated that he holds “immense respect” for the people of Greenland and Denmark but described Greenland as vast, sparsely populated, and underdeveloped. He claimed the United States has been attempting to purchase Greenland for nearly two centuries and argued that Denmark has “no trace” there. According to him, only the United States can ensure the island’s security and development.

Referring indirectly to NATO, Trump said that while the U.S. could be unstoppable if it chose to use excessive force, it would not take that path. He concluded that what America seeks is simply “a place called Greenland.”

U.S. President Donald Trump said that tariffs imposed by his administration were targeted only at countries with which the United States has trade deficits. Speaking at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump described the decision as fair and claimed that most people understand the reasoning behind it. He acknowledged that some have been negatively affected but maintained that the overall policy was justified.

Trump also stated that in some cases, tariff rates had been reduced. He cited Switzerland as an example, noting that an initial 30 percent tariff was later lowered because he did not want to cause harm to people. During his remarks, Trump further asserted that the United States is sustaining the entire world.

The comments, reported by the BBC, reflect Trump’s continued defense of his trade policies on the global stage, emphasizing fairness and national interest as key motivations behind the tariff measures.

Former US President Donald Trump has unveiled details of a new international interim body, the “Board of Peace,” as part of his Gaza peace initiative, drawing both support and controversy. The board, reportedly backed by a UN resolution, will be chaired by Trump for life and aims to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction. Its executive members include former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, whose inclusion has been criticized due to his role in the Iraq war. Invitations have been sent to several world leaders, with some, including Vietnam’s To Lam and Belarus’s Alexander Lukashenko, accepting. Permanent membership requires a one-billion-dollar fee, intended to fund Gaza’s rebuilding.

Critics fear the initiative could undermine the UN Security Council’s authority in global peacekeeping. While the White House insists the plan aligns with UN Resolution 2803, French officials and analysts have questioned its legitimacy and scope. The board excludes Palestinian representatives but includes one Israeli member and politicians from Qatar and Turkey. Israel’s government says it was not consulted, calling the move inconsistent with its policies.

The plan’s success remains uncertain as Gaza faces massive destruction, humanitarian crises, and fragile ceasefire conditions. Observers note that the board’s ability to deliver lasting peace will be closely watched.

The United States has seized another oil tanker in the Caribbean region as part of sanctions aimed at restricting the movement of vessels linked to Venezuela. According to Washington, the action follows President Donald Trump’s blockade order. The U.S. Southern Command reported that the vessel, named Motor Vessel Sagitta, was detained without any confrontation for violating the quarantine rules declared under Trump’s sanctions policy.

In a post on social media platform X, the Southern Command stated that any oil leaving Venezuela must comply with legal and coordinated procedures. A video clip showing the operation at sea was also released. Since the blockade was announced in December, the United States has seized a total of seven ships, including a Russia-linked tanker intercepted earlier this month near Venezuela’s coast. The U.S. has deployed a large naval presence across the Caribbean.

President Trump has asserted that control of Venezuela’s oil will remain with Washington following the removal of President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan authorities, however, have rejected these claims, maintaining that Caracas still controls its oil sector and that the state oil company is in talks with the U.S. over potential sales.

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that if Iran ever kills him, he has already ordered the country to be wiped off the map. He made the statement on Tuesday, January 20, during a public address, responding to threats from Tehran. Earlier, Iran had warned that if its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were assassinated, Trump himself would be killed, not just have his hand severed.

Iranian military official General Abdolfazl Shekarchi said any aggressive move against Iran’s leaders would lead to severe retaliation, describing it as a real warning rather than a slogan. He added that Iran would ignite fires across the world, leaving no safe place for its enemies. In response, Trump said he had prepared extremely strict orders, asserting that if anything happened to him, the U.S. military would erase Iran from the world map.

The exchange follows years of tension since the 2020 U.S. strike in Baghdad that killed Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani, after which Iran repeatedly threatened revenge against Trump.

US President Donald Trump described the United Nations as a 'useless' organization during a press briefing at the White House on Tuesday. He said a newly proposed 'Peace Board', created to end the war in Gaza and oversee the region’s reconstruction, could serve as an alternative to the UN. When asked if the board would replace the UN, Trump replied that it might, adding that the UN is not very effective.

Trump announced that the 'Peace Board' would be composed of world leaders and that he would serve as its chairman indefinitely, even beyond his presidential term. The board will grant permanent membership to countries contributing one billion dollars. The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have already confirmed their participation. Trump is also inviting leaders of major powers, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, to join.

The initiative aims to manage Gaza’s governance and rebuilding efforts following the conflict, positioning the board as a new global platform for peace oversight.

U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated his firm position on bringing Greenland under American control, declaring on social media that the territory is extremely important and that there is no room for retreat. During a White House press conference, when asked how far he was willing to go in acquiring Greenland, Trump replied that the world would know in due time. His remarks have sparked renewed international concern, according to BBC reports.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, French President Emmanuel Macron warned that the world is gradually moving toward a ruleless order, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that the old global system is not returning. Trump is expected to arrive in Davos on Wednesday for several key meetings on the Greenland issue, assuring that everything will ultimately work out in America’s favor.

Greenland’s Minister for Industry and Natural Resources, Naja Nathanielsen, said that the people of Greenland were shocked by Trump’s comments and emphasized their desire to determine their own future. Analysts believe Trump’s tough stance is creating new diplomatic tension between the United States and its allies.

Thousands of people across the United States protested on Tuesday against President Donald Trump’s immigration policy. The demonstrations were organized by labor unions, leftist groups, and civic organizations, taking place in cities and university campuses nationwide. The protests followed weeks of unrest sparked by the fatal shooting of a man by a federal agent in Minneapolis. Hundreds gathered in Washington, while smaller cities such as Asheville, North Carolina, also saw rallies.

Protesters voiced opposition to federal immigration enforcement, chanting slogans against ICE and other agencies. The Trump administration defended its deportation policy as part of its electoral mandate. However, recent opinion polls cited in the report indicated that most Americans oppose the use of force by immigration and federal officers against undocumented immigrants.

Students from several universities joined the demonstrations, with participants in Cleveland, Ohio, and Santa Fe, New Mexico, walking out of classes to attend rallies. Additional gatherings were planned in cities including San Francisco and Seattle.

Three senior leaders of the US Catholic Church have issued a joint statement sharply criticizing the Trump administration’s foreign policy, questioning America’s moral role in global politics. The Archbishops of Washington, Newark, and Chicago—Cardinals Robert McElroy, Joseph Tobin, and Blase Cupich—expressed deep concern over the ethical justification for the use of military power in recent events involving Venezuela, Ukraine, and Greenland. They stated that military action should be a last resort in extreme circumstances, not a routine tool of national policy.

The cardinals avoided partisan analysis but their remarks were seen as a reflection of growing dissatisfaction within the Church toward national leadership under Trump. Their statement referenced controversies surrounding threats to seize Greenland, naval operations against Venezuela, and the detention of President Nicolás Maduro without congressional approval. Pope Leo XIV also urged respect for Venezuela’s sovereignty and emphasized dialogue over violence, while warning that Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine could alter transatlantic alliances.

Cardinal Cupich further noted concern over the decision to dismantle USAID, a long-standing humanitarian agency. The cardinals warned that force-based global systems undermine nations’ sovereignty, calling the administration’s moral outlook “Darwinian.”

One year after returning to the Oval Office as the 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump’s administration has enacted extensive economic, diplomatic, and social policy changes that have reshaped both the US and global landscape. On his first day back in office on January 20, 2025, Trump signed 26 executive orders, setting a record for the most issued on an inauguration day. Over the year, he signed a total of 228 executive orders, surpassing the 220 from his entire first term. His administration deported at least 605,000 people, saw 1.9 million voluntary departures, and revoked legal status for about 1.6 million residents. Trump also banned citizens of 75 countries from obtaining immigration visas.

Economically, Trump imposed tariffs averaging 10 percent on all trading partners, with India facing 50 percent levies. These tariffs generated $287 billion in 2025 but increased household costs by an estimated $1,500. He also created the Department of Government Efficiency under Elon Musk, which cut 317,000 federal jobs and eliminated diversity and education programs. Internationally, Trump visited 13 countries, launched attacks in at least seven, and opened 2.5 million square kilometres of ocean for offshore drilling while reversing 30 climate policies, including exiting the Paris Agreement.

U.S. President Donald Trump has posted several controversial images on his social media platform Truth Social, appearing to intensify his rhetoric about taking control of Greenland. Among the images is one showing the U.S. flag flying over Greenland, which has triggered renewed international discussion. Another post includes a screenshot of a message from French President Emmanuel Macron alongside an altered presentation board. The edited image, believed to be from August 2025, originally depicted the Ukraine conflict frontline but now shows U.S. flags over North America, Canada, and Greenland.

Trump also shared an illustration portraying himself planting the U.S. flag in Greenland, accompanied by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance. A sign in the image reads “Greenland: U.S. Territory, Established 2026.” Analysts cited by the report say the posts have reignited debate over Greenland’s sovereignty and the United States’ intentions.

The images have drawn attention to Washington’s stance toward Greenland, with observers noting that the posts could further strain international discussions about territorial sovereignty.

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that he will fully implement tariffs on European countries opposing his plan to acquire Greenland. He announced that starting February 1, imports from the United Kingdom will face a 10 percent tariff, rising to 25 percent on June 1. The same tariffs will apply to seven NATO allies—Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Finland—until Denmark agrees to a deal for selling Greenland to the United States.

European nations have taken a united stance to defend Greenland’s sovereignty. Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said ownership cannot be claimed through threats, while the UK’s Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper stated that only Greenlanders and Denmark can decide Greenland’s future. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte affirmed that the alliance will continue working with Denmark and Greenland to ensure Arctic security.

The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, said the EU will not back down from its position and called an emergency meeting in Brussels on Thursday to coordinate responses. Denmark has warned that U.S. interference in Greenland could jeopardize NATO’s future.

A massive pileup involving more than 100 vehicles occurred on Interstate 196 in Michigan on Monday morning, January 19, amid a severe snowstorm and whiteout conditions. The crash took place near Ottawa County, about 24 miles southwest of Grand Rapids, prompting authorities to close a 10-mile stretch of the highway between Hudsonville and Zeeland for several hours. According to the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office, at least 10 people were injured, though none critically, and around two dozen semitrucks were involved. No deaths were reported.

Michigan officials said the region experienced heavy snowfall, strong winds, and poor road conditions throughout the day. The National Weather Service office in Grand Rapids had earlier warned residents to avoid unnecessary travel due to the Arctic cold front affecting the Great Lakes area. By 6 p.m., the sheriff’s office confirmed that the highway had been cleared and reopened to traffic.

Experts noted that subfreezing temperatures cause ice buildup on roads, significantly increasing accident risks, as even four-wheel-drive vehicles struggle to stop on slippery surfaces.

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that his administration will fully implement tariffs on European countries opposing his stance on taking control of Greenland. In an interview with NBC News on January 19, Trump said that if NATO member states, including the United Kingdom, resist his position, all their exports to the United States will face tariffs. He announced that a 10 percent tariff on British imports will begin on February 1, rising to 25 percent on June 1, and will remain until an agreement is reached with Denmark over Greenland. The same policy will apply to Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Finland.

European leaders have responded with a unified stance defending Greenland’s sovereignty. Denmark’s foreign minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said ownership cannot be claimed through threats, while the UK’s foreign minister Yvette Cooper affirmed that only Greenlanders and Denmark can decide Greenland’s future. Trump did not rule out military action, prompting Denmark to warn of serious NATO consequences. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said the alliance will coordinate with Denmark and Greenland on Arctic security.

The EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that sovereignty is not a matter of trade and called an emergency meeting of EU leaders in Brussels on Thursday to decide next steps.

U.S. President Donald Trump sent a message to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre saying he no longer feels obligated to think only about peace after not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. The message, published on Monday, stated that despite ending eight wars, Norway decided not to award him the prize. Trump wrote that this decision freed him from any duty to focus solely on peace.

Norwegian newspaper VG confirmed the authenticity of the message through the prime minister’s office, and a source also verified the information to AFP. On the same day, Trump issued another message making strong remarks about Greenland, saying the world would not be safe unless the United States gained full control over the Danish autonomous territory. Støre’s office also confirmed the authenticity of that message to AFP.

The messages, reported by Al Arabiya, drew attention for their tone and timing, linking Trump’s frustration over the Nobel decision with his renewed stance on global security and territorial control.