Putin floats $1B price tag for US buying Greenland, accuses Denmark of colonial treatment
Russian president invokes 1867 Alaska deal to frame a hypothetical US purchase of Greenland, while accusing Denmark of harsh colonial rule over the Arctic island.
22 Jan, 2026
Davos: Trump reiterates ‘owning’ Greenland, slams Canada, Europe, calls Ukraine ‘a bloodbath’
Trump says he would not use force to take control of Greenland but insists the United States must still have “ownership” of it.
21 Jan, 2026
Iran’s top diplomat vows to ‘fire back with everything we have’ if the US attacks
In Iran’s most direct warning yet to the US, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi writes in the Wall Street Journal that “our powerful armed forces have no qualms about firing back with everything we have if we come under renewed attack”.
21 Jan, 2026
Greenland is not a bargaining chip
Trump’s use of tariffs to force territorial concessions from allies exposes the fragility of today’s transatlantic bargain, and accelerates its unravelling.
21 Jan, 2026
Trump’s Air Force One turns back mid-flight to Davos amid European pushback on Greenland
Israel demolishes structures at UN agency headquarters in occupied East Jerusalem
Iran protests death toll tops 4,000: report
South Korea and Türkiye Continue Mutually Beneficial Cooperation in the Defense Industry
Iran warns strike on Supreme Leader Khamenei would mean war
19 Jan, 2026
High-speed train crash in Spain leaves at least 21 dead, dozens injured
Spanish media reports suggested that a total of 400 people were on the two trains.
18 Jan, 2026
Israel objects line-up of Trump’s Gaza panel as head of Palestinian committee announces members
The office of PM Netanyahu says the board wasn’t coordinated with Israel and runs against its policy.
18 Jan, 2026
Iran protests death toll tops 3,000 as internet slowly flickers back
Residents say the crackdown has largely quelled protests, with state media reporting more arrests and quiet streets even in northern Caspian cities.
17 Jan, 2026
Syria makes Kurdish national language, grants national rights to Kurds
Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa issued a decree recognising Kurdish as a national language, restoring citizenship and declaring Nowruz an official holiday.
17 Jan, 2026
Trump offers to mediate between Egypt and Ethiopia over dam
US President tells Egypt he’s ready to reopen diplomacy on Ethiopia’s mega-dam, offering support while praising ally al-Sisi for his Gaza ceasefire role.
16 Jan, 2026
Fidan Meets Finnish Counterpart Valtonen in Vilnius
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen during a meeting held in Vilnius.
16 Jan, 2026
Turkish and Lithuanian foreign ministers meet in Vilnius
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks with his Lithuanian counterpart Kęstutis Budrys in Vilnius, focusing on bilateral relations and regional developments.
16 Jan, 2026
IOM aims to reach 22.7 million people in need across 32 countries in 2026
The UN’s International Organization for Migration announced it plans to provide life-saving assistance to 22.7 million vulnerable people in 32 countries under its 2026 Crisis Response Plans.
16 Jan, 2026
Iran and US envoys clash at UN as protests in Iran appear to ease
Tehran’s representative to UN, Gholamhossein Darzi, claims US is “steering unrest” in Iran. US envoy Mike Waltz refutes Darzi’s claim that protests were “foreign plot” intended to precede American attacks.
15 Jan, 2026
Ugandans head to polls amid delays and internet blackout
Voting has begun in Uganda’s general election despite technical delays, an ongoing internet shutdown and heavy security measures across the country.
