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Danish F‑35s Extend Arctic Reach in Joint Refuelling Drill with French Tanker over Greenland
Two Danish F‑35 fighters and a French aerial tanker completed a joint refuelling exercise over Greenland on 19 January 2026. The drill highlights NATO interoperability and the logistical importance of air refuelling for sustained operations in the strategically sensitive Arctic region.
Transatlantic Showdown: EU Weighs €93bn Retaliation as Greenland Dispute Escalates
A US push for Greenland and associated tariff threats have prompted the EU to consider a sweeping €93 billion retaliation and to revive a proposed “anti‑coercion” mechanism. Europe seeks to deter Washington’s pressure while avoiding a damaging trade war and managing internal divisions and NATO dependencies.
US Lawmaker Warns Seizing Greenland by Force Would Fracture NATO Ties
A US lawmaker warned that any forcible attempt to seize Greenland would put Washington at odds with NATO allies and damage transatlantic cohesion. Greenland’s strategic position in the Arctic, combined with rising great-power competition, makes respect for sovereignty and alliance consultation essential to regional stability.
Brinkmanship in Brussels: EU Weighs Tariffs on €93bn of US Goods as Greenland Dispute Escalates
The EU is debating reactivating a €93bn list of punitive tariffs and possibly using an anti‑coercion mechanism in response to US threats tied to Greenland. Officials hope the threat of retaliation will strengthen Europe's bargaining position at Davos and generate domestic US pressure to reverse Washington's move.
China Scrambles to 'Stabilize' Births as Population Falls Below 1.41 Billion
China recorded 7.92 million births in 2025 and a population decline of 3.39 million as the government pivoted from loosening birth limits to actively seeking to stabilise new births. A mix of cash subsidies, preschool support and administrative reforms has helped marriages rebound, offering a possible short-term boost to births, but structural demographic forces make a large, rapid reversal unlikely.
Postal Workers Join Minneapolis Protests, Demand ICE Leave After Fatal Shooting of Local Woman
Postal workers in Minneapolis marched to demand that ICE withdraw its agents following the January 7 shooting death of Rayne Nicole Good during an ICE operation. The protests, which link labor concerns to immigrant-rights grievances, intensify scrutiny of ICE tactics and deepen local-federal tensions over enforcement and public safety.
Two Ex‑Presidential Office Staff Linked to Drone That Crossed into North Korea, Raising Security and Political Alarms
South Korean investigators have named two civilian suspects who previously worked in the Yoon Suk‑yeol presidential office in connection with a drone that entered North Korean airspace. The episode has provoked sharp condemnations from Pyongyang and triggered a joint military‑police probe in Seoul, raising broader questions about civilian drone risks and political fallout.
Trump’s Greenland Ultimatum Triggers European Tariff Threats and NATO Deployments
President Trump’s public demand to buy Greenland, accompanied by threats of escalating tariffs against eight European countries, has prompted a unified European diplomatic rebuke, plans for allied military deployments to Greenland and consideration in Brussels of €93 billion in retaliatory tariffs. The dispute risks damaging NATO cohesion and marks a new use of trade coercion among close partners amid growing strategic competition in the Arctic.
Germany’s Quiet Pullback from Greenland Raises Questions About European Arctic Strategy
Germany abruptly withdrew military personnel from Greenland after a brief presence in Nuuk, a move confirmed by the German Defence Ministry that followed cancelled flights and inconsistent reporting about troop numbers. The withdrawal highlights diplomatic sensitivities in the Arctic, where Danish sovereignty, U.S. bases, and rising great-power competition complicate European security initiatives.
After the Raid: How a U.S. Strike on Caracas Reverberates Across Latin America
A U.S. military operation in early January that detained Venezuela’s president and transferred control of some Venezuelan oil has left Caracas on edge and reinvigorated regional anxieties about sovereignty and economic dependency. The incident has accelerated Latin American reconsideration of strategic alignments, highlighting both internal governance weaknesses and a growing appetite for alternatives to U.S.-centric models.
China’s Rear Forces Relearn How to Fight: The Guangdong Unit Turning Logistics into a Combat Capability
A unit of the People’s Armed Police in Guangdong has recast its logistical and medical detachments as combat-capable sustainment forces, integrating them into a ‘train‑sustain‑fight’ model. Practical reforms — tougher standards, mission‑embedded micro‑training, VR simulation and instructor competition — have improved readiness, though operational tempo and dispersed tasks remain constraints.
Trump Announces Parallel Gaza ‘Peace Committee’ With Himself as Lifetime Chair, Invites About 60 States
China’s CCTV reports that a Trump‑led Gaza "peace committee" has been offered invitations to around 60 states and organizations, with a draft charter naming Trump as lifetime chair and offering permanent membership in exchange for $1 billion. Western diplomats worry the initiative would bypass the UN and weaken established multilateral mechanisms for peace and security.