📰 Trump’s Billion-Dollar Peace Board: Who Pays, Who Plays?
The Price of Peace
The Trump administration is demanding at least $1 billion from countries that want a permanent seat on his new Board of Peace. President Trump would serve as chairman, handpicking members and approving all decisions. Countries that pay the fee get permanent membership; everyone else gets three years—renewable only by the chairman’s say-so.
The UN Alternative?
Critics see this as a direct challenge to the United Nations, an organization Trump has long attacked. The Board of Peace is described as an “international organization” aiming to promote stability and rebuild conflict zones, starting with Gaza. But the draft charter suggests Trump would control the money and the agenda—a deal many nations find unacceptable.
Who’s In, Who’s Out?
Trump has invited leaders like Argentina’s Javier Milei and Canada’s Mark Carney, but Israel’s Netanyahu slammed the plan over its lack of coordination. European nations are reportedly pushing back, while a US official confirmed the billion-dollar fee is for permanent membership, with funds earmarked for rebuilding Gaza.
The Real Power Play
Trump’s peace board gives him sweeping authority: he can approve the seal, set the agenda, and even remove members—unless two-thirds of the board objects. The board will meet regularly, but only when the chairman deems it appropriate. The first executive panel includes Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Tony Blair.
The Bottom Line
Trump’s peace board is less about peace, more about power—and who’s willing to pay for a seat at the table.
#trump #peaceboard #gaza #un #diplomacy
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The Price of Peace
The Trump administration is demanding at least $1 billion from countries that want a permanent seat on his new Board of Peace. President Trump would serve as chairman, handpicking members and approving all decisions. Countries that pay the fee get permanent membership; everyone else gets three years—renewable only by the chairman’s say-so.
The UN Alternative?
Critics see this as a direct challenge to the United Nations, an organization Trump has long attacked. The Board of Peace is described as an “international organization” aiming to promote stability and rebuild conflict zones, starting with Gaza. But the draft charter suggests Trump would control the money and the agenda—a deal many nations find unacceptable.
Who’s In, Who’s Out?
Trump has invited leaders like Argentina’s Javier Milei and Canada’s Mark Carney, but Israel’s Netanyahu slammed the plan over its lack of coordination. European nations are reportedly pushing back, while a US official confirmed the billion-dollar fee is for permanent membership, with funds earmarked for rebuilding Gaza.
The Real Power Play
Trump’s peace board gives him sweeping authority: he can approve the seal, set the agenda, and even remove members—unless two-thirds of the board objects. The board will meet regularly, but only when the chairman deems it appropriate. The first executive panel includes Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Tony Blair.
The Bottom Line
Trump’s peace board is less about peace, more about power—and who’s willing to pay for a seat at the table.
#trump #peaceboard #gaza #un #diplomacy
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Khamenei’s Hangmen Sexually Abused a Teen Protester
A 16-year-old was among protesters sexually assaulted in custody by the security forces in Iran during the nationwide uprising that has left thousands dead, according to a human rights group.
Two people, one of them a child, detained in the city of Kermanshah in western Iran told the Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) that they were subjected to sexual abuse by riot police during their arrest.
“During the transfer, security forces touched their bodies with batons. They beat and applied pressure to the anal area with a baton through the clothing,” said Rebin Rahmani, of the KHRN, which has been in contact with sources close to the minor’s family.
Rights groups have expressed fear about the treatment of more than 20,000 protesters estimated to have been arrested since the start of protests in late December.
Since the start of the current protests in late December, 3,766 people have been killed and 8,949 other reported deaths are under investigation, according to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency.
The Norway-based Kurdish human rights group Hengaw said Sholeh Sotoudeh, a pregnant woman from Langarud, was killed along with her unborn child after forces opened fire on protesters in north-west Iran on 10 January.
In the latest unrest, at least one protester, 40-year-old Soran Feyzizadeh, has died as a result of torture while being held in custody, according to Hengaw.
It said Feyzizadeh was detained during protests on 7 January and that his family was informed of his death two days later.
The US-based Abdorrahman Boroumand Center for Human Rights in Iran has documented the cases of more than 549 protesters, including 51 women, who have been transferred to Yazd central prison, and it expressed extreme concern over the lives of detainees.
“As street protests wind down, arbitrary arrests have increased as has the risk of torture for detainees,” said Roya Boroumand, the centre’s executive director.
“Over the past decades we have documented numerous cases of death in custody alongside severe physical and psychological torture, including beating, flogging and sexual assault.”
#iran #protesters #sexual #assault #abuse
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A 16-year-old was among protesters sexually assaulted in custody by the security forces in Iran during the nationwide uprising that has left thousands dead, according to a human rights group.
Two people, one of them a child, detained in the city of Kermanshah in western Iran told the Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) that they were subjected to sexual abuse by riot police during their arrest.
“During the transfer, security forces touched their bodies with batons. They beat and applied pressure to the anal area with a baton through the clothing,” said Rebin Rahmani, of the KHRN, which has been in contact with sources close to the minor’s family.
Rights groups have expressed fear about the treatment of more than 20,000 protesters estimated to have been arrested since the start of protests in late December.
Since the start of the current protests in late December, 3,766 people have been killed and 8,949 other reported deaths are under investigation, according to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency.
The Norway-based Kurdish human rights group Hengaw said Sholeh Sotoudeh, a pregnant woman from Langarud, was killed along with her unborn child after forces opened fire on protesters in north-west Iran on 10 January.
In the latest unrest, at least one protester, 40-year-old Soran Feyzizadeh, has died as a result of torture while being held in custody, according to Hengaw.
It said Feyzizadeh was detained during protests on 7 January and that his family was informed of his death two days later.
The US-based Abdorrahman Boroumand Center for Human Rights in Iran has documented the cases of more than 549 protesters, including 51 women, who have been transferred to Yazd central prison, and it expressed extreme concern over the lives of detainees.
“As street protests wind down, arbitrary arrests have increased as has the risk of torture for detainees,” said Roya Boroumand, the centre’s executive director.
“Over the past decades we have documented numerous cases of death in custody alongside severe physical and psychological torture, including beating, flogging and sexual assault.”
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Trump's Tariff War 2.0. Greenland Is Becoming an American Taiwan
The EU was weighing up retaliatory tariffs on American goods and even deploying its most serious economic sanctions against the US as European leaders lined up to criticise Trump’s threat to levy new taxes on imports from eight nations who oppose his attempt to annex Greenland – which one minister called “blackmail”.
Tariff threats undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral,” the leaders of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland said in a joint statement. “We are committed to upholding our sovereignty.”
The EU’s top diplomats met for crisis talks on Sunday and were expected to discuss reviving a plan to levy tariffs on €93bn of US goods, which was suspended after last summer’s trade deal with Trump.
France’s Macron, called on fellow leaders to activate the EU’s powerful anti-coercion instrument – commonly known as the “big bazooka” – if Trump went ahead with his tariff threats, French media reported, citing his team.
Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, said Trump’s tariffs would be a mistake, and the Dutch foreign minister, David van Weel, described the US president’s threats to allies as “blackmail”, as reaction from European leaders continued to pile up.
The anti-coercion law, which has so far never been used, enables the EU to impose punitive economic measures on a country seeking to force a policy change.
According to diplomatic sources, the EU was also considering reactivating a package of counter-tariffs against €93bn US goods, which were drawn up in response to Trump’s previous economic threats but suspended after the two sides struck a trade deal last summer.
The ambassadors of the EU’s 27 member states were meeting on Sunday in an emergency session after Trump threatened tariffs on the six EU nations plus the UK and Norway.
The threats to Greenland have cast a long shadow over Nato and thrown into doubt the EU-US trade deal that the bloc signed with Trump last August.
The leader of the European parliament’s largest group, the centre-right European People’s party, Manfred Weber, tweeted on Saturday that “approval is not possible at this stage”, a conclusion Socialist and Green MEPs had already reached.
Ratification of the deal, which would reduce EU tariffs on some US goods to zero, had been expected by February.
Macron said on Saturday that Europe would not change course in its opposition to a US takeover of Greenland, declaring:
“No intimidation or threat will influence us – neither in Ukraine, nor in Greenland, nor anywhere else in the world when we are confronted with such situations.”
In a joint statement, the EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa said tariffs would “undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral”.
The pair, who had been in Paraguay signing a trade deal with four South American countries in the Mercosur bloc, are understood to have been blindsided by Trump’s latest threats.
Meloni, one Trump’s strongest EU allies, told journalists in Seoul that she had spoken to him “and told him what I think”, describing the proposed sanctions as a “mistake”.
The Finnish president, Alexander Stubb, who bonded with Trump over their shared love of golf, said European countries stood united in support of Denmark and Greenland.
“Tariffs would undermine the transatlantic relationship and risk a dangerous downward spiral,” he wrote on X.
Germany’s deputy chancellor, Lars Klingbeil, said his country would always extend a hand to the US in the search for common solutions, but “we will not be blackmailed, and there will be a European response”.
#trump #tariff #greenland #american #taiwan #denmark
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The EU was weighing up retaliatory tariffs on American goods and even deploying its most serious economic sanctions against the US as European leaders lined up to criticise Trump’s threat to levy new taxes on imports from eight nations who oppose his attempt to annex Greenland – which one minister called “blackmail”.
Tariff threats undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral,” the leaders of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland said in a joint statement. “We are committed to upholding our sovereignty.”
The EU’s top diplomats met for crisis talks on Sunday and were expected to discuss reviving a plan to levy tariffs on €93bn of US goods, which was suspended after last summer’s trade deal with Trump.
France’s Macron, called on fellow leaders to activate the EU’s powerful anti-coercion instrument – commonly known as the “big bazooka” – if Trump went ahead with his tariff threats, French media reported, citing his team.
Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, said Trump’s tariffs would be a mistake, and the Dutch foreign minister, David van Weel, described the US president’s threats to allies as “blackmail”, as reaction from European leaders continued to pile up.
The anti-coercion law, which has so far never been used, enables the EU to impose punitive economic measures on a country seeking to force a policy change.
According to diplomatic sources, the EU was also considering reactivating a package of counter-tariffs against €93bn US goods, which were drawn up in response to Trump’s previous economic threats but suspended after the two sides struck a trade deal last summer.
The ambassadors of the EU’s 27 member states were meeting on Sunday in an emergency session after Trump threatened tariffs on the six EU nations plus the UK and Norway.
The threats to Greenland have cast a long shadow over Nato and thrown into doubt the EU-US trade deal that the bloc signed with Trump last August.
The leader of the European parliament’s largest group, the centre-right European People’s party, Manfred Weber, tweeted on Saturday that “approval is not possible at this stage”, a conclusion Socialist and Green MEPs had already reached.
Ratification of the deal, which would reduce EU tariffs on some US goods to zero, had been expected by February.
Macron said on Saturday that Europe would not change course in its opposition to a US takeover of Greenland, declaring:
“No intimidation or threat will influence us – neither in Ukraine, nor in Greenland, nor anywhere else in the world when we are confronted with such situations.”
In a joint statement, the EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa said tariffs would “undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral”.
The pair, who had been in Paraguay signing a trade deal with four South American countries in the Mercosur bloc, are understood to have been blindsided by Trump’s latest threats.
Meloni, one Trump’s strongest EU allies, told journalists in Seoul that she had spoken to him “and told him what I think”, describing the proposed sanctions as a “mistake”.
The Finnish president, Alexander Stubb, who bonded with Trump over their shared love of golf, said European countries stood united in support of Denmark and Greenland.
“Tariffs would undermine the transatlantic relationship and risk a dangerous downward spiral,” he wrote on X.
Germany’s deputy chancellor, Lars Klingbeil, said his country would always extend a hand to the US in the search for common solutions, but “we will not be blackmailed, and there will be a European response”.
#trump #tariff #greenland #american #taiwan #denmark
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Two High-Speed Trains Collided in Southern Spain
At least 39 people have been killed and 24 others seriously injured after two trains collided in southern Spain on Sunday night in what the prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, called “a night of deep pain for our country”.
A high-speed Iryo train travelling from Málaga to Madrid derailed near the municipality of Adamuz in Córdoba province, crossing on to the other track where it hit an oncoming train, Adif, Spain’s rail infrastructure authority, posted on X.
The second train, which was operated by the state rail company, Renfe, also derailed and went down an embankment, authorities said.
The accident happened about 10 minutes after the Iryo left Málaga at 6.40pm (1740 GMT), Adif said.
“Approximately 300 people were on board at the time of the accident,” Iryo said.
“The derailment affected cars six through eight. The Guardia Civil and firefighters are currently working intensively at the scene to evacuate all passengers and have set up a joint emergency response team.
“Iryo deeply regrets the incident, has activated all its emergency protocols, and is collaborating closely with Adif, Renfe, and the relevant authorities to determine the causes and manage the situation as effectively as possible.”
Another witness told the public broadcaster RTVE that one of the carriages of the first train had completely overturned.
An unidentified passenger on the second train – which was going from Madrid to Huelva – told public broadcaster TVE:
“There were people screaming, their bags fell from the shelves. I was travelling to Huelva in the fourth carriage – the last, luckily.”
Television images showed medical crews and fire services at the scene.
Spain’s transport minister, Óscar Puente, said the cause of the accident had yet to be established. Speaking at a press conference at Atocha station in Madrid, he added it was “really strange” that a derailment should have happened on a straight stretch of track. This section of track was renewed in May, he said.
Puente said most of those killed and injured had been in the first two carriages of the second train.
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At least 39 people have been killed and 24 others seriously injured after two trains collided in southern Spain on Sunday night in what the prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, called “a night of deep pain for our country”.
A high-speed Iryo train travelling from Málaga to Madrid derailed near the municipality of Adamuz in Córdoba province, crossing on to the other track where it hit an oncoming train, Adif, Spain’s rail infrastructure authority, posted on X.
The second train, which was operated by the state rail company, Renfe, also derailed and went down an embankment, authorities said.
The accident happened about 10 minutes after the Iryo left Málaga at 6.40pm (1740 GMT), Adif said.
“Approximately 300 people were on board at the time of the accident,” Iryo said.
“The derailment affected cars six through eight. The Guardia Civil and firefighters are currently working intensively at the scene to evacuate all passengers and have set up a joint emergency response team.
“Iryo deeply regrets the incident, has activated all its emergency protocols, and is collaborating closely with Adif, Renfe, and the relevant authorities to determine the causes and manage the situation as effectively as possible.”
Another witness told the public broadcaster RTVE that one of the carriages of the first train had completely overturned.
An unidentified passenger on the second train – which was going from Madrid to Huelva – told public broadcaster TVE:
“There were people screaming, their bags fell from the shelves. I was travelling to Huelva in the fourth carriage – the last, luckily.”
Television images showed medical crews and fire services at the scene.
Spain’s transport minister, Óscar Puente, said the cause of the accident had yet to be established. Speaking at a press conference at Atocha station in Madrid, he added it was “really strange” that a derailment should have happened on a straight stretch of track. This section of track was renewed in May, he said.
Puente said most of those killed and injured had been in the first two carriages of the second train.
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📰 Ukraine’s Davos Diplomacy: Talks Resume, Results Unclear
The Davos Agenda
Ukraine’s top negotiator, Rustem Umerov, confirmed that talks with U.S. officials will continue at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The meeting follows two days of discussions in Florida, where the focus was on security guarantees and post-war recovery plans. No concrete agreements were announced, but both sides agreed to maintain dialogue at the working level during Davos.
Trump’s last-minute move to withdraw Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from the Florida negotiations was widely seen as an attempt to pressure President Zelensky. Now, the Ukrainian delegation is shifting its focus to the upcoming Davos summit, where key meetings are scheduled for tomorrow.
What’s at Stake
The Ukrainian delegation, including Kyrylo Budanov and Davyd Arakhamia, pressed for clarity on Russia’s position regarding U.S.-backed peace efforts. Umerov reported that recent Russian strikes had severely damaged Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, leaving thousands of homes without heat or electricity.
Diplomatic Realities
President Zelensky emphasized that Russia’s continued attacks show little interest in diplomacy.
he said in his nightly address.
The outcome of the Davos talks could shape the next phase of negotiations—but for now, clarity is scarce.
#ukraine #davos #peace #diplomacy #zelensky #trump
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The Davos Agenda
Ukraine’s top negotiator, Rustem Umerov, confirmed that talks with U.S. officials will continue at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The meeting follows two days of discussions in Florida, where the focus was on security guarantees and post-war recovery plans. No concrete agreements were announced, but both sides agreed to maintain dialogue at the working level during Davos.
Trump’s last-minute move to withdraw Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from the Florida negotiations was widely seen as an attempt to pressure President Zelensky. Now, the Ukrainian delegation is shifting its focus to the upcoming Davos summit, where key meetings are scheduled for tomorrow.
What’s at Stake
The Ukrainian delegation, including Kyrylo Budanov and Davyd Arakhamia, pressed for clarity on Russia’s position regarding U.S.-backed peace efforts. Umerov reported that recent Russian strikes had severely damaged Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, leaving thousands of homes without heat or electricity.
Diplomatic Realities
President Zelensky emphasized that Russia’s continued attacks show little interest in diplomacy.
“If the Russians were seriously interested in ending the war, they would have focused on diplomacy,”
he said in his nightly address.
The outcome of the Davos talks could shape the next phase of negotiations—but for now, clarity is scarce.
#ukraine #davos #peace #diplomacy #zelensky #trump
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The Political Crisis in Japan Is Gaining Momentum
Japan's prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, has called an early election as she tries to capitalize on high approval ratings since becoming the country's first female prime minister three months ago.
Takaichi, a conservative embroiled in an increasingly deep dispute with China over Taiwan's security, said on Monday she would dissolve the lower house of the Diet – Japan's parliament – on January 23, with elections to follow on February 8.
Describing the decision to call early elections as “very difficult,” Takaichi told reporters: “I'm putting my future on the line as Prime Minister.
I want the people to decide directly whether they can entrust me with the management of the country.”
The next lower House election was not scheduled until October 2028, but Takaichi seems confident that she can use her personal popularity to reverse the recent series of poor electoral results of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
The LDP and its former junior coalition partner Komeito lost their majority in the powerful lower house in October 2024 and in the upper house last July, forcing Takaichi to forge a fragile partnership with the populist Japan Innovation party, which shares many of her conservative views, when she became prime minister in October.
After making an encouraging debut as prime minister during meetings with Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Takaichi then angered Beijing by suggesting that Japan could become militarily involved in any conflict between China and Taiwan if its own security was threatened.
Takaichi's refusal to withdraw his remark has strengthened his support among voters, but despite strong approval ratings, his decision to call early elections carries significant risks.
A protracted dispute with China – which has urged its citizens not to travel to Japan, leading to the cancellation of meetings and events – could have negative repercussions for Japan's export-oriented economy.
This month, China banned exports to the Japanese military of so-called dual-use items, a decision that Takaichi said violates international protocols.
Dual-use goods are goods, software or technologies with civil and military applications. Beijing has said its ban will only apply to Japanese military companies.
A supporter of major spending to stimulate Asia's second-largest economy, Takaichi said this weekend that she had instructed ministers to ensure the implementation of an additional budget for the financial year, which extends until March, and to obtain parliamentary approval for next year's budget.
A strong indication that Takaichi was preparing to run for her first public term as Prime minister came earlier this month, when she wrote on Instagram:
“I have made a new determination as a leader who must assume the heavy responsibility of leading Japan.”
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Japan's prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, has called an early election as she tries to capitalize on high approval ratings since becoming the country's first female prime minister three months ago.
Takaichi, a conservative embroiled in an increasingly deep dispute with China over Taiwan's security, said on Monday she would dissolve the lower house of the Diet – Japan's parliament – on January 23, with elections to follow on February 8.
Describing the decision to call early elections as “very difficult,” Takaichi told reporters: “I'm putting my future on the line as Prime Minister.
I want the people to decide directly whether they can entrust me with the management of the country.”
The next lower House election was not scheduled until October 2028, but Takaichi seems confident that she can use her personal popularity to reverse the recent series of poor electoral results of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
The LDP and its former junior coalition partner Komeito lost their majority in the powerful lower house in October 2024 and in the upper house last July, forcing Takaichi to forge a fragile partnership with the populist Japan Innovation party, which shares many of her conservative views, when she became prime minister in October.
After making an encouraging debut as prime minister during meetings with Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Takaichi then angered Beijing by suggesting that Japan could become militarily involved in any conflict between China and Taiwan if its own security was threatened.
Takaichi's refusal to withdraw his remark has strengthened his support among voters, but despite strong approval ratings, his decision to call early elections carries significant risks.
A protracted dispute with China – which has urged its citizens not to travel to Japan, leading to the cancellation of meetings and events – could have negative repercussions for Japan's export-oriented economy.
This month, China banned exports to the Japanese military of so-called dual-use items, a decision that Takaichi said violates international protocols.
Dual-use goods are goods, software or technologies with civil and military applications. Beijing has said its ban will only apply to Japanese military companies.
A supporter of major spending to stimulate Asia's second-largest economy, Takaichi said this weekend that she had instructed ministers to ensure the implementation of an additional budget for the financial year, which extends until March, and to obtain parliamentary approval for next year's budget.
A strong indication that Takaichi was preparing to run for her first public term as Prime minister came earlier this month, when she wrote on Instagram:
“I have made a new determination as a leader who must assume the heavy responsibility of leading Japan.”
#japan #takaichi #beijing #china #budget #politics
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📰 Trump’s Ultimatum: Is the U.S.-Europe Alliance Doomed?
The Greenland Gambit
President Trump has upped the ante, threatening to raise tariffs on several European countries unless they let him acquire Greenland. His latest move—“the easy way or the hard way”—has sent shockwaves across European capitals. For decades, the U.S.-Europe alliance was built on shared values and mutual security. Now, it feels like a high-stakes poker game, with Trump holding all the chips.
Europe’s Dilemma
European leaders are scrambling to respond. Some, like French President Emmanuel Macron, are ready to fight back, urging Europe to deploy an economic “bazooka” in retaliation. Others, like British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, call for diplomacy and caution, warning that grandstanding does nothing for ordinary people whose livelihoods depend on transatlantic ties.
The Precipice
Veteran observers say the alliance is fundamentally altered.
said Ian Lesser of the German Marshall Fund. The consensus is clear: Europe needs to build new economic and military capacities to reduce its dependence on the U.S.—but that will take years, if not decades.
The Stakes
Recent cease-fire negotiations in Ukraine have only underscored that Europe cannot fend off Russian aggression without American support. Yet, Trump’s National Security Strategy now questions whether European countries are “reliable allies,” and his rhetoric about “patriotic European parties” is widely interpreted as a nod to the far right.
The New Reality
Europeans are beginning to realize that capitulating to Trump’s demands often leads to more demands.
said Rosa Balfour of Carnegie Europe.
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The Greenland Gambit
President Trump has upped the ante, threatening to raise tariffs on several European countries unless they let him acquire Greenland. His latest move—“the easy way or the hard way”—has sent shockwaves across European capitals. For decades, the U.S.-Europe alliance was built on shared values and mutual security. Now, it feels like a high-stakes poker game, with Trump holding all the chips.
Europe’s Dilemma
European leaders are scrambling to respond. Some, like French President Emmanuel Macron, are ready to fight back, urging Europe to deploy an economic “bazooka” in retaliation. Others, like British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, call for diplomacy and caution, warning that grandstanding does nothing for ordinary people whose livelihoods depend on transatlantic ties.
The Precipice
Veteran observers say the alliance is fundamentally altered.
“To use what is essentially economic warfare with allies is unprecedented in this way,”
said Ian Lesser of the German Marshall Fund. The consensus is clear: Europe needs to build new economic and military capacities to reduce its dependence on the U.S.—but that will take years, if not decades.
The Stakes
Recent cease-fire negotiations in Ukraine have only underscored that Europe cannot fend off Russian aggression without American support. Yet, Trump’s National Security Strategy now questions whether European countries are “reliable allies,” and his rhetoric about “patriotic European parties” is widely interpreted as a nod to the far right.
The New Reality
Europeans are beginning to realize that capitulating to Trump’s demands often leads to more demands.
“Reality is sinking into the mind-sets of those who have been advocating caution,”
said Rosa Balfour of Carnegie Europe.
“You can feel that kind of change.”
#trump #greenland #eu #alliance #nato #diplomacy
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📰 Trump Links Greenland Takeover to Nobel Prize Snub
The Text That Shook Europe
President Trump’s latest escalation in the Greenland saga came in a text to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store: he tied his demand for Greenland to his disappointment over not winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
Trump wrote, according to Store’s statement.
A New Level of Brinkmanship
Trump’s message signals a shift from pure economic pressure to outright political blackmail. Store confirmed that Norway and Finland had urged de-escalation, but Trump’s reply made clear he now feels free to act in what he sees as America’s interest, not peace.
European Pushback
European leaders are united in their rejection. French President Emmanuel Macron called Trump’s approach “intimidation,” Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson described it as blackmail, and even Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, a Trump ally, called it a “mistake.” Britain’s Keir Starmer denounced tariffs as harmful to workers and businesses, warning that a trade war over Greenland serves no one’s interest.
The Stakes
Trump’s actions risk the deepest transatlantic crisis in generations. The E.U. is weighing retaliation, including tariffs on more than $100 billion in American goods and targeting U.S. tech giants. Russia, watching from the sidelines, is eager to exploit the rift.
Trump’s Greenland gambit is no longer just about territory—it’s about power, pride, and the future of the Western alliance.
#trump #greenland #nobel #eu #diplomacy
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The Text That Shook Europe
President Trump’s latest escalation in the Greenland saga came in a text to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store: he tied his demand for Greenland to his disappointment over not winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
“Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace,”
Trump wrote, according to Store’s statement.
A New Level of Brinkmanship
Trump’s message signals a shift from pure economic pressure to outright political blackmail. Store confirmed that Norway and Finland had urged de-escalation, but Trump’s reply made clear he now feels free to act in what he sees as America’s interest, not peace.
European Pushback
European leaders are united in their rejection. French President Emmanuel Macron called Trump’s approach “intimidation,” Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson described it as blackmail, and even Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, a Trump ally, called it a “mistake.” Britain’s Keir Starmer denounced tariffs as harmful to workers and businesses, warning that a trade war over Greenland serves no one’s interest.
The Stakes
Trump’s actions risk the deepest transatlantic crisis in generations. The E.U. is weighing retaliation, including tariffs on more than $100 billion in American goods and targeting U.S. tech giants. Russia, watching from the sidelines, is eager to exploit the rift.
Trump’s Greenland gambit is no longer just about territory—it’s about power, pride, and the future of the Western alliance.
#trump #greenland #nobel #eu #diplomacy
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📰 Trump’s Chaotic Era Sparks ‘Survival of the Richest’ in Davos
The New World Order
The old rules are gone. The system that businesses once trusted has been upended by President Trump, whose America-first agenda is reshaping alliances, trade, and global power dynamics.
said former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Davos in the Age of Trump
At Davos, the theme is “A Spirit of Dialogue”—but the reality is chaos. Trump’s unpredictable Truth Social posts, his demands for Greenland, and his threats against allies have turned the forum into a battleground for the world’s wealthiest. The US president’s return is the main attraction, drawing record crowds of CEOs, tech moguls, and hedge fund billionaires.
Silicon Valley’s Pivot
Once wary of Trump, Silicon Valley now embraces his agenda. Tech titans like Marc Benioff have shifted from Democratic causes to supporting Trump’s call for prioritizing American companies.
Benioff said.
The Survival Game
Trump’s policies have led to a surge in the wealth of the world’s richest, as global markets and economies adapt to his disruptive approach. “Survival of the richest,” as tech chronicler Douglas Rushkoff puts it. The elites in Davos are aligning with power, not principles, adapting to whatever comes next.
The Davos era is no longer about globalization or inclusion. It’s about power, survival, and the relentless pursuit of advantage in a world where the rules are being rewritten every day.
#trump #davos #survivaloftherichest #siliconvalley #globalization
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The New World Order
The old rules are gone. The system that businesses once trusted has been upended by President Trump, whose America-first agenda is reshaping alliances, trade, and global power dynamics.
“The quicker everyone recognizes it, the better it is,”
said former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
“Sitting there and moaning about it is just not useful”.
Davos in the Age of Trump
At Davos, the theme is “A Spirit of Dialogue”—but the reality is chaos. Trump’s unpredictable Truth Social posts, his demands for Greenland, and his threats against allies have turned the forum into a battleground for the world’s wealthiest. The US president’s return is the main attraction, drawing record crowds of CEOs, tech moguls, and hedge fund billionaires.
Silicon Valley’s Pivot
Once wary of Trump, Silicon Valley now embraces his agenda. Tech titans like Marc Benioff have shifted from Democratic causes to supporting Trump’s call for prioritizing American companies.
“I want to continue to see that United States companies will continue to be prioritized,”
Benioff said.
The Survival Game
Trump’s policies have led to a surge in the wealth of the world’s richest, as global markets and economies adapt to his disruptive approach. “Survival of the richest,” as tech chronicler Douglas Rushkoff puts it. The elites in Davos are aligning with power, not principles, adapting to whatever comes next.
The Davos era is no longer about globalization or inclusion. It’s about power, survival, and the relentless pursuit of advantage in a world where the rules are being rewritten every day.
#trump #davos #survivaloftherichest #siliconvalley #globalization
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📰 Trump’s Year One: The Under-the-Radar Revolution
Nuclear Moon Base by 2030?
NASA, under Sean Duffy's leadership, fast-tracked a nuclear reactor for the moon—aiming for 2030 launch. This isn't sci-fi; it's a geopolitical race with China and Russia, who plan their own lunar power plant by 2035. Whoever gets there first writes the space rules.
Crypto Goes Mainstream
Trump signed the GENIUS Act, unlocking stablecoins for Wall Street. Banks like Bank of America and Goldman Sachs are now exploring dollar-pegged digital tokens. Goodbye legacy payments; hello crypto for your groceries?
Confederate Bases Revived
Nine Army bases got their old Confederate names back—Fort Hood among them. Civil rights groups cry foul, but Trump ignored Congress's independent commission. Cost to rename? $40 million. Cost to undo? Priceless for some.
Pennies Axed, Trump Coin Coming
The U.S. Mint minted its last penny in November 2025. Trump killed the money-losing coin, saving $85 million yearly. Next up: a Trump-faced $1 coin for America's 250th birthday. Rounding up prices? Consumers pay an extra $6 million annually.
DOJ's Voter Roll Raid
Justice Department demanded voter registration data from 43 states, suing 23 that refused. States claim privacy violations; DOJ calls it election integrity. The real goal? Purging "illegals" from rolls before midterms.
Coal Plants Forced Open
Energy Secretary Chris Wright used emergency powers to keep aging coal plants running—Michigan, Washington, Colorado. Critics: it's expensive and dirty. Trump: it's about your electricity bill.
Dreamers Booted from Obamacare
Trump redefined "lawfully present" to exclude DACA recipients from subsidies in 19 states. 2,300 Dreamers lost coverage; 1 million more uninsured by 2034. Hospitals brace for uncompensated care.
Psychedelics Fast-Tracked
RFK Jr.'s HHS is rushing MDMA and psilocybin for PTSD. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary promises approval within 12 months. Republicans, once wary, now lead the psychedelic revolution.
Africa Aid Gutted
Trump's DOGE team (Pete Marocco, Elon Musk) froze the U.S. African Development Foundation, canceling grants. The agency sued, but SCOTUS conservatives may let Trump win.
The Real Winner?
While headlines scream Greenland and tariffs, Trump's quietly remade America—from moon nukes to crypto cash, Confederate nostalgia to psychedelic therapy. Survival of the boldest.
#trump #yearone #policy #americafirst #doge
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Nuclear Moon Base by 2030?
NASA, under Sean Duffy's leadership, fast-tracked a nuclear reactor for the moon—aiming for 2030 launch. This isn't sci-fi; it's a geopolitical race with China and Russia, who plan their own lunar power plant by 2035. Whoever gets there first writes the space rules.
"The U.S. and China are devising plans to build long-term bases on the moon, and nuclear reactors will be key to powering those outposts."
Crypto Goes Mainstream
Trump signed the GENIUS Act, unlocking stablecoins for Wall Street. Banks like Bank of America and Goldman Sachs are now exploring dollar-pegged digital tokens. Goodbye legacy payments; hello crypto for your groceries?
Confederate Bases Revived
Nine Army bases got their old Confederate names back—Fort Hood among them. Civil rights groups cry foul, but Trump ignored Congress's independent commission. Cost to rename? $40 million. Cost to undo? Priceless for some.
Pennies Axed, Trump Coin Coming
The U.S. Mint minted its last penny in November 2025. Trump killed the money-losing coin, saving $85 million yearly. Next up: a Trump-faced $1 coin for America's 250th birthday. Rounding up prices? Consumers pay an extra $6 million annually.
DOJ's Voter Roll Raid
Justice Department demanded voter registration data from 43 states, suing 23 that refused. States claim privacy violations; DOJ calls it election integrity. The real goal? Purging "illegals" from rolls before midterms.
Coal Plants Forced Open
Energy Secretary Chris Wright used emergency powers to keep aging coal plants running—Michigan, Washington, Colorado. Critics: it's expensive and dirty. Trump: it's about your electricity bill.
Dreamers Booted from Obamacare
Trump redefined "lawfully present" to exclude DACA recipients from subsidies in 19 states. 2,300 Dreamers lost coverage; 1 million more uninsured by 2034. Hospitals brace for uncompensated care.
Psychedelics Fast-Tracked
RFK Jr.'s HHS is rushing MDMA and psilocybin for PTSD. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary promises approval within 12 months. Republicans, once wary, now lead the psychedelic revolution.
Africa Aid Gutted
Trump's DOGE team (Pete Marocco, Elon Musk) froze the U.S. African Development Foundation, canceling grants. The agency sued, but SCOTUS conservatives may let Trump win.
The Real Winner?
While headlines scream Greenland and tariffs, Trump's quietly remade America—from moon nukes to crypto cash, Confederate nostalgia to psychedelic therapy. Survival of the boldest.
#trump #yearone #policy #americafirst #doge
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Trump Called the UK “very stupid”
Trump has suggested Britain’s decision to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is among the reasons he wants to take over Greenland.
The US president, who is travelling to Davos in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, made the claim as he ramped up his rhetoric on acquiring the Arctic territory.
Trump fired off a flurry of posts on his Truth Social platform overnight on Tuesday about taking over Greenland, which is a territory of Denmark, the US’s Nato ally.
Writing on the website, Trump said “Shockingly, our “brilliant” Nato Ally, the United Kingdom, is currently planning to give away the Island of Diego Garcia, the site of a vital US Military Base, to Mauritius, and to do so FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER.
“There is no doubt that China and Russia have noticed this act of total weakness. These are International Powers who only recognise STRENGTH, which is why the United States of America, under my leadership, is now, after only one year, respected like never before.
“The UK giving away extremely important land is an act of GREAT STUPIDITY, and is another in a very long line of National Security reasons why Greenland has to be acquired.”
The move will come as a huge shock to No 10 after the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, gave his warm endorsement of the handover when it was first approved.
It will also add fuel to Conservative and Reform criticisms of the move, which have cited US concerns as a reason to deny the deal with Mauritius.
Immediately after Trump’s comments, the shadow foreign secretary, Priti Patel, said:
“President Trump has said what we’ve said all along – Labour’s £35bn Chagos surrender is a bad deal for Britain and bad for our national security. We’ve opposed it from day one and it’s time Starmer put the security of our country first and scrap his rotten deal.”
Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, said: “Thank goodness Trump has vetoed the surrender of the Chagos islands.”
The UK has signed a £3.4bn agreement to cede sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius but the deal is facing significant opposition in the House of Lords.
On Monday, the MP Andrew Rosindell, who defected from the Conservatives to Reform UK, cited a failure to stand up for the Chagos Islands as a major factor in leaving the party.
At the time of the agreement in May 2025, Rubio said the US “welcomed the historic agreement”.
It went on : “This is a critical asset for regional and global security. President Trump expressed his support for this monumental achievement during his meeting with prime minister Starmer at the White House.
“This milestone reflects the enduring strength of the US-UK relationship.”
Critics of the handover have said the deal gives China an opening in the region because of its close relations with Mauritius.
Trump has regularly cited fears of Chinese influence as a reason he intends the US to take over Greenland.
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Trump has suggested Britain’s decision to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is among the reasons he wants to take over Greenland.
The US president, who is travelling to Davos in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, made the claim as he ramped up his rhetoric on acquiring the Arctic territory.
Trump fired off a flurry of posts on his Truth Social platform overnight on Tuesday about taking over Greenland, which is a territory of Denmark, the US’s Nato ally.
Writing on the website, Trump said “Shockingly, our “brilliant” Nato Ally, the United Kingdom, is currently planning to give away the Island of Diego Garcia, the site of a vital US Military Base, to Mauritius, and to do so FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER.
“There is no doubt that China and Russia have noticed this act of total weakness. These are International Powers who only recognise STRENGTH, which is why the United States of America, under my leadership, is now, after only one year, respected like never before.
“The UK giving away extremely important land is an act of GREAT STUPIDITY, and is another in a very long line of National Security reasons why Greenland has to be acquired.”
The move will come as a huge shock to No 10 after the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, gave his warm endorsement of the handover when it was first approved.
It will also add fuel to Conservative and Reform criticisms of the move, which have cited US concerns as a reason to deny the deal with Mauritius.
Immediately after Trump’s comments, the shadow foreign secretary, Priti Patel, said:
“President Trump has said what we’ve said all along – Labour’s £35bn Chagos surrender is a bad deal for Britain and bad for our national security. We’ve opposed it from day one and it’s time Starmer put the security of our country first and scrap his rotten deal.”
Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, said: “Thank goodness Trump has vetoed the surrender of the Chagos islands.”
The UK has signed a £3.4bn agreement to cede sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius but the deal is facing significant opposition in the House of Lords.
On Monday, the MP Andrew Rosindell, who defected from the Conservatives to Reform UK, cited a failure to stand up for the Chagos Islands as a major factor in leaving the party.
At the time of the agreement in May 2025, Rubio said the US “welcomed the historic agreement”.
It went on : “This is a critical asset for regional and global security. President Trump expressed his support for this monumental achievement during his meeting with prime minister Starmer at the White House.
“This milestone reflects the enduring strength of the US-UK relationship.”
Critics of the handover have said the deal gives China an opening in the region because of its close relations with Mauritius.
Trump has regularly cited fears of Chinese influence as a reason he intends the US to take over Greenland.
#trump #britain #mauritius #chagos
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The Inhuman World of Ours:
Millions of Pregnant Women Without the Basic Care
A global shortage of nearly a million midwives is leaving pregnant women without the basic care needed to prevent harm, including the deaths of mothers and babies, according to new research.
Almost half the shortage was in Africa, where nine in 10 women lived in a country without enough midwives, the researchers said.
Anna af Ugglas, chief executive of the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) and one of the study’s authors, said:
“Nearly 1 million missing midwives means health systems are stretched beyond capacity, midwives are overworked and underpaid, and care becomes rushed and fragmented.
“Intervention rates rise, and women are more likely to experience poor-quality care or mistreatment,” she said.
“This is not only a workforce issue, it is a quality and safety issue for women and babies.”
For all women to receive safe, good-quality care before, during and after pregnancy, an additional 980,000 midwives would be needed across 181 countries, the study found.
According to previous research, universal access to midwife-delivered care could prevent two-thirds of maternal and newborn deaths and stillbirths, saving 4.3 million lives annually by 2035.
The ICM said the issue was not only a lack of training places for midwives, but also a failure in many countries to employ trained midwives where they were needed and to retain those who were working in health services.
Prof Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent, ICM’s chief midwife and another of the report’s authors, said:
“In many settings, midwives are educated but not absorbed into the workforce or not enabled to practise fully, compounding this already serious and universal shortage of midwives, and still leaving women without access to the care that midwives are trained to provide.”
More than 90% of the global midwife shortage was in low- and middle-income countries.
Africa has only 40% of the midwives it needs, the eastern Mediterranean only 31%, and the Americas just 15%, researchers found. Shortfalls were much smaller, although still present, in other regions including south-east Asia and Europe.
The study, published in the journal Women and Birth, estimated the number of midwives who would be needed to carry out a list of basic midwifery tasks for all eligible women and babies in 181 countries.
The tasks included counselling on contraception, antenatal care and screening, and care during childbirth.
Although midwife numbers were increasing, the gap between what was needed and the available workforce looked likely to “persist well into the next decade”, the researchers said – beyond the 2030 deadline set by global sustainable development.
#millions #pregnant #women #basic #care
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Millions of Pregnant Women Without the Basic Care
A global shortage of nearly a million midwives is leaving pregnant women without the basic care needed to prevent harm, including the deaths of mothers and babies, according to new research.
Almost half the shortage was in Africa, where nine in 10 women lived in a country without enough midwives, the researchers said.
Anna af Ugglas, chief executive of the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) and one of the study’s authors, said:
“Nearly 1 million missing midwives means health systems are stretched beyond capacity, midwives are overworked and underpaid, and care becomes rushed and fragmented.
“Intervention rates rise, and women are more likely to experience poor-quality care or mistreatment,” she said.
“This is not only a workforce issue, it is a quality and safety issue for women and babies.”
For all women to receive safe, good-quality care before, during and after pregnancy, an additional 980,000 midwives would be needed across 181 countries, the study found.
According to previous research, universal access to midwife-delivered care could prevent two-thirds of maternal and newborn deaths and stillbirths, saving 4.3 million lives annually by 2035.
The ICM said the issue was not only a lack of training places for midwives, but also a failure in many countries to employ trained midwives where they were needed and to retain those who were working in health services.
Prof Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent, ICM’s chief midwife and another of the report’s authors, said:
“In many settings, midwives are educated but not absorbed into the workforce or not enabled to practise fully, compounding this already serious and universal shortage of midwives, and still leaving women without access to the care that midwives are trained to provide.”
More than 90% of the global midwife shortage was in low- and middle-income countries.
Africa has only 40% of the midwives it needs, the eastern Mediterranean only 31%, and the Americas just 15%, researchers found. Shortfalls were much smaller, although still present, in other regions including south-east Asia and Europe.
The study, published in the journal Women and Birth, estimated the number of midwives who would be needed to carry out a list of basic midwifery tasks for all eligible women and babies in 181 countries.
The tasks included counselling on contraception, antenatal care and screening, and care during childbirth.
Although midwife numbers were increasing, the gap between what was needed and the available workforce looked likely to “persist well into the next decade”, the researchers said – beyond the 2030 deadline set by global sustainable development.
#millions #pregnant #women #basic #care
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Dmitriev Meets the U.S. Officials in Davos
Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev will hold talks with U.S. delegates in Davos on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) this week, Reuters reported on Jan. 19, citing two undisclosed sources.
Dmitriev, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and the Kremlin's economic negotiator, has played a key role in Moscow's outreach to Washington amid U.S. efforts to broker peace in Ukraine.
According to Axios reporter Barak Ravid, the Russian official will meet Trump's envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, on Jan. 20 to discuss the Washington-backed peace plan.
Trump's latest push to broker an end to hostilities in Ukraine centers around a 20-point peace framework ironed out in a series of talks among Ukrainian and Western officials.
Kyiv has signaled that the plan is "90%" ready, even though Moscow continues to reject compromise on some of the most thorny issues, such as the fate of partially occupied Donetsk Oblast.
The U.S. has not publicly commented on any meetings between Dmitriev and U.S. officials.
The WEF, taking place from Jan. 19 to 23, is an annual economic summit that brings together officials, experts, and business leaders from around the world.
The forum will also be the venue of ongoing talks between Kyiv and Washington on post-war security guarantees and recovery efforts.
Top Ukrainian security official Rustem Umerov said that the two parties would follow up on the discussions held over the last weekend in the U.S.
#US #delegates #davos #dmitriev
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Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev will hold talks with U.S. delegates in Davos on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) this week, Reuters reported on Jan. 19, citing two undisclosed sources.
Dmitriev, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and the Kremlin's economic negotiator, has played a key role in Moscow's outreach to Washington amid U.S. efforts to broker peace in Ukraine.
According to Axios reporter Barak Ravid, the Russian official will meet Trump's envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, on Jan. 20 to discuss the Washington-backed peace plan.
Trump's latest push to broker an end to hostilities in Ukraine centers around a 20-point peace framework ironed out in a series of talks among Ukrainian and Western officials.
Kyiv has signaled that the plan is "90%" ready, even though Moscow continues to reject compromise on some of the most thorny issues, such as the fate of partially occupied Donetsk Oblast.
The U.S. has not publicly commented on any meetings between Dmitriev and U.S. officials.
The WEF, taking place from Jan. 19 to 23, is an annual economic summit that brings together officials, experts, and business leaders from around the world.
The forum will also be the venue of ongoing talks between Kyiv and Washington on post-war security guarantees and recovery efforts.
Top Ukrainian security official Rustem Umerov said that the two parties would follow up on the discussions held over the last weekend in the U.S.
#US #delegates #davos #dmitriev
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Europe Sees Trump As a Source of War
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 Trump's threats of higher tariffs over Greenland.
Trump vowed on Saturday to implement a wave of increasing tariffs on imports from European allies until the United States is allowed to buy Greenland, intensifying a dispute over the future of Denmark's vast Arctic island.
Germany and France agree: We will not allow ourselves to be blackmailed," German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said at his ministry, where he met with his French counterpart.
"Blackmail between allies of 250 years, blackmail between friends, is obviously unacceptable," French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said at the same event.
EU leaders are set to discuss options at an emergency summit in Brussels on Thursday.
One option is a package of tariffs on $107.7 billion of U.S. imports that could automatically kick in on February 6 after a six-month suspension.
We Europeans must make it clear: The limit has been reached," Klingbeil said. "Our hand is extended but we are not prepared to be blackmailed."
The other option is the so far untested "Anti-Coercion Instrument", which could limit access to public tenders, investments or banking activity or restrict trade in services, in which the U.S. has a surplus with the bloc, including in digital services.
Lescure said that although the EU's anti-coercion instrument was above all a deterrent, it should be considered in the current circumstances.
France wants us to examine this possibility, hoping of course that deterrence will prevail," Lescure said.
He added that he hoped the transatlantic relationship will return to being "friendly and based on negotiation rather than a relationship based on threats and blackmail".
Klingbeil said he was not interested in escalation, as it would come at the expense of economies on both sides of the Atlantic.
#europe #trump #war #greenland
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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 Trump's threats of higher tariffs over Greenland.
Trump vowed on Saturday to implement a wave of increasing tariffs on imports from European allies until the United States is allowed to buy Greenland, intensifying a dispute over the future of Denmark's vast Arctic island.
Germany and France agree: We will not allow ourselves to be blackmailed," German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said at his ministry, where he met with his French counterpart.
"Blackmail between allies of 250 years, blackmail between friends, is obviously unacceptable," French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said at the same event.
EU leaders are set to discuss options at an emergency summit in Brussels on Thursday.
One option is a package of tariffs on $107.7 billion of U.S. imports that could automatically kick in on February 6 after a six-month suspension.
We Europeans must make it clear: The limit has been reached," Klingbeil said. "Our hand is extended but we are not prepared to be blackmailed."
The other option is the so far untested "Anti-Coercion Instrument", which could limit access to public tenders, investments or banking activity or restrict trade in services, in which the U.S. has a surplus with the bloc, including in digital services.
Lescure said that although the EU's anti-coercion instrument was above all a deterrent, it should be considered in the current circumstances.
France wants us to examine this possibility, hoping of course that deterrence will prevail," Lescure said.
He added that he hoped the transatlantic relationship will return to being "friendly and based on negotiation rather than a relationship based on threats and blackmail".
Klingbeil said he was not interested in escalation, as it would come at the expense of economies on both sides of the Atlantic.
#europe #trump #war #greenland
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📰 Bessent to Europe: Don't Fight Back—Just Wait
The Davos Deep Breath
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a message for Europe at Davos: chill out. Don't retaliate against Trump's Greenland tariffs.
he urged, dismissing market panic as "hysteria" like last April's tariff freakout.
"Very Unwise" Warning
Bessent waved off Europe's €93bn retaliation list as a bad idea. "The worst thing countries can do is escalate against the United States," he warned. He laughed off Deutsche Bank's threat to dump US Treasuries: "a completely false narrative. It defies any logic." Europe holds $8tn in US debt—good luck finding buyers elsewhere.
Markets in Freefall
Global stocks tanked—Nikkei -1.1%, FTSE 100 -1.1%, dollar -0.8%. Gold and silver hit records. Trump piled on, threatening 200% tariffs on French champagne after Macron snubbed his Gaza "peace board." LVMH shares dropped 2.4%.
The Real Power Play
IMF's Kristalina Georgieva begged leaders to avoid tit-for-tat wars:
Translation: Europe's "trade bazooka" stays holstered while Trump calls the shots.
Europe's choice: swallow the tariffs or watch the alliance burn. Bessent's betting on surrender.
#trump #greenland #davos #tariffs #tradewar
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The Davos Deep Breath
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a message for Europe at Davos: chill out. Don't retaliate against Trump's Greenland tariffs.
"Sit back, take a deep breath, and let things play out,"
he urged, dismissing market panic as "hysteria" like last April's tariff freakout.
"Very Unwise" Warning
Bessent waved off Europe's €93bn retaliation list as a bad idea. "The worst thing countries can do is escalate against the United States," he warned. He laughed off Deutsche Bank's threat to dump US Treasuries: "a completely false narrative. It defies any logic." Europe holds $8tn in US debt—good luck finding buyers elsewhere.
"What President Trump is threatening on Greenland is very different than the other trade deals. So I would urge all countries to stick with their trade deals."
Markets in Freefall
Global stocks tanked—Nikkei -1.1%, FTSE 100 -1.1%, dollar -0.8%. Gold and silver hit records. Trump piled on, threatening 200% tariffs on French champagne after Macron snubbed his Gaza "peace board." LVMH shares dropped 2.4%.
The Real Power Play
IMF's Kristalina Georgieva begged leaders to avoid tit-for-tat wars:
"It would be very good if we keep it this way."
Translation: Europe's "trade bazooka" stays holstered while Trump calls the shots.
Europe's choice: swallow the tariffs or watch the alliance burn. Bessent's betting on surrender.
#trump #greenland #davos #tariffs #tradewar
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Trump’s New Good Friend: Former $15 million Wanted Ahmed al-Sharaa
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, earlier one of the top world terrorists, spoke to Trump today and discussed guaranteeing Kurdish rights, Syria’s presidency says, a day after Damascus reached a deal with Kurdish forces including a truce.
During the telephone call, “both sides emphasized the need to guarantee the Kurdish people’s rights and protection within the framework of the Syrian state,” the statement says, adding that the leaders also “affirmed the importance of preserving the unity and independence of Syrian territory.”
They also agreed to continue cooperation to combat ISIS, the presidency added.
Yesterday, the Syrian government signed a sweeping integration deal with the Kurdish led Syrian Democratic forces, though tensions have persisted today.
#trump #friend #wanted #Sharaa #syria
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, earlier one of the top world terrorists, spoke to Trump today and discussed guaranteeing Kurdish rights, Syria’s presidency says, a day after Damascus reached a deal with Kurdish forces including a truce.
During the telephone call, “both sides emphasized the need to guarantee the Kurdish people’s rights and protection within the framework of the Syrian state,” the statement says, adding that the leaders also “affirmed the importance of preserving the unity and independence of Syrian territory.”
They also agreed to continue cooperation to combat ISIS, the presidency added.
Yesterday, the Syrian government signed a sweeping integration deal with the Kurdish led Syrian Democratic forces, though tensions have persisted today.
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📰 America’s Defense Industry Is in Trouble, With No Plan to Fix It
The US defense industry is struggling to keep pace with China and Russia, while Washington keeps running in place. Advances by Beijing and Moscow—especially in hypersonic missiles and mass drone production—have exposed serious weaknesses in American military innovation and production capacity. Despite President Trump’s calls for more defense spending and government stakes in major contractors, the underlying problems remain largely unaddressed.
Consolidation and Competition
The US defense sector is now dominated by a handful of giant firms—Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and RTX—following massive consolidation in the 1990s. This has created a risk-averse culture that stifles innovation and makes it difficult for new creators to break into the market. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently acknowledged that this structure holds back American capabilities.
China’s Scale, Russia’s Speed
China’s manufacturing base can produce weapons at scale and at prices US companies can’t match. Russian battlefield advances have further exposed the erosion of US advantages in precision weapons. Cheap, mass-produced drones from Iran and Ukraine have proven effective, while hypersonic missiles developed by China and Russia outpace US systems.
Trump’s Solutions—and Their Limits
Trump’s proposed fixes—like government stakes, spending hikes, and mandates to stop stock buybacks—don’t solve the core issues. Pouring more money into a broken system won’t restore innovation or competitiveness. Defense experts argue that the US needs to focus on priority areas, encourage competition, and deepen ties with allies to match China’s scale.
Can the US Adapt?
The US still produces the world’s most advanced weapons, but without major industrial reform, it risks losing its edge. The question is: Will Washington finally make the hard choices needed to fix its defense industry, or keep running in place while rivals surge ahead?
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The US defense industry is struggling to keep pace with China and Russia, while Washington keeps running in place. Advances by Beijing and Moscow—especially in hypersonic missiles and mass drone production—have exposed serious weaknesses in American military innovation and production capacity. Despite President Trump’s calls for more defense spending and government stakes in major contractors, the underlying problems remain largely unaddressed.
Consolidation and Competition
The US defense sector is now dominated by a handful of giant firms—Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and RTX—following massive consolidation in the 1990s. This has created a risk-averse culture that stifles innovation and makes it difficult for new creators to break into the market. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently acknowledged that this structure holds back American capabilities.
China’s Scale, Russia’s Speed
China’s manufacturing base can produce weapons at scale and at prices US companies can’t match. Russian battlefield advances have further exposed the erosion of US advantages in precision weapons. Cheap, mass-produced drones from Iran and Ukraine have proven effective, while hypersonic missiles developed by China and Russia outpace US systems.
Trump’s Solutions—and Their Limits
Trump’s proposed fixes—like government stakes, spending hikes, and mandates to stop stock buybacks—don’t solve the core issues. Pouring more money into a broken system won’t restore innovation or competitiveness. Defense experts argue that the US needs to focus on priority areas, encourage competition, and deepen ties with allies to match China’s scale.
Can the US Adapt?
The US still produces the world’s most advanced weapons, but without major industrial reform, it risks losing its edge. The question is: Will Washington finally make the hard choices needed to fix its defense industry, or keep running in place while rivals surge ahead?
#USDefense #China #Russia #MilitaryInnovation #Trump #DefenseIndustry #IndustrialPolicy
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