The US president has levied 10% tariffs on eight NATO countries that object to his proposal to purchase the Arctic island US President Donald Trump has declared new tariffs targeting eight European NATO nations that are against his intentions to buy Greenland. A 10% duty is scheduled to commence on February 1, aimed at Denmark, […]
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 […]
UK Revokes Citizenship of Ex-Police Officer After Move to Russia
Mark Bullen’s British nationality has been revoked over security reasons, the Daily Mail has reported A former British police officer residing in Russia for over a decade has had his UK citizenship revoked, as he has been identified as a security threat, according to the Daily Mail. Mark Bullen, who served with Hertfordshire Police for […]
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 […]
Top US court to examine lawsuit against German chemicals giant
The $1.25 million lawsuit focuses on Bayer’s Roundup weed killer, which the plaintiff alleges gave him blood cancer The US Supreme Court has agreed to consider an appeal from German chemical firm Bayer regarding a Roundup case where a man received $1.25 million in damages, alleging the weed killer caused his blood cancer. The court […]
The Pentagon uses a “sledgehammer” on the oldest DEI program
The US Department of War is going to review its contracts with small businesses run by “socially and economically disadvantaged” individuals The Pentagon will conduct a review of all contracts worth more than $20 million that it signed with small businesses under the 8A program, as announced by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. He […]
Stoltenberg Says He Cannot ‘Promise’ the US Will Remain in NATO
The former secretary general of the bloc has called on Europeans to treat threats from the White House with seriousness In a recent interview with Der Spiegel, former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stated he cannot guarantee the US will stay in the alliance. He also noted European nations should take Washington’s desire to take […]
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 […]
CGTN: China and Canada Foster Stable and Robust Bilateral Relations in a New Era
CGTN released an article detailing the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Focusing on bilateral relations, the article noted the extensive potential for collaboration between the two nations and examined their dedication to fostering stable, robust, and healthy development of ties in the current context. BEIJING, Jan. 17, 2026 […]
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, […]

















