EU leaders are convening an emergency summit to counter President Trump's tariff threats over Greenland, with the bloc mulling its "trade bazooka"-the Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI)-as a retaliatory measure against duties targeting eight nations including Denmark, UK, Germany, and others. Tariffs of 10% on imports from these countries start February 1, rising to 25% by June 1 unless a U.S.-Greenland deal is reached. 


EU Eyes 'Trade Bazooka' to Blast Trump's Greenland Tariffs 

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed the nation on the escalating tensions over Greenland, emphasizing the UK's steadfast alliance with the United States amid disputes involving NATO partners like Denmark.

Starmer to Nation: UK-U.S. Bond Unshaken, NATO Role Firm Amid Greenland Row

President Donald Trump thanked Iran on January 16, 2026, for halting the executions of over 800 protesters, crediting U.S. pressure after warnings of "very strong action" amid a deadly crackdown.


U.S.-Iran: Trump Thanks Iran for Halting 800 Hangings

President Vladimir Putin held phone calls on January 16, 2026, with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, offering Moscow's mediation to de-escalate tensions amid Iran's protest crackdown and U.S. threats.


Iran Unrest: Putin Offers Mediation in Iran-Israel Tensions 

NHS England will roll out the affordable prostate cancer drug abiraterone to thousands of high-risk patients, following landmark ICR research showing two years of treatment halves relapse risk and significantly cuts early death rates.


NHS Rolls Out Abiraterone: Halves Prostate Death Risk

India and the EU are poised to sign a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on January 27, 2026, in New Delhi during the 16th India-EU Summit, hailed as the bloc's largest-ever trade pact with 20 of 24 chapters finalized.


India-EU 'Mother of All Deals' Inked Jan 27

U.S. FAA issued urgent NOTAMs on January 16, 2026, cautioning airlines over Mexican airspace and eastern Pacific regions due to potential military activities and GNSS interference risks at all altitudes.


U.S. FAA Flags Military Ops Over Mexico Skies

U.S. FAA issued advisories on January 16, 2026, urging airlines to exercise caution over Mexican airspace and parts of Central/South America due to potential "military activities" and GPS interference risks, amid Trump's cartel strike threats.


 U.S. Cautions Airlines Over 'military Activities' in Mexican Airspace

World powers are advancing global trade initiatives amid U.S. tariff threats, with China-Canada resetting ties and India-EU accelerating strategic pacts for supply chain resilience.



Global Trade Push: China-Canada Reset, India-EU Surge

Heavy rains have killed at least 30 in South Africa's Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces, with over 100 deaths across the region including Mozambique and Zimbabwe; authorities issue high alerts for more deluge.


South Africa Flood Toll Climbs to 30, Red Alert Issued

Islami Andolan Bangladesh announced its exit from the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party electoral alliance on January 16, 2026, citing unfair seat-sharing and deviation from Islamic ideals ahead of general elections.


Islami Andolan Quits Jamaat Alliance Pre-Polls

President Donald Trump vowed on January 16, 2026, to impose tariffs on countries opposing U.S. control of Greenland, citing Arctic security threats from Russia and China during White House remarks.


U.S.-Greenland: Trump Tariff War Over Greenland Control

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed optimism for concrete U.S. security guarantees during upcoming Miami talks on January 17, 2026, amid delays in ammunition supplies straining the frontline.


Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Eyes Security Guarantees in Upcoming Talks With U.S. 

China's PLA is developing over 10 experimental quantum cyber warfare tools, including systems for rapid battlefield data analysis, stealth detection, and jam-proof navigation, as reported in January 2026 by state media.


China Unleashes 10+ Quantum Weapons Onslaught

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez announced reforms centralizing oil dollar revenues into two sovereign funds on January 15, 2026, to stabilize the bolivar and fund reconstruction amid post-Maduro recovery.


Venezuela Pools Oil Dollars in Stability Funds

Nepal's Election Commission officially recognized Gagan Thapa's faction as the authentic Nepali Congress on January 16, 2026, days after a party split triggered by a special general convention that elected the 49-year-old reformist as president. This leadership shift, backed by over 60% of delegates, ousts veteran Sher Bahadur Deuba ahead of March 5 polls amid youth-driven demands for change.


Nepal Congress Splits: Thapa Elected Prez via Convention

Pakistan PM adviser Rana Sanaullah urged PTI on January 16, 2026, to pursue dialogue and rejoin parliamentary committees ahead of the party's planned February 8 protests, claiming PTI leaders favor talks but jailed founder Imran Khan blocks them.


Sanaullah: PTI Leaders Want Talks, Imran Blocks Dialogue

Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel declared no concessions in U.S. talks on January 12, 2026, vowing not to be intimidated by Trump's threats post-Venezuela intervention, with thousands rallying outside the U.S. Embassy in Havana to affirm sovereignty.


Cuba vs U.S.: Cuba Rejects US Deal: 'No Concessions' Amid Threats

India has agreed to provide 60 million dollars to renovate the Kankesanthurai port in Sri Lanka’s northern Jaffna district. A major boost for post-war infrastructure and tourism in the Tamil-majority region. Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake made the announcement on Friday while addressing a public gathering near Jaffna, saying the funding will help unlock the region’s economic potential.


India to Give $60 Million to Renovate Sri Lanka's Kankesanthurai Port

President Donald Trump praised his "great relationship" with Venezuela's interim government under Delcy Rodríguez following CIA Director John Ratcliffe's meeting with her in Caracas on January 15, 2026. The talks focused on intelligence sharing, anti-narcotics cooperation, and economic stabilization after Maduro's ouster, signaling a U.S. pivot toward collaboration.


Trump Hails 'Great Ties' After CIA Meets Venezuela Leader

President Trump announced the formation of the Gaza "Board of Peace" on January 16, 2026, to oversee reconstruction and stabilization under a UN-backed plan, chairing it himself with key members including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and former UK PM Tony Blair. 

Trump Launches Gaza 'Board of Peace' with Rubio, Blair

The world is entering what the world economic forum calls an ‘age of competition,’ where rising power rivalries, trade tensions, and strategic standoffs are reshaping global stability. In its global risks report 2026, the WEF warns that Geoeconomic confrontation has become the single biggest threat facing the world this year.


World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026: Key Findings

Canada and China announced a major reset in trade relations. The announcement came from Beijing after talks between Canadian prime minister mark carney and Chinese president Xi Jinping.


China to Open Its Market for Canada's Agri Products

 U.S. President trump has announced a 25 percent tariff on any country trading with Iran. India is closely tracking developments in Iran, not just as a regional crisis, but as a strategic test with direct implications for its connectivity and foreign policy.


Instability in Iran Raises Long-term Questions for India 

Indian equities ended the week largely unchanged as optimism around corporate earnings helped offset global headwinds and sustained foreign investor selling.

Cues to Watch in Indian Markets Next Week

Canada and China announced a preliminary trade deal on January 16, 2026, slashing tariffs on Canadian canola seed from 84% to 15% by March 1, unlocking a $4 billion market while easing retaliatory duties on peas, lobsters, and crabs. PM Mark Carney hailed the pact as a strategic reset, boosting agri-exports amid Trump's tariffs and stabilizing global food chains.


Canada-China Trade Deal Slashes Canola Tariffs

Russia's Oreshnik hypersonic missile, used twice against Ukraine in late 2025 and early 2026, has sparked fears across Europe as a potential game-changer in escalation dynamics, with its Mach 10+ speeds and nuclear capability challenging NATO defenses.


Oreshnik Nightmare: Russia's Hypersonic Terror Hits Europe

Rights groups report over 3,000 killed since late December 2025, with HRANA confirming 3,428 protester deaths amid mass arrests and internet blackouts during the regime's violent suppression. World leaders and diaspora rallies demand justice and sanctions as Tehran faces mounting diplomatic isolation.


World Demands Justice After 3,000+ Iran Protest Deaths

As the government approaches the union budget, the focus is not just on the domestic economy but how the country positions itself globally. Can India become an innovation economy? Can it initiate fiscal support to stay ahead of the curve in deep tech and AI? 


What India Needs to Become a Deep Tech Leader

U.S. FAA issued warnings on January 16, 2026, of potential "military activities" over Mexico and Central America, urging airlines to exercise caution amid GPS interference risks following Trump's suggestion of land strikes against cartels. Mexico dismissed impacts on civil aviation, with President Sheinbaum rejecting intervention after Caracas ops heightened regional tensions.
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US,. Warns Airlines: Military Ops Over Mexico

18 Vietnamese monks from Texas, plus rescue dog Aloka, walk barefoot across five southern states to spread mindfulness, compassion, and healing ahead of a February D.C. finale.


Monks Trek 3700km Barefoot for U.S. Peace Walk 

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