Apartment buildings and houses are pictured in Nuuk, Greenland.
Apartment buildings and houses are pictured in Nuuk, Greenland.

Denmark Blasts Upcoming U.S. Visit to Greenland as ‘Unacceptable’

The White House wants to acquire the mineral-rich island, but European authorities are refusing to back down.

Artwork depicting Russian warships sunk in the Black Sea is seen in Kyiv.
Artwork depicting Russian warships sunk in the Black Sea is seen in Kyiv.

U.S. Tries to Negotiate Black Sea Cease-Fire With Russia, Ukraine

But continued strikes on civilian and energy infrastructure are impeding talks.

Palestinians flee with their belongings in northern Gaza.
Palestinians flee with their belongings in northern Gaza.

Israel Threatens to Annex Parts of Gaza if Hamas Doesn’t Release Hostages

But growing public dissent could hinder Israel’s wartime and political efforts.

European leaders chat before an European Union summit in Brussels.
European leaders chat before an European Union summit in Brussels.

Europe Commits to Greater Defense Support for Ukraine

Such promises reject Moscow’s demand that foreign powers cease all military aid to Kyiv.

A delivery courier rides his bike past damaged equipment in Kyiv.
A delivery courier rides his bike past damaged equipment in Kyiv.

Trump, Zelensky Talk Cease-Fire Conditions in Phone Call

Kyiv and Moscow have accused each other of continuing attacks on energy infrastructure.

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks in Moscow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks in Moscow.

Trump-Putin Call Makes Limited Progress in Cease-Fire Talks

The Kremlin agreed to pause strikes on “energy and infrastructure” in Ukraine but rejected a wider truce.

White House border czar Tom Homan talks to reporters in Washington.
White House border czar Tom Homan talks to reporters in Washington.

White House Deports Hundreds of Immigrants Despite Court Order

U.S. President Donald Trump is using the controversial Alien Enemies Act to remove undocumented migrants.

Senior Chinese, Russian, and Iranian leaders meet in Beijing to discuss Tehran’s nuclear program.
Senior Chinese, Russian, and Iranian leaders meet in Beijing to discuss Tehran’s nuclear program.

China, Russia, and Iran Hold Nuclear Talks

High-level diplomats urge Washington to lift nuclear sanctions on Tehran.

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a press conference at the Kremlin.
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a press conference at the Kremlin.

Putin Says Russia Is Open to a Cease-Fire Deal—With Caveats

The Russian leader said “there are issues that need to be discussed” before he can accept a truce.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds up a piece of paper with information about tariff rates in Washington.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds up a piece of paper with information about tariff rates in Washington.

U.S. Imposes Sweeping Steel, Aluminum Tariffs

The European Union and Canada retaliate with a slew of countermeasures.

U.S., Ukrainian, and Saudi officials meet in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
U.S., Ukrainian, and Saudi officials meet in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war.

Ukraine Agrees to U.S.-Led Cease-Fire Proposal

The United States will immediately lift its pause on military aid and intelligence-sharing to Kyiv.

Canadian Prime Minister-elect Mark Carney speaks in Ottawa.
Canadian Prime Minister-elect Mark Carney speaks in Ottawa.

Canada’s Liberal Party Elects Mark Carney as Next Prime Minister

The former central banker plans to tackle U.S. tariffs with retaliatory measures.

Rescuers and police work at a site of a Russian strike in Ukraine.
Rescuers and police work at a site of a Russian strike in Ukraine.

Trump Threatens Russia With Sanctions Over Recent Ukraine Attack

But the U.S. president stopped short of denouncing Moscow’s large-scale attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shakes hands with European leaders in Brussels.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shakes hands with European leaders in Brussels.

European Leaders Convene Emergency Summit on Ukraine, Russia

The continent is seeking new ways to defend itself without relying on U.S. support.

Chinese President Xi Jinping waves to senior members of the government in Beijing.
Chinese President Xi Jinping waves to senior members of the government in Beijing.

China Orders Major Boost to Defense Spending

Beijing’s military posturing aims to assert its dominance on the global stage, particularly with the United States and Taiwan.

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