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A former school district police officer was cleared on Wednesday evening of allegations that he failed to carry out his duties by not confronting the gunman during the crucial early minutes of the 2022 mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, one of the deadliest school shootings in US history.&nbsp;After deliberating for more than seven hours, jurors found 52-year-old Adrian Gonzalez not guilty in the first trial over the hesitant law enforcement response to the attack that claimed the lives of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School on May 24, 2022.&nbsp;As the verdict was delivered, Gonzalez embraced one of his attorneys and appeared close to tears. He thanked the jury for reviewing all the evidence but declined to comment when asked whether he wished to address the victims’ families, according to a report in CBC News.&nbsp;Gonzales was accused of abandoning his training, doing nothing to stop or interrupt the gunman before he entered the school. Around 400 law enforcement officers rushed to the school, where a tactical team arrived after 77 minutes to confront and kill the gunman in the classroom.<h3>Families of victims wanted more officers to be held accountable</h3>Gonzales was one of just two officers indicted, but the families of some victims wanted more officers to be held accountable for the killing in the school. Prosecutors stated that Gonzales was the first officer who did not take the stand in his own defence.Previously, Gonzales had insisted that in the chaotic early moments, he didn't freeze as he never saw the gunman. His lawyers also argued that on the other side of the school, three officers saw the gunman and didn't fire a shot. The body camera footage shows Gonzales was among the first group of officers to enter a shadowy and smoky hallway, attempting to reach inside the classroom and encounter the gunman.&nbsp;Describing the incident, lawyers for Gonzales stated that he risked his life when he went into a "hallway of death" where others were unwilling to go in the early moments. "They are trying to feed you a coward sandwich and telling you Adrian is the one who gave it to you," defence attorney Nico LaHood told jurors.&nbsp;Prosecutors called 36 witnesses over nine days of testimony in a trial that opened on January 5. The defence presented just two witnesses, beginning with a woman who worked across the street from the school and told jurors she saw the gunman moving between parked vehicles in an apparent attempt to avoid being seen.&nbsp;Jurors also heard emotional accounts from teachers who described the terrifying moments after the 18-year-old attacker entered the building. Prosecutors introduced graphic images from inside the classrooms and questioned officers who detailed the confusion and disorder that marked the police response.&nbsp;Only Gonzales and former Uvalde schools police chief Pete Arredondo faced criminal charges over the delayed response. Arredondo was indicted on similar counts on the same day as Gonzales in 2024, though a trial date has yet to be scheduled.The case was unusual in the United States, where criminal prosecutions of police officers for alleged failures to prevent crimes are rare. Gonzalez had faced a possible sentence of up to two years in prison.&nbsp;

Gonzales was accused of abandoning his training, doing nothing to stop or interrupt the gunman before he entered the school. Around 400 law enforcement officers rushed to the school, where a tactical team arrived after 77 minutes to confront and kill the gunman in the classroom.

A former school district police officer was cleared on Wednesday evening of allegations that he failed to carry out his duties by not confronting the gunman during the crucial early minutes of the 2022 mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, one of the deadliest school shootings in US history. After deliberating for more than seven hours, jurors found 52-year-old Adrian Gonzalez not guilty in the first trial over the hesitant law enforcement response to the attack that claimed the lives of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School on May 24, 2022. As the verdict was delivered, Gonzalez embraced one of his attorneys and appeared close to tears. He thanked the jury for reviewing all the evidence but declined to comment when asked whether he wished to address the victims’ families, according to a report in CBC News. Gonzales was accused of abandoning his training, doing nothing to stop or interrupt the gunman before he entered the school. Around 400 law enforcement officers rushed to the school, where a tactical team arrived after 77 minutes to confront and kill the gunman in the classroom. Families of victims wanted more officers to be held accountable Gonzales was one of just two officers indicted, but the families of some victims wanted more officers to be held accountable for the killing in the school. Prosecutors stated that Gonzales was the first officer who did not take the stand in his own defence. Previously, Gonzales had insisted that in the chaotic early moments, he didn't freeze as he never saw the gunman. His lawyers also argued that on the other side of the school, three officers saw the gunman and didn't fire a shot. The body camera footage shows Gonzales was among the first group of officers to enter a shadowy and smoky hallway, attempting to reach inside the classroom and encounter the gunman. Describing the incident, lawyers for Gonzales stated that he risked his life when he went into a "hallway of death" where others were unwilling to go in the early moments. "They are trying to feed you a coward sandwich and telling you Adrian is the one who gave it to you," defence attorney Nico LaHood told jurors. Prosecutors called 36 witnesses over nine days of testimony in a trial that opened on January 5. The defence presented just two witnesses, beginning with a woman who worked across the street from the school and told jurors she saw the gunman moving between parked vehicles in an apparent attempt to avoid being seen. Jurors also heard emotional accounts from teachers who described the terrifying moments after the 18-year-old attacker entered the building. Prosecutors introduced graphic images from inside the classrooms and questioned officers who detailed the confusion and disorder that marked the police response. Only Gonzales and former Uvalde schools police chief Pete Arredondo faced criminal charges over the delayed response. Arredondo was indicted on similar counts on the same day as Gonzales in 2024, though a trial date has yet to be scheduled. The case was unusual in the United States, where criminal prosecutions of police officers for alleged failures to prevent crimes are rare. Gonzalez had faced a possible sentence of up to two years in prison.

Gonzales was accused of abandoning his training, doing nothing to stop or interrupt the gunman before he entered the school. Around 400 law enforcement officers rushed to the school, where a tactical team arrived after 77 minutes to confront and kill the gunman in the classroom.

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Donald Trump’s administration is actively seeking regime change in Cuba by the end of 2026, something the US president thinks would ‘cement his legacy’, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday (Jan 21), citing officials in the know. The push follows the forced ouster of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in a US special forces operation earlier this month. US officials cited in the report said Trump believes that ending the Castro era would “cement his legacy and do what President John F Kennedy failed to do in the 1960s.” Here is what the WSJ report says and what it means.<h2>But why Cuba?</h2>One of the last-standing Communist regimes in the world, Cuba has defied US disruption efforts for decades since the beginning of the Cold War.&nbsp;<h2>What is the US planning to do with Cuba?</h2>The strategy appears to be multi-pronged, including a search for government insiders in Cuba for a deal that would end the Communist rule. Economic pressure is another aspect, according to the article titled The US Is Actively Seeking Regime Change in Cuba by the End of the Year.&nbsp;The US assessment is that the Cuban economy is on the brink of collapse, weakened by the loss of support from Venezuela that had provided much of Cuba’s oil and energy needs as a satellite state.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/us-vs-cuba-how-fidel-castro-turned-a-us-ally-into-a-cold-war-enemy-1767725905723">US vs Cuba: How Fidel Castro turned a US ally into a Cold War enemy</a><h2>US officials see the Maduro operation as a blueprint for Venezuela</h2>Much of what the US did in Venezuela could be repeated for Cuba: escalating sanctions, cutting off oil subsidies and supplies. The tactics could even involve targeting Cuba’s famed overseas medical missions.<h2>“Incompetent Marxists who destroyed their country”</h2>A White House official cited in the report described Cuba’s rulers as “incompetent Marxists who destroyed their country.”The State Department has long held that it is in US national security interests for Cuba to be ‘competently run by a democratic government’ and to refuse to host adversaries’ military and intelligence services.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/cuba-vs-u-s-cuba-rejects-us-deal-no-concessions-amid-threats-1768633560150/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/cuba-vs-u-s-cuba-rejects-us-deal-no-concessions-amid-threats-1768633560150/embed</a><h2>Deal or disruption? The Trump plan for Cuba&nbsp;</h2>Trump’s approach seems to be one of deal-making rather than explicit regime change through military intervention. Trump has already made several indicative public statements.“I strongly suggest they make a deal, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE,” he posted on social media on &nbsp;January 11. In the same post, he warned that “NO MORE OIL OR MONEY” would go to Cuba.Echoing Trump, the White House official cited in the WSJ said Cuba should “make a deal before it’s too late.”Trump is looking to make deals where possible, and to take advantage of opportunities as they come up, even as pressure is escalated and negotiation is offered as an ‘off-ramp’, said the report.“The regime has to make a choice to step down or to better provide for its people,” the report cited Jeremy Lewin, the State Department’s acting under-secretary for foreign assistance, as saying.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-got-free-oil-from-venezuela-why-cuba-s-collapse-looks-inevitable-after-capture-of-nicholas-maduro-1767531151243">'Got free oil from Venezuela': Why Cuba's collapse looks inevitable after capture of Nicholas Maduro</a><h2>Is it easy to remove the Cuban regime?</h2>While it started as a communist regime under Fidel Castro, Cuba has essentially been ruled directly or indirectly by the late leader’s family, including his brother Raúl Castro. Cuba’s single-party system has been resilient in spite of conspiracies and efforts to weaken it. There is a lack of significant internal opposition. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has rejected any surrender or capitulation based on coercion.Cuba and the US have long had tense ties, marked by decades of embargoes and political hostility. &nbsp;Some of it was eased during Democrat President Barack Obama's term, but Trump further tightened US Cuba policy.&nbsp;

The Trump administration is reportedly exploring ways to trigger a political transition in Cuba by 2026. Trump thinks ending the Castro era would define his legacy, according to the report. But why Cuba?

Donald Trump’s administration is actively seeking regime change in Cuba by the end of 2026, something the US president thinks would ‘cement his legacy’, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday (Jan 21), citing officials in the know. The push follows the forced ouster of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in a US special forces operation earlier this month. US officials cited in the report said Trump believes that ending the Castro era would “cement his legacy and do what President John F Kennedy failed to do in the 1960s.” Here is what the WSJ report says and what it means. But why Cuba? One of the last-standing Communist regimes in the world, Cuba has defied US disruption efforts for decades since the beginning of the Cold War. What is the US planning to do with Cuba? The strategy appears to be multi-pronged, including a search for government insiders in Cuba for a deal that would end the Communist rule. Economic pressure is another aspect, according to the article titled The US Is Actively Seeking Regime Change in Cuba by the End of the Year. The US assessment is that the Cuban economy is on the brink of collapse, weakened by the loss of support from Venezuela that had provided much of Cuba’s oil and energy needs as a satellite state. Also read: US vs Cuba: How Fidel Castro turned a US ally into a Cold War enemy US officials see the Maduro operation as a blueprint for Venezuela Much of what the US did in Venezuela could be repeated for Cuba: escalating sanctions, cutting off oil subsidies and supplies. The tactics could even involve targeting Cuba’s famed overseas medical missions. “Incompetent Marxists who destroyed their country” A White House official cited in the report described Cuba’s rulers as “incompetent Marxists who destroyed their country.” The State Department has long held that it is in US national security interests for Cuba to be ‘competently run by a democratic government’ and to refuse to host adversaries’ military and intelligence services. https://www.wionews.com/videos/cuba-vs-u-s-cuba-rejects-us-deal-no-concessions-amid-threats-1768633560150/embed Deal or disruption? The Trump plan for Cuba Trump’s approach seems to be one of deal-making rather than explicit regime change through military intervention. Trump has already made several indicative public statements. “I strongly suggest they make a deal, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE,” he posted on social media on January 11. In the same post, he warned that “NO MORE OIL OR MONEY” would go to Cuba. Echoing Trump, the White House official cited in the WSJ said Cuba should “make a deal before it’s too late.” Trump is looking to make deals where possible, and to take advantage of opportunities as they come up, even as pressure is escalated and negotiation is offered as an ‘off-ramp’, said the report. “The regime has to make a choice to step down or to better provide for its people,” the report cited Jeremy Lewin, the State Department’s acting under-secretary for foreign assistance, as saying. Also read: 'Got free oil from Venezuela': Why Cuba's collapse looks inevitable after capture of Nicholas Maduro Is it easy to remove the Cuban regime? While it started as a communist regime under Fidel Castro, Cuba has essentially been ruled directly or indirectly by the late leader’s family, including his brother Raúl Castro. Cuba’s single-party system has been resilient in spite of conspiracies and efforts to weaken it. There is a lack of significant internal opposition. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has rejected any surrender or capitulation based on coercion. Cuba and the US have long had tense ties, marked by decades of embargoes and political hostility. Some of it was eased during Democrat President Barack Obama's term, but Trump further tightened US Cuba policy.

The Trump administration is reportedly exploring ways to trigger a political transition in Cuba by 2026. Trump thinks ending the Castro era would define his legacy, according to the report. But why Cuba?

Cuba REGIME CHANGE by end of 2026? Trump wants it to 'cement his legacy', claims report

Breaking his silence on US President Donald Trump's latest obsession - Greenland - Russian President Vladimir Putin distanced his country from the matter and said that it should be solved between Washington and Copenhagen bilaterally. Putin's remark was first quoted by Russian news agencies as he addressed the national Security Council.&nbsp;“What happens to Greenland is none of our business. Incidentally, Denmark has always treated Greenland as a colony and has been quite harsh, if not cruel, towards it. But that’s a different matter entirely, and I doubt anyone’s interested in it right now,” Putin said. However, he also added that the current situation brought to mind Russia’s 19th-century sale of Alaska to the United States. He estimated the current value of Greenland at $200-250 million. This comes even as Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Greenland was not "a natural part" of Denmark and that the problem of former colonial territories was becoming more acute. Putin's Alaska statement is also seen as a veiled warning to United States over its Greenland push. In 1867, the United States purchased Alaska from the Russian Empire for $7.2 million. The deal was negotiated by US Secretary of State William Seward and Russian Minister Edouard de Stoeckl.&nbsp;Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/sometimes-people-need-a-dictator-trump-stuns-davos-after-greenland-rant-1769047692322">Sometimes people 'need a dictator’: Trump stuns Davos with sinister threat after Greenland rant</a>&nbsp;Additionally, the comment by Lavrov was read by analysts as Russia siding with the US on the matter of Greenland even as Trump has blamed Moscow and Beijing for their influence on the island. Speaking at a news conference in Moscow, Lavrov brushed aside Trump's concerns and said that Russia had no interest in interfering in Greenland's affairs and that Washington knew that Moscow itself had no plans to take control of the island. "In principle, Greenland is not a natural part of Denmark, is it? It was neither a natural part of Norway nor a natural part of Denmark. It is a colonial conquest. The fact that the inhabitants are now accustomed to it and feel comfortable is another matter."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-drops-500-tariff-threat-unveils-greenland-framework-deal-with-nato-all-we-know-1769050593395">Trump drops 500% tariff threat, unveils Greenland ‘framework deal’ with NATO | All we know</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-claims-framework-deal-on-greenland-after-rutte-meeting-1769060153655/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-claims-framework-deal-on-greenland-after-rutte-meeting-1769060153655/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Trump's Greenland push</h2>US President Trump has claimed that America wants Greenland for national security purposes and it does not belong to Denmark. He also shared a map of United States showing Greenland and Canada as part of America. A major buzz has been created around Trump's plan to takeover Greenland even as he has not clarified if he would used US forces for fulfilling his desire. Trump argued that US ownership is a necessity to prevent Russia or China from occupying the territory. He claimed that the area is already "covered with Russian and Chinese ships" and mocked Greenland’s own defenses as consisting of just “two dog sleds.” Despite opposition from his NATO allies, Trump has continued with his rhetoric. Recently, in his Davos 2026 speech at World Economic Forum, he reiterated that US would takeover Greenland. "I don’t have to use force. I don’t want to use force. I won’t use force," though he added that the US military would be "unstoppable" if it did.

Russian President Vladimir Putin distanced Moscow from Donald Trump’s Greenland push, saying it should be resolved between the US and Denmark. While warning Washington by recalling Russia’s Alaska sale, Putin and Lavrov questioned Denmark’s colonial claim

Breaking his silence on US President Donald Trump's latest obsession - Greenland - Russian President Vladimir Putin distanced his country from the matter and said that it should be solved between Washington and Copenhagen bilaterally. Putin's remark was first quoted by Russian news agencies as he addressed the national Security Council. “What happens to Greenland is none of our business. Incidentally, Denmark has always treated Greenland as a colony and has been quite harsh, if not cruel, towards it. But that’s a different matter entirely, and I doubt anyone’s interested in it right now,” Putin said. However, he also added that the current situation brought to mind Russia’s 19th-century sale of Alaska to the United States. He estimated the current value of Greenland at $200-250 million. This comes even as Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Greenland was not "a natural part" of Denmark and that the problem of former colonial territories was becoming more acute. Putin's Alaska statement is also seen as a veiled warning to United States over its Greenland push. In 1867, the United States purchased Alaska from the Russian Empire for $7.2 million. The deal was negotiated by US Secretary of State William Seward and Russian Minister Edouard de Stoeckl. Also Read: Sometimes people 'need a dictator’: Trump stuns Davos with sinister threat after Greenland rant Additionally, the comment by Lavrov was read by analysts as Russia siding with the US on the matter of Greenland even as Trump has blamed Moscow and Beijing for their influence on the island. Speaking at a news conference in Moscow, Lavrov brushed aside Trump's concerns and said that Russia had no interest in interfering in Greenland's affairs and that Washington knew that Moscow itself had no plans to take control of the island. "In principle, Greenland is not a natural part of Denmark, is it? It was neither a natural part of Norway nor a natural part of Denmark. It is a colonial conquest. The fact that the inhabitants are now accustomed to it and feel comfortable is another matter." Also Read: Trump drops 500% tariff threat, unveils Greenland ‘framework deal’ with NATO | All we know https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-claims-framework-deal-on-greenland-after-rutte-meeting-1769060153655/embed

Russian President Vladimir Putin distanced Moscow from Donald Trump’s Greenland push, saying it should be resolved between the US and Denmark. While warning Washington by recalling Russia’s Alaska sale, Putin and Lavrov questioned Denmark’s colonial claim

Putin sends 'Alaska sale' reminder to Trump over his Greenland greed - What he said

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jan 21) took a U-turn on his hardline push to acquire Greenland, dropping his 500 per cent tariff threat against those opposing him. Just hours after using the stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos to hint at a softer approach on Greenland, the POTUS met with NATO chief Mark Rutte, and afterwards announced a Greenland framework deal. The deal, as per reports, carries a striking resemblance to the UK's Cyprus territory arrangement. Here's all you need to know about the two deals.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-drops-500-tariff-threat-unveils-greenland-framework-deal-with-nato-all-we-know-1769050593395">Trump drops 500% tariff threat, unveils Greenland ‘framework deal’ with NATO | Details inside</a><h2>Trump's framework deal for Greenland</h2>After meeting NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, the US president said the two had drawn up what he called a "framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region".He hailed the solution as a "great one for the United States of America, and all NATO Nations," if consummated. The POTUS also backed down from his tariff threats. ON Truth Social, he said, "Based upon this understanding, I will not be imposing the Tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1st. Additional discussions are being held concerning The Golden Dome as it pertains to Greenland. Further information will be made available as discussions progress."<h2>How is Trump's Greenland deal similar to the UK-Cyprus deal?</h2>Reports suggest that Trump's framework mirrors the United Kingdom's long-standing agreement with Cyprus, a small island nation in the Mediterranean Sea. Under the UK-Cyprus deal, Britain retains sovereign control over military bases on the island, even as Cyprus remains an independent State.Similarly, under the Greenland proposal, the United States is expected to gain sovereignty over some parts of the frozen island. The New York Times, citing senior officials familiar with the talks, reported that the framework being discussed could include a clause giving the United States sovereignty over parts of certain pockets of Greenland, and not the whole island.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/sometimes-people-need-a-dictator-trump-stuns-davos-after-greenland-rant-1769047692322">Sometimes people 'need a dictator’: Trump stuns Davos with sinister threat after Greenland rant</a>Reportedly, under the proposal, America would be able to carry out military operations, intelligence gathering missions, and training without having to seek permission from Denmark. If the deal goes through, it is expected that American bases in Greenland would be recognised as US territory in the Arctic. The move, as per reports, is intended to alleviate Danish concerns about Trump's America potentially acquiring Greenland.It could also come with provisions for the US to conduct limited local development, including potential mining of rare earth minerals. Greenland sits on large reserves of rare earth elements, materials that are critical for everything from smartphones to missile systems. &nbsp;

US President Donald Trump has announced a Greenland ‘framework’ deal that would potentially give the US control over parts of the island. The plan, as per reports, bears a striking resemblance to a UK-Cyprus deal. Here's all you need to know.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jan 21) took a U-turn on his hardline push to acquire Greenland, dropping his 500 per cent tariff threat against those opposing him. Just hours after using the stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos to hint at a softer approach on Greenland, the POTUS met with NATO chief Mark Rutte, and afterwards announced a Greenland framework deal. The deal, as per reports, carries a striking resemblance to the UK's Cyprus territory arrangement. Here's all you need to know about the two deals. Also read | Trump drops 500% tariff threat, unveils Greenland ‘framework deal’ with NATO | Details inside Trump's framework deal for Greenland After meeting NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, the US president said the two had drawn up what he called a "framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region". He hailed the solution as a "great one for the United States of America, and all NATO Nations," if consummated. The POTUS also backed down from his tariff threats. ON Truth Social, he said, "Based upon this understanding, I will not be imposing the Tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1st. Additional discussions are being held concerning The Golden Dome as it pertains to Greenland. Further information will be made available as discussions progress." How is Trump's Greenland deal similar to the UK-Cyprus deal? Reports suggest that Trump's framework mirrors the United Kingdom's long-standing agreement with Cyprus, a small island nation in the Mediterranean Sea. Under the UK-Cyprus deal, Britain retains sovereign control over military bases on the island, even as Cyprus remains an independent State. Similarly, under the Greenland proposal, the United States is expected to gain sovereignty over some parts of the frozen island. The New York Times, citing senior officials familiar with the talks, reported that the framework being discussed could include a clause giving the United States sovereignty over parts of certain pockets of Greenland, and not the whole island. Also read | Sometimes people 'need a dictator’: Trump stuns Davos with sinister threat after Greenland rant Reportedly, under the proposal, America would be able to carry out military operations, intelligence gathering missions, and training without having to seek permission from Denmark. If the deal goes through, it is expected that American bases in Greenland would be recognised as US territory in the Arctic. The move, as per reports, is intended to alleviate Danish concerns about Trump's America potentially acquiring Greenland. It could also come with provisions for the US to conduct limited local development, including potential mining of rare earth minerals. Greenland sits on large reserves of rare earth elements, materials that are critical for everything from smartphones to missile systems.

US President Donald Trump has announced a Greenland ‘framework’ deal that would potentially give the US control over parts of the island. The plan, as per reports, bears a striking resemblance to a UK-Cyprus deal. Here's all you need to know.

Trump's 'great' Greenland deal bears striking similarities to Britain’s Cyprus base pact | All details here

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jan 21) shifted course on Greenland. The POTUS, who had been pushing a hardline approach to acquire Greenland, used the stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos to hint at a softer approach on Greenland. He said that the tariffs he had threatened to slap on European countries are now off the table, and so is the talk of force. In its place, Trump is offering a deal. Here's what we know about Trump's Greenland framework deal.<h2>Framework deal for Greenland</h2>After meeting NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, the US president said the two had drawn up what he called a "framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region"."This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America and all NATO Nations," Trump wrote on Truth Social. On the back of that understanding, he said, the tariffs planned for February 1 would not go ahead. "Based upon this understanding, I will not be imposing the Tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1st. Additional discussions are being held concerning The Golden Dome as it pertains to Greenland. Further information will be made available as discussions progress," he said.

Vice President J D Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and special envoy Steve Witkoff, he added, would now take the talks forward.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/sometimes-people-need-a-dictator-trump-stuns-davos-after-greenland-rant-1769047692322">Sometimes people 'need a dictator’: Trump stuns Davos after Greenland rant</a><h2>A complex deal is in works</h2>While Trump did not spell out much in his initial post, later, in an interview with CNBC, he gave a clearer picture of what he calls his "concept of a deal" with NATO."We have a concept of a deal. I think it’s going to be a very good deal for the United States, also for them," said Trump. The POTUS noted that the deal was "a little bit complex," but said that they will "explain it down the line."<h2>Trump wants Greenland's minerals?</h2>At the core of Trump's framework for Greenland is access to the island's mineral wealth. The island sits on large reserves of rare earth elements, materials that are critical for everything from smartphones to missile systems. Trump said the US and its European allies would gain rights to those resources under the arrangement.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/davos-2026-key-takeaways-from-donald-trump-s-angry-greenland-obsessed-speech-nato-and-ungrateful-europe-1769040847782">Davos 2026: Key takeaways from Trump's angry, Greenland obsessed speech</a>He also talked of the Golden Dome, a project launched by his executive order in 2025. It is Trump's vision of a missile shield for America, built using satellites and space-based interceptors. He suggested that parties to the framework would also be "involved in the Golden Dome" system, though he did not say if he just meant Greenland or NATO, and neither did he say exactly how."They’re going to be involved in the Golden Dome, and they’re going to be involved in mineral rights, and so are we,” Trump said.<h2>How long will the US-Greenland deal last?</h2>When asked how long this new arrangement would last, Trump did not hesitate. "Forever," he said.<h2>US to control Greenland?</h2>Reports suggest that there's a clause that would grant the US sovereignty to some parts of the frozen island. The New York Times, citing senior officials familiar with the talks, reported that the framework being discussed could include a clause giving the United States sovereignty over parts of certain pockets of Greenland, and not the whole island.White House Spokesperson Anna Kelly when asked about this, said, details would come "as discussions continue."<h2>Copenhagen exhales, welcomes de-escalation</h2>In Denmark, the reaction was cautious but relieved after weeks of tensions. Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen on X said that the day was "ending on a better note than it began." He welcomed Trump’s decision to rule out using force and to pause the "trade war".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The day is ending on a better note than it began. We welcome that POTUS has ruled out to take Greenland by force and paused the trade war. Now, let’s sit down and find out how we can address the American security concerns in the Arctic while respecting the red lines of the KoD. <a href="https://t.co/XWv1Ffo4UN">pic.twitter.com/XWv1Ffo4UN</a>&mdash; Lars Løkke Rasmussen (@larsloekke) <a href="https://twitter.com/larsloekke/status/2014083808656536003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Now, let’s sit down and find out how we can address the American security concerns in the Arctic," he wrote, "while respecting the red lines of the KoD".<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/is-the-u-s-retreating-from-nato-pentagon-weighs-troop-pullback-1769032248012/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/is-the-u-s-retreating-from-nato-pentagon-weighs-troop-pullback-1769032248012/embed</a>

After talks with NATO chief Mark Rutte, US President Donald Trump has hit pause on his hardline Greenland push and is now pitching a deal. Here's what we know about Trump's Greenland framework deal.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jan 21) shifted course on Greenland. The POTUS, who had been pushing a hardline approach to acquire Greenland, used the stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos to hint at a softer approach on Greenland. He said that the tariffs he had threatened to slap on European countries are now off the table, and so is the talk of force. In its place, Trump is offering a deal. Here's what we know about Trump's Greenland framework deal. Framework deal for Greenland After meeting NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, the US president said the two had drawn up what he called a "framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region". "This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America and all NATO Nations," Trump wrote on Truth Social. On the back of that understanding, he said, the tariffs planned for February 1 would not go ahead. "Based upon this understanding, I will not be imposing the Tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1st. Additional discussions are being held concerning The Golden Dome as it pertains to Greenland. Further information will be made available as discussions progress," he said.

After talks with NATO chief Mark Rutte, US President Donald Trump has hit pause on his hardline Greenland push and is now pitching a deal. Here's what we know about Trump's Greenland framework deal.

Trump drops 500% tariff threat, unveils Greenland ‘framework deal’ with NATO | Details inside

The World Economic Forum (WEF), currently on at Davos, was evacuated because of an "unusual odour" that triggered a coughing bout in some attendees on Wednesday evening. Around an hour before the stench was reported, Donald Trump had left after finishing his speech, a White House spokesperson told CBS News. He delivered an aggressive stance on Greenland once again and even announced the framework of a deal on the acquisition. The odour issue arose at the Davos Congress Centre, where the US President had carried out the conference. It was fully evacuated after the problem was reported. Later, it emerged that a fire had broken out "in a wooden hut near the hotel housing the conference centre." Firefighters were seen at the venue. Witnesses said that EMTs used specialised smoke divers to investigate the potential hazards of the smell. The fire was completely extinguished, and the media was back at the centre less than an hour after the inspection was over, Fox Business reported.&nbsp;Hundreds of political leaders and businessmen are in the Swiss city for the Davos summit. Trump has been vying to get Greenland and met with top NATO military officers to discuss an arrangement under which "small pockets of Greenlandic" territory could be given to the US to build security bases, senior officials told The New York Times. Those in the know about the proposed arrangement say that it is similar to the UK military bases in Cyprus.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/davos-2026-key-takeaways-from-donald-trump-s-angry-greenland-obsessed-speech-nato-and-ungrateful-europe-1769040847782">Davos 2026: Key takeaways from Trump's angry, Greenland obsessed speech</a><h2>Trump and NATO leaders on Greenland deal at Davos</h2>Trump said that NATO will help the US build his Golden Dome missile defence system. "They're going to be involved in the Golden Dome, and they're going to be involved in mineral rights, and so are we," Trump told CNBC. He told reporters that the deal "gets us everything we needed to get". The agreement doesn't have an expiration, and Trump said that it would last "forever". Meanwhile, NATO said that negotiations involving Denmark, Greenland and the United States will start, and the aim is to ensure "Russia and China never gain a foothold - economically or militarily - in Greenland."&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-in-davos-amid-greenland-standoff-eu-chief-says-fully-prepared-to-act-1769001684289/embed&nbsp;Trump said that Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff will be taking part in the negotiations. Harping on his need to have Greenland, Trump said, "I don't have to use force, I don't want to use force. I won't use force,' he vowed. 'All the United States is asking for is a place called Greenland". &nbsp;The biggest island in the world is not only a strategic location, but is also rich in oil, gold, graphite, copper, iron, and other rare earth elements.&nbsp;

Davos Summit hit a tiny bump on Wednesday when a strange odour shrouded the conference centre where Donald Trump had delivered his speech. It caused those present to start coughing. Firefighters were brought in to check on the source.

The World Economic Forum (WEF), currently on at Davos, was evacuated because of an "unusual odour" that triggered a coughing bout in some attendees on Wednesday evening. Around an hour before the stench was reported, Donald Trump had left after finishing his speech, a White House spokesperson told CBS News. He delivered an aggressive stance on Greenland once again and even announced the framework of a deal on the acquisition. The odour issue arose at the Davos Congress Centre, where the US President had carried out the conference. It was fully evacuated after the problem was reported. Later, it emerged that a fire had broken out "in a wooden hut near the hotel housing the conference centre." Firefighters were seen at the venue. Witnesses said that EMTs used specialised smoke divers to investigate the potential hazards of the smell. The fire was completely extinguished, and the media was back at the centre less than an hour after the inspection was over, Fox Business reported. Hundreds of political leaders and businessmen are in the Swiss city for the Davos summit. Trump has been vying to get Greenland and met with top NATO military officers to discuss an arrangement under which "small pockets of Greenlandic" territory could be given to the US to build security bases, senior officials told The New York Times. Those in the know about the proposed arrangement say that it is similar to the UK military bases in Cyprus. Also Read: Davos 2026: Key takeaways from Trump's angry, Greenland obsessed speech Trump and NATO leaders on Greenland deal at Davos Trump said that NATO will help the US build his Golden Dome missile defence system. "They're going to be involved in the Golden Dome, and they're going to be involved in mineral rights, and so are we," Trump told CNBC. He told reporters that the deal "gets us everything we needed to get". The agreement doesn't have an expiration, and Trump said that it would last "forever". Meanwhile, NATO said that negotiations involving Denmark, Greenland and the United States will start, and the aim is to ensure "Russia and China never gain a foothold - economically or militarily - in Greenland." https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-in-davos-amid-greenland-standoff-eu-chief-says-fully-prepared-to-act-1769001684289/embed Trump said that Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff will be taking part in the negotiations. Harping on his need to have Greenland, Trump said, "I don't have to use force, I don't want to use force. I won't use force,' he vowed. 'All the United States is asking for is a place called Greenland". The biggest island in the world is not only a strategic location, but is also rich in oil, gold, graphite, copper, iron, and other rare earth elements.

Davos Summit hit a tiny bump on Wednesday when a strange odour shrouded the conference centre where Donald Trump had delivered his speech. It caused those present to start coughing. Firefighters were brought in to check on the source.

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Donald Trump praised PM Narendra Modi and expressed confidence in a US-India trade deal, but negotiations remain stalled as India refuses to compromise on domestic industries. Despite warm rhetoric, Trump has imposed and threatened steep tariffs over Russian oil and Iran trade.

Davos 2026: Trump praises Modi but his tariffs keep coming: Is US president playing 'praise and punish' game with India?

The 45th and 47th president of the United States, Donald J Trump, has been a big promoter of peace; in 2025, most of his speeches had references to how he stopped wars. And now at Davos, as he stood before business leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF), he said “nice to be addressing so many friends, few enemies.” The light-hearted gesture drew some laughter from the audience, but this also came amid turbulent times. On one hand, the US is dealing with the immigrant situation on its own land, while it also has the Venezuelan leader in custody, and with that, the Board of Peace, which has been created to resolve conflicts across the globe.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-at-davos-venezuela-is-going-to-make-more-money-in-6-months-1769010633953/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-at-davos-venezuela-is-going-to-make-more-money-in-6-months-1769010633953/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>‘Peacemaker’ Trump</h2>&nbsp;So, 'many friends and few enemies' in that context may be an accurate choice of words by the 79-year-old, who missed the Nobel Peace Prize with nominations and support from his allies. In 2026, the US president took it a notch higher by presenting his report card at Davos. In the year that passed by, it was ‘I stopped wars’ and not much has changed. US was a messiah of sorts in every conflict; Trump would declare a ceasefire even before the countries involved would mention it.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/40-times-and-counting-donald-trump-mentions-he-stopped-india-pakistan-war-yet-again-1756193935347">40 times and counting: Donald Trump mentions 'he stopped India-Pakistan war' yet again</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;As India and Pakistan were embroiled in the 4-day cross-border fighting, they announced a pause after the DGMOs (Director General of Military Operations) of the two countries had a telephonic exchange. Even before both parties involved, in this case, the two nuclear-armed nations, could announce the ceasefire, the US president had posted it on social media. Though Islamabad is of the opinion that America had a hand in pausing the conflict, New Delhi is clear that the nations involved came together to make this mutual decision.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-trump-makes-peace-happen-netanyahu-bats-for-us-president-says-he-deserved-the-nobel-peace-prize-1760104424174">'Trump makes peace happen': Netanyahu bats for US president says he deserved the Nobel Peace Prize</a>&nbsp;But the man who stopped wars has not changed his ways. Not too long ago, US Vice President JD Vance had also validated that Trump spends most of his day trying to end wars. Furthermore, the VP mentioned that the president dedicates significant time in the day to bring about peace in the world; the next move could possibly be to heal it. And yet again, he said it at WEF, he “ended eight unendable wars.”

Trump's address at the World Economic Forum at Davos began with a light-hearted gesture that drew some laughter from the audience, but this also came amid turbulent times.

The 45th and 47th president of the United States, Donald J Trump, has been a big promoter of peace; in 2025, most of his speeches had references to how he stopped wars. And now at Davos, as he stood before business leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF), he said “nice to be addressing so many friends, few enemies.” The light-hearted gesture drew some laughter from the audience, but this also came amid turbulent times. On one hand, the US is dealing with the immigrant situation on its own land, while it also has the Venezuelan leader in custody, and with that, the Board of Peace, which has been created to resolve conflicts across the globe. https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-at-davos-venezuela-is-going-to-make-more-money-in-6-months-1769010633953/embed ‘Peacemaker’ Trump So, 'many friends and few enemies' in that context may be an accurate choice of words by the 79-year-old, who missed the Nobel Peace Prize with nominations and support from his allies. In 2026, the US president took it a notch higher by presenting his report card at Davos. In the year that passed by, it was ‘I stopped wars’ and not much has changed. US was a messiah of sorts in every conflict; Trump would declare a ceasefire even before the countries involved would mention it. Also read: 40 times and counting: Donald Trump mentions 'he stopped India-Pakistan war' yet again As India and Pakistan were embroiled in the 4-day cross-border fighting, they announced a pause after the DGMOs (Director General of Military Operations) of the two countries had a telephonic exchange. Even before both parties involved, in this case, the two nuclear-armed nations, could announce the ceasefire, the US president had posted it on social media. Though Islamabad is of the opinion that America had a hand in pausing the conflict, New Delhi is clear that the nations involved came together to make this mutual decision. Also read: 'Trump makes peace happen': Netanyahu bats for US president says he deserved the Nobel Peace Prize But the man who stopped wars has not changed his ways. Not too long ago, US Vice President JD Vance had also validated that Trump spends most of his day trying to end wars. Furthermore, the VP mentioned that the president dedicates significant time in the day to bring about peace in the world; the next move could possibly be to heal it. And yet again, he said it at WEF, he “ended eight unendable wars.”

Trump's address at the World Economic Forum at Davos began with a light-hearted gesture that drew some laughter from the audience, but this also came amid turbulent times.

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Ghislaine Maxwell, the jailed associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has been scheduled to give a deposition before congressional investigators, the US House Oversight Committee said Wednesday (Jan 21). This comes even as Maxwell's legal team clearly stating that she would decline to answer questions under her constitutional right to remain silent unless she is granted legal immunity. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence at the Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Bryan, a minimum-security facility for women in Texas.&nbsp;"I agree we need to hear from Ghislaine Maxwell. We've been trying to get her in for a deposition, and her lawyers have been saying that she's going to plead the Fifth," panel chairman James Comer said -- referring to the constitutional right to remain silent to avoid self-incrimination. "But we have nailed down a date, February 9, where Ghislaine Maxwell will be deposed by this committee."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/supreme-court-rejects-ghislaine-maxwell-appeal-against-conviction-what-are-charges-against-her-and-why-appeal-was-rejected-1759763390249">Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal against her conviction. What it means?</a>&nbsp;As the panel selected a date, Maxwell's legal team said in a letter to the committee, "Put plainly, proceeding under these circumstances would serve no other purpose than pure political theater and a complete waste of taxpayer monies," the attorneys wrote. "The Committee would obtain no testimony, no answers, and no new facts." Her lawyers had earlier said she "cannot risk further criminal exposure in a politically charged environment without formal immunity" as speaking from prison “creates real security risks and undermines the integrity of the process.” Earlier in in July 2025, the committee declined to offer Maxwell legal immunity in exchange for her testimony. In August, the committee issued legal summons to Maxwell.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-doj-meets-ghislaine-maxwell-if-she-sings-heads-will-roll-but-can-she-what-s-in-it-for-her-jeffrey-epstein-sex-trafficking-news-1753426658071">DOJ interviews Ghislaine Maxwell: If she sings, heads will roll but can she? What's in it for her?</a><h2>Epstein Files and Ghislaine Maxwell</h2>&nbsp;In July-Aug, 2025, FBI Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche interviewed Maxwell and the US Department of Justice later released transcript and audio of the interview. In it, Maxwell denied ever seeing Donald Trump behave inappropriately, calling him “cordial” and a “gentleman,” and refuted knowledge of any Epstein “client list” or blackmail scheme. Maxwell also rejected suggestions that she introduced Epstein to the British royals, calling such claims “a flat untruth.” She cast doubt on Epstein’s reported suicide, suggesting it may have been the result of inmate violence within the prison. Additionally, she denied any wrongdoing by other public figures like Bill Clinton, Elon Musk, or Prince Andrew. The DOJ granted her limited immunity for the interview, without offering leniency, and later transferred her to a lower-security prison.&nbsp;Notably, in November 2025, President Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act into law, mandating the public release of all Department of Justice (DOJ) materials related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigations. The law mandated that the Department of Justice (DOJ) release all relevant files by December 19, 2025. As of late January 2026, the DOJ has released only a small fraction of the approximately 2 million documents it holds.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jailed Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell is set to be deposed by the US House Oversight Committee on February 9, but her lawyers say she will remain silent unless granted immunity. Lawmakers insist on questioning her as scrutiny over Epstein files and accountability continues.

Ghislaine Maxwell, the jailed associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has been scheduled to give a deposition before congressional investigators, the US House Oversight Committee said Wednesday (Jan 21). This comes even as Maxwell's legal team clearly stating that she would decline to answer questions under her constitutional right to remain silent unless she is granted legal immunity. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence at the Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Bryan, a minimum-security facility for women in Texas. "I agree we need to hear from Ghislaine Maxwell. We've been trying to get her in for a deposition, and her lawyers have been saying that she's going to plead the Fifth," panel chairman James Comer said -- referring to the constitutional right to remain silent to avoid self-incrimination. "But we have nailed down a date, February 9, where Ghislaine Maxwell will be deposed by this committee." Also Read: Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal against her conviction. What it means? As the panel selected a date, Maxwell's legal team said in a letter to the committee, "Put plainly, proceeding under these circumstances would serve no other purpose than pure political theater and a complete waste of taxpayer monies," the attorneys wrote. "The Committee would obtain no testimony, no answers, and no new facts." Her lawyers had earlier said she "cannot risk further criminal exposure in a politically charged environment without formal immunity" as speaking from prison “creates real security risks and undermines the integrity of the process.” Earlier in in July 2025, the committee declined to offer Maxwell legal immunity in exchange for her testimony. In August, the committee issued legal summons to Maxwell. Also Read: DOJ interviews Ghislaine Maxwell: If she sings, heads will roll but can she? What's in it for her? Epstein Files and Ghislaine Maxwell In July-Aug, 2025, FBI Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche interviewed Maxwell and the US Department of Justice later released transcript and audio of the interview. In it, Maxwell denied ever seeing Donald Trump behave inappropriately, calling him “cordial” and a “gentleman,” and refuted knowledge of any Epstein “client list” or blackmail scheme. Maxwell also rejected suggestions that she introduced Epstein to the British royals, calling such claims “a flat untruth.” She cast doubt on Epstein’s reported suicide, suggesting it may have been the result of inmate violence within the prison. Additionally, she denied any wrongdoing by other public figures like Bill Clinton, Elon Musk, or Prince Andrew. The DOJ granted her limited immunity for the interview, without offering leniency, and later transferred her to a lower-security prison. Notably, in November 2025, President Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act into law, mandating the public release of all Department of Justice (DOJ) materials related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigations. The law mandated that the Department of Justice (DOJ) release all relevant files by December 19, 2025. As of late January 2026, the DOJ has released only a small fraction of the approximately 2 million documents it holds.

Jailed Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell is set to be deposed by the US House Oversight Committee on February 9, but her lawyers say she will remain silent unless granted immunity. Lawmakers insist on questioning her as scrutiny over Epstein files and accountability continues.

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US President Donald Trump, speaking at the world stage on Wednesday (Jan 21) once again floated his dictator dream. Not during his main speech, but in a loose moment afterwards, talking to business leaders on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Trump, seemingly in a reflective mood, was still buzzing about the reaction to his earlier remarks, when he alarmingly said, people sometimes "need a dictator".<h2>What did Trump say exactly?</h2>Not long after his long rambling speech that included a lot about Greenland, Trump said, "We had a good speech, we got great reviews. I can’t believe it, we got good reviews on that speech".He conceded that usually people don't like him: "Usually they say: he’s a horrible dictator type person." Accepting that he is in fact a dictator, Trump, in his usual half-joke, half-threat way, added, "I’m a dictator. But sometimes you need a dictator. But they didn’t say that in this case".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/davos-2026-key-takeaways-from-donald-trump-s-angry-greenland-obsessed-speech-nato-and-ungrateful-europe-1769040847782">Davos 2026: Key takeaways from Trump's angry, Greenland obsessed speech</a><h2>Trump's 'dictator' dream: A constant fantasy</h2>Previously, too, Trump has likened himself to a dictator. Ahead of the 2024 election, he told Fox News host Sean Hannity that he would be a dictator, but only for one day. The plan, he said, was to drill for oil and seal the southern border. Since his return to office, critics say the line between joke and policy has blurred.Over the past year, Trump has bypassed Congress to carry out deadly boat strikes in the Caribbean, moved to purge and reshape the federal workforce, and openly targeted political opponents. He also sent troops into Democratic US cities to quell unrest.Recently, he has even floated cancelling the next midterm elections. In a recent interview with Reuters, he argued that "we shouldn’t even have an election" given how much he claims to have achieved.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-gulf-of-trump-had-a-good-ring-trump-reveals-wild-renaming-plan-for-gulf-of-mexico-says-he-feared-getting-killed-1768979268262">'Gulf of Trump had a good ring': Trump reveals wild renaming plan for 'Gulf of Mexico,' says he feared getting killed</a><h2>Trump uses Davos speech to praise authoritarian allies</h2>On Wednesday, Trump used his Davos speech to praise two authoritarians, Russian President Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping, while turning on old allies like France, the UK, and Denmark. "We give so much, and we get so little in return," he told the room.Trump's statement comes amid his continuing push for Greenland, a self-governing part of Denmark and a fellow NATO territory. Trump had earlier refused to rule out using military force to take it, a move that would break both international law and the NATO charter. However, he has since walked that back, saying he will not invade. But he insisted that only the US can truly defend the mineral-rich island.

Donald Trump sparked fresh alarm at Davos after casually calling himself a dictator, saying sometimes you need one. The offhand remark came after his Greenland-obsessed speech. Here's what he said.

US President Donald Trump, speaking at the world stage on Wednesday (Jan 21) once again floated his dictator dream. Not during his main speech, but in a loose moment afterwards, talking to business leaders on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Trump, seemingly in a reflective mood, was still buzzing about the reaction to his earlier remarks, when he alarmingly said, people sometimes "need a dictator". What did Trump say exactly? Not long after his long rambling speech that included a lot about Greenland, Trump said, "We had a good speech, we got great reviews. I can’t believe it, we got good reviews on that speech". He conceded that usually people don't like him: "Usually they say: he’s a horrible dictator type person." Accepting that he is in fact a dictator, Trump, in his usual half-joke, half-threat way, added, "I’m a dictator. But sometimes you need a dictator. But they didn’t say that in this case". Also read | Davos 2026: Key takeaways from Trump's angry, Greenland obsessed speech Trump's 'dictator' dream: A constant fantasy Previously, too, Trump has likened himself to a dictator. Ahead of the 2024 election, he told Fox News host Sean Hannity that he would be a dictator, but only for one day. The plan, he said, was to drill for oil and seal the southern border. Since his return to office, critics say the line between joke and policy has blurred. Over the past year, Trump has bypassed Congress to carry out deadly boat strikes in the Caribbean, moved to purge and reshape the federal workforce, and openly targeted political opponents. He also sent troops into Democratic US cities to quell unrest. Recently, he has even floated cancelling the next midterm elections. In a recent interview with Reuters, he argued that "we shouldn’t even have an election" given how much he claims to have achieved. Also read | 'Gulf of Trump had a good ring': Trump reveals wild renaming plan for 'Gulf of Mexico,' says he feared getting killed Trump uses Davos speech to praise authoritarian allies On Wednesday, Trump used his Davos speech to praise two authoritarians, Russian President Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping, while turning on old allies like France, the UK, and Denmark. "We give so much, and we get so little in return," he told the room. Trump's statement comes amid his continuing push for Greenland, a self-governing part of Denmark and a fellow NATO territory. Trump had earlier refused to rule out using military force to take it, a move that would break both international law and the NATO charter. However, he has since walked that back, saying he will not invade. But he insisted that only the US can truly defend the mineral-rich island.

Donald Trump sparked fresh alarm at Davos after casually calling himself a dictator, saying sometimes you need one. The offhand remark came after his Greenland-obsessed speech. Here's what he said.

Sometimes people 'need a dictator’: Trump stuns Davos with sinister threat after Greenland rant

Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded to US invitation to join US President Donald Trump-led Gaza Board of Peace. His statement comes after the US president on Wednesday (Jan 21) claimed that Putin had accepted his invitation to join the peace board. In his statement, Putin countered Trump's claims and said that the invitation was only under consideration. He also highlighted Russia's efforts and support towards global peace.&nbsp;&nbsp;In his televised opening remarks at the national Security Council meeting late Wednesday night, Putin said, “First of all, I want to thank the US President for the offer. Russia has always supported, and continues to support, any efforts aimed at strengthening international stability. We also note the role the current US administration is playing in trying to find a way out of the Ukrainian crisis.” Earlier, Trump told reporters at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland after meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte that Putin accepted the invitation. “He was invited. He’s accepted,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/trump-unveils-new-american-map-with-canada-and-greenland-as-its-part-meloni-macron-watches-1768893431217">Trump shares new American map including Canada and Greenland as its part; Meloni, Macron watch</a>&nbsp;Putin clarified later, “As for whether Russia will take part in this Peace Council, the Foreign Ministry has been instructed to carefully review the documents we’ve been sent and consult with our strategic partners. Only after that will we be in a position to give an official answer.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahu-vs-trump-over-gaza-board-of-peace-israel-issues-statement-after-us-announces-members-1768697439515">Netanyahu vs Trump over Gaza 'board of peace'? Israel issues statement after US announces members</a><h2>Trump's ‘board of peace’</h2>Trump's Board of Peace, oversees post-war governance in the Palestinian territory. On Jan 16, he announced the who's who of the board. It included Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, President of the World Bank Group Ajay Banga, Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, former British prime minister Tony Blair, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and a Qatari official, among others. This group will oversee the new international security force for the battered Palestinian territory. Trump had already declared himself the chair of the body. The White House said that the Board of Peace will take on issues such as “governance capacity-building, regional relations, reconstruction, investment attraction, large-scale funding and capital mobilization.”<h2>&nbsp;</h2>

Putin said Russia is only considering joining Donald Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace, countering Trump’s claim that he had accepted the invitation. Putin thanked the US for the offer, stressed Russia’s peace efforts, and said a final decision will follow consultations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded to US invitation to join US President Donald Trump-led Gaza Board of Peace. His statement comes after the US president on Wednesday (Jan 21) claimed that Putin had accepted his invitation to join the peace board. In his statement, Putin countered Trump's claims and said that the invitation was only under consideration. He also highlighted Russia's efforts and support towards global peace. In his televised opening remarks at the national Security Council meeting late Wednesday night, Putin said, “First of all, I want to thank the US President for the offer. Russia has always supported, and continues to support, any efforts aimed at strengthening international stability. We also note the role the current US administration is playing in trying to find a way out of the Ukrainian crisis.” Earlier, Trump told reporters at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland after meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte that Putin accepted the invitation. “He was invited. He’s accepted,” he said. Also Read: Trump shares new American map including Canada and Greenland as its part; Meloni, Macron watch Putin clarified later, “As for whether Russia will take part in this Peace Council, the Foreign Ministry has been instructed to carefully review the documents we’ve been sent and consult with our strategic partners. Only after that will we be in a position to give an official answer.” Also Read: Netanyahu vs Trump over Gaza 'board of peace'? Israel issues statement after US announces members Trump's ‘board of peace’ Trump's Board of Peace, oversees post-war governance in the Palestinian territory. On Jan 16, he announced the who's who of the board. It included Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, President of the World Bank Group Ajay Banga, Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, former British prime minister Tony Blair, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and a Qatari official, among others. This group will oversee the new international security force for the battered Palestinian territory. Trump had already declared himself the chair of the body. The White House said that the Board of Peace will take on issues such as “governance capacity-building, regional relations, reconstruction, investment attraction, large-scale funding and capital mobilization.”

Putin said Russia is only considering joining Donald Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace, countering Trump’s claim that he had accepted the invitation. Putin thanked the US for the offer, stressed Russia’s peace efforts, and said a final decision will follow consultations.

'Russia always supported...': Putin READY to join Trump's Gaza 'board of peace'? Here's what he said

Zohran Mamdani insists that his administration will tax the rich, as promised. Just three weeks into the job, the New York mayor is already picking a fight with Albany. On Wednesday (Jan 21), he brushed aside Governor Kathy Hochul's newly released state budget, which came without any raise in income taxes, and said that it was time for NYC's "wealthiest residents to pay their fair share"<h2>"Tax the rich"</h2>"Our administration is preparing to make the case that it is the time for New York's most profitable corporations and wealthiest residents to pay their fair share," Mamdani told reporters at the Whitney Museum in Manhattan.This statement comes just a day after Hochul rolled out a $260 billion budget for New York, one of the largest in the state's history, as she heads into a tough election year with pressure coming from all sides.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/davos-2026-key-takeaways-from-donald-trump-s-angry-greenland-obsessed-speech-nato-and-ungrateful-europe-1769040847782">Davos 2026: Key takeaways from Trump's angry, Greenland-obsessed speech</a><h2>Not enough for City Hall</h2>Hochul's plan includes a major expansion of universal pre k, something Mamdani has long backed. Still, it was not enough to soften his stance. The mayor argued that New York City sends far more money to Albany than it gets back.The city, he said, generates 54.5 per cent of the state's tax revenue but receives only 40.5 per cent in return. Any tax hike for the city would need approval from the state legislature."What we are looking to do is to tackle long-standing fiscal issues that both have to do with the need for more revenue from the highest earners, but also the relationship between City Hall and Albany, " Mamdani said, pointing to both the need for more revenue from top earners.Hochul, for her part, has not ruled out tax hikes forever. But her budget director, Blake Washington, made her position clear this week. "She thinks it’s a last resort to raise taxes on anybody at any time," he said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-gulf-of-trump-had-a-good-ring-trump-reveals-wild-renaming-plan-for-gulf-of-mexico-says-he-feared-getting-killed-1768979268262">'Gulf of Trump had a good ring': Trump reveals wild renaming plan for 'Gulf of Mexico,' says he feared getting killed</a><h2>A deficit and a target</h2>Mamdani inherited a problem. A $12.6 billion budget deficit is projected over the next two fiscal years, reports the New York Post. On Wednesday, he pinned the deficit's blame squarely on his predecessor, former Mayor Eric Adams. However, he insisted that the state was on steady ground."I think that it’s actually the governor’s fiscal stewardship, I think it’s also the strength of our city’s tax base, that the state is on firm financial footing," he said. "The issue, however, is that the city is not, and that is a result, a direct result of Eric Adams’s gross fiscal mismanagement," he added.<h2>Political pressure on Hochul</h2>The standoff puts Hochul in a bind. She is already facing a primary challenge from her lieutenant governor, Antonio Delgado, who is running to her left. Republicans in the suburbs, including Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman, are using Mamdani's rhetoric to paint her as captive to the party’s liberal wing.Despite Mamdani's push, city finances are not collapsing. Comptroller Mark Levine reported that tax revenue rose 7 per cent in the last fiscal year."This wasn't caused by a bad economy," he said. "It’s the result of budgeting decisions from the previous administration that we must now deal with."&nbsp;

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani clashed with Governor Kathy Hochul after she released a tax-hike-free state budget. He says the city’s richest residents and corporations must pay more to plug a $12.6 billion deficit, blaming former mayor Eric Adams for it.

Zohran Mamdani insists that his administration will tax the rich, as promised. Just three weeks into the job, the New York mayor is already picking a fight with Albany. On Wednesday (Jan 21), he brushed aside Governor Kathy Hochul's newly released state budget, which came without any raise in income taxes, and said that it was time for NYC's "wealthiest residents to pay their fair share" "Tax the rich" "Our administration is preparing to make the case that it is the time for New York's most profitable corporations and wealthiest residents to pay their fair share," Mamdani told reporters at the Whitney Museum in Manhattan. This statement comes just a day after Hochul rolled out a $260 billion budget for New York, one of the largest in the state's history, as she heads into a tough election year with pressure coming from all sides. Also read | Davos 2026: Key takeaways from Trump's angry, Greenland-obsessed speech Not enough for City Hall Hochul's plan includes a major expansion of universal pre k, something Mamdani has long backed. Still, it was not enough to soften his stance. The mayor argued that New York City sends far more money to Albany than it gets back. The city, he said, generates 54.5 per cent of the state's tax revenue but receives only 40.5 per cent in return. Any tax hike for the city would need approval from the state legislature. "What we are looking to do is to tackle long-standing fiscal issues that both have to do with the need for more revenue from the highest earners, but also the relationship between City Hall and Albany, " Mamdani said, pointing to both the need for more revenue from top earners. Hochul, for her part, has not ruled out tax hikes forever. But her budget director, Blake Washington, made her position clear this week. "She thinks it’s a last resort to raise taxes on anybody at any time," he said. Also read | 'Gulf of Trump had a good ring': Trump reveals wild renaming plan for 'Gulf of Mexico,' says he feared getting killed A deficit and a target Mamdani inherited a problem. A $12.6 billion budget deficit is projected over the next two fiscal years, reports the New York Post. On Wednesday, he pinned the deficit's blame squarely on his predecessor, former Mayor Eric Adams. However, he insisted that the state was on steady ground. "I think that it’s actually the governor’s fiscal stewardship, I think it’s also the strength of our city’s tax base, that the state is on firm financial footing," he said. "The issue, however, is that the city is not, and that is a result, a direct result of Eric Adams’s gross fiscal mismanagement," he added. Political pressure on Hochul The standoff puts Hochul in a bind. She is already facing a primary challenge from her lieutenant governor, Antonio Delgado, who is running to her left. Republicans in the suburbs, including Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman, are using Mamdani's rhetoric to paint her as captive to the party’s liberal wing. Despite Mamdani's push, city finances are not collapsing. Comptroller Mark Levine reported that tax revenue rose 7 per cent in the last fiscal year. "This wasn't caused by a bad economy," he said. "It’s the result of budgeting decisions from the previous administration that we must now deal with."

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani clashed with Governor Kathy Hochul after she released a tax-hike-free state budget. He says the city’s richest residents and corporations must pay more to plug a $12.6 billion deficit, blaming former mayor Eric Adams for it.

‘Tax the rich’: Zohran Mamdani takes on Kathy Hochul a day after $260 billion New York budget unveiling

US President Donald Trump's speech at Davos 2026 on Wednesday (Jan 21) left many of his European listeners uneasy. The antagonistic speech was long, angry, and full of grievances against European leaders and their resistance to the US taking over Greenland by force. The long, rambling speech also offered a small but notable concession. Here are the key takeaways from Trump's Davos speech.<h2>Europe taking advantage of the US?</h2>Speaking to business leaders and government officials in Davos, Trump spent much of his time accusing Europe of taking advantage of the United States. He questioned why his push to take control of Greenland was facing resistance and criticised European leaders over immigration and economic policy.At one point, he even raised doubts about whether NATO would come to America's defence. He, however, failed to mention that the alliance has only ever invoked its collective defence clause once, after the September 11 attacks on the US.<h2>Trump won't use force against Greenland</h2>For European officials hoping to hear a path out of the growing transatlantic rift, there was one line that stood out."I won't use force," Trump said, referring to Greenland. Before this, Trump had refused to rule out using military power to seize the semiautonomous Danish territory. Removing that threat eased some immediate fears.Markets also reacted, turning higher after losses the day before.But Trump did not soften his underlying demand. "This enormous unsecured island is actually part of North America," he said. "That's our territory." He warned that those who opposed him would be remembered. "You can say no and we will remember," he said.<h2>Greenland deal framework and 500% tariff threat</h2>Later in the day, Trump announced what he called a "framework of a future deal" on Greenland after meeting NATO's secretary general. He said planned tariffs on Europe were now off, though he gave no details. "This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America and all NATO Nations," he wrote on Truth Social.When asked if the deal meant his desire to own Greenland was fulfilled, Trump paused before replying, "It's a long-term deal."<h2>Old grudges, new targets</h2>Trump, in his speech, called Denmark "ungrateful," accused it of failing to defend Greenland in World War II, and questioned why the US ever gave the territory back. "Denmark fell to Germany after just six hours of fighting, and was totally unable to defend either itself or Greenland. So the United States was then compelled, and we did it," he claimed."How stupid were we to do that?" said Trump. "But we did it, but we gave it back. But how ungrateful are they now?"He also mocked French President Emmanuel Macron's "beautiful sunglasses", took aim at Switzerland over tariffs, and warned Canada to be more grateful. "Canada gets a lot of freebies from us, by the way. They should be grateful, but they’re not," he said. Directly addressing Canadian PM Mark Carney, he ominously warned, "Canada lives because of the United States. Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements."Back home, he attacked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Democratic lawmaker Ilhan Omar, tying her to what he called cultural decline in the West. "She comes from a country that’s not a country, and she’s telling us how to run America," he said during an extended diatribe against Somalia. He further warned that Omar was "not going to get away with it much longer".Trump tries to humiliate EuropeSeemingly intent on humiliating Europeans into giving him Greenland, Trump recalled wars of the past that needed US intervention and claimed, "Without us right now, you’d all be speaking German and a little Japanese".Slamming the 'ungrateful' nations which he insisted were still reliant on America, he claimed, "Without us, most of the countries don’t even work".<h2>A crowd in disbelief</h2>At first, the packed room laughed politely. By the end, it was mostly silent. Some attendees shook their heads as Trump argued for owning Greenland. Others left early as Trump's rambling speech crossed the one-hour mark. Trump, seemingly felt the need to end his speech, and closing it, casually said: "I'll see you around." &nbsp;

US President Donald Trump’s Davos speech rattled Europe as he accused allies of exploiting the US, demanded Greenland, and warned NATO and Canada. Here are the key takeaways.

US President Donald Trump's speech at Davos 2026 on Wednesday (Jan 21) left many of his European listeners uneasy. The antagonistic speech was long, angry, and full of grievances against European leaders and their resistance to the US taking over Greenland by force. The long, rambling speech also offered a small but notable concession. Here are the key takeaways from Trump's Davos speech. Europe taking advantage of the US? Speaking to business leaders and government officials in Davos, Trump spent much of his time accusing Europe of taking advantage of the United States. He questioned why his push to take control of Greenland was facing resistance and criticised European leaders over immigration and economic policy. At one point, he even raised doubts about whether NATO would come to America's defence. He, however, failed to mention that the alliance has only ever invoked its collective defence clause once, after the September 11 attacks on the US. Trump won't use force against Greenland For European officials hoping to hear a path out of the growing transatlantic rift, there was one line that stood out. "I won't use force," Trump said, referring to Greenland. Before this, Trump had refused to rule out using military power to seize the semiautonomous Danish territory. Removing that threat eased some immediate fears. Markets also reacted, turning higher after losses the day before. But Trump did not soften his underlying demand. "This enormous unsecured island is actually part of North America," he said. "That's our territory." He warned that those who opposed him would be remembered. "You can say no and we will remember," he said. Greenland deal framework and 500% tariff threat Later in the day, Trump announced what he called a "framework of a future deal" on Greenland after meeting NATO's secretary general. He said planned tariffs on Europe were now off, though he gave no details. "This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America and all NATO Nations," he wrote on Truth Social. When asked if the deal meant his desire to own Greenland was fulfilled, Trump paused before replying, "It's a long-term deal." Old grudges, new targets Trump, in his speech, called Denmark "ungrateful," accused it of failing to defend Greenland in World War II, and questioned why the US ever gave the territory back. "Denmark fell to Germany after just six hours of fighting, and was totally unable to defend either itself or Greenland. So the United States was then compelled, and we did it," he claimed. "How stupid were we to do that?" said Trump. "But we did it, but we gave it back. But how ungrateful are they now?" He also mocked French President Emmanuel Macron's "beautiful sunglasses", took aim at Switzerland over tariffs, and warned Canada to be more grateful. "Canada gets a lot of freebies from us, by the way. They should be grateful, but they’re not," he said. Directly addressing Canadian PM Mark Carney, he ominously warned, "Canada lives because of the United States. Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements." Back home, he attacked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Democratic lawmaker Ilhan Omar, tying her to what he called cultural decline in the West. "She comes from a country that’s not a country, and she’s telling us how to run America," he said during an extended diatribe against Somalia. He further warned that Omar was "not going to get away with it much longer". Trump tries to humiliate Europe Seemingly intent on humiliating Europeans into giving him Greenland, Trump recalled wars of the past that needed US intervention and claimed, "Without us right now, you’d all be speaking German and a little Japanese". Slamming the 'ungrateful' nations which he insisted were still reliant on America, he claimed, "Without us, most of the countries don’t even work". A crowd in disbelief At first, the packed room laughed politely. By the end, it was mostly silent. Some attendees shook their heads as Trump argued for owning Greenland. Others left early as Trump's rambling speech crossed the one-hour mark. Trump, seemingly felt the need to end his speech, and closing it, casually said: "I'll see you around."

US President Donald Trump’s Davos speech rattled Europe as he accused allies of exploiting the US, demanded Greenland, and warned NATO and Canada. Here are the key takeaways.

Davos 2026: Key takeaways from Trump's angry, Greenland obsessed speech

France rejected as “fake news” US President Donald Trump’s assertion on Wednesday that he had pressured President Emmanuel Macron into hiking domestic drug prices after he threatened sweeping tariffs on French imports to the United States. The French reaction in an escalating war of words between the two NATO allies after Trump threatened to take control of Greenland and impose tariffs on any country that stands in his way.“It is being claimed that President @Emmanuel Macron increased the price of medicines,” the French presidency wrote on social media platform X.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/davos-2026-ashwini-vaishnaw-corrects-imf-chief-says-india-among-top-tier-ai-powers-1769020163510">Davos 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw corrects IMF chief, says India among ‘top tier’ AI powers</a>&nbsp;“He does not set their prices. They are regulated by the social security system and have, in fact, remained stable. Anyone who has set foot in a French pharmacy knows this.”In the X post, The Elysee also used a GIF of Trump mouthing the words “fake news” in front of a microphone, with the same words in writing underneath.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It’s being claimed that President <a href="https://twitter.com/EmmanuelMacron?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EmmanuelMacron</a> increased the price of medicines. He does not set their prices. They are regulated by the social security system and have, in fact, remained stable. Anyone who has set foot in a French pharmacy knows this. <a href="https://t.co/xoNrhkKyUP">pic.twitter.com/xoNrhkKyUP</a>&mdash; Élysée (@Elysee) <a href="https://twitter.com/Elysee/status/2014014373384118590?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Trump said in his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday that he had threatened Macron with tariffs to cajole him into increasing drug prices in France. “I said, ‘Here’s the story, Emmanuel, the answer is, you’re going to do it, you’re going to do it fast. And if you don’t, I’m putting a 25% tariff on everything that you sell into the United States, and a 100% tariff on your wines and champagnes,” Trump said.“(And Macron said) ‘No, no, Donald, I will do it, I will do it’. It took me on average three minutes a country, saying the same thing, ‘You will do it’,” Trump said. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-canada-should-be-grateful-to-us-trump-castigates-carney-after-his-fiery-speech-1769012325712">‘Canada should be grateful to US,’ Trump castigates Carney after his fiery speech</a> Trump had also mocked Macron for the aviator sunglasses he wore during his Davos speech on Tuesday. Trump also threatened to slap 200% tariffs on French wines and champagnes in an apparent effort to persuade him to join the US leader’s Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts. Macron has taken a harder line than most other European Union leaders on Trump’s threat to take over Greenland and even urged the bloc to activate its most potent trade tools against Washington. Macron also said that Europe would not give in to bullies. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-europe-prefers-dialogue-and-solutions-but-fully-prepared-to-act-if-necessary-says-von-der-leyen-at-davos-2026-1768995043904">‘Europe prefers dialogue and solutions, but fully prepared to act if necessary,’ says Von der Leyen at Davos 2026</a> Last year, the French government set up an X account with the handle @frenchresponse to expose false narratives and misinformation. This X account has become increasingly active in the recent weeks and has been challenging the rhetoric from the Trump administration.

Macron has taken a harder line than most other European Union leaders on Trump’s threat to take over Greenland and even urged the bloc to activate its most potent trade tools against Washington. Macron also said that Europe would not give in to bullies.

France rejected as “fake news” US President Donald Trump’s assertion on Wednesday that he had pressured President Emmanuel Macron into hiking domestic drug prices after he threatened sweeping tariffs on French imports to the United States. The French reaction in an escalating war of words between the two NATO allies after Trump threatened to take control of Greenland and impose tariffs on any country that stands in his way. “It is being claimed that President @Emmanuel Macron increased the price of medicines,” the French presidency wrote on social media platform X. Also Read: Davos 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw corrects IMF chief, says India among ‘top tier’ AI powers “He does not set their prices. They are regulated by the social security system and have, in fact, remained stable. Anyone who has set foot in a French pharmacy knows this.” In the X post, The Elysee also used a GIF of Trump mouthing the words “fake news” in front of a microphone, with the same words in writing underneath.

Macron has taken a harder line than most other European Union leaders on Trump’s threat to take over Greenland and even urged the bloc to activate its most potent trade tools against Washington. Macron also said that Europe would not give in to bullies.

France rejects Trump’s comment at Davos on increasing drug prices, dubs it ‘fake news’

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (Jan 21) that he has reached a framework for a deal over Greenland after a meeting with the NATO chief Mark Rutte, and that he would therefore waive tariffs scheduled to hit European allies.&nbsp;"We have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region," Trump said in a post on Truth Social that provided no details on the framework, adding: "Based upon this understanding, I will not be imposing the Tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1st."&nbsp;This came as the Greenlandic government of the Arctic island released guidelines for the people in the event of a "crisis". The mentioned guidelines include stockpiling food and water, as well as hunting weapons and ammunition, AFP reported. Greenland's self-sufficiency minister, Peter Borg, described the document as "an insurance policy" while speaking at a press conference in the capital, Nuuk. "We don't expect to have to use it," Borg said.&nbsp;‘I won’t use force, we don’t need it for rare earths’&nbsp;Trump, during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday (Jan 21), said that he is not planning to use force to take over Greenland. His statement came after the Danish Prime Minister hinted at a possible invasion of the island nation. The American president said that he has immense respect for Greenland and Denmark, but “it’s hard to call Greenland a land, it’s a pice of ice.” Moreover, the American president said that the US saved Greenland and gave it back to Denmark after World War 2 and now Denmark is being “ungrateful”.&nbsp;“We don’t need Greenland for rare earths, we need it for national and international security,” Trump said. He also said, “We are trying to buy Greenland for two centuries...it’s a part of North America. All we want from Denmark is this land where we will build the golden Dome.” &nbsp;

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (Jan 21) that he has reached a framework for a deal over Greenland after a meeting with the NATO chief Mark Rutte, and that he would therefore waive tariffs scheduled to hit European allies.

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (Jan 21) that he has reached a framework for a deal over Greenland after a meeting with the NATO chief Mark Rutte, and that he would therefore waive tariffs scheduled to hit European allies. "We have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region," Trump said in a post on Truth Social that provided no details on the framework, adding: "Based upon this understanding, I will not be imposing the Tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1st." This came as the Greenlandic government of the Arctic island released guidelines for the people in the event of a "crisis". The mentioned guidelines include stockpiling food and water, as well as hunting weapons and ammunition, AFP reported. Greenland's self-sufficiency minister, Peter Borg, described the document as "an insurance policy" while speaking at a press conference in the capital, Nuuk. "We don't expect to have to use it," Borg said. ‘I won’t use force, we don’t need it for rare earths’ Trump, during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday (Jan 21), said that he is not planning to use force to take over Greenland. His statement came after the Danish Prime Minister hinted at a possible invasion of the island nation. The American president said that he has immense respect for Greenland and Denmark, but “it’s hard to call Greenland a land, it’s a pice of ice.” Moreover, the American president said that the US saved Greenland and gave it back to Denmark after World War 2 and now Denmark is being “ungrateful”. “We don’t need Greenland for rare earths, we need it for national and international security,” Trump said. He also said, “We are trying to buy Greenland for two centuries...it’s a part of North America. All we want from Denmark is this land where we will build the golden Dome.”

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (Jan 21) that he has reached a framework for a deal over Greenland after a meeting with the NATO chief Mark Rutte, and that he would therefore waive tariffs scheduled to hit European allies.

Trump says ‘framework’ ready for US deal over Greenland, no tariffs on European allies now

US President Donald Trump has said he is optimistic about reaching a favourable trade agreement with India, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “fantastic leader” and a close personal friend. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, Trump responded to a question from a Moneycontrol journalist about stalled India-US trade talks. He said he holds Modi in high regard and expressed confidence that the two countries would eventually strike a positive deal.&nbsp;The remarks come nearly five months after the United States imposed steep tariffs of up to 50% on certain Indian exports. Trump had earlier described half of the tariff hike as a “penalty” linked to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil. Since then, uncertainty has surrounded the future of a trade agreement. Negotiations between Indian and American officials began even before the tariffs were implemented, with formal discussions launched in March-April 2025 after talks were approved in February. However, mixed signals from the Trump administration have added to the confusion.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-they-called-me-daddy-trump-mixes-greenland-with-iceland-in-nato-remarks-1769009824874">'They called me daddy': Trump mixes Greenland with Iceland in NATO remarks</a>&nbsp;US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recently claimed that a potential deal collapsed because Prime Minister Modi did not personally reach out to Trump. Another senior aide suggested that Trump had approved a proposal that could raise tariffs on Indian goods to as high as 500%, sparking concerns over the direction of bilateral relations. India swiftly dismissed Lutnick’s remarks, calling them inaccurate. Optimism returned after newly appointed US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, stated that Washington views New Delhi as a key strategic partner and confirmed that trade negotiations are still ongoing.&nbsp;Earlier this month, Trump also hinted that tariffs on India could be increased further. Speaking to the media aboard Air Force One, he described Modi as “a good guy” and suggested India was trying to address US concerns. “India wanted to keep me satisfied. Modi understood I wasn’t happy, and that mattered. We can raise tariffs very fast if needed,” Trump said. Meanwhile, Trump used his address at the 56th Annual World Economic Forum Summit to highlight what he called a dramatic economic resurgence in the United States. He claimed that America’s strong performance is driving global economic momentum.&nbsp;Calling the US the world’s primary economic engine, Trump said that after one year back in office, the country has seen rapid growth, rising incomes, falling inflation, increased investment, and improved border security, describing it as one of the fastest economic turnarounds in US history.

'We will have a good deal': Trump hints at progress in India-US trade talks

US President Donald Trump has said he is optimistic about reaching a favourable trade agreement with India, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “fantastic leader” and a close personal friend. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, Trump responded to a question from a Moneycontrol journalist about stalled India-US trade talks. He said he holds Modi in high regard and expressed confidence that the two countries would eventually strike a positive deal. The remarks come nearly five months after the United States imposed steep tariffs of up to 50% on certain Indian exports. Trump had earlier described half of the tariff hike as a “penalty” linked to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil. Since then, uncertainty has surrounded the future of a trade agreement. Negotiations between Indian and American officials began even before the tariffs were implemented, with formal discussions launched in March-April 2025 after talks were approved in February. However, mixed signals from the Trump administration have added to the confusion. Also Read: 'They called me daddy': Trump mixes Greenland with Iceland in NATO remarks US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recently claimed that a potential deal collapsed because Prime Minister Modi did not personally reach out to Trump. Another senior aide suggested that Trump had approved a proposal that could raise tariffs on Indian goods to as high as 500%, sparking concerns over the direction of bilateral relations. India swiftly dismissed Lutnick’s remarks, calling them inaccurate. Optimism returned after newly appointed US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, stated that Washington views New Delhi as a key strategic partner and confirmed that trade negotiations are still ongoing. Earlier this month, Trump also hinted that tariffs on India could be increased further. Speaking to the media aboard Air Force One, he described Modi as “a good guy” and suggested India was trying to address US concerns. “India wanted to keep me satisfied. Modi understood I wasn’t happy, and that mattered. We can raise tariffs very fast if needed,” Trump said. Meanwhile, Trump used his address at the 56th Annual World Economic Forum Summit to highlight what he called a dramatic economic resurgence in the United States. He claimed that America’s strong performance is driving global economic momentum. Calling the US the world’s primary economic engine, Trump said that after one year back in office, the country has seen rapid growth, rising incomes, falling inflation, increased investment, and improved border security, describing it as one of the fastest economic turnarounds in US history.

Trump praised PM Modi at Davos and voiced hope for an India-US trade deal, even as tariff threats and mixed signals from his aides persist

Another country accepts Donald Trump’s initiation to join&nbsp;the Board of Peace (BoP), international organisation established by the&nbsp;US president to rebuild war-torn Gaza. Latest country to join is Pakistan. In a statement, the country expressed that it “would like to announce its decision to join the Board of Peace (BoP) as part of its ongoing efforts to support the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan under the framework of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803.” “Pakistan expresses the hope that with the creation of this framework, concrete steps will be taken towards the implementation of a permanent ceasefire, further scaling up of humanitarian aid for the Palestinians, as well as reconstruction of Gaza,” the statement added.&nbsp;The war started on October 7, 2023, and since then,&nbsp;71,551 people have lost their lives; thousands of people remain unaccounted for. Children have been the worst hit by this war, a childhood filled with scars and struck by tragedy. Trump had proposed this board in late 2025, around the same time the 79-year-old was focused on promoting world peace. It wasn’t as isolated a thought; he even vouched to have brokered many wars, brought about stability between sparring nations. Allies of the US even nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, but he did not make the cut. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado&nbsp;was announced the winner. Was it a disheartened Trump who then went ahead to order forces to capture the country’s leader, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife?&nbsp;While peace remained the original plan, the board established in 2026 aims to address global conflicts and is seemingly positioned&nbsp;as a potential alternative to the United Nations Security Council.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Highlights of BoP</h2><ul><li>Chairman and his powers: Donald Trump, who is the founding chairman of the board holds exclusive authority to appoint members and issue resolutions.</li></ul> <ul><li>$1 billion seat: A country can be part of the board only by invite, but the charter famously includes a provision where countries can secure a permanent seat. This can be done by contributing $1 billion in cash. The US President has mentioned the funds contributed will be forwarded toward Gaza; $70 billion reconstruction effort.</li></ul><h2>List of countries that have accepted Trump's invitation to join BoP</h2><ul><li>United Arab Emirates (UAE)</li><li>Saudi Arabia</li><li>Turkey</li><li>Egypt</li><li>Jordan</li><li>Indonesia</li><li>Pakistan</li><li>Qatar</li><li>Morocco </li><li>Argentina </li><li>Hungary </li><li>Vietnam </li><li>Kazakhstan </li><li>Belarus </li><li>Azerbaijan </li><li>Armenia </li><li>Israel</li></ul>

The Board of Peace, established in 2026, aims to address global conflicts and is seemingly positioned as a potential alternative to the United Nations Security Council.

Another country accepts Donald Trump’s initiation to join the Board of Peace (BoP), international organisation established by the US president to rebuild war-torn Gaza. Latest country to join is Pakistan. In a statement, the country expressed that it “would like to announce its decision to join the Board of Peace (BoP) as part of its ongoing efforts to support the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan under the framework of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803.” “Pakistan expresses the hope that with the creation of this framework, concrete steps will be taken towards the implementation of a permanent ceasefire, further scaling up of humanitarian aid for the Palestinians, as well as reconstruction of Gaza,” the statement added. The war started on October 7, 2023, and since then, 71,551 people have lost their lives; thousands of people remain unaccounted for. Children have been the worst hit by this war, a childhood filled with scars and struck by tragedy. Trump had proposed this board in late 2025, around the same time the 79-year-old was focused on promoting world peace. It wasn’t as isolated a thought; he even vouched to have brokered many wars, brought about stability between sparring nations. Allies of the US even nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, but he did not make the cut. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was announced the winner. Was it a disheartened Trump who then went ahead to order forces to capture the country’s leader, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife? While peace remained the original plan, the board established in 2026 aims to address global conflicts and is seemingly positioned as a potential alternative to the United Nations Security Council.

The Board of Peace, established in 2026, aims to address global conflicts and is seemingly positioned&nbsp;as a potential alternative to the United Nations Security Council.

Pakistan accepts Donald Trump's Board of Peace invite, will it pay $1 billion for permanent seat?

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw resolutely corrected International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva’s statement categorising India as a “second-tier” artificial intelligence (AI) power and asserted that India clearly belongs among the world’s leading AI nations, and alluded to the Stanford University rankings that put India in third place globally.&nbsp;Vaishnaw’s calm and composed response to Georgieva’s remarks on Wednesday during a panel discussion titled ‘AI Power Play’ at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Davos 2026, which focused on the global impact and future trajectory of AI, is gathering eyeballs on the social media and the video of the discussion is being shared widely with comments.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Union Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/AshwiniVaishnaw?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AshwiniVaishnaw</a> says India is democratizing AI by offering government-subsidised GPU access at one-third of the global cost, free AI models for common needs, training 10 million people in AI skills, and steering the IT industry toward scalable AI services for… <a href="https://t.co/drOXcMfK97">pic.twitter.com/drOXcMfK97</a>&mdash; DD News (@DDNewslive) <a href="https://twitter.com/DDNewslive/status/2013880627142238333?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-canada-should-be-grateful-to-us-trump-castigates-carney-after-his-fiery-speech-1769012325712">‘Canada should be grateful to US,’ Trump castigates Carney after his fiery speech</a>&nbsp;Speaking in the panel discussion, the IMF chief said countries such as the US, Denmark, and Singapore formed the top tier in AI development and placed India in the second group, describing it as a second-tier AI power that is not yet a global leader in the field, though she acknowledged India’s long-term investments in information technology.&nbsp;Responding to the comment, Vaishnaw said the IMF’s assessment did not align with widely accepted global benchmarks.&nbsp;“I don’t know what the IMF’s criteria are, but Stanford University ranks India third in the world in AI penetration, AI preparedness, and AI talent. It ranks second in AI talent. Therefore, your second-tier classification is incorrect. India is clearly in the first group,” Vaishnaw said.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Absolute treat watching Ashwini Vaishnaw masterfully school the IMF Chief on AI at Davos, politely dismantling her &quot;second-tier&quot; label with Stanford&#39;s ranking of India at #3 <a href="https://t.co/qfaP93kFwu">pic.twitter.com/qfaP93kFwu</a>&mdash; Rishi Bagree (@rishibagree) <a href="https://twitter.com/rishibagree/status/2013867976802607609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-europe-prefers-dialogue-and-solutions-but-fully-prepared-to-act-if-necessary-says-von-der-leyen-at-davos-2026-1768995043904">‘Europe prefers dialogue and solutions, but fully prepared to act if necessary,’ says Von der Leyen at Davos 2026</a><h2>‘AI leadership not determined by building large models’</h2>&nbsp;Vaishnaw emphasised that India’s AI strategy is firmly anchored in real-world deployment and return on investment (ROI) rather than an excessive focus on very large models. He stressed that leadership in AI is not defined solely by building large foundational models.“Return on investment (ROI) doesn’t come from building large models. 95% of the work is done by models with 20–50 billion parameters. India has already built many such models and is deploying them in various sectors, leading to improved productivity, efficiency, and technology utilisation,” he said.&nbsp;<h2>‘India advancing across all five layers of AI architecture’</h2>&nbsp;The Union Minister said India is advancing across all five layers of AI architecture, the application layer, model layer, chip layer, infrastructure layer, and energy layer.“India will become the world’s largest service provider at the application layer. Understanding the enterprise’s business and providing services through AI applications will generate the highest ROI. India’s focus is on diffusing AI on a large scale, not just on scale,” Vaishnav said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-globalisation-failed-the-west-and-us-says-us-commerce-secretary-howard-lutnick-at-davos-2026-1768990421968">‘Globalisation failed the West and US’: says US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick at Davos 2026</a><h2>‘India ranks among the top three globally’</h2>&nbsp;Citing a Stanford report, Vaishnav said India ranks among the top three globally in AI penetration, preparedness and talent, and second in AI talent.He added that India is building a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem encompassing design, fabrication, packaging, materials and equipment. Global technology firms, including Google, are expanding AI data centres in India and deepening partnerships with Indian startups.Vaishnav said these developments reflect growing international recognition of India as a trusted AI partner, with the country focusing on the fifth Industrial Revolution, where smaller, cost-effective solutions are expected to deliver higher returns.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Watch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Watch</a> | Union Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/AshwiniVaishnaw?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AshwiniVaishnaw</a> says nearly 95% of AI work can be done using the 20–50 billion parameter models, which India is already deploying across sectors to boost productivity and efficiency. He added that Stanford ranks India third globally in AI penetration,… <a href="https://t.co/i2dc27PaEc">pic.twitter.com/i2dc27PaEc</a>&mdash; DD News (@DDNewslive) <a href="https://twitter.com/DDNewslive/status/2013869737940525128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-restarts-world-s-largest-nuclear-plant-15-years-after-shutting-down-all-reactors-1769006962093">Japan restarts world’s largest nuclear plant, 15 years after shutting down all reactors</a><h2>‘India has developed a bouquet of efficient, cost-effective models’</h2>&nbsp;He highlighted that India has already developed a bouquet of such efficient, cost-effective models, which are being deployed across sectors to enhance productivity, efficiency and effective technology use. This approach, focused on offering maximum return at low cost, reflects India’s emphasis on economically sustainable AI deployment.&nbsp;The panel discussion titled “AI Power Play” was moderated by Ian Bremmer, President of Eurasia Group, also featured Brad Smith, President and Vice Chair of Microsoft, and Khalid Al-Falih, Minister of Investment, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia besides the IMF Managing Director Georgieva and Vaishnaw.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasised that India’s AI strategy is firmly anchored in real-world deployment and return on investment (ROI) rather than an excessive focus on very large models. He stressed that leadership in AI is not defined solely by building large foundational models.

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw resolutely corrected International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva’s statement categorising India as a “second-tier” artificial intelligence (AI) power and asserted that India clearly belongs among the world’s leading AI nations, and alluded to the Stanford University rankings that put India in third place globally. Vaishnaw’s calm and composed response to Georgieva’s remarks on Wednesday during a panel discussion titled ‘AI Power Play’ at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Davos 2026, which focused on the global impact and future trajectory of AI, is gathering eyeballs on the social media and the video of the discussion is being shared widely with comments.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasised that India’s AI strategy is firmly anchored in real-world deployment and return on investment (ROI) rather than an excessive focus on very large models. He stressed that leadership in AI is not defined solely by building large foundational models.

Davos 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw corrects IMF chief, says India among ‘top tier’ AI powers

Amid the diplomatic tensions over US President Donald Trump's quest to acquire Greenland, a satirical online petition called for crowdfunding from the Danish citizens to "purchase California". Surprisingly (Not really), the petition has already received over 280,000 signatures. The petition, titled “Let’s Buy California from Trump – Denmark’s Next Big Adventure," was created almost a year ago by a group operating under the banner of Denmarkification.&nbsp;Trump, during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday (Jan 21), said that he is not planning to use force to take over Greenland. His statement came after the Danish Prime Minister hinted at a possible invasion of the island nation. The American president said that he has immense respect for Greenland and Denmark, but “it’s hard to call Greenland a land, it’s a pice of ice.” Moreover, the American president said that the US saved Greenland and gave it back to Denmark after World War 2 and now Denmark is being “ungrateful”.&nbsp;“We don’t need Greenland for rare earths, we need it for national and international security,” Trump said. He also said, “We have been trying to buy Greenland for two centuries...it’s a part of North America. All we want from Denmark is this land where we will build the golden Dome.”&nbsp;The American president also said that no group of nations is in a position to secure Greenland apart from the US. "I have tremendous respect for Greenland and Denmark," the American president added. &nbsp;&nbsp;‘I won’t use force, we don’t need it for rare earths’&nbsp;Trump, during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday (Jan 21), said that he is not planning to use force to take over Greenland. His statement came after the Danish Prime Minister hinted at a possible invasion of the island nation. The American president said that he has immense respect for Greenland and Denmark, but “it’s hard to call Greenland a land, it’s a pice of ice.” Moreover, the American president said that the US saved Greenland and gave it back to Denmark after World War 2 and now Denmark is being “ungrateful”.&nbsp;“We don’t need Greenland for rare earths, we need it for national and international security,” Trump said. He also said, “We are trying to buy Greenland for two centuries...it’s a part of North America. All we want from Denmark is this land where we will build the golden Dome.” &nbsp;

The petition, titled Let Buy California from Trump – Denmark Next Big Adventure, was created almost a year ago by a group operating under the banner of Denmarkification.

Amid the diplomatic tensions over US President Donald Trump's quest to acquire Greenland, a satirical online petition called for crowdfunding from the Danish citizens to "purchase California". Surprisingly (Not really), the petition has already received over 280,000 signatures. The petition, titled “Let’s Buy California from Trump – Denmark’s Next Big Adventure," was created almost a year ago by a group operating under the banner of Denmarkification. Trump, during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday (Jan 21), said that he is not planning to use force to take over Greenland. His statement came after the Danish Prime Minister hinted at a possible invasion of the island nation. The American president said that he has immense respect for Greenland and Denmark, but “it’s hard to call Greenland a land, it’s a pice of ice.” Moreover, the American president said that the US saved Greenland and gave it back to Denmark after World War 2 and now Denmark is being “ungrateful”. “We don’t need Greenland for rare earths, we need it for national and international security,” Trump said. He also said, “We have been trying to buy Greenland for two centuries...it’s a part of North America. All we want from Denmark is this land where we will build the golden Dome.” The American president also said that no group of nations is in a position to secure Greenland apart from the US. "I have tremendous respect for Greenland and Denmark," the American president added. ‘I won’t use force, we don’t need it for rare earths’ Trump, during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday (Jan 21), said that he is not planning to use force to take over Greenland. His statement came after the Danish Prime Minister hinted at a possible invasion of the island nation. The American president said that he has immense respect for Greenland and Denmark, but “it’s hard to call Greenland a land, it’s a pice of ice.” Moreover, the American president said that the US saved Greenland and gave it back to Denmark after World War 2 and now Denmark is being “ungrateful”. “We don’t need Greenland for rare earths, we need it for national and international security,” Trump said. He also said, “We are trying to buy Greenland for two centuries...it’s a part of North America. All we want from Denmark is this land where we will build the golden Dome.”

The petition, titled “Let’s Buy California from Trump – Denmark’s Next Big Adventure," was created almost a year ago by a group operating under the banner of Denmarkification.&nbsp;&nbsp;

‘Let’s buy California’: Danish petition launched online in return for Trump’s quest to acquire Greenland

EU lawmakers have decided to postpone ratifying a major trade agreement with the United States after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs linked to demands over Greenland. The move by the European Parliament signals growing frustration within the 27-nation bloc as it debates how strongly to respond if Washington escalates action against long-time allies. A vote had been expected soon on scrapping tariffs on U.S. industrial goods under a deal struck in July.&nbsp;While the delay does not cancel the agreement, it sends a clear warning to the White House. EU officials believe freezing approval could pressure US companies that rely heavily on access to the European market. Renew Europe leader Valerie Hayer said the tactic was a powerful bargaining tool, noting that American firms would be reluctant to lose business in Europe.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-they-called-me-daddy-trump-mixes-greenland-with-iceland-in-nato-remarks-1769009824874">'They called me daddy': Trump mixes Greenland with Iceland in NATO remarks</a>&nbsp;Trump has warned of new tariffs on six EU countries, including France and Germany, after they rejected his push related to Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. EU leaders are scheduled to meet in Brussels for an emergency summit to discuss the situation. Possible countermeasures include suspending the trade deal entirely and imposing up to €93 billion in retaliatory tariffs on US goods. That tariff package was agreed during last year’s trade dispute but put on hold until February 6 to prevent a full-scale trade war. France is also urging the EU to consider deploying its anti-coercion trade mechanism if US threats materialise.<h2>Greenland, threatened by Trump: Minister</h2>Greenland’s government on Wednesday (January 21) released a new brochure outlining guidance for residents in the event of a potential “crisis” affecting the territory, which US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants to take over from Denmark, a longstanding ally. Self-Sufficiency Minister Peter Borg described the document as “an insurance policy” during a press conference in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital. His remarks came shortly after Trump renewed calls for “immediate” discussions about US control of Greenland, while insisting he would not resort to military force to acquire the island.&nbsp;“We do not anticipate that it will ever be needed,” Borg said, stressing that the brochure is intended as a precaution rather than a response to an imminent threat.

EU Parliament delays US trade deal amid Trump’s Greenland tariff threats

EU lawmakers have decided to postpone ratifying a major trade agreement with the United States after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs linked to demands over Greenland. The move by the European Parliament signals growing frustration within the 27-nation bloc as it debates how strongly to respond if Washington escalates action against long-time allies. A vote had been expected soon on scrapping tariffs on U.S. industrial goods under a deal struck in July. While the delay does not cancel the agreement, it sends a clear warning to the White House. EU officials believe freezing approval could pressure US companies that rely heavily on access to the European market. Renew Europe leader Valerie Hayer said the tactic was a powerful bargaining tool, noting that American firms would be reluctant to lose business in Europe. Also Read: 'They called me daddy': Trump mixes Greenland with Iceland in NATO remarks Trump has warned of new tariffs on six EU countries, including France and Germany, after they rejected his push related to Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. EU leaders are scheduled to meet in Brussels for an emergency summit to discuss the situation. Possible countermeasures include suspending the trade deal entirely and imposing up to €93 billion in retaliatory tariffs on US goods. That tariff package was agreed during last year’s trade dispute but put on hold until February 6 to prevent a full-scale trade war. France is also urging the EU to consider deploying its anti-coercion trade mechanism if US threats materialise. Greenland, threatened by Trump: Minister Greenland’s government on Wednesday (January 21) released a new brochure outlining guidance for residents in the event of a potential “crisis” affecting the territory, which US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants to take over from Denmark, a longstanding ally. Self-Sufficiency Minister Peter Borg described the document as “an insurance policy” during a press conference in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital. His remarks came shortly after Trump renewed calls for “immediate” discussions about US control of Greenland, while insisting he would not resort to military force to acquire the island. “We do not anticipate that it will ever be needed,” Borg said, stressing that the brochure is intended as a precaution rather than a response to an imminent threat.

EU lawmakers delay a US trade deal after Trump’s Greenland tariff threats, signaling possible retaliation and escalating transatlantic trade tensions

US President Donald Trump hit back at the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who had said that the US-led global order was fading, saying that the northern neighbour of the United States was “not grateful” despite receiving several “freebies” from Washington, DC. Insisting that the country should show gratitude to the US, Trump pestered Carney from the stage at the World Economic Forum saying, “Canada lives because of the United States,” and adding, “Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements.”&nbsp;Trump argued that the acquisition of Greenland by the US would benefit Canada, which he said “gets a lot of freebies.” Trump also expressed his interest in using Greenland to build a Golden Dome that would provide missile defence for the region, and would benefit Canada as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-europe-prefers-dialogue-and-solutions-but-fully-prepared-to-act-if-necessary-says-von-der-leyen-at-davos-2026-1768995043904">‘Europe prefers dialogue and solutions, but fully prepared to act if necessary,’ says Von der Leyen at Davos 2026</a><h2>‘Current global state a rupture, not a transition’: Carney&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;In his speech at Davos on Tuesday, Carney described the current global state as a “rupture, not a transition”, arguing that the “pleasant fiction” of a stable world order has been replaced by a “brutal reality” of great power rivalry and economic coercion.Carney's speech created waves as he called on “middle powers” to “act together,” saying there was a “rupture in the current diplomatic phase.”“Great powers can afford to go it alone. They have the market size, the military capacity, the leverage to dictate terms. Middle powers do not. But when we only negotiate bilaterally with a hegemon, we negotiate from weakness. We accept what is offered,” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-globalisation-failed-the-west-and-us-says-us-commerce-secretary-howard-lutnick-at-davos-2026-1768990421968">‘Globalisation failed the West and US’: says US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick at Davos 2026</a><h2>‘If you are not at the table, you are on the menu’</h2>&nbsp;Carney cautioned middle powers, saying, “If you are not at the table, you are on the menu.”&nbsp;Carney described this era as one of transactional geopolitics and called for a reassessment of alliances and strategies.He stressed the importance of ensuring that smaller and mid-sized nations are active participants in shaping outcomes and suggested that traditional multilateralism may now put their interests at risk.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-restarts-world-s-largest-nuclear-plant-15-years-after-shutting-down-all-reactors-1769006962093">Japan restarts world’s largest nuclear plant, 15 years after shutting down all reactors</a>&nbsp;Carney called for defending sovereign integrity, arguing that middle powers should stop participating in “the lie of mutual benefit”, and suggested that traditional multilateralism may now put their interests at risk.Carney said countries should create a “dense web of connections” to protect them from being subordinated to “hegemonic interests” and avoid marginalisation in a fragmented system.

Donald Trump argued that the acquisition of Greenland by the US would benefit Canada, which he said “gets a lot of freebies.” Trump also expressed his interest in using Greenland to build a Golden Dome that would provide missile defence for the region, and would benefit Canada as well.

US President Donald Trump hit back at the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who had said that the US-led global order was fading, saying that the northern neighbour of the United States was “not grateful” despite receiving several “freebies” from Washington, DC. Insisting that the country should show gratitude to the US, Trump pestered Carney from the stage at the World Economic Forum saying, “Canada lives because of the United States,” and adding, “Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements.” Trump argued that the acquisition of Greenland by the US would benefit Canada, which he said “gets a lot of freebies.” Trump also expressed his interest in using Greenland to build a Golden Dome that would provide missile defence for the region, and would benefit Canada as well. Also Read: ‘Europe prefers dialogue and solutions, but fully prepared to act if necessary,’ says Von der Leyen at Davos 2026 ‘Current global state a rupture, not a transition’: Carney In his speech at Davos on Tuesday, Carney described the current global state as a “rupture, not a transition”, arguing that the “pleasant fiction” of a stable world order has been replaced by a “brutal reality” of great power rivalry and economic coercion. Carney's speech created waves as he called on “middle powers” to “act together,” saying there was a “rupture in the current diplomatic phase.” “Great powers can afford to go it alone. They have the market size, the military capacity, the leverage to dictate terms. Middle powers do not. But when we only negotiate bilaterally with a hegemon, we negotiate from weakness. We accept what is offered,” he said. Also Read: ‘Globalisation failed the West and US’: says US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick at Davos 2026 ‘If you are not at the table, you are on the menu’ Carney cautioned middle powers, saying, “If you are not at the table, you are on the menu.” Carney described this era as one of transactional geopolitics and called for a reassessment of alliances and strategies. He stressed the importance of ensuring that smaller and mid-sized nations are active participants in shaping outcomes and suggested that traditional multilateralism may now put their interests at risk. Also Read: Japan restarts world’s largest nuclear plant, 15 years after shutting down all reactors Carney called for defending sovereign integrity, arguing that middle powers should stop participating in “the lie of mutual benefit”, and suggested that traditional multilateralism may now put their interests at risk. Carney said countries should create a “dense web of connections” to protect them from being subordinated to “hegemonic interests” and avoid marginalisation in a fragmented system.

Donald Trump argued that the acquisition of Greenland by the US would benefit Canada, which he said “gets a lot of freebies.” Trump also expressed his interest in using Greenland to build a Golden Dome that would provide missile defence for the region, and would benefit Canada as well.

‘Canada should be grateful to US,’ Trump castigates Carney after his fiery speech

US President Donald Trump, during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday (Jan 21), said that he is not planning to use force to take over Greenland. His statement came after the Danish Prime Minister hinted at a possible invasion of the island nation. The American president said that he has immense respect for Greenland and Denmark, but “it’s hard to call Greenland a land, it’s a pice of ice.” Moreover, the American president said that the US saved Greenland and gave it back to Denmark after World War 2 and now Denmark is being “ungrateful”.&nbsp;“We don’t need Greenland for rare earths, we need it for national and international security,” Trump said. He also said, “We are trying to buy Greenland for two centuries...it’s a part of North America. All we want from Denmark is this land where we will build the golden Dome.”&nbsp;'Framework’ ready for US deal over Greenland&nbsp;Trump said on Wednesday (Jan 21) that he has reached a framework for a deal over Greenland after a meeting with the NATO chief Mark Rutte, and that he would therefore waive tariffs scheduled to hit European allies.&nbsp;"We have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region," Trump said in a post on Truth Social that provided no details on the framework, adding: "Based upon this understanding, I will not be imposing the Tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1st."&nbsp;This came as the Greenlandic government of the Arctic island released guidelines for the people in the event of a "crisis". The mentioned guidelines include stockpiling food and water, as well as hunting weapons and ammunition, AFP reported. Greenland's self-sufficiency minister, Peter Borg, described the document as "an insurance policy" while speaking at a press conference in the capital, Nuuk. "We don't expect to have to use it," Borg said.

Trump said that he is not planning to use force to take over Greenland. His statement came after the Danish Prime Minister hinted at a possible invasion of the island nation. 

US President Donald Trump, during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday (Jan 21), said that he is not planning to use force to take over Greenland. His statement came after the Danish Prime Minister hinted at a possible invasion of the island nation. The American president said that he has immense respect for Greenland and Denmark, but “it’s hard to call Greenland a land, it’s a pice of ice.” Moreover, the American president said that the US saved Greenland and gave it back to Denmark after World War 2 and now Denmark is being “ungrateful”. “We don’t need Greenland for rare earths, we need it for national and international security,” Trump said. He also said, “We are trying to buy Greenland for two centuries...it’s a part of North America. All we want from Denmark is this land where we will build the golden Dome.” 'Framework’ ready for US deal over Greenland Trump said on Wednesday (Jan 21) that he has reached a framework for a deal over Greenland after a meeting with the NATO chief Mark Rutte, and that he would therefore waive tariffs scheduled to hit European allies. "We have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region," Trump said in a post on Truth Social that provided no details on the framework, adding: "Based upon this understanding, I will not be imposing the Tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1st." This came as the Greenlandic government of the Arctic island released guidelines for the people in the event of a "crisis". The mentioned guidelines include stockpiling food and water, as well as hunting weapons and ammunition, AFP reported. Greenland's self-sufficiency minister, Peter Borg, described the document as "an insurance policy" while speaking at a press conference in the capital, Nuuk. "We don't expect to have to use it," Borg said.

Trump said that he is not planning to use force to take over Greenland. His statement came after the Danish Prime Minister hinted at a possible invasion of the island nation.&nbsp;

‘I won’t use force, we don’t need it for rare earths’: Trump makes BIG claims on why US wants Greenland | Davos 2026

It's time for Donald Trump's report card as he completes a year in office as the US president. At Davos, the 79-year-old presented “phenomenal news from America”. Amid the ongoing protest held by immigrants in his country, he mentioned how the country is soaring in every aspect. As he presented his 12-month report, he said, “The economy is booming, growth is exploding, and productivity is surging.” Mr President didn’t stop there: “Investment is soaring, income is rising, and inflation is defeated.”&nbsp;&nbsp;In the same breath, Trump highlighted the decisions made by the Biden administration; he pointed out that the US was plagued with stagflation, which is low growth. He continued that his predecessors brought in high inflation, which is the recipe for misery, failure, and ultimately decline.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-little-stuck-in-a-bind-elon-musk-reveals-he-was-not-okay-with-everything-trump-administration-was-doing-1748848244346">'Little stuck in a bind': Elon Musk reveals he was not okay with everything Trump administration was doing</a>&nbsp;He had spoken on similar lines before; he&nbsp;was seen claiming that grocery prices have started to go down rapidly. He went on to say rent is down. And in a prompt reaction, a netizen asked chatbot Grok to fact-check; it clarified,&nbsp;“Based on the latest BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) CPI (Consumer Price Index) data released today for December 2025, U.S. grocery prices rose 0.7% from November—the largest monthly increase in over three years. Overall, food-at-home prices are up 3.1% year-over-year. No January 2026 data is available yet, but recent trends show increases, not rapid declines.”But at Davos, Trump, who takes a tough stance against immigrants, said that the country’s “previously open and dangerous border is closed and virtually impenetrable.” His administration calls immigrants&nbsp;‘illegal aliens’ and the forces have been getting rough with ICE protesters in Minnesota.&nbsp;Lauding his administration, Trump said the US is in the midst of the fastest and most dramatic economic turnaround in history. His stance is clear that he is creating history.

Trump highlighted the decisions made by the Biden administration; he pointed out that the US was plagued with stagflation, which is low growth. He continued that his predecessors brought in high inflation, which is the recipe for misery, failure, and ultimately decline.

It's time for Donald Trump's report card as he completes a year in office as the US president. At Davos, the 79-year-old presented “phenomenal news from America”. Amid the ongoing protest held by immigrants in his country, he mentioned how the country is soaring in every aspect. As he presented his 12-month report, he said, “The economy is booming, growth is exploding, and productivity is surging.” Mr President didn’t stop there: “Investment is soaring, income is rising, and inflation is defeated.” In the same breath, Trump highlighted the decisions made by the Biden administration; he pointed out that the US was plagued with stagflation, which is low growth. He continued that his predecessors brought in high inflation, which is the recipe for misery, failure, and ultimately decline. Also read: 'Little stuck in a bind': Elon Musk reveals he was not okay with everything Trump administration was doing He had spoken on similar lines before; he was seen claiming that grocery prices have started to go down rapidly. He went on to say rent is down. And in a prompt reaction, a netizen asked chatbot Grok to fact-check; it clarified, “Based on the latest BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) CPI (Consumer Price Index) data released today for December 2025, U.S. grocery prices rose 0.7% from November—the largest monthly increase in over three years. Overall, food-at-home prices are up 3.1% year-over-year. No January 2026 data is available yet, but recent trends show increases, not rapid declines.” But at Davos, Trump, who takes a tough stance against immigrants, said that the country’s “previously open and dangerous border is closed and virtually impenetrable.” His administration calls immigrants ‘illegal aliens’ and the forces have been getting rough with ICE protesters in Minnesota. Lauding his administration, Trump said the US is in the midst of the fastest and most dramatic economic turnaround in history. His stance is clear that he is creating history.

Trump highlighted the decisions made by the Biden administration; he pointed out that the US was plagued with stagflation, which is low growth. He continued that his predecessors brought in high inflation, which is the recipe for misery, failure, and ultimately decline.

A year in office: Donald Trump reveals 12-month report card at Davos 2026

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (January 21) revisited remarks made last year by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who had jokingly referred to him as “daddy,” while also confusing Greenland with Iceland as he renewed his call to acquire the Danish autonomous territory. Trump said he had been helping Europe and NATO for decades and claimed that allies were highly supportive of him until recently. Referring to past praise, he recalled being called “daddy” by a “very smart man” who, he said, believed Trump was running things. Trump then complained that he had gone from being praised to being portrayed as a terrible person.&nbsp;He argued that his current request, seeking control of what he described as a cold, remote “piece of ice”—was modest compared to what the US had given NATO over many years, insisting the territory was strategically important for global security and peace. Trump also questioned NATO’s commitment, saying the US would defend its allies completely but he was unsure they would do the same in return.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-no-nation-in-position-to-secure-greenland-apart-from-us-trump-claims-in-davos-1769004458019">Davos 2026 | ‘No nation in position to secure Greenland apart from US’: Trump claims in Davos</a>&nbsp;During his speech and subsequent fireside chat at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, President Donald Trump took aim at Switzerland, the host nation of the annual gathering. Trump recalled imposing a 39% tariff on Swiss imports last year—one of the steepest rates applied at the time—saying the decision triggered intense backlash from Swiss officials. “All hell broke loose. They were calling nonstop,” he remarked, adding that the reaction led him to conclude that Switzerland’s economic strength depends heavily on the United States.&nbsp;He suggested the tariffs could have been even more severe, claiming that higher rates would have caused serious financial damage to the country. After months of negotiations, however, the tariff was reduced to 15%, matching the rate applied to goods from the European Union. The remarks drew a mix of uncomfortable laughter and quiet disapproval from audience members, though most attendees remained silent as Trump aired his complaints.&nbsp;Later in the day, Trump struck a markedly different tone during a bilateral meeting with the president of the Swiss Confederation, praising Switzerland and describing it as a great country.

Trump revisited a NATO leader’s “daddy” remark, mixed up Greenland and Iceland, and argued the territory is vital to US and global security

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (January 21) revisited remarks made last year by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who had jokingly referred to him as “daddy,” while also confusing Greenland with Iceland as he renewed his call to acquire the Danish autonomous territory. Trump said he had been helping Europe and NATO for decades and claimed that allies were highly supportive of him until recently. Referring to past praise, he recalled being called “daddy” by a “very smart man” who, he said, believed Trump was running things. Trump then complained that he had gone from being praised to being portrayed as a terrible person. He argued that his current request, seeking control of what he described as a cold, remote “piece of ice”—was modest compared to what the US had given NATO over many years, insisting the territory was strategically important for global security and peace. Trump also questioned NATO’s commitment, saying the US would defend its allies completely but he was unsure they would do the same in return. Also Read: Davos 2026 | ‘No nation in position to secure Greenland apart from US’: Trump claims in Davos During his speech and subsequent fireside chat at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, President Donald Trump took aim at Switzerland, the host nation of the annual gathering. Trump recalled imposing a 39% tariff on Swiss imports last year—one of the steepest rates applied at the time—saying the decision triggered intense backlash from Swiss officials. “All hell broke loose. They were calling nonstop,” he remarked, adding that the reaction led him to conclude that Switzerland’s economic strength depends heavily on the United States. He suggested the tariffs could have been even more severe, claiming that higher rates would have caused serious financial damage to the country. After months of negotiations, however, the tariff was reduced to 15%, matching the rate applied to goods from the European Union. The remarks drew a mix of uncomfortable laughter and quiet disapproval from audience members, though most attendees remained silent as Trump aired his complaints. Later in the day, Trump struck a markedly different tone during a bilateral meeting with the president of the Swiss Confederation, praising Switzerland and describing it as a great country.

Trump revisited a NATO leader’s “daddy” remark, mixed up Greenland and Iceland, and argued the territory is vital to US and global security

'They called me daddy': Trump mixes Greenland with Iceland in NATO remarks

Japan restarted operations at the world’s largest Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant on Wednesday, nearly 15 years after it shut all its nuclear reactors following the disaster at the Fukushima power plant in 2011. Nuclear reactor no. 6 at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant was restarted on Wednesday, after an alarm malfunction delayed it by a day, and is expected to begin operating commercially next month.The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant is located in the northwest of Tokyo. Before 2011, nuclear power accounted for nearly 30 per cent of Japan’s electricity, and it planned to get that up to 50 per cent by 2030. As of 2023, nuclear power accounted for just 8.5% of electricity. Now, Japan wants nuclear power to fulfil 20% of its electricity needs by 2040.&nbsp;<h2>Japan shut down all 54 of its reactors after Fukushima meltdown in 2011</h2>&nbsp;Japan, which always relied heavily on energy imports, adopted nuclear power early but had to shut down all 54 of its reactors in 2011 after a massive earthquake and tsunami triggered a meltdown at Fukushima, causing one of the worst nuclear disasters in history.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-globalisation-failed-the-west-and-us-says-us-commerce-secretary-howard-lutnick-at-davos-2026-1768990421968">‘Globalisation failed the West and US’: says US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick at Davos 2026</a>&nbsp;The seventh reactor at the plant is not likely to be brought back on until 2030, while the other five could be decommissioned, leaving the plant with far short of its capacity of 8.2 gigawatts when all seven reactors were operational.The meltdown in the reactors at Fukushima Daiichi, 220 km northeast of Tokyo, led to radioactive leakage.&nbsp;<h2>Japan has restarted 15 of its 33 operable reactors&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Japan is trying to restart the nuclear power plants, as it seeks to reach net zero emissions by 2050. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is also advocating for more shut reactors to be restarted&nbsp;Since 2015, Japan has restarted 15 out of its 33 operable reactors.&nbsp;&nbsp;The momentum is building around nuclear energy, and the International Atomic Energy Agency estimates that the global nuclear power capacity could more than double by 2050.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-europe-prefers-dialogue-and-solutions-but-fully-prepared-to-act-if-necessary-says-von-der-leyen-at-davos-2026-1768995043904">‘Europe prefers dialogue and solutions, but fully prepared to act if necessary,’ says Von der Leyen at Davos 2026</a><h2>Energy companies have been pushing for nuclear power</h2>&nbsp;Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been emphasising the importance of nuclear power for Japan’s energy self-sufficiency. The energy demand in Japan is likely to surge because of data centres and semiconductor manufacturing.The energy companies have been pushing for nuclear power as it is more reliable than renewable energy like solar and wind and better suited for Japan’s mountainous terrain.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/two-killed-in-mob-violence-in-assam-s-kokrajhar-army-deployed-after-clashes-break-out-1768999531705">Two killed in mob violence in Assam’s Kokrajhar, Army deployed after clashes break out</a>&nbsp;Thousands of residents filed class action lawsuits against Tepco and the Japanese government, demanding compensation for property damage, emotional distress, and health problems allegedly linked to radiation exposure.&nbsp;Nuclear safety standards have been ramped up after Fukushima.&nbsp;At Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, 15-metre-high (49-foot) seawalls have been built to guard against large tsunamis; watertight doors now protect critical equipment at the facility.

Nuclear safety standards have been ramped up after Fukushima. At Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, 15-metre-high (49-foot) seawalls have been built to guard against large tsunamis; watertight doors now protect critical equipment at the facility.

Japan restarted operations at the world’s largest Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant on Wednesday, nearly 15 years after it shut all its nuclear reactors following the disaster at the Fukushima power plant in 2011. Nuclear reactor no. 6 at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant was restarted on Wednesday, after an alarm malfunction delayed it by a day, and is expected to begin operating commercially next month. The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant is located in the northwest of Tokyo. Before 2011, nuclear power accounted for nearly 30 per cent of Japan’s electricity, and it planned to get that up to 50 per cent by 2030. As of 2023, nuclear power accounted for just 8.5% of electricity. Now, Japan wants nuclear power to fulfil 20% of its electricity needs by 2040. Japan shut down all 54 of its reactors after Fukushima meltdown in 2011 Japan, which always relied heavily on energy imports, adopted nuclear power early but had to shut down all 54 of its reactors in 2011 after a massive earthquake and tsunami triggered a meltdown at Fukushima, causing one of the worst nuclear disasters in history. Also Read: ‘Globalisation failed the West and US’: says US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick at Davos 2026 The seventh reactor at the plant is not likely to be brought back on until 2030, while the other five could be decommissioned, leaving the plant with far short of its capacity of 8.2 gigawatts when all seven reactors were operational. The meltdown in the reactors at Fukushima Daiichi, 220 km northeast of Tokyo, led to radioactive leakage. Japan has restarted 15 of its 33 operable reactors Japan is trying to restart the nuclear power plants, as it seeks to reach net zero emissions by 2050. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is also advocating for more shut reactors to be restarted Since 2015, Japan has restarted 15 out of its 33 operable reactors. The momentum is building around nuclear energy, and the International Atomic Energy Agency estimates that the global nuclear power capacity could more than double by 2050. Also Read: ‘Europe prefers dialogue and solutions, but fully prepared to act if necessary,’ says Von der Leyen at Davos 2026 Energy companies have been pushing for nuclear power Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been emphasising the importance of nuclear power for Japan’s energy self-sufficiency. The energy demand in Japan is likely to surge because of data centres and semiconductor manufacturing. The energy companies have been pushing for nuclear power as it is more reliable than renewable energy like solar and wind and better suited for Japan’s mountainous terrain. Also Read: Two killed in mob violence in Assam’s Kokrajhar, Army deployed after clashes break out Thousands of residents filed class action lawsuits against Tepco and the Japanese government, demanding compensation for property damage, emotional distress, and health problems allegedly linked to radiation exposure. Nuclear safety standards have been ramped up after Fukushima. At Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, 15-metre-high (49-foot) seawalls have been built to guard against large tsunamis; watertight doors now protect critical equipment at the facility.

Nuclear safety standards have been ramped up after Fukushima. At Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, 15-metre-high (49-foot) seawalls have been built to guard against large tsunamis; watertight doors now protect critical equipment at the facility.

Japan restarts world’s largest nuclear plant, 15 years after shutting down all reactors

US President Donald Trump has filed a motion in a Florida court seeking to block his own Justice Department from releasing the second volume of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into Trump’s involvement in attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.&nbsp;The motion was first reported by politico reporter Kyle Cheney, “respectfully moves, in his individual capacity and as a former defendant in this since-dismissed criminal action, for an order prohibiting the release of Volume II of the Final Report prepared by so-called ‘Special Counsel’ Jack Smith and his office.”The two page filing also requests the District Court to permanently block the release of Volume II or any drafts. Trump argues that releasing it would disclose grand jury and privileged material, that will compromise the process. Volume I of the document was already released on January 2025 and delay with allegations of election obstruction.Smith who was handling the files, resigned after compiling the report. He said that his team has documented proof that Trump attempted to overturn 2020 election and mishandled classified material in his Mar-a-Lago residence.&nbsp;The recent motion build on the prior motion dismissed on the classified documents case against Trump. It also ruled that Smith’s appointment and funding “violated the Appointments and Appropriations Clauses of the United States Constitution,” which in turn rendered “all acts undertaken by Smith,” including the preparation of volume two, null and voidThis effort by Trump to block the report come as he is facing criticism for failing to fully release files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, with the DOJ acknowledging that millions merely 1 per cent of the all documents were released.

US President Donald Trump has asked a federal court to stop the release of a Justice Department report linked to an election fraud case.

US President Donald Trump has filed a motion in a Florida court seeking to block his own Justice Department from releasing the second volume of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into Trump’s involvement in attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The motion was first reported by politico reporter Kyle Cheney, “respectfully moves, in his individual capacity and as a former defendant in this since-dismissed criminal action, for an order prohibiting the release of Volume II of the Final Report prepared by so-called ‘Special Counsel’ Jack Smith and his office.” The two page filing also requests the District Court to permanently block the release of Volume II or any drafts. Trump argues that releasing it would disclose grand jury and privileged material, that will compromise the process. Volume I of the document was already released on January 2025 and delay with allegations of election obstruction. Smith who was handling the files, resigned after compiling the report. He said that his team has documented proof that Trump attempted to overturn 2020 election and mishandled classified material in his Mar-a-Lago residence. The recent motion build on the prior motion dismissed on the classified documents case against Trump. It also ruled that Smith’s appointment and funding “violated the Appointments and Appropriations Clauses of the United States Constitution,” which in turn rendered “all acts undertaken by Smith,” including the preparation of volume two, null and void This effort by Trump to block the report come as he is facing criticism for failing to fully release files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, with the DOJ acknowledging that millions merely 1 per cent of the all documents were released.

US President Donald Trump has asked a federal court to stop the release of a Justice Department report linked to an election fraud case.

Trump moves to block US report linked to 2020 election fraud case

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