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Trump criticizes renewable energy in Davos - 01/22/2026

US President Donald Trump talked about "green" energy in Davos, and said he thinks it's not a good idea financially. He called it "the new green scam" and said it's the biggest scam ever. He believes energy should help people make money. But he says green energy, like wind and solar, actually makes people lose money. He also criticized the energy policies of some countries, like the UK and...

The EU welcomes Trump's refusal to impose new tariffs - 01/22/2026

EU leaders welcomed the news that US President Donald Trump decided not to impose tariffs on European countries in February, which were related to the situation involving Greenland. Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof shared on social media that he was happy to see the path to reducing tensions starting and that the import tariffs are no longer an option. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also...

Oxfam: Total billionaire wealth to reach record $18.3 trillion in 2025 - 01/20/2026

By the end of 2025, the total wealth of billionaires is expected to reach $18.276 trillion, marking the highest level since at least 1987, according to a report by Oxfam, an international organization focused on fighting inequality. This report was released ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos. This amount is twice what it was in 2020 and seven times higher than in the year 2000. The report...

EU calls on the Syrian conflict parties to respect the ceasefire - 01/20/2026

The European Union welcomed the ceasefire that came into effect on January 18 between the Syrian transitional authorities and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), said Anouar El Anouni, the spokesperson for the EU's High Representative, Kaja Kallas. During a briefing in Brussels on Monday, the spokesperson called on all parties to stop all fighting right away, fully carry out the agreed...

Canada agrees to reduce tariffs on electric vehicles from China - 01/19/2026

Canada has agreed to lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, in return for Beijing reducing tariffs on several Canadian agricultural products, according to AP. This announcement was made by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during his visit to Beijing. Carney stated, "These have been historic and useful two days. We need to understand the differences between Canada and other countries and...

European governments want to appoint separate EU negotiator for Ukraine - 01/14/2026

European governments are pushing the EU to send a representative to talk with Russia about a deal in Ukraine. They are worried that the US might make a deal with Russia without them, according to Politico's European edition. The report says that France and Italy, along with others, have already gotten backing from the European Commission and some other countries. The report also mentions that...

Trump imposes 25% tariffs on countries doing business with Iran - 01/13/2026

US President Donald Trump announced that a 25% tariff will be applied to countries engaged in business with Iran. He stated on the social media platform Truth Social that "effective immediately, any country conducting business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will be required to pay a 25% tariff on all transactions with the United States of America." White House Press Secretary Karoline...

Trump confirms that the US is exploring options amid protests in Iran - 01/12/2026

The United States is keeping a close watch on the protests in Iran and is looking at several possible actions, according to US President Donald Trump. "In the military, they are looking into this. And we are considering some very serious options. We will decide what to do," Trump told reporters, adding that "people were killed" during the recent Iranian protests. When asked about the US...

The Telegraph: EU plans to impose sanctions on the US over Greenland - 01/12/2026

The European Union is working on plans to apply sanctions on American companies if US President Donald Trump refuses to support his suggestion to station NATO forces in Greenland, according to a report by the British newspaper The Telegraph, which cited anonymous sources. As per the sources, the UK is currently discussing with other European allies about sending military forces to Greenland. This...

Somalia's President calls for protection of country's unity - 12/29/2025

According to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud in a parliamentary address on Sunday, Israel's acknowledgment of Somaliland's independence jeopardizes Somalia's unity, and its people must show solidarity and take counteractions. "I urge the people of Somalia to stay composed and protect the nation's unity and sovereignty, which is experiencing a blatant invasion," he was quoted by Al Arabiya...
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