President Trump announced a "framework of a future deal" on Greenland at Davos 2026 on January 21, following talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, calling it a win for all NATO nations through US mineral rights access and "Golden Dome" missile defense collaboration.

Trump Claims Framework Deal on Greenland, Calls Off EU Tariffs

ESA project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, fresh from Axiom Mission 4 to the ISS, emphasized collaboration's critical importance for space exploration during his WION interview at WEF 2026. 


Slawosz Uznanski: Global Cooperation Key Theme at WEF Space Talks

Michigan confronts a statewide road salt shortage in January 2026 as record winter storms have driven unprecedented consumption, with Monroe County alone using more salt in December than the prior four Decembers combined. 


Michigan Faces Statewide Salt Shortage as Winter Demand Soars 

Wildfires devastating Chile's Biobío and Ñuble regions since January 18, 2026, have killed at least 20 people, destroyed over 590 homes, and scorched 61,000 hectares, with small hotspots remaining active in Lirquén's surrounding hills despite cooler weather aiding containment. 


Deadly Wildfires Ravage Chile: 20 Dead, Lirquen Hills Still Burning

Afghanistan's 2025/26 winter season recorded the lowest snow water equivalent in 25 years, with FAO warning of critically low precipitation and above-average temperatures exacerbating a multi-year drought. 

Afghanistan: Drought and Heat Drive Afghan Food Insecurity to Millions 

The U.S. military launched transfers of up to 7,000 ISIS detainees from northeastern Syria to Iraqi facilities starting January 21, 2026, beginning with 150 from Hasakah to avert breakouts amid Syria's instability and SDF-government clashes. 

U.S. Shifts 7,000 ISIS Prisoners from Syria to Iraq Amid Chaos

A federal court issued an emergency stay pausing restrictions on ICE operations in Minneapolis following violent clashes between protesters and agents, sparked by the fatal shooting of local activist Renee Nicole Good during a mass deportation sweep.

Federal Court Pauses Limits on ICE Agents Amid Minneapolis Chaos

ESA project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, recently returned from Axiom Mission 4 to the ISS, spoke with WION at WEF 2026 about space exploration and innovation as a central theme, emphasizing international collaboration's critical role amid commercial missions, Artemis Accords, and low-Earth orbit economy growth

Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski: Future Space Innovation Dominates WEF Agenda

The death toll from the January 17, 2026, fire at Karachi's Gul Plaza shopping mall climbed to 55 by January 22, with the multistory complex-housing 1,200 shops-reduced to charred rubble after a 36-hour blaze likely sparked by an electrical fault. 


Karachi Mall Fire Death Toll Hits 55 as Complex Reduces to Ashes

President Trump announced a "framework of a future deal" on Greenland during Davos 2026 on January 21, following his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, easing prior threats of tariffs on European nations and military action. 

Trump Signals Deal on Greenland After Davos NATO Talks 

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez plans a historic US visit—the first by a sitting leader in over 25 years-signaling thawed ties after U.S. Delta Force seized Nicolas Maduro for narcotrafficking charges. Rodriguez pledged "dialogue without fear," allowing U.S.-brokered oil sales, foreign investment, and prisoner releases despite her sanctions, as Trump prioritizes Venezuela's vast reserves over full regime change. 


Delcy Rodriguez to Visit U.S.: "Dialogue Without Fear"

President Trump marked one year since his January 20, 2025, inauguration with sweeping achievements including 2.6 million deportations achieving negative net migration, record $1.6 trillion private investments, and 151,000 jobs added in February alone.

Trump's Second Term Milestone: Mass Deportations, Tariff Victories

President Trump announced at Davos 2026 on January 21 that he would suspend planned February 1 tariffs on Denmark, UK, France, Germany, and other European NATO allies after productive talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, citing a new "framework of a future deal" on Greenland and Arctic security. 

Davos 2026: Trump Walks Back Tariff Threat on European Countries over Greenland

Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector has emerged as a major engine of employment, generating over one million jobs across hospitality, travel, food and beverage, transport, and related services. Jerry Inzerillo, CEO of Diriyah gate company, spoke to WION at the sidelines of the Davos summit. He discussed how the idea of tourism took center stage during the initial planning of vision 2030.


Jerry Inzerillo Hails Saudi’s Tourism Progress at Davos

The rally in bitcoin appears to be running out of steam in 2026. After briefly climbing above 97,000 dollars last week, the world’s largest cryptocurrency has slipped back below key levels as global markets turn risk-averse. Bitcoin’s latest slide is raising fresh questions over its ‘digital gold’ narrative, as traders brace for more volatility ahead. 


Bitcoin Falls Below $90,000 as Volatility Returns

India's food and grocery delivery platform eternal has announced a significant leadership transition with founder Deepinder Goyal stepping down from his role as group chief executive officer.


 Deepinder Goyal Steps Down as Eternal Group CEO 

At Davos 2026 on January 21, President Trump declared he would not use military force to acquire Greenland, marking a softened tone after meeting NATO chief Mark Rutte, while announcing a vague "framework of a future deal".

 Davos 2026: "Won't Use Force", Trump on Why U.S. Must Have Greenland Now 

President Donald Trump announced on January 21, 2026, a "framework of a future deal" on Greenland and the Arctic region following talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at Davos, softening his prior aggressive rhetoric on acquisition. 

Trump Claims Framework Deal on Greenland After Rutte Meeting 

Torrential rains on January 21, 2026, triggered deadly flash floods across Greece, killing two: a woman struck by a car swept away in Athens' Glyfada suburb and a coast guard officer washed out to sea while securing a boat in Peloponnese.


Two Dead as Rainstorms Pound Greece, Flood Athens Suburbs 

Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels and industry reached a record 38.1 billion tonnes in 2025, with roughly half attributable to coal, oil, and gas combustion dominated by state-owned energy companies in China, Russia, and Saudi Arabia.

World Chokes on Record CO2: Half Traced to Fossil Fuels, Study Says 

The tariff disparity between the US and China sharpened entering 2026, with President Trump's administration imposing fresh protectionist hikes-reaching up to 50% on key sectors like semiconductors-while China rolled back levies on US goods to 10% and extended exclusions through November. 

U.S.-China Tariff Gap Widens as Trump Raises Barriers, China Cuts Levies

Meta announced the first AI models from its newly established superintelligence lab on January 22, 2026, claiming they demonstrate significant promise in reasoning, multimodal understanding, and efficiency.


Meta Unveils First AI Models from New Superintelligence Lab 

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, testified emotionally on January 21, 2026, at London's High Court, accusing Associated Newspapers (Daily Mail publisher) of systematic unlawful surveillance, phone hacking, and blagging from the 1990s-2010s.

Duke of Sussex Accuses Mail of Years of Unlawful Surveillance

The European Parliament voted 334-324 on January 21, 2026, to suspend ratification of the recently signed EU-Mercosur trade agreement and refer it to the Court of Justice of the EU for a legality review under Article 218(11). This narrow decision, amid opposition from France and others over agriculture and environmental standards, pauses the approval process potentially for over a year, despite the deal's recent signing after 25 years of talks. 

EU Parliament Freezes Mercosur Trade Deal, Sends to Top Court

An Israeli drone strike in Gaza City’s Al-Zahra area on January 21, 2026, killed three journalists while they filmed aid distribution at a displacement camp. The Israeli military stated the target was a vehicle carrying Hamas-linked drone operators posing as journalists, part of strikes killing 11 total that day. 

Israeli Strike Kills 3 Gaza Journalists Filming Aid Delivery

Archaeologists identified a faint, claw-like hand stencil in Liang Metanduno cave on Indonesia's Muna Island as the world's oldest rock art, dated to at least 67,800 years ago via uranium-thorium analysis of overlying calcite.


World's Oldest Rock Art Found: 67,800-Year-Old Hand in Indonesian Cave 

Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers conducted an 11-hour patrol over neutral waters in the Sea of Japan on January 20-21, 2026, escorted by Su-35S and Su-30SM fighters from the Pacific Fleet's air division. The Defense Ministry described it as a scheduled training flight to demonstrate long-range aviation capabilities amid ongoing regional tensions. 


Russian Tu-95MS Bombers Patrol Sea of Japan for 11+ Hours

Prince Harry testified emotionally in London's High Court on January 21, 2026, accusing the Daily Mail's publisher of unlawful tactics that devastated his wife Meghan's life.


Prince Harry Slams Mail Over Phone Hacking Torment 

South Africa's richest self-made woman, Magda Wierzycka, founder of Sygnity Group, spoke exclusively to WION.


Davos 2026: South Africa's Richest 'self-made' Woman Speaks to WION

Sadio Mané not only played a crucial role in Senegal winning the Africa Cup of Nations for the second time, but he was also pivotal in the AFCON final being completed in Morocco. The 33-year-old persuaded his teammates to come back onto the pitch after they left following a controversial refereeing decision.


Sadio Mané's Heroic Act That Saved the AFCON Final

Canada and France oppose joining President Trump's proposed "Board of Peace," refusing to pay the $1 billion fee for permanent membership on the Gaza-focused panel now expanding to global conflicts. Ottawa confirms no payment request was made but won't fund a seat, while Paris pulls back amid concerns over the controversial structure.


Breaking: Canada, France Slam Brakes on Trump's $1B Peace Club

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