UK politics collided head-on with global geopolitics after Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey delivered a blistering speech in the House of Commons, directly targeting U.S. President Donald Trump over trade threats, NATO tensions, and transatlantic instability. Davey branded Trump an “international gangster”, accusing him of ruling through intimidation, coercion and chaos rather than diplomacy. The remarks came amid rising anger in London and across Europe following Trump’s threatened tariffs against the UK and EU, alongside controversial statements surrounding Greenland, NATO commitments and sovereignty concerns. WATCH
21 January,2026 02:10 AM IST
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 200 percent tariffs on French wines and champagne after French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly declined to join his proposed Board of Peace for Gaza. Speaking to reporters, Trump signaled he would use trade penalties as leverage, escalating tensions between Washington and Paris.
20 January,2026 07:21 PM IST
U.S. President Donald Trump revives his controversial interest in Greenland, this time tying it directly to punitive trade measures against Europe. CNN reports reveal a sharp escalation, with Trump openly signaling tariffs as leverage in talks over the Denmark-governed Arctic territory. According to statements shared on Truth Social, Trump frames the proposed tariffs as retaliation for what he claims are decades of American subsidies to European economies. The warning is explicit: a 10% tariff on goods from Denmark and key European nations starting February, with a possible jump to 25% by June if no agreement on Greenland is reached. WATCH
18 January,2026 08:40 PM IST
Tensions are escalating in the Arctic as Greenland becomes the latest flashpoint in U.S.-Russia-West relations. Russia has reaffirmed that Greenland remains Danish territory, labeling recent U.S. security claims and attempts at influence as a “double standard” and a challenge to international norms. Through official statements, Moscow described the security situation around Greenland as “extraordinary”, accusing Western powers of pushing a flawed, unilateral agenda. Russian officials, including Maria Zakharova, criticized the Western rules-based order, highlighting Denmark’s perceived subordination to U.S. influence as a fundamental flaw. WATCH
16 January,2026 08:11 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
