World
Every published file in reverse chronological order.
- 0025
Davos leaders warn of widening rifts as Trump’s Greenland push and tariff threats hang over talks
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, global leaders weighed trade and security risks linked to President Donald Trump’s threats of tariffs tied to Greenland, along with debates over a proposed U.S. “Board of Peace” and fears that new confrontations could weaken cooperation on conflicts and the economy.
- 0026
Iran faces prolonged internet blackout as authorities tighten control amid unrest
A near-total shutdown has limited communications and outside reporting from Iran as protests and crackdowns continue, with rights groups warning the blackout is being used to suppress information.
- 0027
WHO warns Sudan’s health crisis is worsening as disease outbreaks spread
The World Health Organization said Sudan’s conflict has fueled one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with disease outbreaks worsening amid damaged health facilities and shortages of staff and supplies.
- 0028
Davos 2026 closes with leaders warning of a more contested world and growing alliance strains
The World Economic Forum’s 2026 meeting in Davos concluded with repeated calls for cooperation as leaders acknowledged rising geopolitical friction and competing priorities among allies.
- 0029
Trump’s Greenland push fractures alliances, as Europe’s far right balks at U.S. pressure
A dispute over Greenland is straining U.S. relations abroad—and even some of Donald Trump’s ideological allies in Europe—highlighting the limits of nationalist solidarity when sovereignty is on the line.
- 0030
Trump’s Greenland threats test alliances as Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ seeks broader support
A U.S.-backed plan to oversee Gaza’s future is struggling to win wider European backing amid new strains in transatlantic relations, including provocative rhetoric about Greenland and tariff threats that are unsettling allies.
- 0031
UN rights council condemns Iran crackdown as international pressure grows
The UN Human Rights Council has adopted a resolution condemning Iran’s violent suppression of protests, highlighting widening divisions among member states and intensifying scrutiny of Tehran’s internal security response.
- 0032
Davos talks shadowed by Greenland tensions and tariff threats as leaders warn of trade escalation
At the World Economic Forum, leaders are grappling with widening strains between the U.S. and European partners amid Trump’s Greenland push and tariff threats, while spillover anxiety ripples through markets and diplomacy.
- 0033
Ukraine and Russia prepare for more face-to-face talks as Russia hits Kyiv and Kharkiv during negotiations
U.S.-mediated trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States ended without a peace deal but set up another round of direct meetings. As diplomacy continued, Russia launched heavy drone and missile strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv, damaging infrastructure and leaving large numbers without power in freezing temperatures.
- 0034
U.S. outlines defense strategy prioritizing homeland defense and China deterrence, urging allies to share burden
A new U.S. defense strategy emphasizes homeland defense and deterring China while pressing allies to contribute more to their own security, signaling a shift in focus away from Europe and toward Indo-Pacific priorities.
- 0035
Mexico’s Guerrero hit by powerful 6.5 quake, leaving deaths, injuries and widespread damage
A strong earthquake struck near San Marcos in Guerrero on Jan. 2, 2026, killing at least two people, injuring dozens and damaging hundreds of buildings, with more than 2,000 aftershocks recorded.
- 0036
U.S. officials urge Netanyahu to move Gaza ceasefire into second phase as Rafah crossing debate intensifies
Senior U.S. envoys pressed Israel’s prime minister to advance a second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, with attention focused on reopening the Rafah border crossing and steps tied to demilitarizing the territory.