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IMF raises 2026 global growth forecast amid AI investment surge

The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its global growth projection for 2026 to 3.3 percent, crediting a surge in artificial intelligence investments and easing trade tensions for bolstering an economy showing unexpected resilience amid lingering political uncertainties. This marks a 0.2 percentage point increase from October estimates.......

Trump invites Putin to join his peace council as 60 nations weigh offers

The Kremlin announced Monday that President Vladimir Putin received an invitation to join U.S. President Donald Trump's "Peace Council," with Moscow studying the proposal and hoping for fresh Washington contacts. Trump sent letters to about 60 world leaders seeking founding members for the new international body, which he would......

Trump says he no longer feels bound to focus solely on peace

US President Donald Trump has told Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre that he no longer feels compelled to devote himself exclusively to peace efforts, following what he described as Norway’s refusal to award him the Nobel Peace Prize. In a message disclosed on Monday, Trump argued that his diplomatic achievements —......

Trump eyes Canada Arctic defenses for cooperation boost

President Donald Trump has sharpened focus on perceived gaps in Canada's Arctic defenses, voicing private concerns to advisors over recent weeks about vulnerabilities to Russian and Chinese threats along its northern border, NBC News reports. This renewed scrutiny hits as the Trump administration presses an aggressive Arctic strategy centered......

Italy's Meloni calls Trump's Greenland tariffs an error

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni broke ranks with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, labeling his tariff threats against European nations over Greenland a "mistake" and urging dialogue to avert escalation. Speaking to reporters during a South Korea visit, she disclosed a recent direct call with Trump to voice disagreement......

France deploys military contingent to Greenland amid arctic tensions

France has begun deploying a military contingent to Greenland as part of a broader European mission, against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions in the Arctic region. French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that the first troops sent to Greenland will be supported by land, air, and naval assets, emphasizing France’s solidarity......

Eight NATO allies issue joint rebuke to Trump's tariff threats

Eight NATO partners deployed troops to Greenland for Denmark-led Operation Arctic Endurance, releasing a joint statement Sunday affirming "full solidarity" with Denmark and Greenland. They warned that U.S. tariff threats could trigger a "dangerous downward spiral" in transatlantic relations. The multinational effort, launched......

US ramps up Middle East forces amid Iran strike considerations

The United States is speeding up its military buildup in the Middle East as President Donald Trump weighs strike options against Iran. The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group will soon enter the U.S. Central Command's area, with additional fighters deploying to the region. This escalation unfolds against heightened tensions, fueled......

EU eyes €93 billion tariffs to counter Trump's Greenland threats

European Union capitals are preparing to slap €93 billion ($108 billion) in retaliatory tariffs on the United States and curb American firms' access to the bloc's market. This bold response targets President Donald Trump's tariff threats against NATO allies resisting his push to buy Greenland outright. The move signals a sharp......

Iranian Americans react with grief and anger to Tehran’s deadly crackdown

Iranian communities across the United States have expressed deep sorrow and outrage following reports of a violent repression of protests in Iran, which has resulted in thousands of deaths according to opposition groups and human rights organizations. Large demonstrations were held over the weekend in Los Angeles and New York, where members......

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