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26 January 2026 14:02

UK to join major wind farm project with eight European countries

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@WorldNews #UKjoinsWindFarm #EightEuropeanCountries #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #WindPowerEurope

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24 January 2026 08:16

🌍 The Pentagon's 2026 National Defense Strategy shifts focus, no longer listing China as the top security priority amid evolving global threats.

🛡️ Emphasis now on homeland defense and deterring China, while recognizing persistent risks from other adversaries and the role of allies.

📜 This update reflects a balanced U.S. defense approach, prioritizing domestic security alongside international deterrence efforts.

#China #Pentagon #NationalSecurity

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23 January 2026 05:11

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 1429, Part 1 (Thread #1576)

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@WorldNews #WorldNews #Ukraine #Russia #LiveThread #Thread1576

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22 January 2026 09:36

US to quit World Health Organization

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@WorldNews #USQuitWHO #QuitWHO #USHealthPolicy #GlobalHealth #WorldHealthDebate

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21 January 2026 19:17

Trump Threatens Canada After Carney Draws Standing Ovation at Davos

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@WorldNews #TrumpCanada #DavosTensions #CarneyOvations #USCanadaDiplomacy #GlobalPolitics

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21 January 2026 16:51

🎯 Trump ruled out using military force to acquire Greenland during his World Economic Forum speech in Davos, though he warned Denmark that the U.S. will "remember" if the country refuses to surrender the territory. He characterized the acquisition as a small request compared to decades of American support to NATO allies.

🛡️ Trump argued that only the United States can adequately defend and develop Greenland, claiming the island sits "undefended" and that no other nation or group of nations is positioned to secure it. He framed control of Greenland as essential for international security and called for "immediate negotiations" to acquire the territory.

💰 Analysts suggest Trump's interest in Greenland stems from multiple factors, including access to vast untapped mineral resources that American companies could exploit, geopolitical control consistent with a "Donroe doctrine" of regional dominance, and strategic Arctic positioning. However, Trump would require congressional approval for any actual acquisition, making formal takeover unlikely.

🤝 Denmark and Greenland face pressure from the U.S., but experts indicate a possible solution involves accelerating Greenland's independence process, with a self-government report on independence alternatives expected by the end of 2026. The majority of Greenlanders support independence, though only when economically viable.

#TrumpGreenlandPolicy #USArctStrategy #GeopoliticalTensions

World News [Breaking News]

20 January 2026 00:26

🚫 French President Emmanuel Macron has declined U.S. President Donald Trump's invitation to join the Board of Peace, an initiative aimed at Gaza's reconstruction and stability.

🛡️ The Board of Peace, chaired by Trump, was established on January 15, 2026, under UN Security Council Resolution 2803 to oversee a 20-point plan for peace, governance, and economic recovery in Gaza.

👥 Initial members include U.S. figures like Marco Rubio, Jared Kushner, and Steve Witkoff, alongside international names such as Tony Blair, with more appointments expected soon.

🌍 This rejection highlights growing resistance from some allies amid the board's rollout at the World Economic Forum.

#Macron #Trump #BoardOfPeace

World News [Breaking News]

19 January 2026 18:11

Oxfam Warns Record $18.3 Trillion in Billionaire Wealth ‘Highly Dangerous’ to Democracy

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@WorldNews #Oxfam #BillionaireWealth #Democracy #WealthInequality #TaxJustice

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19 January 2026 09:36

🌍 Trump connects Greenland demands to Nobel Peace Prize snub: He wrote to Norway's Prime Minister, claiming the denial frees him from thinking 'purely of peace' in pursuing U.S. control over Greenland.

📜 Letter accuses Nobel committee: Trump stated he deserved the prize for stopping eight wars but was snubbed, justifying stronger actions on territorial claims.

⚠️ Threats include tariffs: He warned of tariffs on European nations, including Denmark, if Greenland control isn't transferred to the U.S.

🇺🇸 Geopolitical escalation: The message was also sent to EU leaders, linking personal grievances to broader U.S. foreign policy shifts.

#TrumpGreenland #NobelPeacePrize #Geopolitics

World News [Breaking News]

19 January 2026 05:46

Trump's latest Western Hemisphere fixation: Canada

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@WorldNews #TrumpCanada #CanadaNews #WesternHemisphere #Geopolitics #TrumpAdministration

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18 January 2026 12:31

EU to hold emergency meeting on Trump's tariffs over Greenland

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@WorldNews #EU #Tariffs #Greenland #EmergencyMeeting #TradePolicy

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17 January 2026 05:25

🚨 Russia losing 20-25k troops monthly in Ukraine, NATO chief Mark Rutte states, calling it unsustainable compared to past wars.


📊 Russian advances minimal since Jan 2024, seizing just 5,000 sq km (under 1% of Ukraine) amid 1M total casualties per CSIS analysis.


⚔️ Russia holds initiative but slow progress near Kharkiv (50m/day) and elsewhere, failing to effectively advance on multiple fronts.


💥 Ukraine hit hard by Russian strikes on energy sites in Dnipro, Zhytomyr, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Kherson regions, Zelenskyy reports.


🌍 Putin claims victory while deriding European leaders, insisting war goals met by force or diplomacy; Zelensky bans direct talks.



#Ukraine #Russia #War

World News [Breaking News]

15 January 2026 14:35

🚨 France boosts military presence in Greenland, Macron announces more troops, aircraft, and naval assets amid US interest.


🇫🇷 Macron deploys forces to join Denmark-led exercise, reinforcing NATO's Arctic stance against Russia and China threats.


🛡️ European allies unite with France, Germany, Sweden, Norway sending troops to support Danish sovereignty over the territory.


🌍 US pushback noted as Trump claims Greenland vital for security; Danes reject sale or takeover, highlight NATO unity.



#France #Greenland #NATO

World News [Breaking News]

15 January 2026 02:25

Greenland 🇬🇱 and Denmark 🇩🇰 say Trump set on ‘conquering’ territory after meeting | Donald Trump News 🌍🏛️

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@WorldNews #Greenland #Denmark #TrumpNews #TerritorialDebate #Geopolitics

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14 January 2026 17:40

🚨 US suspends visa processing for nationals of 39 countries starting January 1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. EST to boost national security.


🌍 Full bans hit 19-20 countries like Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, Burkina Faso, and Palestinian Authority documents, blocking all immigrant and nonimmigrant visas.


⚠️ Partial bans affect another 19 countries including Angola, Cuba, Nigeria, Venezuela, and Zambia, stopping B-1/B-2 visitor, F/M/J student, and immigrant visas.


✅ Valid visas safe - No existing visas before January 1 are revoked; rules only apply to those outside US without one on effective date.


💼 Business and travel disrupted for tourists, students, immigrants from affected nations; some work visas like H-1B may still apply case-by-case.



#USVisa #TravelBan #Immigration

World News [Breaking News]

26 January 2026 10:11

🇻🇿 Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez delivered a defiant message on Sunday, stating she has had enough of what she calls orders from Washington, rejecting US pressure following the capture of former president Nicolas Maduro by US forces on January 3.

🤝 Rodríguez called for Venezuelan politics to resolve internal differences without foreign interference, emphasizing national unity and domestic political dialogue to reach agreements for peace and stability in the country.

🔄 Despite initially condemning Maduro's capture as a kidnapping, Rodríguez has engaged with US officials including a phone call with President Donald Trump that she described as productive and courteous, discussing bilateral trade and oil matters.

🔓 The interim government has released over 100 political prisoners on Sunday alone, with officials claiming to have freed 626 detainees since December, though human rights groups have documented only about half that number during the same period.

🌍 Rodríguez stated Venezuela would address long-standing disputes with Washington through Bolivarian diplomacy while ensuring the country would never again be a colony of any foreign power.

#VenezuelaLeadership #USVenezuelaRelations #PoliticalTransition

World News [Breaking News]

24 January 2026 08:16

China no longer Pentagon's top security priority

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@WorldNews #China #Pentagon #SecurityPolicy #Geopolitics #DefenseStrategy

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22 January 2026 09:36

🚪 The United States officially withdrew from the World Health Organization on January 23, 2026, following President Trump's executive order issued on January 20, 2025. The withdrawal became effective one year after formal notice was submitted, as required by WHO Constitution guidelines.

💰 The U.S. has not paid outstanding membership fees owed for 2024 and 2025, totaling approximately $260 million, which may violate U.S. law requiring all fees be settled before departure. The WHO executive board is scheduled to discuss the U.S. departure and payment issues at a February meeting.

🌍 Global health experts warn the withdrawal weakens international disease detection and response systems that protect both American and global populations. WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus previously stated the move represents "a lose for the United States, and it's a lose for the rest of the world."

📋 This WHO withdrawal is part of a broader January 7, 2026 executive order in which the U.S. announced withdrawal from 66 international organizations, including 31 UN-related entities, the Paris Agreement, and the UN Human Rights Council, citing misalignment with U.S. national interests.

🔄 The Trump administration is shifting from multilateral health cooperation to government-to-government partnerships and private sector engagement, with plans to redirect resources toward domestic priorities including military readiness and border security.

#USWHOWithdrawal #GlobalHealthCrisis #InternationalPolicy

World News [Breaking News]

21 January 2026 19:17

🎤 At the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Trump criticized Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney after Carney delivered a speech expressing Canada's solidarity with Denmark and Greenland's right to determine their own future. Trump stated that Canada 'lives' because of the U.S. and receives 'a lot of freebies,' suggesting the country should be more grateful.

🌍 Trump continued his push to acquire Greenland, a Danish territory, citing national security concerns. He stated that the U.S. is the only nation capable of securing Greenland and claimed it is part of North America and 'our territory.' Trump proposed building a 'golden dome' that would defend Canada by its very nature.

⚠️ Ontario Premier Doug Ford responded to Trump's remarks by stating the president has 'threatened Greenland, he's threatened Canada' and 'NATO allies,' calling for Canadian unity. Carney's speech the day before had called for focused talks on Arctic security while opposing tariffs related to Greenland.

💼 Trump's comments represent an escalation in tensions with close U.S. allies at a major international forum, with the president using leverage and dealmaking rhetoric to pressure Canada and Denmark on geopolitical matters.

#TrumpDavos #CanadaUSRelations #GreenlandDispute

World News [Breaking News]

21 January 2026 17:21

🌍 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a major speech at Davos 2026, warning of a fundamental rupture in the global order driven by great power rivalry and the use of trade, tariffs, and supply chains as tools of coercion.

👏 His address, which called on middle powers like Canada to unite rather than compete for favor from superpowers, received a standing ovation from the audience.

🛡️ Carney urged building domestic economic strength, diversifying partnerships, and creating new cooperative frameworks to protect sovereignty and avoid a world of isolated fortresses.

🇺🇸 The speech has sparked strong reactions, including fury from former U.S. President Trump, who criticized Carney's remarks on U.S. hegemony.

#Davos2026 #MarkCarney #GlobalRupture

World News [Breaking News]

21 January 2026 16:51

Trump says US won’t use force to seize Greenland and Europe is ‘destroying’ itself

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@WorldNews #TrumpGreenlandPolicy #USNoForceGreenland #EuropeCrisis #GeopoliticsToday #USForeignPolicy

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19 January 2026 18:11

💰 Billionaire wealth reached a record $18.3 trillion in 2025, growing over 16% and three times faster than the previous five-year average, with the number of billionaires surpassing 3,000 for the first time in history.

🏛️ Billionaires are 4,000 times more likely to hold political office than ordinary people, creating what experts call a dangerous merger of wealth and political power that undermines democratic freedoms and governance.

📊 The $2.5 trillion increase in billionaire wealth in 2025 alone equals nearly the total wealth of the bottom 4.1 billion people globally, yet this same amount could eradicate extreme poverty 26 times over.

⚠️ Oxfam warns that this extreme concentration of wealth is being used to influence governments, control media, and shape economic rules for the ultra-rich's benefit while one in four people globally face hunger and nearly half the world lives in poverty.

📈 The surge in billionaire fortunes accelerated significantly since November 2024, with gains particularly sharp in the United States but spreading globally across regions from Silicon Valley to São Paulo.

#WealthInequality #DemocracyAtRisk #BillionaireOligarchy

World News [Breaking News]

19 January 2026 17:41

🌍 Trump has linked his threat to pursue Greenland to not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, suggesting frustration with international recognition of his diplomatic efforts and stating he no longer feels obligated to prioritize peace in his decision-making

💼 The European Union is preparing potential trade retaliation measures in response to Trump's aggressive stance on Greenland acquisition, signaling that the bloc views this as a serious threat to international stability and territorial integrity

🏆 The Nobel Peace Prize snub appears to have influenced Trump's rhetoric and policy direction, with the president becoming more confrontational in his foreign policy approach and less constrained by peace-focused diplomatic obligations

⚖️ This situation reflects broader tensions between the Trump administration and traditional international allies, with the EU taking a coordinated stance to defend existing territorial boundaries and challenge unilateral territorial ambitions

🤝 The connection Trump drew between the Nobel Prize decision and his Greenland position demonstrates how personal recognition and diplomatic slights may be shaping major geopolitical decisions with significant global consequences

#TrumpGeopolitics #EUTrade #GreenlandTension

World News [Breaking News]

19 January 2026 09:36

Trump Links Greenland Threats to Nobel Peace Prize Snub

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@WorldNews #TrumpGreenland #GreenlandThreats #NobelPeacePrize #PeacePrizeSnub #Geopolitics

World News [Breaking News]

18 January 2026 12:31

🛑 EU ambassadors from all 27 member states are holding an emergency meeting today to discuss a response to US President Donald Trump's tariff threats over Greenland.

⚠️ Trump has promised to impose higher tariffs on European partners, starting at 25% from June 1, 2026, until the US can buy Greenland, sparking fears of a 'perilous downward spiral' in trade relations.

🌍 European leaders have condemned the plan, viewing the tariffs as a risky escalation that could harm global trade ties.

📢 The meeting follows urgent concerns raised on Saturday about the potential damage from these US trade pressures.

#EU #Tariffs #Greenland

World News [Breaking News]

17 January 2026 18:45

🚨 Iran's Supreme Leader admits thousands killed in recent protests during a speech on a religious holiday.


💀 Casualties estimated at several thousand, with US-based reports citing over 3,000 deaths and some sources fearing up to 20,000.


👮 Khamenei blames US President Trump for the violence, calling him a criminal and protesters American 'foot soldiers.'


⚖️ Protesters face death sentences as authorities crack down amid internet blackout and mass arrests.


🇺🇸 Trump demands new leadership, calls Khamenei a 'sick man' and claims US intervention averted executions of hundreds.



#Iran #Protests #WorldNews

World News [Breaking News]

16 January 2026 05:35

White House says meeting with Danish officials concluded with a decision to continue 'technical talks on the acquisition of Greenland' 🇩🇰🇬🇱. Danish officials disagree.

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@WorldNews #WhiteHouse #GreenlandAcquisition #DanishOfficials #InternationalRelations #Diplomacy

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15 January 2026 02:25

🚨 Greenland and Denmark accuse Trump of wanting to conquer their territory after failed Washington talks.


🤝 High-level meeting involved Danish FM Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Greenland FM Vivian Motzfeldt, US VP JD Vance, and Secretary Marco Rubio.


❌ Talks yielded no resolution; fundamental disagreement persists as US insists on controlling Greenland for security.


🛡️ Denmark boosts military in Greenland with ships, drones, jets; allies like Sweden, France, Germany join exercises.


🇺🇸 Trump claims Greenland needs US control to block China/Russia; Denmark rejects sale, polls show locals oppose.



#Geopolitics #Trump #Greenland

World News [Breaking News]

14 January 2026 17:40

🚨 Iran signals fast trials for protesters with executions looming as crackdown death toll surges past 2,500.


⚖️ Authorities plan swift justice amid massive protests rocking the nation since late December.


💀 Death toll estimates vary wildly, from official 2,000-3,000 to activist reports of 12,000-20,000 killed.


📹 Verified videos show hundreds of bodies piled in Tehran morgues with gunshot wounds and severe injuries.


🛑 Security forces raid hospitals, threaten staff, and blame foreign 'terrorists' for unrest during internet blackout.


#IranProtests #HumanRights #Iran

World News [Breaking News]

14 January 2026 17:40

Iran 🇮🇷 signals fast trials and executions for protesters as death toll in crackdown goes over 2,500 ⚖️💔

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@WorldNews #IranProtests #HumanRights #JusticeForProtesters #StandWithIran #FreeIran