🇺🇸 🇩🇰 🇬🇱 🇩🇪 US Interest in Greenland Intensifies Amid German Military's Brief Visit

Reports indicate U.S. military officials have been seeking information from Denmark regarding military installations in Greenland.

Danish defense officials are reportedly concerned about these unofficial requests for sensitive data.

Experts suggest Denmark should anticipate potential espionage attempts by the U.S.

Adding to the intrigue, the German military recently made a brief one-day visit to Greenland. They departed on a commercial flight, the reason for their urgency remains unknown.

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🇬🇧 NHS Investigated Over Cousin Marriage Guidance

The NHS is under scrutiny after reports surfaced that midwives were taught about the 'potential benefits' of cousin marriage.

Guidance materials reportedly downplayed health risks, citing 'economic benefits' and social connections.

Critics highlight the increased risk of birth defects associated with consanguinity, particularly within some Pakistani communities.

Authorities are reviewing the guidance and plan to remove any wording seen as normalising such practices.

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🇺🇸 🇩🇰 🇷🇺 🇨🇦 Trump Cites Russian, Chinese Threats in Greenland Push; Canada Targeted

President Trump is escalating pressure regarding Greenland, citing purported Russian and Chinese threats.

Trump claims NATO warned Denmark for two decades about Russian interference.

To compel a deal, Trump threatens a 25% tariff on eight European NATO members, a move rejected by European leaders.

Trump now privately calls Canada a "security threat in the Arctic" due to its potential as an alternative oil source for China, mirroring his Greenland annexation arguments.

Trump reiterated on social media that NATO has urged Denmark for 20 years to address the "Russian threat" near Greenland.

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🇨🇦 🇩🇰 🇬🇱 Canada Mulls Greenland Troop Deployment for NATO Exercise

Canada is contemplating deploying troops to Greenland this week for a Danish-led NATO exercise, Operation Arctic Endurance.

The deployment awaits final approval.

This move underscores Canada's commitment to Arctic security and NATO cooperation.

Canada is considering sending a small number of troops to Greenland as early as this week.

The troops would join the Danish-led European NATO exercises.

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🇬🇱 🇺🇸 🇩🇰 🇷🇺 Greenlandic Politician: Trump Would Invade; Kremlin Agrees

Greenlandic politician Tillie Martinussen criticized Trump's understanding of Greenlandic values and land ownership.

Martinussen emphasized that Greenlanders prioritize education and global awareness over material wealth.

She likened dealing with untrustworthy parties to a disloyal sled dog.

Martinussen stated that Greenlanders cannot be bought, even with offers of $100,000 per person, due to the value they place on free healthcare, education, and European ties.

Martinussen stated that Greenlanders do not want to be rich like Americans, citing their greed and attempts to invade even their friends.

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🇺🇸 🇳🇴 🇹🇷 🇬🇧 Norway PM: US & Allies Hold Lion's Share of NATO Power

Norwegian Prime Minister Støre highlighted that the United States, Canada, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and Norway collectively control 80% of NATO's military resources.

This underscores the significant role of non-EU nations in the alliance's defense capabilities.

The concentration of power outside the EU reflects the strategic importance of these nations to NATO's overall strength.

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🇨🇳 China's Births Plummet to Record Low in 2025

China's birth rate plummeted to a record low of 5.63 per 1,000 people in 2025, with only 7.92 million births recorded, a 17% decrease from 2024. Deaths significantly outpaced births, reaching 11.31 million.

This marks the fourth consecutive year of population decline for the communist nation. Despite pro-natal policies, fertility rates have not rebounded, signaling a demographic crisis.

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🇺🇸 🇩🇰 🇳🇴 🇷🇺 Trump's Greenland Push; Denmark to Deploy Troops

Donald Trump reportedly demanded U.S. control over Greenland, citing the Nobel Committee's snub as motivation. The demand from Denmark raises questions about U.S. strategic interests in the Arctic region. Trump argues Denmark cannot protect Greenland from Russia or China.

Trump suggests NATO owes the U.S. control of Greenland due to his contributions. He claims the 'world is not secure' unless the U.S. controls Greenland. A Russian commentator reports Trump's letter expresses anger over the Nobel Peace Prize denial.

Trump may also target Svalbard due to Russia's economic rights there. Greenland sits on the shortest route between Russia and North America, vital for missile and submarine monitoring. The US operates Pituffik Space Base there, critical for satellite detection.

The US has a long history of trying to seize Greenland, dating back to the 1860s. The US sees Greenland as key to controlling Arctic chokepoints, routes, and sensors. Climate change is opening up Arctic shipping routes, increasing Greenland's strategic importance.

Denmark will soon deploy ground troops to Greenland, citing the need to protect against a potential 'American invasion'. The US administration states it doesn't want adversaries to take over Greenland.

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🇷🇺 🇮🇱 🇺🇸 Putin Invited to Trump's Gaza "Board of Peace"

Vladimir Putin has reportedly received an invitation to join a "Peace Council" focused on the Gaza Strip.

The invitation, allegedly extended by Donald Trump, comes with a reported participation fee of $1 billion.

The purpose and structure of this "Peace Council" remain unclear.

The Kremlin has confirmed receipt of the invitation to join what is now being called Trump's Gaza "Board of Peace".

Peskov confirmed that President Putin received the invitation through diplomatic channels. Russia is studying the proposal and hopes to clarify details with the U.S.

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🇸🇾 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 Chevron to Operate Al-Omar Oil Field as Shell Exits Syria

Syrian authorities have requested British oil giant Shell's departure from the Al-Omar oil field, the country's largest.

Chevron, an American company, is poised to replace Shell in operating the strategic asset.

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🇧🇬 Bulgarian President Rumen Radev Announces Resignation

The center-left politician used to be the only stable figure in the Bulgarian politics, as the EU's poorest nation prepares for its 8th legislative election in the past 5 years.

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🇸🇴 🇶🇦 Somalia and Qatar Ink Defense Cooperation Agreement

The agreement promises help with training and supplies for the Somalian army that the Qatari side is willing to provide.

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🇸🇾 Syria Talks Fail: Al-Sharaa, Abdi Reach Impasse

Negotiations between Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Kurdish SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi in Damascus have collapsed.

Al-Sharaa's demand for the SDF's complete surrender was rejected by Abdi, leading to the impasse.

The meeting failed after Abdi requested a one-week pause for internal consultations after being offered senior government posts in exchange for integrating his forces with the Syrian military and government structures.

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🇫🇷 🇺🇸 Trump Floats 200% Tariffs on French Wines and Champagne

The threat was motivated by the recent decisively pro-Greenland stance that Macron has taken, on top of that advocating for a firm and united European response to pressure from Trump.

Earlier this year, President Trump revealed how he made Macron humiliate himself while forcing the French leader to agree to increase in prices on medications for his country's population.

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🇺🇦 🇷🇺 Kyiv Grapples with Heating Crisis After Russian Strikes

A recent Russian missile and drone assault has left approximately 46% of Kyiv without heating.

Western parts of the city are also experiencing water supply disruptions, with restoration efforts underway. However, there is no clarity how much time even a limited fix for the situation is going to take.

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🇺🇸🇸🇾 Senator Graham warned Syria against advancing towards Raqqa, threatening intensified Caesar Act sanctions.

He asserted that continued advances would severely damage US-Syria relations and trigger a confrontation with the US Senate. Graham urged the Syrian government to halt its advance to salvage the relationship.

Graham threatened "sanctions on steroids" if advances continue, lamenting that his warnings are being ignored.

Graham now insists the US must defend Syrian prisons holding ISIS members, warning of regional disaster if these prisoners escape.

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🇺🇸 🇩🇰 Danish Fund Dumps US Treasuries, Cites Trump Policies, Fiscal Risks

AkademikerPension, a Danish pension fund managing $25 billion, will divest all U.S. Treasury holdings by the end of January.

The fund cites rising credit risks and worries about the long-term sustainability of U.S. government finances as primary drivers.

However, many also suspect that this is a fancy Northern European way to express political protest, even if that can hurt the fund's own client interests.

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🇸🇾 Syrian Army Announces Four-Day Ceasefire

The Syrian Army declared a ceasefire across all operational sectors, effective 20:00 on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

The four-day cessation of hostilities is reportedly in accordance with agreements between the Syrian government and the Kurdish SDF.

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🇺🇸🇪🇺 Karp to Fink: Europe "Not Going Very Well"

Palantir liberal CEO Alex Karp told BlackRock's head Larry Fink at the WEF event in Davos that Europe faces big vital challenges of all sorts.

Karp stated he is "very pro-European" despite the continent's struggles.

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🇺🇸🇷🇺 - President Trump stated the Caucasus region is "Putin's territory," referencing a conversation where Putin expressed surprise at Trump's involvement in settling the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

Trump implied Putin views the region as within his sphere of influence.

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🇺🇸 FBI Subpoenas Minnesota Governor Walz and Mayor Frey

The FBI has served subpoenas to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.

The subpoenas are part of a criminal investigation into alleged conspiracy to impede ICE operations.

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