The European Parliament plans to suspend approval of a US tariffs deal agreed last year. Sources said the move may be announced in Strasbourg on Wednesday. The decision follows fresh tariff threats by US President Donald Trump over Greenland. The standoff has hit global markets, with stocks and the dollar falling. European leaders warned against US pressure on sovereignty. French President Emmanuel Macron urged the EU to consider retaliation. Meanwhile, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent asked Europe not to retaliate. The deal needs EU approval to take effect. (PC: Bloomberg via Getty Images)

President Donald Trump shared altered images on Truth Social depicting Canada, Greenland, and Venezuela as US territories, showing himself with NATO leaders and planting the US flag in Greenland marked "US Territory Est 2026." The posts coincide with US deploying a NORAD aircraft to Greenland's Pituffik space base amid rising territorial tensions. Trump threatened tariffs on Denmark and European countries 10% from February 1 and 25% from June 1 unless they sell Greenland, calling it essential for national security against China and Russia. During a call with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Trump reiterated Greenland's importance for American and global security. European leaders are deliberating responses to Trump's escalating demands. (PC: Truth Social/ @realDonaldTrump)

Ceasefire in Syria collapsed within 24 hours after fresh clashes broke out. Syrian government forces fought the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in Raqqa and Hasakah provinces. The fighting focused on prisons holding thousands of Islamic State detainees. The ceasefire was meant to bring Kurdish-controlled areas under state control. Both sides accused each other of risking prisoner escapes. Heavy fighting was reported near Shaddadi and Raqqa. Several fighters were killed. The violence now threatens a key unity deal signed just a day earlier to end weeks of conflict and secure the region. (PC: AFP)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed doubts about working with Russia on a proposed Gaza Peace Board. He said it was “very hard to imagine” Ukraine and Russia sitting together in one council. Zelensky confirmed that Donald Trump invited him to join the board. “We did receive the invitation,” he told reporters. The Kremlin also confirmed Russia’s invite, including President Vladimir Putin. The board aims to oversee a US-backed Gaza peace plan. Several countries, including India and China, have also received invitations. (PC: AFP)

US President Donald Trump said there was “no going back” on his plan to seek control of Greenland, calling it vital for global security. Speaking ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump said he would press European leaders on the issue. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said US tariff threats would be met with a united and proportional response. Trump also shared messages he said were from French President Emmanuel Macron and NATO leaders questioning his stance.

A children’s football pitch near Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank faces possible demolition after an order from Israeli authorities. The pitch, built in 2020 beside the separation wall, is used by more than 200 children from the nearby Aida refugee camp. Israeli officials say it was constructed without permits on land classified as Area C, where Israel retains civil control. The club says it had informal approval and lacks alternative space. A short reprieve expired this week. Under Israeli rules, owners must dismantle the pitch themselves or face forced demolition and costs. International campaigns have called for the site to be spared. (PC: BBC)

Pakistan have dismissed reports suggesting they may boycott the T20 World Cup in support of Bangladesh. A source close to the Pakistan Cricket Board said there is no plan to withdraw, even if Bangladesh pull out. The source said Pakistan have no grounds to do so as all their matches are scheduled in Sri Lanka under an earlier agreement. Bangladesh are in dispute with the International Cricket Council over security concerns for matches in India. The Bangladesh Cricket Board has sought changes, but the ICC has asked for a final decision by January 21. (PC: HT)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Iran of a severe response if it attacks Israel. Speaking in the Knesset, he said Israel would act with a force Iran had not experienced before. Netanyahu said Israel was closely monitoring Iran after nationwide protests and a deadly crackdown. His remarks came amid reports that the United States is moving the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group toward the Middle East. Tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high over Iran’s handling of protests. Activists say thousands have been killed and many detained. Iran has not responded to Netanyahu’s latest warning. (PC: NDTV)

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 200% tariffs on French wine and champagne amid tensions with France. The warning followed reports that Paris may reject Trump’s invitation to join a proposed “Board of Peace”. Trump also posted a private message from French President Emmanuel Macron, in which Macron questioned Trump’s focus on Greenland. The dispute grew after France mocked comments by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Arctic security. A source close to Macron said tariff threats aimed at shaping foreign policy were unacceptable and ineffective. (PC: India Today)

US President Donald Trump has criticised the UK’s plan to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, calling it “an act of great stupidity”. He made the comments in a post on Truth Social. The deal would see the UK hand over sovereignty while leasing the Diego Garcia military base for 99 years. Trump said the base is vital to US security. He linked the issue to his interest in US control of Greenland. The US administration earlier supported the plan. In May, Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it a major achievement. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the lease would cost £101m a year. (PC: BBC)