EVs Power New Strategic Partnership Between the Chinese Mainland and Canada
The Chinese mainland and Canada launch a new strategic partnership in 2026 to drive EV innovation, from battery R&D to charging networks and sustainable supply chains.
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Minneapolis Rally Demands ICE Withdrawal After Fatal Shooting
On Jan. 21, Minneapolis residents protested ICE’s presence two weeks after a fatal shooting, demanding federal immigration agents leave the city amid freezing temperatures.
Trump’s Davos Moment: Iceland Mix-Up, Greenland Grab and Macron’s Shades
At Davos on Jan 21, 2026, Trump mixed up Iceland and Greenland, launched a bid for Greenland, slammed Macron’s sunglasses and windmills, and reignited debate on Arctic strategy.
Grossi Seeks UN Leadership: Diplomacy Key to Peace and Security
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, a candidate to succeed UN Secretary-General in 2027, says reviving active diplomacy is vital to tackle rising conflicts and restore global security.
Drone Strike Near Krasnodar Injures 11, Sparks Residential Fire
11 people were injured after a Ukrainian drone struck a residential settlement near Krasnodar on January 22, 2026, sparking a fire and damaging homes.
Will Takaichi’s Surprise Election Gamble Pay Off?
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s surprise announcement of a January 23 snap election has sparked debate over her strategy to consolidate LDP power amid public discontent and a new opposition alliance.
Death toll in Karachi mall fire rises to 60 amid ongoing search
Search teams recover 60 bodies after Karachi’s Gul Plaza fire; over 80 missing as officials probe cause and face safety criticism.
Belgian PM Warns of EU-US ‘Red Line’ at Davos
At WEF Davos 2026, Belgian PM Bart De Wever warned that Europe must confront the U.S. for crossing a ‘red line’ or face a potential split in EU-U.S. ties.
Egypt Joins Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ at Davos to Boost Gaza Diplomacy
Egypt joins President Trump’s ‘Board of Peace,’ committing to Gaza ceasefire efforts and UN-backed diplomacy at Davos.
US Seizes Another Venezuelan Oil Tanker as $300M Fund Stirs Controversy
The U.S. has seized another tanker under its maritime blockade as Venezuela’s acting president allocates $300M to support workers, amid critics’ concerns over ship seizures and revenue control.