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Trump Threatens Tariffs on Countries Opposing US Greenland Takeover
US President Donald Trump stated he may impose tariffs on nations not supporting his plans to acquire Greenland from Denmark for national security reasons. This escalates pressure tactics, including past military threats, amid ongoing US-Denmark disagreements.
The White House talks left Greenland's future unresolved.
Trump Thanks Iran for Canceling Executions of Protesters
Trump praised Iran's leadership on Truth Social for halting over 800 scheduled hangings of protesters arrested in a brutal crackdown. Rights groups report thousands killed; Trump had threatened military action.
Protests appear calming but detainees' fates remain unclear, with a cleric calling for death penalties.
Canada Secures Tariff Deal with China on Canola and EVs
Canada reached a landmark trade agreement with China on canola and electric vehicles during PM Carney's Beijing visit. Trump called it a 'good thing' but US officials expressed concerns over Chinese EVs entering the market.
The deal aims to reset relations after a turbulent decade.
New Zealand and Slovakia Close Tehran Embassies Amid Iran Unrest
Both countries evacuated diplomats from Iran due to worsening security and escalation risks from protests. New Zealand moved operations to Ankara and advised against travel; Slovakia cited military conflict threats.
This follows Iranian crackdowns killing thousands.
US Warns Iran 'All Options on Table' at UN Security Council
The US, joined by dissidents, rebuked Iran's protest crackdown killing at least 2,600 at an emergency UN meeting. Warnings come amid calmed protests but unclear detainee fates and cleric threats against Trump.
Trump faces decisions on potential intervention.
Ukraine Delegation Heads to US for Security Guarantees
President Zelensky announced a team traveling to the US for talks on security guarantees and post-war recovery, hoping for WEF Davos signing. Discussions seek US clarity on Russia's stance toward ending the four-year war.
Czech President Pavel joined Zelensky in Kyiv.
White House Unveils Committees to Support Gaza Peace Board
New US committees will aid the Gaza Board of Peace; CENTCOM special ops head to command efforts. Amid struggles for troop contributors, announcements expected soon despite Azerbaijan pullout.
Board to meet at Davos with leaders from Egypt, Qatar, UAE, UK, Italy, Germany.
Portuguese Police Charged with Torturing Migrants and Vagrants
Two Lisbon officers face charges of torture, cruelty, abuse of power, plus one for rape and robbery, for acts shared online. Arrested in July 2025, they remain in custody triggering broader inquiry.
Indictment signed last week by Lisbon prosecutor.
Minneapolis Protests Escalate After ICE Shooting Incidents
ICE agent shot a man in the leg; separate incident involved flashbangs and tear gas under a car with children, causing infant distress. Nationwide protests follow killing of Renee Good; Trump threatens Insurrection Act.
State officials shut out of federal probe.
Federal Court Rules Emergencies Act Use Unreasonable in Freedom Convoy
Canada's Federal Court of Appeal deemed the 2022 invocation during protests unreasonable. Decision highlights legal challenges to emergency powers.
Comes amid other domestic political developments like B.C. drug policy reversal.
Construction Crane Falls on Train in Thailand, Killing 32
A crane collapse onto a train in Thailand resulted in at least 32 deaths. Incident reported amid global accident news.
Details on cause and response still emerging.