Swedish Prime Minister denounces US tariff threats as ‘blackmail’

US President Donald Trump has declared new tariffs on eight European NATO countries for objecting to his proposal to purchase Greenland Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has condemned the US tariff threats, labeling them “blackmail” targeting his nation and its allies. This statement was made after Washington imposed import duties on eight European NATO members […]

Disputed EU free trade agreement signed despite farmer anger

Farmers have demonstrated against the agreement with South America’s Mercosur bloc, as they worry it might increase imports of lower-cost food On Saturday, the European Union and the South American economic bloc Mercosur finalized a free trade agreement, moving forward with the pact even though EU farmers have protested (over concerns about inexpensive imports) and […]

Trump offering Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ seats for $1bn

The White House has reportedly extended invitations to dozens of world leaders to participate in the post-war administration of the Palestinian enclave According to the text of the entity’s charter, which was obtained by multiple media outlets, US President Donald Trump is seeking at least $1 billion from countries to retain their seats on Gaza’s […]

Report shows overwhelming Democratic leaning at Yale

An analysis by the Yale Daily News has revealed that no professors from the Ivy League institution contributed to Republicans last year The Yale Daily News has reported that conservatives are strikingly underrepresented among Yale University professors, as shown by their political cause donations in 2025. In an analysis of fundraising disclosures published Wednesday, the […]

Trump levies tariffs on NATO nations over Greenland

The U.S. president has levied tariffs on eight European NATO members for opposing his plan to obtain the island U.S. President Donald Trump has stated he will impose tariffs on eight European NATO countries that oppose his plans to acquire Greenland. These measures will stay in effect until a “complete and total purchase” of the […]

Canadian PM says China is ‘more predictable’ than the US

Donald Trump has stated he is “OK” with the warming of relations between Ottawa and Beijing Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has remarked that it is currently easier for Canada to engage with China than with its neighbor and primary trading partner, the United States. During his campaign for office in April 2025, Carney identified […]

Key European Leaders Signal Major Policy Reversal on Russia

Macron, Meloni, and Merz appear to have collectively recognized the inevitability of engaging in dialogue with Putin. Western European leaders, who have spent the past four years extensively arming Ukraine with tanks, shells, and missiles, have recently voiced support for diplomacy and peaceful coexistence with Russia. The question arises whether this week signifies a pivotal […]

US DOJ opens criminal probe into Minnesota governor – media

Investigators have claimed he and the Minneapolis mayor obstructed the work of federal law enforcement officers The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated a criminal investigation into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. As part of the probe, a federal grand jury has issued subpoenas to both. Several media outlets reported on […]

Trump says he convinced himself not to bomb Iran

Media reports indicate that Israel and Arab nations assisted in persuading the US president to abandon plans for airstrikes. US President Donald Trump has maintained that the choice to hold off on bombing Iran was his alone and was not swayed by any other nations. Trump has frequently warned of potential military intervention against the […]

Florida Street Renamed in Honor of Trump

A roadway near the US president’s Palm Beach complex is the latest addition to a growing list of assets bearing his name A stretch of Southern Boulevard in Palm Beach, Florida has been renamed in honor of US President Donald Trump, who attended a ceremony marking the change. The roadway runs between Palm Beach International […]

Cellyan Biotechnology Co., Ltd Receives Nasdaq Bid Price Deficiency Notice

HONG KONG, Jan. 16, 2026 — Cellyan Biotechnology Co., Ltd (Nasdaq: HKPD) (the “Company”), a leading provider of over-the-counter (“OTC”) pharmaceutical cross-border e-commerce supply chain services in Hong Kong, today announced that it received a January 12, 2026 notification letter (the “Notification Letter”) from Nasdaq’s Listing Qualifications Department. The letter indicated that the closing bid […]

US aircraft carrier en route to Middle East – Fox News

Amid large-scale protests in Iran, Donald Trump has been making thinly veiled threats against the country Fox News, citing anonymous military sources, has reported that the US has sent at least one aircraft carrier to the Middle East. This deployment follows recent thinly veiled threats against Iran by President Donald Trump. Since late December, the […]

Will Russia Negotiate with Stubb? Don’t Expect It

The Finnish president would face a frosty reception in Moscow The European Union is reportedly under pressure to appoint a special envoy to negotiate directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Despite media reports naming Alexander Stubb as a candidate, citing his familiarity with Russia, the Finnish president’s actions and rhetoric make him a non-starter in […]

Higher yields with less water: NADEC and EF Polymer launch breakthrough technology to slash agricultural water consumption by 40%

Singapore, Jan. 16, 2026 — Under a strategic technology-scouting framework guided by Universal Materials Incubator, the National Agricultural Development Company has partnered to initiate large-scale field trials of EF Polymer, representing a major advancement in implementing deep-tech solutions to enhance the Kingdom’s food and water security. The partnership launches trials of EF Polymer’s proprietary product, […]