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Trump Demands Greenland: Calls for Immediate Talks

At Davos President Trump renewed his push to acquire Greenland, demanding immediate negotiations with Denmark while publicly ruling out military force. The remarks sparked transatlantic fury, froze trade approvals and roiled markets.

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150 - Number of Islamic State detainees transferred from Syria to Iraq

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"I have very firm instructions" — President Donald Trump

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Trump Demands Greenland: Calls for Immediate Negotiations

President Trump used his Davos platform to renew an aggressive push to acquire Greenland, insisting on negotiations while repeatedly saying he would not use military force. His remarks provoked wide diplomatic backlash and market volatility across allied capitals.

European Parliament Freezes US Trade Deal Over Greenland Row

European lawmakers reacted swiftly to the Greenland dispute by pausing US trade approvals and signaling countermeasures. The standoff has frozen progress on transatlantic deals and raised the prospect of escalation in trade relations.

Gold Soars to Record on Greenland Tariff and Acquisition Fears

Markets have swung on the Greenland crisis with safe haven flows pushing gold to fresh records and stocks oscillating on trade and tariff fears. Investors reacted to mixed signals from the White House and Europe this week.

Supreme Court Hears Trump Bid to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook

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NATO Chief Says Trump Forced Europe to Step Up on Defense

NATO and allied officials publicly grappled with the US president's Greenland push as European leaders weighed defense and economic responses. The controversy exposed deep strains in transatlantic relations at Davos.

Europe Prepares 'Trade Bazooka' to Counter US Tariff Threats

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ICE Launches New Operation in Maine amid Nationwide Crackdown

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DOJ Subpoenas Minnesota Officials in Obstruction Probe

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Ghislaine Maxwell to Be Deposed by House Oversight

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Netanyahu Agrees to Join Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza

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Iran Warns It Will Fire Back With No Restraint if US Intervenes

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US Transfers Islamic State Detainees from Syria to Iraq

Syrian government moves and US detainee transfers marked shifting dynamics in the region. The transfer of Islamic State prisoners to Iraq and Syrian government advances have major security and humanitarian implications.

Russian Strikes Cripple Ukraine's Energy Grid

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US Seizes Seventh Venezuela Linked Oil Tanker

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Massive Winter Storm to Wallop Central and Eastern US

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Spain Mourns Two Deadly Train Crashes

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Dimon Proposes Testing Card Rate Cap in Two States

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House Democrats Line Up to Oppose DHS Funding Bill Over ICE Provisions

Congressional leaders are locked in a fight over DHS funding as Democrats object to ICE financing and enforcement tactics. The spending standoff could shape the midterm political landscape and the federal response to immigration unrest.

Supreme Court Poised to Rule on Constitutionality of Trump's Tariffs

The Supreme Court and federal judiciary continue to confront major cases testing executive authority and economic policy, from tariffs to Fed independence. Multiple high profile legal battles reached the justices this week.

Putin Ally Posts Cryptic Messages About Ukraine and Taunts US

Russia and Kremlin aligned voices seized on the transatlantic rift, framing the Greenland dispute as a strategic win for Moscow. Analysts warn the widening split could be exploited by geopolitical rivals.

OpenAI Rolls Out Age Prediction Tools for ChatGPT

AI companies moved major product and monetization plans at Davos while raising fresh policy and infrastructure questions. OpenAI rolled out age prediction features and initial ad plans, spotlighting tech regulation and energy use debates.

Meta Slashes Virtual Reality Workforce in Major Cut

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