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Netanyahu Rebukes US Plan to Include Qatar and Turkey on Gaza 'Peace Committee', Raising a Diplomatic Rift
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally opposed a US proposal to include Qatar and Turkey in a proposed Gaza "peace committee," instructing Israel's foreign ministry to convey objections to Washington and publicly insisting neither country's forces will be allowed into Gaza. The dispute underscores deeper disagreements over who should help manage security, aid and governance in Gaza after fighting, and complicates US efforts to build a multilateral mechanism for the territory's stabilization.
Israel Says It Is Primed to Meet ‘Multi‑Front’ Threats After Lessons From 2025 Iran Clash
IDF Chief Zamir announced the Israeli military is at high alert and prepared to use unprecedented offensive capabilities to meet potential multi‑front threats, citing lessons from a June 2025 confrontation with Iran. The declaration signals a sharpened deterrent posture but raises the risk of regional escalation and places persistent strain on Israel’s reserves and diplomacy.
China’s Newborn Share Falls Below 7% — The Consequences of a Rapidly Shrinking Population
China’s 2025 population data show births falling to roughly 7.92 million and the country’s share of global newborns dipping to about 6.12%. Persistent sub‑replacement fertility and regional disparities mean the population is projected to shrink further, forcing policy shifts toward productivity, social support and possibly immigration.
Former Yoon Aides Linked to Drones That Violated North Korean Airspace, Stoking Peninsula Tensions
South Korean investigators have identified two men, both former staffers in ex‑president Yoon Seok-yeol’s presidential office, as linked to a private drone that entered North Korean airspace. The case has intensified inter‑Korean tensions, prompted a joint military-police probe, and highlights regulatory and security gaps around civilian drone activity.
US Lawmakers Say Using Force on Greenland Would Pit Washington Against NATO
US lawmakers from both parties warned that a unilateral US military seizure of Greenland would pit Washington against NATO and undermine alliance cohesion. They urged congressional constraints on presidential action and highlighted Greenland’s strategic and resource value amid growing Arctic competition.
Iran Warns an Attack on Khamenei Would Amount to ‘All-Out War,’ Escalating Regional Tensions
President Pezeshkian warned that any attack on Supreme Leader Khamenei would be equivalent to an all-out war, reflecting Tehran’s heightened sensitivities after the weakening of its regional alliances. Iran blamed U.S. sanctions and accused the G7 of double standards while pledging to defend public order and sovereignty, a posture that raises the risk of escalation in the Middle East.
After a US Strike, the Hemisphere’s Military Complacency Is on Display
A recent US strike has exposed the Western Hemisphere’s uneven defensive posture, revealing how decades of underinvestment and a shift toward internal security have left many states vulnerable to precision long‑range attacks. The incident highlights the need for layered deterrence—technical, organisational and diplomatic—to prevent escalation and reduce strategic dependence.
U.S. Hesitates on Strikes Against Iran as Allies Warn a Single Blow Won’t End Regime — and Could Spark Retaliation
Top U.S. advisers warned President Trump that a large-scale strike on Iran would be unlikely to topple the regime and could provoke wider retaliation, prompting allies including Israel, Saudi Arabia and Qatar to urge caution. Washington is moving forces and missile-defence assets into the region to preserve options while internal debate continues over whether limited strikes can deliver meaningful results without triggering broader conflict.
US Lawmaker Warns Any Forced Seizure of Greenland Would Fracture NATO Cohesion
A US lawmaker warned that any US use of force to seize Greenland would pit Washington against NATO allies and violate alliance norms. The remark highlights Greenland’s strategic importance in a competitive Arctic and the diplomatic, legal and operational costs of unilateral action against an allied territory.
From Return to Ruins: How West Bank Refugee Camps Became the New Frontline of Displacement
Systematic demolitions and infrastructure clearances in West Bank refugee camps since January 2025 have displaced over 40,000 Palestinians, marking the largest displacement since 1967. What began as a military security operation has produced a protracted humanitarian crisis that is lowering Palestinians' expectations from a political "right of return" to the immediate right to regain their refugee‑camp homes.
Denmark Stays Away From Davos as Greenland Dispute Deepens Transatlantic Rift
Denmark will not attend the World Economic Forum in Davos this week amid a dispute sparked by U.S. tariffs tied to President Trump’s demand that the U.S. be allowed to purchase Greenland. European governments have condemned the move as damaging to transatlantic relations, raising the prospect of diplomatic and trade escalation.
As U.S. Leaves Al Asad, Iraq Seizes a Symbolic Moment — and a Daunting Responsibility
Iraq announced full control of Al Asad Airbase on 17 January, a move that carries heavy symbolic weight after decades of foreign intervention and recent anti‑U.S. sentiment. While returning the base to Iraqi hands addresses sovereignty concerns, it does not resolve deep governance, security and regional‑influence challenges that will determine whether the transfer helps stabilise the country.