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• Greenland's freshwater reserves seen as ‘frozen capital’ as water becomes a national security issue - "Water is increasingly treated like a strategic asset," one analyst told CNBC.
• Bessent says US-Europe relations have 'never been closer' despite Greenland crisis - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said America’s relations with Europe remain strong and urged trading partners to “take a deep breath” and let tensions driven by the Trump administration's new tariff threats over Greenland “
• Egypt Trade Min Sees Opportunity in Supply-Chain Shifts - Egypt's Trade and Investment Minister Hassan El Khatib says global supply-chain shifts could benefit Egypt and that he is "cautiously optimistic" about a recovery in Suez Canal traffic. He spoke with Bloomberg's Joumanna Bercetche on the si
• Russia jails U.S. citizen for five years after he carried rifle on yacht - MOSCOW, Jan 20 () - A Russian court sentenced a U. citizen to five years in jail for crossing ​the border with a weapon when he sailed from ‌the United States to meet a Russian woman he met over the ‌Internet, Russia's court service said.
• Trump confirms he invited Putin to join his Board of Peace: 'He's been invited' - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed Russian President Vladimir Putin was invited to the Board of Peace for supervision of the Gaza plan.
• 'Act of great stupidity': Trump launches another tirade against a NATO ally. This time it's the UK - The White House voiced its support for the deal last year, but on Tuesday, Trump said it was "an act of great stupidity."
• After Four Shark Attacks in 48 Hours, Australia Shuts Dozens of Beaches - Many of the closed beaches were in Sydney, the site of three of the attacks.
• Trump: Denmark 'can't protect' Greenland - STORY: :: West Palm Beach, Florida:: January 19, 2026:: Trump says Denmark 'can't protect' Greenland and that the U.S. has to 'have it'Reporter: "What do you plan to say to European leaders in Davos when they push back on your Greenland pla
• ICE says immigrant who died in Texas detention center committed suicide - ICE said that an immigrant who was found dead at an immigration detention center in El Paso, Texas, last week had killed himself, as authorities continue to investigate.
• The Chinese Island Where Dreams of Real Estate Glory Never Die - Intended as China’s version of Dubai’s palm-shaped artificial island, Ocean Flower Island is a $12 billion monument to debt-fueled economic excess.
• Philippines discovers new gas deposit near disputed South China Sea - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced Monday the discovery of a new natural gas deposit near the disputed South China Sea, which could shield his country from a potential power crisis. The “significant discovery" northwest of
• Miami star throws punch at Indiana player after national championship loss - Miami Hurricanes star running back Mark Fletcher Jr. swung at an Indiana Hoosiers defensive lineman after their national championship loss.
• Titans working to finalize deal to make Robert Saleh next head coach: reports - Robert Saleh is getting another shot at being a head coach in the NFL, as he and the Tennessee Titans are reportedly working to finalize a deal to fill their vacancy.
• Trump threatens 200% tariff on French wines as Macron reportedly snubs 'Board of Peace' seat - Trump also reiterated his plans to control Greenland, saying that European leaders "won't push back too much."
• Japan's snap elections: a reckless risk or calculated gamble? - Takaichi may be trying to capitalize on her high approval ratings to shore up the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's coalition in parliament.
• Indiana's Fernando Mendoza reflects on incredible diving TD: 'I'd die for my team' - Indiana Hoosiers star quarterback Fernando Mendoza said after the national championship win he would "die" for his team as he scored an incredible touchdown.
• Trump Issues M.L.K. Day Proclamation After Criticism - Civil rights groups had criticized President Trump for failing to issue a proclamation honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and not attending commemorative events.
• ‘Strong’ 4.9 earthquake, aftershocks rock Coachella Valley - A series of earthquakes, one considered significant, shook homes and property in the Coachella Valley on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
• Indiana wins college football national championship in thriller over Miami - The Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Miami Hurricanes, 27-21, to secure their first-ever college football national championship at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday.
• US Embassy asks Singapore businesses for 'larger gifts' for Semiquincentennial; Singapore weighs invitation to Trump’s Board of Peace: Singapore live news - US Embassy asks Singapore businesses for “larger gifts” for its independence day celebrations on 4 July 2026. Singapore is assessing an invitation to join Trump’s Board of Peace.
• Spain's train derailment death toll climbs to 40 as investigators search for answers - The death toll from Sunday's train derailment and collision in southern Spain rose to 40 on Monday, as investigations continued probing the cause of the incident.
• Greenland protesters mock Trump with their own red cap slogan - The mock hats were created by Copenhagen vintage clothing store owner Jesper Rabe Tonnesen
• South Korea's Lee calls for improved drone detection to avoid provoking North Korea - SEOUL, Jan 20 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Tuesday that there appeared to be a loophole in his country's monitoring system to detect drones operated by civilians flying
• ISIS fighters break free from Syrian jail amid chaotic government handover - U.S. military boosts regional presence with F-15 fighter jets and USS Abraham Lincoln deployment as ISIS prison break highlights security risks amid Syria's political realignment.
• Death Toll Rises in Guatemalan Gang Riots - Uprisings in three prisons have killed nine police officers, presenting another challenge for President Bernardo Arévalo in his fight against corruption and organized crime.
• Gunmen abduct dozens of worshippers from multiple Nigerian churches using sophisticated weapons - Gunmen allegedly abducted dozens of worshippers from two churches in Nigeria's Kaduna state, with security forces deployed to track the captors.
• Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Says The Blockchain Must Achieve Full Quantum Resistance 'As Soon As Possible' - Ethereum should not wait until the last moment before working towards quantum resistance, co-founder Vitalik Buterin says. "We should resist the trap of saying ‘let’s delay quantum-resistance until the last possible moment in the name of ek
• Judge and wife shot in broad daylight in Indiana, sparking massive multi-agency investigation - A manhunt is underway after Indiana judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly Meyer, were shot in their home on Sunday. Both victims survived the shooting.
• Amanda Knox fires back at Matt Damon over cancel culture jail time comments - Amanda Knox criticizes Matt Damon's comments comparing cancel culture to jail time, reigniting their feud over his 'Stillwater' film inspired by her case.
• Dem Senator Warner admits Biden 'screwed up' the border, but claims ICE now targeting non-criminals - Sen. Mark Warner admitted the Biden administration "screwed up" border security while criticizing the Trump administration's ICE tactics targeting people with no criminal record.
• Wintry Weather Leads to 100-Vehicle Pileup on Interstate in Michigan - Cars and trucks slid into one another and off a highway after a lake-effect snowstorm. Numerous injuries were reported, but no deaths.
• Japan's 40-year bond yield hits 4% record on fiscal jitters following election call - Japan's government 40-year government bond yields notched a record high on Tuesday amid a broader selloff in Japanese government bonds.
• Erika Kirk 'Invokes' Right To A Speedy Trial, Accuses Husband's Alleged Killer's Team Of 'Undue Delay' - Erika Kirk has invoked her right to a speedy trial in the legal battle with her late husband Charlie Kirk's accused assassin, Tyler Robinson.
• Indiana's Fernando Mendoza left bloodied after huge hit from Miami defender - Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza was bleeding from his lip in the first quarter of the national championship against the Miami Hurricanes.
• Minnesota AG Keith Ellison denies Don Lemon, anti-ICE protesters violated FACE Act as DOJ mulls charges - Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison told liberal host Don Lemon that he nor the anti-ICE protesters were in violation of federal law as the DOJ mulls charges.
• Valentino Garavani, legendary Italian fashion designer, dead at 93 - Legendary fashion designer Valentino Garavani dies at 93, leaving behind a legacy of glamorous red carpet gowns worn by Jackie Kennedy and Julia Roberts.
• US Embassy asks Singapore businesses for 'larger gifts' for Semiquincentennial; Most Singaporeans pessimistic about next generation's future: Singapore live news - US Embassy asks Singapore businesses for “larger gifts” for its independence day celebrations on 4 July 2026. Most locals doubt the next generation’s prospects, a survey finds.
• Trump says media focuses too much on Minnesota ICE coverage, not enough on corruption allegations - Trump accuses Minnesota officials of corruption and fraud totaling billions in taxpayer money while claiming media focuses too much on ICE enforcement instead.
• New report reveals Meta's recent move that could ultimately change the future of the internet: 'A strategic advantage' - "Meta is planning to build tens of gigawatts this decade, and hundreds of gigawatts or more over time."
• Bengals' Joe Burrow weighs in on controversial NFL playoffs moments: 'It's not the officials' - The controversial NFL Playoffs moments has Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow weighing in, as he believes the officials got it correct.
• Geomagnetic storm may make Northern Lights visible in U.S. Monday, Tuesday - A geomagnetic storm that occurred on Sunday may make the Northern Lights visible on Monday or Tuesday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says.
• ICE broke into Minnesota home, dragged barely clothed man into snow - By Maria Alejandra Cardona SAINT PAUL, Minnesota, Jan 19 (Reuters) - A Minnesota man told Reuters on Monday he felt fear, shame and desperation a day after ICE officers broke down his door with guns
• Trump Administration Asks Judge to Reject Minnesota’s Call to Block ICE Surge - Lawyers for the state and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have sued over the deployment of some 3,000 federal agents to Minnesota.
• Judge Allows Policy Restricting Lawmakers’ Access to ICE Facilities - The decision permitted the Trump administration to continue restricting inspections of the conditions inside immigration detention compounds.
• China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged despite slowing economic growth - China's central bank held its loan prime rates unchanged as the authorities sought to bolster the economy with targeted monetary easing steps.
• Denmark ramps up defenses in Greenland as Trump zeros in on control of territory - Denmark deploys additional troops to Greenland after President Donald Trump claims the island is not secure from Russia or China.
• Borders state senator wants ICE to be 'totally torn down' - Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego calls for immigration enforcement to be focused on criminals, arguing Trump's ICE acts like a "goon squad."
• Girl goes viral after getting pink princess landline phone for Christmas instead of smartphone - Eight-year-old's reaction to receiving a pink landline phone for Christmas goes viral, sparking conversations about smartphone alternatives for kids.
• Syrian deal with SDF could lead to Turkey-PKK peace, Turkish officials say - After days of fighting, the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) agreed on Sunday to bring Kurdish authorities under the control of Damascus. A deal under which Kurdish forces abandoned long-held territory in
• Maryland Democrat’s bill seeks to ‘digitally unmask’ ICE agents after fatal Minneapolis shooting - A Maryland Democrat proposed a "digital unmasking" bill to strip anonymity from ICE agents accused of violent misconduct, enabling victim accountability.