Monday 19 January 2026 - 09:50
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 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......
Authorities in Greenland have approved the creation of a temporary military area near the capital, Nuuk, as geopolitical tensions increase following renewed interest from the United States in the Arctic territory. According to local police, the restricted zone has been established on the outskirts of Qinngorput to allow the Danish Armed Forces......
Ireland has strongly criticized US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on several European countries, calling the move “completely unacceptable” amid rising tensions linked to Greenland. Irish Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris said Ireland favors dialogue and negotiated solutions, warning that penalizing European......
The total number of airports in a country is not just a statistic—it often mirrors the geographical size, population distribution, and the way cities and remote regions are connected. Countries with large territories tend to rely on air transport as a necessity rather than a luxury. In the Arab world, Algeria leads with 95 airports,......
A tragic case in Utah, United States, has highlighted the dangers of seasonal influenza after 4-year-old Ellie Rudd died from flu-related complications on January 6, 2026. The family had experienced widespread illness over the holiday season, with all members — including a 14-month-old sibling and the father — contracting the flu. Ellie......
South Korea’s Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo has stated that the latest U.S. semiconductor tariffs announced by President Donald Trump are expected to have a “limited” effect on Korean chipmakers. The initial tariffs focus on certain advanced chips from U.S. companies such as NVIDIA and AMD, while key memory chips, which represent......
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,......
A large mural dedicated to a young Ukrainian refugee killed in the United States has ignited controversy in New York, after it emerged that the project was partially financed by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. While supporters describe the artwork as a tribute to a tragic victim, critics argue it has become a politically charged symbol. The......
The China-led mBridge digital currency platform has processed over $55 billion in cross-border transactions, according to a fresh Atlantic Council report. This marks a 2,500-fold increase in volume since the project's 2022 launch, highlighting surging momentum for alternatives to dollar-dependent payment systems. This prototype platform......
The United States called an emergency session of the UN Security Council on Thursday to address Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-government protests, with U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz cautioning that President Donald Trump has made clear all options remain on the table to halt the massacre. The meeting exposed sharp divisions among Council......
Iran’s Supreme Leader declared that authorities must firmly confront what he described as “rebellious forces,” holding the U.S. president responsible for the casualties linked to recent nationwide protests against the government. Speaking during a religious gathering, he emphasized that Iran would not tolerate domestic or......
María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, insists she will become her nation's first female president when the time is right, undeterred by the Trump administration's preference for interim leader Delcy Rodríguez. Speaking at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, Machado emphasized her enduring mandate......
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