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What Trump Leaves Out About Greenland's World War II Role

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring Greenland.

Published on: 23.01.2026 18:48
Did Trump Make Davos Great Again? Heres What Leaders Say

US President Donald Trump stole the show at the World Economic Forum in Davos, but he may have also made the annual gabfest of the global elite relevant again -- at least for a week.

Published on: 23.01.2026 18:46
'Served There, Lost Friends': Prince Harry Slams Trump's Afghanistan Claims

Prince Harry, who served in Afghanistan, said the "sacrifices" of British soldiers during the war "deserve to be spoken about truthfully and with respect".

Published on: 23.01.2026 18:38
More Europeans see Trump As 'Enemy' Than 'Friend': Survey

A half of Europeans surveyed in seven EU countries view US President Donald Trump as an "enemy of Europe", according to a poll published Friday.

Published on: 23.01.2026 18:24
Danish Troops In Greenland Were Combat Ready In Case US Attacked: Report

Troops sent to Greenland by Copenhagen were ordered to be combat ready in case the United States attacked the autonomous Danish territory, Danish public broadcaster DR reported on Friday.

Published on: 23.01.2026 18:23
Over 5,000 People Killed During Iran Protests: US Rights Group

A US-based rights group said Friday it has confirmed the deaths of more than 5,000 people during protests that swept Iran, adding that the vast majority were protesters targeted by security forces.

Published on: 23.01.2026 18:18
US Imposes Sanctions On Iran's 'Shadow Fleet' Over Protest Crackdown

The United States unveiled sanctions Friday targeting Iran's "shadow fleet" said to be supporting the country's oil exports, as Washington steps up pressure over the government's crackdown on protesters.

Published on: 23.01.2026 18:09
Trump Accuses NATO Of Avoiding Afghanistan Frontline, UK PM Demands Apology

US President Donald Trump claimed that NATO troops "stayed a little back" from the frontlines in Afghanistan. He questioned whether NATO would "be there" if the United States "ever needed them."

Published on: 23.01.2026 17:00
Trump Mocks Global Warming As Ice Storm Looms Over Two-Thirds Of US

Donald Trump took a dig at global warming fears amid forecasts of a winter storm for two-thirds of America. Taking to Truth Social, Trump questioned the reality of global warming in the wake of 40 US states being expected to be hit by a cold wave.

Published on: 23.01.2026 16:54
EU, India To Sign Landmark Security Pact Amid Push For Free Trade Deal

In a significant move to bolster ties between two of the world's largest democracies, the European Union (EU) and India are set to unveil a "Security and Defence Strategic Partnership" and are closing in on a landmark Free Trade Agreement.

Published on: 23.01.2026 16:09
"When States Compete, India Wins": Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh To NDTV

Showcasing Andhra Pradesh's success under the Chandrababu Naidu government, IT minister Nara Lokesh has said 25% of all investments in India are flowing to the state, and underlined that this is just the beginning.

Published on: 23.01.2026 16:00
'7x Retaliation' If Iran Attacks, Says Israel Minister, Pakistan Not Welcome In Gaza

He dismissed the two-state solution as unrealistic. "It's a non-starter," Barkat said, pointing to near-unanimous opposition in Israel's parliament

Published on: 23.01.2026 15:37
Danish PM To Meet Greenland Counterpart After Trump's Latest Comments

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will on Friday hold talks with her Greenlandic counterpart after a turbulent week that saw US President Donald Trump back down from his threats to seize the Arctic island and agree to talks.

Published on: 23.01.2026 15:13
Russia Demands Ukraine Pull Out Of Donbas Region Ahead Of Abu Dhabi Talks

Russia said it was not dropping its key demand that Ukraine pull out of its eastern Donbas region, ahead of three-way talks between Ukrainian, Russian and American officials in the UAE later on Friday.

Published on: 23.01.2026 15:10
"Donbas Is Key": Zelensky On Territorial Discussions At Trilateral Talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that the vital question of territory in Ukraine's war with Russia would be discussed at US-brokered trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on Friday and Saturday.

Published on: 23.01.2026 15:09
'Yunus A Murderous Fascist': Sheikh Hasina In 1st Public Address In Exile

In her first address to a public gathering in India since leaving Bangladesh in 2024, former prime minister Sheikh Hasina launched a blistering attack on Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, accusing him of running an "illegal, violent" regime.

Published on: 23.01.2026 14:04
Chinese Army Showcases 200-Drone Swarm Controlled By Single Operator

The Chinese military has claimed rapid advances in drone warfare, showcasing test results that one soldier could handle 200 drones using AI technology.

Published on: 23.01.2026 13:31
Aircraft Carriers And Fighter Jets: US Preps For Iran Attack, Israel Watches

Trump has repeatedly threatened military action against Iran over the protesters' deaths, even claiming American pressure had forced Iran to cancel plans to execute thousands of people.

Published on: 23.01.2026 13:16
Families Protest As Dozens Remain Missing After Karachi Mall Fire

Nearly a week after the catastrophic fire at Gul Plaza shopping centre, anger and despair among families of the missing erupted into open protest, exposing what relatives describe as a troubling lack of urgency by authorities.

Published on: 23.01.2026 13:00
Bangladesh Planning New Barrage On Padma River As Farrakka Talks Stall

The India-Bangladesh Farrakka Water Treaty talks between India and Bangladesh have made little headway as it comes up for renewal this year.

Published on: 23.01.2026 12:37

News from Arabic Countries

UK’s Starmer slams Trump over ‘insulting’ Afghanistan comments

Trump's comments on NATO allies unlikely to smooth relations as tensions linger after Greenland tariff threats.

Published on: 23.01.2026 21:08
Villarreal vs Real Madrid: La Liga – teams, start, kickoff time, lineups

Vinicius Junior defied boos in UCL win, now Real Madrid's attention turns to toppling Barcelona for top spot in La Liga.

Published on: 23.01.2026 20:38
A look at the rare earth minerals Trump wants to mine in Greenland

Greenland has enough rare earth minerals to supply the world for the next 115 years, but residents fear new mining.

Published on: 23.01.2026 20:36
FBI arrests ex-Canadian snowboard Olympian turned alleged drug lord

Prosecutors allege Ryan Wedding, who was arrested in Mexico, behind multibillion-dollar drug trafficking scheme.

Published on: 23.01.2026 20:18
Trump’s fragile Greenland ‘framework’ with NATO

US-NATO talks over Greenland include discussion of US missile defense and mineral rights.

Published on: 23.01.2026 19:45
Rights advocates welcome Canada’s exclusion from Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

Mark Carney should not join US plan for Gaza that 'makes mockery of Palestinian self-determination', rights groups say.

Published on: 23.01.2026 19:41
Will the AI bubble burst or boom?

Hundreds of billions of dollars are being invested to ensure that AI succeeds, but what happens if it doesn’t pay off?

Published on: 23.01.2026 19:30
US sanctions Iran ‘shadow fleet’ it says fuels violent protest crackdown

Move targets vessels used by Iran to generate 'funds used to repress its own people', US treasury secretary says.

Published on: 23.01.2026 19:24
Five-year-old in blue bunny hat becomes symbol of US immigration raids

A five-year-old boy in a blue bunny hat was taken away by immigration agents outside his home in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Published on: 23.01.2026 19:21
Minneapolis businesses close doors for economic blackout protesting ICE

More than 700 small businesses, faith organisations, educators walked off the job to protest ICE raids

Published on: 23.01.2026 19:14
Venezuela’s interim president’s oil law reform to break with Chavez model

Opposition declined to vote for bill to overhaul oil sector that they had only received just before it was tabled.

Published on: 23.01.2026 18:31
One-year-old twin girls missing after migrant crossing to Italy: NGO

Dozens of people rescued in Lampedusa after vessel crossed from Tunisia in dangerous conditions, Save the Children says.

Published on: 23.01.2026 17:51
Former UK local politician pleads guilty to drugging, raping ex-wife

Philip Young admits to 48 offences committed between 2010 and 2023 ‍against ex-wife Joanne Young.

Published on: 23.01.2026 17:49
Pakistani military orders evacuations ahead of security sweep in Tirah

The Pakistani military is forcing thousands of families to evacuate from Khyber District’s Tirah Valley.

Published on: 23.01.2026 17:18
Winter storm to impact at least 160 million across southern, eastern US

Massive winter storm to affect half of the US population with snow, ice and extreme cold temperatures this weekend.

Published on: 23.01.2026 16:51
Why Qatar is betting on diplomacy with Iran

For Gulf states exposed to the costs of war, diplomacy is not idealism but strategic risk management.

Published on: 23.01.2026 15:33
After the US attack on Venezuela, will Cuba’s economy survive?

Donald Trump has threatened to cut Venezuelan shipments of oil to Cuba, exerting further pressure on its economy.

Published on: 23.01.2026 15:29
Ice cloaks Lake Michigan ahead of US polar vortex

Drone footage shows ice building along the shores of Lake Michigan ahead of a polar vortex sweeping across the US.

Published on: 23.01.2026 15:21
Russia targets Ukraine’s energy as trilateral talks loom

Lacking battlefield successes, Moscow is hitting Ukraine's energy facilities to force territorial concessions.

Published on: 23.01.2026 14:57
Israeli TikToker attacks activists in occupied West Bank

Israeli social media figure Roi Star was filmed harassing and attacking activists in the occupied West Bank.

Published on: 23.01.2026 14:34
Does the World Economic Forum still matter in a fractured global economy?

For decades, the World Economic Forum in Davos was a symbol of global cooperation. Today, its relevance is questioned.

Published on: 23.01.2026 14:30
Venezuela: In the Shadow of the US

How oil-rich Venezuela fell from 1970s stable democracy to a crisis that led to the January 2026 US raid on Caracas.

Published on: 23.01.2026 14:12
LIVE: First day of trilateral talks on Russia-Ukraine war ends in Abu Dhabi

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says officials from Ukraine, Russia and the US will hold trilateral ⁠meetings in the UAE.

Published on: 23.01.2026 14:08
‘Imperial’ agenda: What’s Trump’s Gaza development plan, unveiled in Davos?

The plan promises coastal tourism, free trade, skyscrapers and jobs. But the people of Gaza have not been consulted.

Published on: 23.01.2026 13:56
Who controls TikTok’s US platform under new deal?

It comes after TikTok faced years of intense scrutiny in the US due to concerns about user data privacy.

Published on: 23.01.2026 13:55