U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited tensions with Canada, launching sharp criticism over Ottawa’s growing engagement with China and its resistance to a proposed “Golden Dome” missile defence system extending over Greenland. In a series of statements posted on Truth Social and delivered at global forums including Davos, Trump accused Canada of prioritising economic ties with Beijing at the cost of its own national security. He warned that China could “eat them up” within a year if current policies continue, framing Canada’s outreach to Beijing as a strategic vulnerability for North America. WATCH
25 January,2026 04:09 AM IST
Iran has issued a formal warning of full-scale retaliation as US military deployments in the Middle East intensify. Tehran’s leadership has placed defense forces on heightened alert, preparing for the possibility of extreme scenarios. A senior Iranian official declared that any attack whether “limited”, “surgical” or “kinetic”, would be treated as an all-out war, and the response would be unprecedented and severe. This statement comes amid rising regional tensions following US-backed Israeli operations in June. In response, the United States has moved major naval assets, including the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln with escorting destroyers, signaling a strategic posture of deterrence. President Trump confirmed the deployment, stating the fleet is positioned “just in case”, leaving the door open for potential military action if Iran escalates. WATCH
25 January,2026 04:07 AM IST
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is set to visit Greenland, shifting the focus of Arctic diplomacy from Brussels to Nuuk as geopolitical pressure mounts across the polar region. The visit comes shortly after high-level consultations with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, underscoring Denmark’s intent to reinforce security coordination while reaffirming Greenland’s sovereignty. The diplomatic engagement follows recent statements from the United States regarding strategic interests in the Arctic, sparking renewed attention on Greenland’s role in regional security. Copenhagen has clarified that no formal agreement exists between the United States and NATO concerning Greenland, despite claims of strategic gains made by Washington. WATCH
24 January,2026 01:01 AM IST
A sharp diplomatic rift unfolded at the World Economic Forum in Davos as U.S. President Donald Trump revoked Canada’s invitation to the proposed “Board of Peace,” triggering a strong response from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Trump, speaking during high-level discussions on global security and prosperity, claimed that Canada has long benefited disproportionately from American strategic, economic and defense support, questioning Ottawa’s gratitude and alignment. The fallout escalated after Trump announced the withdrawal through a post on Truth Social, framing the decision as a reassessment of U.S. commitments to allies. The move effectively ended Canada’s participation in the high-profile initiative, with Ottawa declining to bear any costs linked to the now-collapsed invitation. WATCH
24 January,2026 12:59 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
