‘We choose Denmark’ over joining US, says Greenland PM Nielsen
Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has said the self-governed Danish territory wants to remain part of Denmark rather than join the United States. – Alongside Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen,…
Israel cuts ties with three global bodies after US withdrawal
Israel’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday it was severing ties with three international organisations, including two UN agencies, following the United States’ withdrawal from 66 global bodies last week. –…
German Foreign Minister Wadephul says there is more consensus than disagreement with the US
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Tuesday that there is more consensus than disagreement with the United States. – “I am really returning calm, but also with the feeling…
UK’s foreign minister to urge NATO to focus on Arctic in Finland and Norway visit
Britain’s foreign minister will visit Finland and Norway on Wednesday, where she will call for NATO to step up its work in the Arctic to safeguard regional interests against Russia.…
World Logic Day – Celebrating the Power of Reasoning on January 14
On January 14, 2026, the world observes World Logic Day, an international observance proclaimed by UNESCO in November 2019 (during its 40th General Conference) in association with the International Council…
January 14: Uzbekistan’s Defenders of the Motherland – A Day of Pride and Parades
On January 14, 2026, Uzbekistan celebrates Defender of the Motherland Day (Uzbek: Vatan himoyachilari kuni; also known as Uzbek Army Day), a significant national observance marking the 34th anniversary of…
Norway Pledges Support for Ukraine’s Recovery as Energy and Economic Ties Deepen
In my meeting with Ukraine’s Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko in Kyiv, we discussed how to further develop our close cooperation in energy security and in macroeconomic resilience, both during and…
France summons Iranian envoy over crackdown
France’s foreign minister said he had summoned the Iranian ambassador on Tuesday over the “unbearable and inhumane” crackdown by Iranian authorities to quell protests across the country. – “I have…
Clock ticks in Cuba as Trump cuts off Venezuelan oil
Cubans are bracing for impact after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to cut off a lifeline of Venezuelan oil from reaching Cuba, setting up a siege scenario for an island…
Hamas to elect first leader since Sinwar killed by Israel
Hamas is expected to elect a new leader this month, filling the role left vacant since Israel killed Yahya Sinwar in 2024. – Khalil Al-Hayya and Khaled Meshaal are seen…