‘Dangerous downward spiral’: European leaders slam Trump’s tariff threat | Donald Trump News

European leaders have condemned United States President Donald Trump’s threat to slap tariffs on countries that resist his bid to take over Greenland, warning the move risks a “dangerous downward spiral” in transatlantic ties. In a joint statement on Sunday, the eight countries targeted by Trump for new tariffs said they “stand in full solidarity” with Denmark and the people of Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory. Recommended Stories list … Read more

US air authority warns of ‘military activities’ over Mexico, South America | Aviation News

Warnings come as Mexico’s Sheinbaum says ‘compelling results’ in tackling drug cartels, following Trump strike threats. Published On 17 Jan 202617 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued notices to airlines, urging them to “exercise caution” over Mexico and other Central American … Read more

No sign of new protests in Iran as a hard-line cleric calls for executions : NPR

Iranian senior cleric Ahmad Khatami delivers his sermon during Friday prayer ceremony in Tehran, Iran, on Jan. 5, 2018. Ebrahim Noroozi/AP hide caption toggle caption Ebrahim Noroozi/AP DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — As Iran returned to uneasy calm after a wave of protests that drew a bloody crackdown, a senior hard-line cleric called Friday for … Read more

Uganda’s Bobi Wine taken to unknown location in army helicopter, party says | Elections News

National Unity Platform says opposition presidential candidate seized from his home a day after tense election. Published On 16 Jan 202616 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Bobi Wine‘s political party says the Ugandan opposition presidential candidate has been “forcibly” removed from his home and taken to an “unknown destination” … Read more

Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products : NPR

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press/AP hide caption toggle caption Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press/AP BEIJING — Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric … Read more

A South Korean court sentences Yoon to 5 years in prison on charges related to martial law decree : NPR

A picture of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is placed on a board as supporters gather outside Seoul Central District Court, in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Lee Jin-man/AP hide caption toggle caption Lee Jin-man/AP A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison Friday … Read more