January 18, 2026 Why Trump zeroed in on Greenland and why it matters in 3 maps Trump's interest in Greenland isn't random – the Arctic island holds military bases and rare earth minerals as ice melts open strategic opportunities.
January 18, 2026 European leaders warn Trump tariffs over Greenland 'risk a dangerous downward spiral' European leaders unite against Trump's tariff threats over Greenland acquisition, warning of damage to transatlantic relations as tensions escalate.
January 17, 2026 Barefoot walker's extreme travel challenge sparks expert's warning about potential copycats In a world record attempt, an Irish man is walking barefoot on a 3,400-mile trek from Istanbul to Ireland, and a fitness expert shares a health advisory for others.
January 17, 2026 NATO ambassador says Europe 'has a tendency to overreact' over Greenland dispute U.S. NATO ambassador Matthew Whitaker defends American focus on Greenland amid European backlash, calling Arctic security crucial for continental defense.
January 16, 2026 Georgian demonstrators watch Iran closely as their own protests grind on Georgians display Iranian Lion and Sun flags during daily protests in Tbilisi, showing solidarity with Iranian demonstrators while opposing EU accession halt by their government.
January 16, 2026 JD Vance to skip Munich summit after fiery 2025 clash with European leaders JD Vance will skip the Munich Security Conference in 2026, after controversial remarks about European leaders sparked diplomatic backlash in 2025.
January 16, 2026 French UN ambassador on Hamas' future in Gaza Jerome Bonnafont, France’s top diplomat at the United Nations, says he hopes that the second phase of President Donald Trump's Gaza plan will mean that Hamas is no longer ever a threat.'
January 16, 2026 Trump's pick for Iceland ambassador apologizes for joking about Arctic nation becoming 52nd state Former Rep. Billy Long, who was nominated by President Donald Trump to be ambassador to Iceland, apologized after privately joking that the island would become the "52nd state."
January 15, 2026 Troops from Europe deploy to Greenland in rapid 2-day mission as Trump eyes US takeover European countries are deploying military personnel to Greenland for a quick mission as the Trump administration is pushing to acquire the Danish territory.
January 14, 2026 France condemns Iran protest crackdown, weighs satellite internet aid amid blackout France condemns Iran's violent crackdown on protests as Paris considers satellite communications support to help Iranians bypass internet blackout.