Trump doubles down on Greenland, saying there is 'no going back'
US president Donald Trump has doubled down on his threats to take control of Greenland, saying on social media that there is "no going back" and that "Greenland is imperative". During a news conference at the White House, Trump was asked how far he was willing to go to acquire Greenland and replied»»»
Trump heads to Davos: 'No going back' on Greenland, says Europe will not 'push back too much'
US President Donald Trump said Monday he thought European leaders would not "push back too much" on his attempt to buy Greenland. Also Read: 'It would be a war' if Trump orders Greenland invasion: Danish MP"I don't think they're gonna push back too much. We have to have it. They have to have this d»»»
US military seizes seventh Venezuela-linked tanker amid Trump oil crackdown
US military forces boarded and seized a seventh oil tanker linked to Venezuela, the US Southern Command said on Tuesday, as the administration of Donald Trump steps up efforts to curb Caracas’s oil exports. The MV Sagitta was apprehended without incident, the command said. »»»
Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall amid global tensions - UPI.com
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday as stock prices generally fell amid global trade tensions and President Donald Trump's tariff threats for European nations opposed to the United States annexing Greenland. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Jan. 20 (U»»»
South Korea raids suspects over drone flights into North
South Korean investigators raided the offices and homes of three civilians on Wednesday over their alleged role in sending drones into the North, police said. Pyongyang accused Seoul of having flown a drone into the border city of Kaesong earlier this month, releasing photos of what it said was deb»»»
The Indian couple who won a $200,000 settlement over 'food racism' at US university
A dispute that began over heating a dish in a microwave has ended with two Indian students winning a $200,000 settlement from a US university. Aditya Prakash and his fiancee, Urmi Bhattacheryya, told the BBC they filed a civil rights lawsuit against the University of Colorado, Boulder, after they f»»»
Han Kang, Angela Flournoy, Arundhati Roy nominated for National Book Critics Circle awards
NEW YORK: Novels by Nobel laureate Han Kang and Angela Flournoy and a memoir by Arundhati Roy are among the finalists for National Book Critics Circle awards. The critics association announced nominees in eight competitive categories and three honorary winners, including the celebrated author-journ»»»
Venezuela says $300-million US oil sale used to prop up currency
Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez said Tuesday that her country has received $300 million from a US sale of Venezuelan crude and she will use it to prop up her country's battered currency, the bolivar. Rodriguez said the sum from a $500 million sale conducted by Washington would be used to»»»
Mexico transfers 37 alleged cartel members to the U.S. - UPI.com
Mexican Security Minister Omar Garcia Harfuch said Mexico flew 37 alleged drug cartel members and leaders to the United States on Tuesday to face federal charges. Photo by Sashenka Gutierrez/EPA Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Mexican officials have sent another 37 alleged drug cartel members to the United States»»»
World order in 'midst of a rupture': Canada PM Carney tells Davos
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that the US‑led global system of governance is enduring "a rupture," defined by great power competition and a "fading" rules‑based order. Carney delivered his stirring speech to political and financial elites at the World Economic Forum, a day before»»»
JD, Usha Vance expecting fourth child in July - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Vice President JD Vance (C), holding his daughter Mirabel and second lady Usha Vance (R) pose next to a pardoned turkey in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, D.C., on November 25. The Vances announced Tuesday they're expecting their fourth child, a boy, in July. File Photo b»»»
Locked exits, panic and desperate calls for help: Survivors tell of mall fire horror
Muhammed Amin is beside himself with grief and despair. His brother, Naveed Memon, was inside Gul Plaza when a massive fire ripped through the densely-packed shopping centre in Pakistan's commercial capital, Karachi. Like dozens of others, he still hasn't been found. "What should I tell my mother w»»»
What is Trump's 'Board of Peace'?
US President Donald Trump's government has asked countries to pay up to $1 billion for a permanent spot on his "Board of Peace" aimed at resolving conflicts, according to its charter seen by AFP. The board was originally conceived to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza, but the charter does not appear t»»»
Trump greenlit tiny Kei cars but will Americans actually buy them?
America is known as the land of big cars and even bigger SUVs but Donald Trump has an idea that could change that. The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan, in the form of mini hatchbacks and vans half the size of a Ford F-150 pickup tru»»»
Measles cases surge in South Carolina as US risks losing elimination status
At least 88 new measles cases have been reported in South Carolina, as the outbreak continues to surge, with 646 infections recorded in the state since October, officials say. State health officials say over 500 people and students in 15 schools are in quarantine after being exposed to the virus. T»»»
Alleged scam mastermind arrested after being exposed by BBC
Cambodian authorities have arrested a prominent businessman featured in a 2023 BBC Eye investigation into alleged online scam operations as part of a wider effort to tackle organised online fraud. Kuong Li, a 50-year-old Cambodian national, was charged with illegal recruitment for exploitation, agg»»»
Man who admitted killing Japan's ex-PM Shinzo Abe set to be sentenced
There is little question that the man who killed Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe in 2022 will be convicted when the court delivers its verdict – Tetsuya Yamagami himself pleaded guilty to the crime at the trial's opening last year. The 45-year-old is set to be sentenced on Wednesday but wh»»»
FACT FOCUS: Trump highlights familiar false claims as he reviews his first year back in office
President Donald Trump marked his first year back in office by presiding over a meandering, nearly two-hour-long press briefing to recount his accomplishments, repeating many false claims he made throughout 2025. Among the topics about which he continued to spread falsehoods were the 2020 election,»»»
DOJ subpoenas Minnesota elected officials Walz, Frey, Her and others - UPI.com
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks during a news conference in Minneapolis, Minn., on Jan. 9. On Tuesday, Frey, along with Gov. Tim Walz and others were served subpoenas by the U.S. Department of Justice. Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo Jan. 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Justice ser»»»
Bihar Revenue official arrested for taking bribe in Araria
Patna: The Bihar government's Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) has intensified its campaign against corruption, taking major action in Araria district. On Tuesday, a revenue employee was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs15,000. Also In This Package One more Telangana official caught takin»»»
The Debate - Bully Pulpit: One year on, Trump tests limits of executive power
Back with a vengeance. On the first anniversary of his second inauguration, Donald Trump using all the levers at his disposal to enact retribution on his adversaries at home and the guardians of the old liberal order abroad. One year on, why did voters in the United States decide to over»»»
A propos - Trump has a 'unique, sometimes strange affinity' with Vladimir Putin
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Thomas Graham, Distinguished Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, says that the relationship between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin is based on a 'unique, sometimes strange affinity that president Trump appears to have for strongmen, president Putin»»»
Trump has a 'unique, sometimes strange affinity' with Vladimir Putin
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Thomas Graham, Distinguished Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, says that the relationship between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin is based on a 'unique, sometimes strange affinity that president Trump appears to have for strongmen, president Putin»»»
600+ cases: US measles epidemic grows with South Carolina outbreak
The measles epidemic continues to spread in the United States, with an outbreak in the southeastern state of South Carolina growing to more than 600 cases, authorities said Tuesday. Amid growing public distrust of vaccines, measles is making a resurgence in several developed countries, including th»»»
Fans flood Dakar streets for Senegal’s jubilant AFCON victory parade
The streets of Dakar were packed with thousands of Senegal football fans on Tuesday as the Lions of Teranga held a parade to celebrate their victory in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco. The win marked Senegal's second title, after their 2022 victory over Egypt in Camer»»»
ME Naval Commanders Conference explores defence diplomacy and security challenges
Tribune News Network Doha As part of the ninth edition of the DIMDEX 2026, the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference (MENC) convened on Tuesday, bringing together senior naval commanders, defence officials, strategic experts, and academics to address key issues shaping the future of maritime secu»»»
Amid deadly storms, Tunisia paralysed, red alert declared, President Saied on ground (roundup)
Tunis, Jan. 20 (TAP) - Tunisia was struck on Monday and Tuesday by unusually severe weather, causing at least four deaths, massive flooding, road closures, and paralysing several vital sectors, including transport, education, justice, and public...»»»
Trump says he would skip G7 meeting in Paris suggested by Macron
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would not attend an emergency meeting of G7 nations to discuss the war in Ukraine. The meeting was proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron, but which the French leader later said would not take place this week. Also In This Package How Europe could »»»
AZERBAIJAN PRESIDENT MEETS PM
AZERBAIJAN PRESIDENT MEETS PMPresident Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan met with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relati»»»
MoCI recalls Ford, Lincoln, Range Rover models
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Alfardan Premier Motors, Qatar’s Range Rover dealership, has announced the recall of Range Rover Evoque 2020 – 2025 models. The recall is due to a possible defect in the deployment of the passenger airbag, w»»»
QF’s Al Dasha Cup 2026 celebrates inclusive football
Tribune News Network Doha The Education City Stadium was filled with energy and excitement as the Al Dasha Cup 2026 brought together youth footballers with physical disabilities from across Qatar for a landmark inclusive tournament. Al Dasha Cup, organised by Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Ability Friendl»»»
HEC Paris, Doha honours Class of 2025 at Annual Gala Dinner
Tribune News Network Doha HEC Paris, Doha, hosted its annual Graduated Class of 2025 Gala Dinner, celebrating the outstanding achievements of 148 graduates from the Specialised Master’s in Strategic Business Unit Management (SBUM) and the Executive MBA (EMBA) programmes. The evening brought togethe»»»
QF to mark International Day of Education 2026 with two-day event
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education will organise a series of events to mark the International Day of Education 2026 under the theme ‘Education Is Everyone’s Responsibility’. The events will take place on January 24 and 25 at Barahat Msheireb, highlighting key»»»
After Trump salvo, Macron says: we don't give in to bullies
The President of France warned against US attempts to "subordinate Europe". Speaking in Davos, Switzerland, Emmanuel Macron blasted as "unacceptable" Trump's threats to impose tariffs of up to 25% on countries opposed to his Greenland takeover plans. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports.»»»
EU vows 'unflinching' response to Trump's Greenland gambit
European leaders drew a clear line over Greenland Tuesday, vowing an "unflinching" response to Washington's threats even as US President Donald Trump said he was ready to hold a meeting in Davos about his plans to take the autonomous Danish territory. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warned of relatio»»»
How has Trump's one year in office weighed on the war in Ukraine?
FRANCE 24's Kyiv correspondent Gulliver Cragg reflects on how, one year into Donald Trump's second mandate, the support of the United States for Ukraine has waned, although, as he points out, the US president has not 'entirely' taken Russia's side.»»»
Business - One year since Trump's return to the White House: The US's two-track economy
It's been one year since Donald Trump started his second term as US president, and he's pointing to the country's strong GDP growth rate and stock market performances to paint a glowing picture of the economy. But a closer look shows that while activity is booming, it's mostly benefitting the count»»»
Judge denies Democratic lawmakers' try for quick ICE facilities access - UPI.com
A federal judge on Monday denied a motion by several House Democratic Caucus members to force Immigration and Customs Enforcement to give them access to a Minneapolis ICE detention facility without requiring a seven-day notice. File Photo by Activedia/Pixabay Jan. 20 (UPI) -- A federal judge in the»»»
NSI President Warns of Significant Risk of Deceased People Featuring in Voter Rolls If Last Population Census Is Used for Upcoming Elections
The last population census was conducted in September 2021 and, according to a rough estimate, the number of people who will have died by the time of the elections will exceed half a million, meaning there is a significant risk that deceased individuals could be included in the voter rolls, Nationa»»»
Second lady Usha Vance announces she is pregnant with fourth child
Usha Vance, the wife of Vice-President JD Vance, has announced she is pregnant with her fourth child. In a post on X, the second lady said she is looking forward to welcoming a boy in late July. "Usha and the baby are doing well," a statement posted on Tuesday to the second lady's social media acco»»»
EU locks in access to South American lithium and critical minerals
The European Union has secured preferential access to vast reserves of critical minerals and agricultural commodities through its newly signed trade agreement with Mercosur, positioning the long-negotiated accord as much a geopolitical manoeuvre as an economic arrangement. »»»
OUTLOOK Chile 2026
ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Chile OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the wo»»»
EU locks in access to South American lithium and critical minerals
The European Union has secured preferential access to vast reserves of critical minerals and agricultural commodities through its newly signed trade agreement with Mercosur, positioning the long-negotiated accord as much a geopolitical manoeuvre as an economic arrangement. »»»
OUTLOOK Chile 2026
ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Chile OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the wo»»»
EU locks in access to South American lithium and critical minerals
The European Union has secured preferential access to vast reserves of critical minerals and agricultural commodities through its newly signed trade agreement with Mercosur, positioning the long-negotiated accord as much a geopolitical manoeuvre as an economic arrangement. »»»
OUTLOOK Chile 2026
ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Chile OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the wo»»»
OUTLOOK Chile 2026
ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Chile OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the wo»»»
OUTLOOK Chile 2026
ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Chile OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the wo»»»
OUTLOOK Chile 2026
ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Chile OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the wo»»»
OUTLOOK Chile 2026
ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Chile OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the wo»»»