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Wadephul calls European Parliament vote on Mercosur deal a serious political error

Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has strongly criticized the European Parliament’s decision to request a legal review of the EU–Mercosur trade agreement, describing the move as a serious political misstep that could undermine the European Union’s credibility in global trade. Speaking to Deutschlandfunk radio,......

Poland accuses Putin of war crimes as US envoy travels to Moscow

Poland’s foreign minister has sharply criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of committing war crimes as a senior US envoy prepares to travel to Moscow for talks with the Kremlin. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski denounced Russia’s continued attacks on civilian......

Polish and Finnish presidents emphasize US alliance and higher defense spending

The presidents of Poland and Finland have reaffirmed the importance of the United States as a strategic ally while highlighting a significant rise in defense spending across Europe, amid growing regional security challenges. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Polish President Karol Nawrocki underlined Poland’s expanding......

Rifaat Al-Assad, uncle of Syria’s ousted president, dies in exile

Rifaat al-Assad, the uncle of Syria’s former president Bashar al-Assad and a controversial figure in the country’s modern history, has died at the age of 88 while living in exile, according to sources close to his family. A longtime power broker within the Syrian regime, Rifaat al-Assad was the younger brother of former president......

Donald Trump arrives in Switzerland for the Davos Forum

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Switzerland on Wednesday to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, according to journalists present on site. Air Force One landed at Zurich Airport around midday, later than initially scheduled. From there, the American president was expected to travel by helicopter to the Alpine resort of Davos,......

Kurdish protests in France lead to 24 arrests and injured police officers

Several demonstrations organized by members of the Kurdish community in France have resulted in 24 arrests and injuries to more than 20 police officers, according to police sources. The protests were held in different cities to denounce the ongoing military operations against Kurdish fighters in northeastern Syria. In Paris, an undeclared......

France calls for Nato exercise in Greenland and signals readiness to take part

France has called for the organization of a Nato military exercise in Greenland and said it is ready to contribute, according to a statement from the French presidency. The announcement comes amid renewed remarks by former US president Donald Trump expressing interest in taking control of the autonomous Danish territory. The Élysée......

Eric Schmidt warns Europe about falling behind in the global AI race

At the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, starkly different visions for the future of artificial intelligence collided, as former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt cautioned that Europe risks becoming dependent on Chinese AI systems unless it rapidly scales up investment in its own open source capabilities. Speaking at......

Natural gas prices surge on polar vortex forecasts in US and Asia

Natural gas prices climbed sharply on global markets January 19, 2026, driven by shifting weather forecasts predicting a severe polar vortex sweeping the United States, China, and Europe by late January, sparking a rush of demand-fueled trades. U.S. Henry Hub futures surged up to 18% intraday, rising from a 13-week low near $3.10 per million......

Renault strengthens position as Europe’s second-largest hybrid car seller

Renault continues to build momentum on the European automotive market, consolidating its position as the second-largest seller of hybrid vehicles in Europe, driven by strong demand for both hybrid and fully electric models. In 2025, the French automotive group sold approximately 2.33 million vehicles worldwide across its three brands –......

Trump escalates pressure on Europe with tariff threats over Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified diplomatic tensions with several European nations by threatening to impose escalating tariffs tied to his controversial push for greater American influence — or even control — over the Arctic territory of Greenland. In a recent public message, Trump announced that starting February 1,......

US releases crew of seized Russian tanker after Moscow protests

United States authorities have freed all crew members, including three Indian nationals, from the Russian-flagged tanker Marinera following its seizure in the North Atlantic early January. The move ends a tense standoff that began on January 7 when U.S. Navy SEALs and Coast Guard forces boarded the vessel 190 miles south of Iceland after an......

Google enters Ai-powered online shopping with Gemini

Google has officially stepped into AI-assisted online commerce with the launch of a new professional version of its generative artificial intelligence model, Gemini, aiming to reshape how consumers search for products, make purchases, and interact with customer service. The updated Gemini platform allows users to complete the entire shopping......

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