Trump tariff threat ‘a maximalist move’ on Europe over Greenland
U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of imposing trade tariffs on European countries is a maximalist move designed to force concessions on Greenland, ...
The United States and Israel do not fully agree on the future of the West Bank, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday, without detailing the differences.
Trump made the comments to reporters after meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, saying the two leaders had held extensive discussions on the West Bank and that an announcement would come at a later stage.
“We have had a discussion, big discussion for a long time on the West Bank. And I wouldn't say we agree on the West Bank 100%, but we'll come to a conclusion on the West Bank,” Trump said.
When pressed on what specifically divided them, Trump said he did not want to reveal details at this stage, adding that Netanyahu “will do the right thing.”
The comments come amid mounting international pressure on Israel to curb alleged violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank. The territory, home to around 2.7 million Palestinians, is widely seen as central to any future Palestinian state.
Most countries, along with the United Nations and Palestinian leaders, consider Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law.
Israel disputes this, citing historical and biblical claims as well as security concerns.
Around 500,000 Israeli settlers live in the territory.
Last year, the International Court of Justice said Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories, including the West Bank, was illegal and should be dismantled. Israel firmly rejected the decision.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Saturday (17 January) that concerns over security in Greenland should be addressed within the framework of NATO, describing a ground military intervention as highly unlikely.
Elon Musk is seeking up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, arguing that the companies profited unfairly from his early support of the artificial intelligence firm, according to a court filing made public on Friday.
European leaders voiced growing alarm on Sunday over U.S. threats to impose tariffs on eight NATO allies, warning the move could destabilize transatlantic relations and heighten tensions in the Arctic.
Trump administration officials held months-long discussions with Venezuela’s hardline interior minister Diosdado Cabello before the U.S. operation that led to the seizure of President Nicolás Maduro, according to multiple people familiar with the matter.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has signed a decree recognising Kurdish language rights, as government forces advanced against U.S.-backed Kurdish-led fighters despite U.S. calls for restraint.
Afghanistan and Qatar have signalled interest in expanding cooperation in investment and agriculture during talks in Doha, as Afghanistan’s defence chief attended a major regional defence exhibition.
U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of imposing trade tariffs on European countries is a maximalist move designed to force concessions on Greenland, according to geopolitical analyst Ana Evans.
The German and French finance ministers said on Monday that European powers would not be blackmailed and that there would be a clear and united response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of higher tariffs over Greenland.
An explosion at a steel plate factory in China's northern region of Inner Mongolia killed two people and injured 84, Inner Mongolia Baotou Steel Union said on Monday, adding that eight are missing.
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday (19 January) she would call a snap national election on 8 February, seeking a popular mandate for higher public spending, tax cuts and a new security strategy expected to accelerate Japan’s defence build-up.
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