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Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Canada Over China Ties
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Canada of 100% tariffs due to its expanded trade with China, escalating U.S.-Canada tensions. This follows Trump's announcements on international relations, including deals with China.
Canadian officials respond amid broader trade disputes.
French President Deploys Troops to Greenland Amid Crisis
Emmanuel Macron announced additional military forces to Greenland after a Defense Council meeting, amid Denmark-France relations strain. Greenland welcomes Danish PM while rejecting U.S. 'total access' claims by Trump.
Danish PM asserts sovereignty over Greenland decisions.
Israel Launches Deadly Airstrikes in Gaza and Lebanon
Israeli forces killed four Palestinians in a Khan Yunis airstrike on a refugee tent and thirteen others including children in multiple Gaza attacks. Airstrikes in Lebanon killed one in Tyre amid Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
Ongoing Gaza war sees continued casualties.
Russia Launches 400 Drones on Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure
Russia conducted overnight attacks with about 400 drones targeting Ukraine's main cities and energy grid. Ukrainians face bitter cold as power network is pounded.
Zelenskyy criticizes Europe's inadequate response to the invasion.
Iran's Khamenei Moves to Bunker Amid U.S. Military Buildup
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei entered a fortified Tehran bunker as U.S. deploys USS Abraham Lincoln group, 30,000 troops, and air defenses. Trump warns of a 'big force' heading to Iran; UK sends jets to Qatar.
Fears of U.S.-Iran war or regime change grow.
U.S. Withdraws from Iraq's Al-Asad Airbase
U.S. Armed Forces handed over full control of Al-Asad Airbase to Iraqi forces, first time since 2014. This marks formal withdrawal amid Iraq-U.S. relations.
Part of broader Middle East shifts.
EU and Mercosur Sign Free Trade Agreement After 25 Years
The EU and Mercosur formally signed their association agreement, concluding long negotiations. This boosts business and economy ties between the blocs.
A major trade milestone.
ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Man in Minneapolis
A federal ICE agent shot and killed armed man Alex Prey during an immigration operation, sparking protests. Democrats call for federal agents to leave the city.
Tensions heighten in Minneapolis.
Trump Launches 'Board of Peace' for Gaza
U.S. President Trump announced a 'Board of Peace' for 'New Gaza' and met with Zelenskyy. Aims at Gaza resolution amid ongoing conflict.
Part of Trump's foreign policy initiatives.
Pakistan Seizes Explosives from Baloch Militants
Counter-terrorism police arrested three Baloch Liberation Army suspects and seized two tons of explosives for planned attacks. Heightens security concerns in Pakistan.
Terrorism incident resolved preemptively.
Japan and Philippines Sign Defense Pact
Japan and Philippines agreed to mutual tax-free aid including ammo, fuel in South China Sea disputes. Strengthens bilateral defense ties.
Counters regional territorial tensions.
Cambodia Liquidates Prince Bank Over Fraud
Central bank ordered liquidation of Prince Bank after founder Chen Zhi's U.S. indictment and China extradition for scam centers. Impacts Cambodia-China relations.
Fraud case escalates internationally.