Trump tariff threats over Greenland ‘risk dangerous downward spiral’, warn Nato members from left to right: Emmanuel Macron; Friedrich Merz and Keir Starmer, all in suits
Meloni also warns the president over Greenland Tariff threat risks downward spiral- Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere has urged caution over a looming trade war with the US. “I think we should be very careful not to have a trade war that spirals out of control. I don’t think anyone benefits from that,” he... Read More
US kills al Qaeda affiliate leader tied to December attack in Syria.
Centcom says U.S. military forces on Friday killed an al Qaeda affiliate leader linked to an Islamic State attack on Americans in Syria last month, U.S. Central Command said in a statement on Saturday. Bilal Hasan al-Jasim had “direct ties” to an ISIS gunman who killed and injured U.S. and Syrian personnel on December 13... Read More
Austria: Eight people killed in three avalanches
Austria: Eight people killed in three avalanches Austria: Eight people killed in three aval Advertisement At least eight people were killed in a series of avalanches across the Austrian Alps on Saturday, police and mountain rescue services said. Authorities have warned that conditions remained dangerous after fresh snowfall. Meanwhile, rescue services deployed more than 200 personnel and several helicopters.... Read More
Lithuania charges six with terrorism over failed arson attack on Ukraine military supplies.
The target of the botched 2024 attack was Lithuanian company TVC Solutions and mobile radio stations the firm manufactures for Ukrainian armed forces, according to prosecutors.Lithuanian prosecutors charged six foreign nationals with terrorism Friday over a failed attempt to set fire to military equipment destined for Ukraine in 2024.Two suspects fled to Latvia and were... Read More
Ford recalls more than 300,000 vehicles in Canada”
Transport Canada announced a recall for more than 300,000 Ford vehicles in two separate recalls for the risk of a short circuit that can cause a fire. “On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant,” both the notices say. “If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it’s plugged in.”CTVNews Logo... Read More
Pakistan: Rescue officials report that a shopping center fire killed six people in Karachi. UPdates: Officials say dozens may still be trapped as fire spreads to upper floors of MA Jinnah Road shopping mall-
“Alongside fire tenders, Rangers personnel are evacuating trapped people and ensuring the safety of valuables,” the statement read, adding that protecting lives and preventing the fire from further spreading was a top priority. The chief fire officer said that around 60% of the blaze at Gul Plaza has been brought under control, but firefighters are... Read More
Ukraine team arrives in US for Miami talks”Ukrainian negotiators arrived in the US for talks with President Donald Trump
Envoy Steve Witkoff, son-in-law Jared Kushner and Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll on ending almost four years of war with Russia. The talks – expected to focus on security guarantees and post-war recovery – will take place in Miami as the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion looms and as Moscow has pounded Ukraine’s energy facilities in... Read More
“Five die in Austrian avalanches, rescuers say”Five off-piste skiers have died in two avalanches in the Austria’s Alps following heavy snowfall in the region.
An avalanche hit a group of seven skiers in the Pongau area near Salzburg, killing four and seriously injuring one on Saturday, local mountain rescue officials said. A similar avalanche swept away a skier in the same area earlier in the day. Poor conditions have led to the recent deaths of a number of people... Read More
Italy Intercepts Cargo Ship With Russian Metal in Sanctions Enforcement Move —
Italian financial authorities have detained a cargo ship in the port of Brindisi on suspicion of violating European Union sanctions targeting Russia, according to ANSA on January 17. The vessel, flying the flag of a small Pacific island nation—reportedly Tuvalu—was carrying more than 33,000 metric tons of black metal when it entered Brindisi. The Italian... Read More
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the proposed site of China’s new “mega-embassy” on Saturday afternoon, calling on the government to reject Beijing’s proposals for the site.
Demonstrators waved flags and banners, chanting “no mega-embassy”, and were joined by Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch. Speaking at the rally, Badenoch said, “I am standing here with you today because I believe in freedom. “I’m standing with you today, because I know what it is like to live without freedom. “We take it for... Read More