US President Donald Trump wrote to Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre linking his denied Nobel Peace Prize to justifying Greenland acquisition from Denmark, claiming the snub freed him from pure peace focus for American interests. He questioned Denmark's ownership and protection capabilities against Russia and China. The letter responded to Nordic protests over US tariffs; Norway confirmed receipt amid ongoing tensions.

The European Parliament has suspended ratification of a US-EU trade agreement after President Donald Trump imposed 10% tariffs on European nations deploying troops to Greenland, threatening escalation to 25% until the US acquires the island. The July 2025 pact aimed for 15% US tariffs on EU goods and zero EU duties on American exports. EU leaders condemn the coercive approach, preparing joint countermeasures and warning it divides allies while benefiting Russia and China amid Ukraine war and Arctic rivalry.

An eight-year-old Hindu boy was forced to leave Vicars Green Primary School in London after facing discrimination for applying Tilak-Chandlo, a sacred forehead mark. School staff questioned the child inappropriately, monitored him intimidatingly during breaks causing isolation, and removed responsibilities due to the practice. Insight UK called it direct religious discrimination under Equality Act 2010; parents' explanations dismissed. At least four Hindu children left the school over similar issues.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran of an "attack of unprecedented force" if Tehran launches strikes on Israel, stating the country is closely monitoring developments. The warning comes as the US moves the nuclear-powered USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group toward the Middle East amid Iran's crackdown on protests killing thousands. Netanyahu told the Knesset no one can predict Iran's future but "it will not return to what it once was," implying irreversible consequences in any conflict.

US President Donald Trump shared an altered map on Truth Social depicting Greenland, Canada, and Venezuela as US territories, displaying it in the Oval Office with NATO leaders including Macron, Meloni, Starmer, and von der Leyen. He emphasized Greenland's national security necessity against Russia and China, claiming Denmark lacks defensive capability. Trump stated the EU "won't push back too much" on his gambit, tying it to US military strength for global peace amid Arctic rivalry.

President Donald Trump's proposed $100,000 H1B visa fee for new applicants could exacerbate rural America's healthcare crisis by making it unaffordable for underfunded hospitals to hire foreign doctors and nurses filling critical gaps. Rural areas rely heavily on immigrant professionals for primary care and specialties amid domestic recruitment challenges. Experts warn of more hospital closures, service cuts, and "medical deserts" affecting millions as projections show 3.2 million worker shortage by 2026.

Vikrant Thakur, a 42-year-old Indian-origin man from South India, pleaded guilty to manslaughter but not guilty to murder in the death of his 36-year-old wife Supriya Thakur at their Northfield home in Adelaide on December 21, 2025. Police found Supriya unconscious; CPR failed. Thakur appeared via video link in Adelaide Magistrates Court on January 20, 2026. Case adjourned 16 weeks for evidence including DNA and post-mortem; next court April before Supreme Court trial. Gofundme described Supriya as caring aspiring nurse leaving son motherless.

US President Donald Trump intensified Greenland acquisition efforts, threatening tariffs on European nations including France and Denmark for not ceding the island, prompting open mockery from France comparing it to "burn the house" pre-fire. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended Arctic security needs against Russia, while Macron called threats unacceptable. Denmark reaffirmed sovereignty; move risks transatlantic ties amid broader tariff wars.

US President Donald Trump wrote to Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre linking his denied Nobel Peace Prize to justifying Greenland acquisition from Denmark, claiming the snub freed him from pure peace focus for American interests. He questioned Denmark's ownership and protection capabilities against Russia and China. The letter responded to Nordic protests over US tariffs; Norway confirmed receipt amid ongoing tensions.

The European Parliament has suspended ratification of a US-EU trade agreement after President Donald Trump imposed 10% tariffs on European nations with troops in Greenland, threatening to raise them to 25% until the US acquires the island. The July pact aimed for 15% US tariffs on EU goods and zero EU duties on American exports. EU leaders condemn the coercive move, preparing countermeasures amid warnings it divides allies benefiting Russia and China during Ukraine war.