Trump joins the White House briefing amid Greenland and NATO tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump joined a White House briefing on Tuesday, using the appearance to defend his approach to NATO and claim credit for increas...
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1. No progress at all, Trump says after phone call with Putin
President Donald Trump said his recent call with Russian President Vladimir Putin brought no progress on ending the war in Ukraine, while the Kremlin reiterated its focus on addressing the conflict’s "root causes." The two did not discuss the U.S. weapons shipment pause, which has raised concern in Kyiv as Russia intensifies attacks.
Meanwhile, Ukraine warned that delays in military aid, especially Patriot systems, could weaken its defences amid growing pressure for direct peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv.
2. Knife attack on German train: four injured, suspect detained
A knife attack on a high-speed train travelling from Hamburg to Vienna injured four passengers on Thursday near Regensburg, German police said. The suspect was quickly detained, and the train, carrying about 500 people, made an emergency stop as authorities launched an investigation at the scene.
3. Hamas seeks ceasefire guarantees as scores more are killed in Gaza
Hamas is seeking firm guarantees that a U.S.-backed ceasefire plan will lead to a permanent end to the Gaza conflict, as Israeli strikes continued to kill dozens across the territory. While Israel appears ready to move forward with a 60-day ceasefire and hostage exchange, key details are still under negotiation. Meanwhile, heavy bombardments and civilian casualties persist on the ground, despite international efforts to secure peace.
4. Russian drone barrage hits Kyiv, injures 14 and causes widespread damage
Russia carried out an eight-hour overnight drone attack on Kyiv, injuring 14 people, damaging infrastructure, and sparking fires across multiple districts, Ukrainian officials reported. The assault comes amid a surge in Russian strikes and growing concerns in Kyiv over the recent U.S. pause in weapons deliveries.
5. Khankendi to host 17th ECO summit
Azerbaijan’s hosting of the 17th ECO Summit in Khankendi underscores its expanding role within the organisation and highlights the city's rising geopolitical and diplomatic importance. The event marks a symbolic revival of Khankendi, drawing global attention to the region while advancing Azerbaijan’s regional and international economic integration.
Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died at the age of 93, his foundation said on Monday.
More than 100 vehicles were involved in a massive pileup on Interstate 96 in western Michigan on Monday (19 January), forcing the highway to shut in both directions amid severe winter weather.
The European Parliament has frozen the ratification of a trade agreement with the United States after fresh tariff threats from Donald Trump, escalating tensions between Washington and Brussels.
A fresh consignment of precision-guided munitions has departed from the Indian city of Nagpur bound for Yerevan, marking the latest phase in the rapidly expanding defence partnership between India and Armenia.
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Türkiye is closely monitoring developments in Syria and considers the country’s unity and territorial integrity vital for regional stability, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told Donald Trump during a phone call on Tuesday, according to Türkiye’s Communications Directorate.
Poland will begin phasing out the special residence and welfare rules granted to Ukrainians who fled the war with Russia, shifting them onto the country’s standard legal framework for foreign nationals from March, the government said on Tuesday.
U.S. President Donald Trump joined a White House briefing on Tuesday, using the appearance to defend his approach to NATO and claim credit for increased defence spending by alliance members, as disputes with European partners over security and Greenland continue.
The European Union has proposed new restrictions on exports of drone and missile-related technology to Iran, while preparing additional sanctions in response to what it described as Tehran’s ‘brutal suppression’ of protesters.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is set to attend Supreme Court oral arguments this week in a case examining whether President Donald Trump has the authority to remove a sitting Federal Reserve governor.
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