Windmills, Iceland mix-up & Macron’s shades: Trump storms Davos
At Davos 2026, Trump mixed up Greenland with Iceland, roasted windmills and Macron’s sunglasses, and renewed his bid to buy Greenland, sparking NATO concerns.
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Rafael Grossi: Diplomacy Key to Peace & Security at the UN
Rafael Grossi, IAEA chief and UN Director General candidate, says active diplomacy is crucial to restore the UN’s peace and security mission in 2027.
Egypt Joins Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ to Boost Gaza Diplomacy
Egypt has accepted Trump’s invite to the ‘Board of Peace’, aiming to drive a Gaza ceasefire and broader conflict relief with UN backing. What’s next after this Davos surprise?
Karachi Mall Fire Death Toll Climbs to 60 Amid Ongoing Rescue Efforts
Karachi mall fire death toll rises to 60 as teams recover more bodies; investigation launched today.
US: Peacekeeper or Global Influencer?
Is the US a peacemaker or power player? We explore its moves in Greenland, Venezuela and Iran to see if it’s about world peace or broader influence.
Deadly train crash near Barcelona after wall collapse
A commuter train near Barcelona hit rubble from a collapsed wall this Tuesday, killing one and injuring dozens in Spain’s second deadly rail accident in days.
Netanyahu to Join US-Led Gaza “Board of Peace”
Israels PM Netanyahu has agreed to join the US-led “board of peace” for Gaza, reversing earlier pushback. Details remain scarce as the initiatives scope unfolds.
Japan Court Hands Life Term to Shinzo Abe’s Assassin
A Japanese court sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami to life in prison for the 2022 assassination of former PM Shinzo Abe, spotlighting LDP’s ties to the Unification Church.
TEPCO Restarts Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Reactor Amid Local Concerns
TEPCO restarts Reactor No.6 at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant in Niigata today, the first reboot since the 2011 Fukushima disaster amid split local opinions.
Netanyahu to Join U.S.-Led Board of Peace for Gaza
Netanyahu joins Trump’s U.S.-led Board of Peace for Gaza, reversing earlier objections and setting a new diplomatic push to end the Gaza war.