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Greenland ‘Essential’ to US Golden Dome Missile Defense, Bessent Says
‘The president is worried that if there were an incursion into Greenland, the U.S. would be called upon to defend Greenland,’ the Treasury secretary said.
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Trump Says He Had ‘Very Good’ Greenland Call With NATO Leader
“It’s going to be a very interesting Davos,” the U.S. president said before flying to Switzerland, where he will meet leaders opposed to his Arctic ambitions.
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US Only Western Nation Tackling ‘Root Causes’ of Ukraine War: Russian Foreign Minister
Sergei Lavrov also accused European nations of attempting to undermine the ongoing peace process.
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Trump’s Greenland Push Places Issue Center Stage at Davos
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sought to project unity with Washington while drawing a clear line on sovereignty.
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Trump Posts Macron Message Questioning Greenland Push, Offering G7 Talks
The EU is planning for an emergency summit as Trump tied Greenland demands to new tariff threats against European allies.
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Trump Is Heading to Davos: What to Know
As in prior years, he is expected to deliver a speech promoting his economic agenda and encouraging business leaders to invest in the United States.
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Bessent Says US–Europe Relationship Has ‘Never Been Closer,’ Amid Trump’s Greenland Push
‘Europe is an ally, the U.S.’s NATO membership is unquestioned,’ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
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Bessent Dismisses Speculation That Europe Could Dump US Debt Over Greenland
While the U.S. Treasury market is deep and liquid, it is vulnerable to foreign outflows, analysts have said.
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Bulgarian President Rumen Radev Announces Resignation
Radev’s resignation comes as Bulgaria struggles to overcome a political crisis that has gripped it for some years.
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Trump Threatens 200 Percent Tariffs on French Wines If France Refuses to Join Board of Peace
The Board of Peace will oversee the Palestinian technocratic committee.
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Trump Says UK Handing Over Chagos Islands Sovereignty Is ‘Act of Total Weakness’
Under the terms of the deal, the UK–U.S. naval and bomber base on Diego Garcia would remain under UK control for at least 99 years.
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April-October US Trade Deficit Shrinks 25 Percent—How Did This Happen?
While tariffs are restructuring global commerce, they are also impacting the trade deficit.
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Zelenskyy Announces New Air Defenses Ahead of Expected ‘Massive’ Russian Strike
‘Russia has prepared for a strike, a massive strike, and is waiting for the moment to carry it out,’ the Ukrainian president said.
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Trump Says Denmark Failed to Deal With Russia Threat in Greenland
The U.S. president said the United States will handle Russia as his Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accuses European nations of projecting ‘weakness.’
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Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Garavani Dies at 93
Valentino Garavani’s death follows his 50-year influence on haute couture among celebrities and royalty.
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British PM Says ‘No Options off the Table’ as Calls Grow to Ban Social Media for Under-16s
Lawmakers cited members of the public saying children’s mental health and ability to focus on learning were being negatively impacted by social media use.
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Putin Invited to Join Gaza Board of Peace, Kremlin Says
The board will oversee the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza led by former Palestinian Authority official Ali Abdel Hamid Sha'ath.
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Greenland ‘Essential’ to US Golden Dome Missile Defense, Bessent Says
‘The president is worried that if there were an incursion into Greenland, the U.S. would be called upon to defend Greenland,’ the Treasury secretary said.
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Trump Says He Had ‘Very Good’ Greenland Call With NATO Leader
“It’s going to be a very interesting Davos,” the U.S. president said before flying to Switzerland, where he will meet leaders opposed to his Arctic ambitions.
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US Only Western Nation Tackling ‘Root Causes’ of Ukraine War: Russian Foreign Minister
Sergei Lavrov also accused European nations of attempting to undermine the ongoing peace process.
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Trump’s Greenland Push Places Issue Center Stage at Davos
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sought to project unity with Washington while drawing a clear line on sovereignty.
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Trump Posts Macron Message Questioning Greenland Push, Offering G7 Talks
The EU is planning for an emergency summit as Trump tied Greenland demands to new tariff threats against European allies.
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Trump Is Heading to Davos: What to Know
As in prior years, he is expected to deliver a speech promoting his economic agenda and encouraging business leaders to invest in the United States.
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Bessent Says US–Europe Relationship Has ‘Never Been Closer,’ Amid Trump’s Greenland Push
‘Europe is an ally, the U.S.’s NATO membership is unquestioned,’ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
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Bessent Dismisses Speculation That Europe Could Dump US Debt Over Greenland
While the U.S. Treasury market is deep and liquid, it is vulnerable to foreign outflows, analysts have said.
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Bulgarian President Rumen Radev Announces Resignation
Radev’s resignation comes as Bulgaria struggles to overcome a political crisis that has gripped it for some years.
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Trump Threatens 200 Percent Tariffs on French Wines If France Refuses to Join Board of Peace
The Board of Peace will oversee the Palestinian technocratic committee.
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Trump Says UK Handing Over Chagos Islands Sovereignty Is ‘Act of Total Weakness’
Under the terms of the deal, the UK–U.S. naval and bomber base on Diego Garcia would remain under UK control for at least 99 years.
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April-October US Trade Deficit Shrinks 25 Percent—How Did This Happen?
While tariffs are restructuring global commerce, they are also impacting the trade deficit.
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Zelenskyy Announces New Air Defenses Ahead of Expected ‘Massive’ Russian Strike
‘Russia has prepared for a strike, a massive strike, and is waiting for the moment to carry it out,’ the Ukrainian president said.
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Trump Says Denmark Failed to Deal With Russia Threat in Greenland
The U.S. president said the United States will handle Russia as his Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accuses European nations of projecting ‘weakness.’
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Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Garavani Dies at 93
Valentino Garavani’s death follows his 50-year influence on haute couture among celebrities and royalty.
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British PM Says ‘No Options off the Table’ as Calls Grow to Ban Social Media for Under-16s
Lawmakers cited members of the public saying children’s mental health and ability to focus on learning were being negatively impacted by social media use.
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Putin Invited to Join Gaza Board of Peace, Kremlin Says
The board will oversee the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza led by former Palestinian Authority official Ali Abdel Hamid Sha'ath.
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