Trump rules out force and tariffs over Greenland, signaling a new Arctic security deal amid NATO concerns, market volatility, and rising U.S.–China rivalry. Trump Backs Away From Confrontation Over Greenland U.S. President Donald Trump has stepped back from weeks of aggressive rhetoric over Greenland, ruling out the use of military force and abandoning threatened tariffs […]
Trade threats tied to Greenland dispute spark sell-off across stocks, dollar and U.S. bonds Global financial markets were jolted on Tuesday after escalating tensions between Washington and European leaders over Greenland triggered the sharpest stock market decline in months, underscoring growing investor unease over trade policy, geopolitics and the stability of the global economic order.
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Britain’s decision to transfer sovereignty to Mauritius has reignited global debate over military power, colonial legacies and U.S. strategy The Chagos Islands, a remote archipelago in the Indian Ocean, have returned to the center of international attention after Britain agreed to transfer sovereignty of the territory to Mauritius — a move that carries major geopolitical
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Demolition of UNRWA compound marks new phase in Israel’s dispute with Palestinian refugee agency Israeli authorities on Tuesday seized the Jerusalem headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and oversaw the demolition of parts of its compound, intensifying a long-running campaign against the U.N. body that provides aid to Palestinian refugees. Flanked
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From Russian pipelines to U.S. LNG, Europe’s energy shift has created a new geopolitical vulnerability Europe’s growing dependence on American liquefied natural gas (LNG) has become one of the most consequential — and controversial — geopolitical developments of the past decade. What began as an emergency response to the Ukraine conflict has evolved into a
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Inflation concerns and economic uncertainty continue to influence central bank decisions across major economies. Global interest rates remain elevated in 2026, continuing a trend that began earlier in the decade as central banks responded to inflation, economic uncertainty, and shifting global conditions. While many households and businesses hoped for rapid rate cuts, policymakers across major
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New leader seeks fresh mandate as high approval ratings clash with party weakness Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has announced a snap general election just three months after taking office, dissolving parliament in a high-stakes move aimed at securing a stronger political mandate amid strong personal popularity but fragile party support. Speaking at a news
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Policy incentives fail to reverse demographic crisis as deaths continue to outnumber births China’s birthrate has fallen to its lowest level since the founding of the People’s Republic in 1949, deepening a demographic crisis that policymakers have struggled to contain. Official data released this week show that China’s population declined for a fourth consecutive year,
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Messages Between Trump and Nordic Leaders Highlight Escalating Dispute Over Arctic Territory A private text exchange between U.S. President Donald Trump and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has offered rare insight into escalating tensions between Washington and European allies over Greenland, NATO and global security issues. The messages, sent on 18 January and released
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As of 2026, holders of Singapore passports enjoy visa-free, visa-on-arrival or electronic visa access to 192 countries and territories, ranking the Singapore passport first in the world according to global passport rankings. Singapore has once again secured the top position globally for passport strength, reinforcing its reputation as the most powerful travel document worldwide. The
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