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US President Donald Trump’s Greenland tariff threat is set to dominate discussions at Davos, with WEF chief Borge Brende highlighting tough talks, Europe’s delicate position, AI growth, and shifting trade patterns.
Iranian protesters say Donald Trump’s strong rhetoric raised hopes of US backing, but his subsequent pullback left many feeling betrayed, disillusioned and angry after a deadly state crackdown.
Spain’s prime minister warns that any US move against Greenland would undermine NATO and benefit Russia, as President Donald Trump escalates pressure on European allies with tariff threats.
Despite Republican control of Washington, the US House sank to historic legislative lows in 2025 as internal GOP divisions and fear of angering President Donald Trump paralysed votes and lawmaking.
Iran plans to gradually restore internet after a 10-day blackout that coincided with deadly protests over economic hardship. Rights groups report thousands killed, with authorities blaming foreign agents and rioters.
European nations targeted by Donald Trump’s Greenland tariff threat vow unity, warning such measures undermine transatlantic ties and risk a dangerous downward spiral.
Pakistan says Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been invited by US President Donald Trump to join the Board of Peace for Gaza, part of Washington’s second phase peace initiative.
Iran reports at least 5,000 deaths in nationwide protests, including 500 security personnel. Authorities blame “terrorists and armed rioters,” with heaviest clashes in Kurdish regions, while rights groups report lower figures.
The TTP blew up the Shewa and Khushhali bridges in North Waziristan, disrupting Pakistan Army supply lines. Militants have warned locals against rebuilding, escalating challenges for military operations along the Durand Line.
Iran has rejected US claims it is planning attacks on American facilities, accusing Washington of stoking regional tensions, while Ayatollah Khamenei blames Trump and foreign-backed agents for recent violent unrest.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans a “reset” of UK-EU ties to boost trade and the economy, prompting potential clashes between Labour and Conservatives amid debates over Brexit alignment.
The EU and UK rejected Donald Trump’s Greenland-linked tariff threats, warning of a dangerous transatlantic rift, vowing unity and sovereignty, as protests erupted in Greenland and European leaders condemned the move.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir are expected to meet US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
At least three people died and around a dozen were injured after a late-night fire tore through a multistorey shopping mall in Karachi, spreading rapidly amid poor fire safety systems.
Fresh disclosures showing the US president buying Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery bonds shortly before a major merger announcement have renewed scrutiny of his financial entanglements.
Questions over the US Federal Reserve’s independence are rattling confidence in the dollar just as Beijing accelerates efforts to expand the global use of its currency.
An off-camera remark about lawsuits underscores how legal pressure has become part of the Trump White House’s approach to news coverage.
Redemption requests rise across major private credit managers after high-profile corporate failures unsettle investors.
With demonstrations crushed for now, Iran’s leadership faces hard choices between repression, diplomacy and the risk of renewed unrest.
A newly spotted feature inside a dying star’s remains is unsettling scientists, not because it is dramatic, but because it feels familiar.
Claims by a journalist about lax vetting at a US immigration agency have sparked debate, but officials say the episode has been misrepresented.
An Indian national has been ordered to serve prison time in the United States after pleading guilty to exporting controlled aircraft technology in violation of export laws. A New Delhi businessman has been sentenced to 30 months in a US federal prison for illegally exporting controlled aviation equipment to Russia, according to court records.
The British digital bank has quietly adjusted its leadership transition after unease over how it handled the departure of its long-serving chief executive.
The world’s richest man is pressing a high-stakes legal fight that could reshape the future of artificial intelligence partnerships.
The Pentagon has ordered 1,500 active-duty soldiers to prepare for possible deployment to Minnesota as protests against Trump’s deportation drive intensify and the president threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act.
Outbound flows of the materials — used in electric vehicles, weapons systems and high-tech manufacturing — totaled 6,745 tons, down from 6,958 tons in November
China’s new 13% VAT on contraceptives sparks concern as the government battles declining birth rates, with experts warning the tax may hinder public health without boosting fertility.
White House adviser Peter Navarro said US electricity is being used to serve AI users abroad, warning of strong action as data centres drive up costs for Americans.
Thousands of Greenlanders marched through Nuuk to reject President Trump’s takeover push, chanting “Greenland is not for sale” as he announced new tariffs on European nations backing the island’s autonomy.
Financial disclosures show Donald Trump invested in debt securities of Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery just days after the companies unveiled their proposed $83 billion deal.
A Hindu shop owner in Bangladesh was beaten to death by a mob after intervening in a dispute at his store, in the latest case of violent mob justice in the country.
Responding to a report, Trump said he had never offered the Fed chair’s post to JPMorgan Chase CEO
Israel says Trump’s Gaza Board announcement was uncoordinated and objects to its composition, including the participation of Turkey.
Located on Iran’s south-eastern coast, Chabahar is India’s only viable western maritime corridor, providing direct access to Afghanistan and Central Asia while bypassing Pakistan, whose land routes remain largely closed to Indian trade.
Jake Lang, who participated in the Jan. 6, 2021 storming of the US Capitol, was among the leaders of the pro-ICE demonstrations outside Minneapolis City Hall
Trump says US is open to Greenland talks, warns ‘world peace is at stake’ and threatens European nations with tariffs.
Thanks to fresh progress in sectors from commercial rockets to robotics and flying cars, Chinese tech shares have begun the new year with a bang
Trump’s interview Thursday with Rieder went well, the people said, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the private deliberations
Iran’s supreme leader said “several thousand people” were killed in recent protests and accused the US and Israel of responsibility.
The new set illuminate the pivotal role Powell played amid the historic upheavals brought about by the pandemic.
The trade agreement set a 15% US tariff for most EU goods in exchange for a pledge by the EU to eliminate duties on US industrial goods and some agricultural products
The US military said its latest strike in northwest Syria killed Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, who had direct ties to the ISIS ambush that left three Americans dead.
A draft charter shows Donald Trump plans to chair a new international body where permanent membership depends on a $1 billion cash contribution.
US President Donald Trump called for new leadership in Iran, condemning Ayatollah Khamenei’s rule after protests left thousands dead. Khamenei labelled Trump a “criminal,” blaming him for escalating unrest, reports Politico.
Israel objected to the Palestinian technocrat committee governing post-war Gaza, saying it was uncoordinated and contrary to Israeli policy, AP reported.
Trump directed his ire at Denmark, a fellow NATO member, and seven other European countries that have recently deployed troops to Greenland
A US court sentenced New Delhi-based businessman Sanjay Kaushik to 30 months in prison for conspiring to illegally export controlled aviation technology to Russia, bypassing post-Ukraine invasion sanctions.
Trump announces 10% tariffs on eight European countries opposing US control of Greenland, escalating Arctic tensions.
A Chinese delivery robot in Miami was crushed by a Brightline train after getting stuck on tracks, sparking renewed concerns over the safety and reliability of autonomous delivery and self-driving technology.
