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đź“…January 19, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Trump's tariff threats on Europe over Greenland spark market turmoil and diplomatic crisis; WEF kicks off in Davos amid global tensions, Syria peace deal, and US domestic political battles.
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Trump Vows Tariffs on Eight European Nations Over Greenland Dispute
President Trump threatened 10% tariffs from Feb 1 on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Netherlands, Finland, and Britain, escalating to 25% by June 1 unless the US can buy Greenland. Global markets jolted with euro hitting seven-week low; EU states call it blackmail and France proposes countermeasures.
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Syria Government and Kurds Agree to Integration Deal Ending Clashes
Syria's government and Kurdish forces signed a deal integrating Kurdish authorities under central control, halting fighting and Syrian capture of key oil fields. US envoy Tom Barrack called it a pivotal moment, though details remain to be finalized; major blow to SDF's semi-autonomous region.