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Carney dismisses Trump’s tariff threat as Canada heads into USMCA review talks
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said President Donald Trump’s tariff threats should be seen as negotiating posture ahead of the scheduled review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The latest flare-up came after Trump warned of a 100% tariff on Canadian imports if Canada pursued a China deal—something Carney said Canada is not seeking in free-trade form. The dispute lands amid wider tensions over trade rules, industrial policy, and the politics surrounding Chinese electric vehicles and supply chains.
Trump says Greenland security ‘framework’ reached at Davos, drops EU tariff threat
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Donald Trump said the U.S. had reached a new “framework” with NATO on Arctic security and announced he was dropping a threatened round of tariffs on several European countries, while still pressing his long-running ambition involving Greenland.
Israel hits Hezbollah-linked targets near Tyre as border tensions simmer
Israel said it carried out strikes in southern Lebanon near Tyre, citing continued violations and threats tied to Hezbollah, as pressure grows over weapons networks and ceasefire compliance.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans China trip to reset ties and boost trade, despite frictions
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to travel to China late January for the first official visit by a British premier since 2018, aiming to improve trade relations while navigating disputes over rights, security and geopolitics.
Hungary’s Orbán accuses Ukraine of trying to influence election, summons ambassador
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accused Ukraine of attempting to interfere in Hungary’s upcoming April 12, 2026 election and ordered Ukraine’s ambassador to be summoned to the foreign ministry. The claims, made without evidence, come amid Budapest’s increasingly confrontational rhetoric toward Kyiv and ongoing divisions inside Europe over support for Ukraine.
UK police arrest 86 after protesters breach Wormwood Scrubs prison grounds during hunger-strike rally
British police said they arrested 86 people after a protest at HMP Wormwood Scrubs in west London spilled onto prison grounds, as supporters rallied around a Palestine Action-linked activist on hunger strike. Authorities said demonstrators refused to leave when instructed, allegedly blocked staff access and prompted security concerns, while campaigners framed the action as solidarity with detainees and a demand for release.
Abu Dhabi talks on Ukraine described as constructive, but major hurdles remain
U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian negotiators described recent Abu Dhabi discussions as constructive, yet acknowledged that core political and territorial disputes still block any breakthrough toward ending the war.
Iran’s crackdown intensifies as near-total internet blackout limits information from protests
Reports and monitoring groups say Iranian authorities imposed severe connectivity restrictions amid ongoing unrest, making it difficult to verify events on the ground. The blackout and disruption of communications have fueled international concern about transparency and human rights as the government seeks to regain control.
China reportedly blocks Nvidia’s H200 AI chip shipments despite U.S. export clearance, deepening tech tensions
Chinese customs officials reportedly stopped Nvidia’s H200 AI chips from entering the country even after U.S. authorities cleared the processors for export under specific conditions, highlighting the growing complexity of U.S.-China technology competition and supply-chain politics.
Trump’s Greenland threats strain alliances and complicate push for Gaza ceasefire oversight plan
International support for a U.N.-backed Gaza ceasefire initiative faces turbulence as Trump’s aggressive posture toward Europe—especially over Greenland—sours cooperation and limits buy-in for his proposed ‘Board of Peace.’
Kremlin says Putin was invited to join Trump’s Gaza ‘board of peace,’ raising diplomatic questions
Moscow says Vladimir Putin was invited to participate in a Trump-backed Gaza peace body, a move that drew scrutiny because of Russia’s war in Ukraine and broader geopolitical tensions.
Ukraine and Russia plan more direct talks after U.S.-brokered meeting, even as strikes hit Kyiv and Kharkiv
Ukraine and Russia agreed to a second round of direct talks following a U.S.-brokered meeting in Abu Dhabi, while Ukrainian officials condemned new Russian attacks that caused outages and casualties during the diplomatic push.