A study by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy shows that 96% of the tariff burden from Trump's tariffs falls on American buyers. This leads to higher product prices for consumers.
Donald Trump has invited a number of countries to his "Peace Council for Gaza" to implement a 20-point plan. The signing ceremony is scheduled for this Thursday in Davos.
Hungarian MOL Group has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire a 56. 15% stake in Serbian NIS from Russian "Gazprom Neft". The deal requires approval from the US Office of Foreign Assets Control due to sanctions.
Rising tensions between the US and Iran, as well as internal protests, pose a threat to the security of Tehran's nuclear assets. Experts are concerned about the loss of control over highly enriched uranium and possible sabotage at nuclear power plants.
In Nigeria, armed bandits kidnapped 172 worshippers from two churches in Kaduna State. 163 people remain in captivity, nine managed to escape.
Syrian government forces strengthened their control over the northern and eastern regions after the withdrawal of Kurdish units. This marked the biggest change in the control map since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime in 2024.
EU leaders will hold an emergency summit in Brussels on Greenland, starting at 8:00 PM Kyiv time. This follows Trump's statement about the US's desire to control Greenland for security reasons.
The media also quoted the Danish Foreign Minister, who stated that Donald Trump "will never be able to achieve" his goals through pressure.
Three influential US Catholic archbishops condemned the country's foreign policy. They stated that the moral role of the state in confronting global evil is questionable, and the use of military force should be a last resort.
Ukraine national team forward Artem Dovbyk underwent surgery after an injury sustained in the match against Lecce. The recovery period is unknown, but his participation in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers is questionable.
Hungary stated that the future of Greenland is a bilateral issue, not an EU matter. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó refused to support a joint EU statement against Donald Trump.
Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen announced discussions on the possibility of deploying a NATO mission in Greenland and the Arctic. This followed a meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte and Greenlandic Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt.
The IMF has raised its global growth forecast for 2026 due to AI investments and easing US customs policy. The global economy is successfully adapting to challenges, demonstrating productivity growth.
Updated citizenship rules have come into force in Ukraine, simplifying procedures for foreign military personnel and their families, providing for the recognition of multiple citizenship, and establishing examinations. The law also expands the grounds for losing citizenship.
Donald Trump allegedly approached Alexander Lukashenka with a proposal for Belarus to become one of the founders of the Peace Council. Lukashenka's office has already stated that Belarus is ready to participate in the activities of this organization.
In early 2026, Donald Trump once again raised the issue of acquiring Greenland, leading to an escalation of relations with the US and European allies. Greenland's and Denmark's refusal led to the introduction of trade tariffs against European countries.
France plans to convene a meeting of G7 finance ministers on Wednesday to discuss US threats to impose tariffs over Greenland. This is in response to Trump's statements about imposing tariffs if EU countries oppose his intentions to annex Greenland.
Danish officials will not attend the World Economic Forum in Davos amid an escalating dispute over Greenland. US President Donald Trump is threatening to impose tariffs over the island's situation.
EU leaders, who were preparing to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, are now focused on the situation with Greenland. Trump is threatening new tariffs on EU countries for opposing his desire to acquire Greenland.
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukraine plans to sign security guarantee agreements with the United States and an $800 billion economic recovery deal. President Zelenskyy expects the documents to be approved, despite Donald Trump's ambiguous position.
On January 20, the World Economic Forum will host a session titled "The Path to Peace in Ukraine: By Force or Consent?". Participants will discuss the possibility of achieving a just peace and security guarantees.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that a US invasion of Greenland would make Putin the happiest man, legitimizing his invasion of Ukraine. Such a move would be a death sentence for NATO, Sánchez emphasized.
China's population decreased by 3. 39 million in 2025, reaching 1.405 billion, while the birth rate fell to 7.92 million, an all-time low. The death rate rose to 11.31 million, the highest since 1968.
Donald Trump's threats regarding Greenland have caused outrage in Europe, which could lead to a "divorce" from America. European officials are considering creating a new alliance without the US, using a "coalition of the willing" to support Ukraine as a basis.
Oil prices rose after Iran suppressed protests, which reduced the likelihood of US intervention. Brent rose by 0.09%, WTI by 0.15%.
Hungary has received an invitation from Donald Trump to join the US-created Peace Council. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán confirmed the acceptance of this invitation.
The Kremlin is preparing the Russian population for a rejection of peace, using Medvedchuk's statements about the absence of peace in Ukraine in 2026. This is happening against the backdrop of negotiations between the US, Ukraine, and Europe.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Europeans would understand the benefits of the United States annexing Greenland. He emphasized that this would be the best solution for Greenland, Europe, and the US.
The European Union is considering imposing tariffs on American goods or restricting US companies' access to the market. This is a response to Trump's threats to countries that oppose the acquisition of Greenland.
In 2025, the US attempted to obtain information about Greenland's critical military infrastructure, bypassing Danish agencies. Documents indicate Denmark's concern about these actions, which may be related to attack plans.
