Beijing says it has received a U.S. invitation to join President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace initiative, aimed initially at Gaza and potentially other conflicts, but stopped short of indicating whether it will accept amid careful management of U.S.–China ties

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, French President Emmanuel Macron criticized U.S. tariffs as a tool to subordinate Europe, warned of rising global autocracy, and called for stronger European protection and strategic investment in key sectors

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he does not expect the Supreme Court to strike down President Donald Trump’s tariffs, while urging European allies at Davos to avoid retaliation and remain open-minded over Washington’s broader strategy.

President Donald Trump posted AI-generated images and messages on Truth Social, showing him in Greenland and with world leaders, underscoring his push to acquire the island while sharing communications with NATO and French President Macron

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis warned that any move to alter Greenland’s status would directly challenge NATO and risk further straining already difficult relations between the United States and its allies.

On Friday, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) advised airlines to avoid Iranian airspace due to U.S. threats of a potential military strike against Iran.

World leaders and top executives gather in Switzerland amid geopolitical tensions, while notable absences and a packed agenda highlight the growing uncertainty shaping this year’s World Economic Forum

The IMF forecasts 3.3% global GDP growth for 2026 as AI investment, lower U.S. tariffs, and supply chain adjustments offset trade disruptions, while warning that AI-driven market corrections and geopolitical tensions remain key downside risks

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would impose sweeping tariffs on French wines and champagne to pressure President Emmanuel Macron into joining his proposed Board of Peace, as France signals it plans to decline the invitation amid broader diplomatic tensions

Experts probing the derailment of a high-speed train in southern Spain, which killed at least 39 people, have identified a broken joint on the rails as a potential factor in one of Europe’s worst modern train disasters

U.S. President Donald Trump has invited 60 nations to join his Board of Peace, chaired for life by himself, initially overseeing Gaza and potentially expanding to other conflicts, prompting diplomatic concern that it could undermine the work of the United Nations

Syria and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have agreed to integrate Kurdish authorities under Damascus control, handing over key oil fields and dams, ending days of fighting while preserving some Kurdish representation in government and security roles

An Iranian official said authorities have confirmed at least 5,000 deaths during weeks of nationwide protests, blaming armed rioters and foreign-backed groups, as rights organizations report lower figures and describe the unrest as Iran’s deadliest in years

EU leaders are scrambling to prevent threatened U.S. tariffs tied to Greenland, intensifying diplomacy with Washington while preparing countermeasures, including reactivating suspended tariffs and considering the bloc’s unused anti-coercion tool

The European Union and South American bloc Mercosur have signed a long-awaited free trade agreement in Paraguay, creating the EU’s largest-ever trade accord and a market of 700 million people, pending approval by European and South American legislatures.

More than 60 heads of state or government are expected at the WEF, alongside 55 finance and economy ministers and over 800 chief executives or company chairs.

European governments reacted sharply to President Donald Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland, as Brussels convenes an emergency meeting, lawmakers debate powerful countermeasures and Democrats in Washington start to push back

British nationals are urged to take necessary precautions when traveling to destinations such as the United Arab Emirates, Cyprus, Egypt, Turkey, Oman, Jordan, Qatar, and other countries in the region.

New research reveals that chemicals replacing BPA in food packaging could disrupt ovarian cell function, raising concerns about the safety of “BPA-free” products

The exodios funeral service, as it is called in the Greek Orthodox Church, will take place at the Athens Metropolitan Cathedral in the city’s center.