A busy grocery store aisle showing a shopper comparing prices on staple foods such as rice, cooking oil, and bread.

Why Global Food Prices Remain High Despite Easing Inflation

Climate shocks, supply disruptions, and rising production costs continue to push food prices higher worldwide, even as overall inflation shows signs of easing. January 2026 — World Agriculture & Economy Desk Even as headline inflation begins to cool in many countries, global food prices have remained stubbornly high. Consumers around the world are feeling the […]

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Greenland Tourism Faces Uncertainty as Geopolitical Tensions Overshadow Arctic Boom

A scenic view of Greenland’s icy coastline highlighting the Arctic landscapes that have drawn rising numbers of international tourists amid growing geopolitical attention. Greenland’s tourism industry, once buoyed by growing global curiosity about the Arctic, is now navigating an unexpected challenge: geopolitical uncertainty. Renewed interest from U.S. President Donald Trump in acquiring the island has

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Kyiv Zoo Struggles to Keep Animals Alive as Power Crisis Deepens Amid Winter and War

A winter scene at Kyiv Zoo showing animal enclosures operating on emergency power amid freezing temperatures and ongoing attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid. As freezing temperatures grip Ukraine’s capital, staff at Kyiv Zoo are fighting a daily battle not only against winter, but against the cascading effects of Russia’s continued attacks on the country’s energy

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Japan’s Nuclear Restart Stumbles as Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Reactor Shuts Down Hours After Relaunch

The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Niigata Prefecture, briefly taken offline hours after a historic restart. Japan’s long-anticipated return to nuclear power faced a fresh setback this week after a technical malfunction forced one of the world’s largest nuclear power plants back offline just hours after it was restarted. The incident highlights the fragile balance

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Oscars 2026: Full Nominees List Revealed as ‘Sinners’ Breaks All-Time Record

The Oscars 2026 nominations are out, with Sinners leading with a record 16 nods. See the full list, key contenders, and major talking points. Hollywood Unveils Oscars 2026 Nominees Hollywood has officially announced the nominations for the 2026 Academy Awards, setting the stage for one of the most competitive Oscar seasons in recent history. The

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U.S. and NATO military presence near icebergs along Greenland’s Arctic coastline

Greenland at the Center of a New Arctic Power Struggle After Trump’s Ultimatum

A strategic view of Greenland’s Arctic environment, highlighting its role in NATO defense planning, U.S. military access, and global geopolitical competition. The Arctic has quietly transformed from a frozen frontier into one of the most contested geopolitical arenas of the 21st century. Nowhere is that shift more visible than in Greenland, a vast, ice-covered island

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Trump Warns Europe Is “Destroying Itself” Amid Economic Strain, Migration Pressures, and Energy Crisis

US President Donald Trump says European nations must urgently change course on trade, immigration, and energy policy or risk long-term decline US President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to European nations, arguing that the continent is “destroying itself” through a decade of what he described as poor economic, migration, and energy decisions. Speaking

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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar and Key Muslim Nations Join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Amid Global Tensions

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, UAE and others join Trump’s Board of Peace, signaling a new diplomatic platform amid global conflicts. Major U.S.-Led Diplomatic Initiative Takes Shape A group of influential countries across the Middle East and Asia have agreed to joinsjoin U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly announced “Board of Peace,” marking a significant development

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos with Arctic security discussions in focus

Trump Retreats on Greenland Threats, Signals Arctic Deal as Markets and Allies Watch Closely

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

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Stocks Suffer Biggest Drop in Months as Greenland Tensions Rattle Markets

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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