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Volume 2 • Issue No. 18 • Updated Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 12:21 AM UTC

Trump threatens tariffs on eight European countries over opposition to US control of Greenland

President Trump announced a 10% import tax on goods from eight European nations starting in February, escalating tensions over his push for US control of Greenland. The tariff threat follows massive protests in Greenland and Denmark against Trump's takeover ambitions.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Massive protests erupt across Denmark and Greenland against Trump's Greenland takeover plans

Thousands marched in Copenhagen and Greenland's capital Nuuk, braving freezing temperatures to protest Trump's threats to acquire Greenland. Demonstrators carried signs reading 'Greenland is not for sale' and 'Hands off Greenland' in the largest show of opposition to US ambitions.

Sources: AP News, NPR


US launches retaliatory strike in Syria, killing Islamic State-linked leader

The US conducted a third retaliatory strike in Syria, killing an Al-Qaeda-affiliated leader connected to a December ambush that killed two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter. The operation is part of broader US efforts targeting Islamic State infrastructure.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Trump administration's aggressive immigration crackdown creates chaos in Minneapolis

Federal immigration agents have surged into Minneapolis, conducting street-level arrests and clashing with protesters. The operation represents a significant escalation in immigration enforcement tactics, with agents using tear gas and facing legal challenges over their methods.

Sources: AP News, NPR


NASA rolls out Artemis II spacecraft for crewed lunar orbit mission

NASA transported the Artemis II spacecraft to its launch pad, preparing for America's first crewed moon mission in over 50 years. The mission will send four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the moon as part of the agency's plan to return humans to the lunar surface.

Sources: NPR


Uganda's President Museveni wins disputed election, extending 40-year rule

Yoweri Museveni secured his seventh term as Uganda's president in an election marred by internet blackouts, violence, and opposition claims of fraud. The 81-year-old leader has now maintained power since 1986 despite widespread international condemnation of the electoral process.

Sources: NPR


HIV vaccine trial in Africa faces funding crisis after US aid cuts

A promising HIV vaccine initiative in Africa was nearly derailed when the Trump administration froze USAID funding. South African scientists secured alternative funding to continue scaled-down trials, highlighting the impact of US policy changes on global health research.

Sources: NPR


Health Secretary RFK Jr.'s plan to reorganize HHS faces implementation challenges

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s proposed Administration for a Healthy America remains unrealized months after announcement, with secretive planning meetings and confusion over staff reductions. The reorganization faces logistical hurdles and lacks congressional support or funding authorization.

Sources: NPR


European Union and Mercosur sign landmark free trade agreement

Sources: AP News


Supreme Court to hear appeal by Roundup weedkiller maker to block thousands of lawsuits

Sources: AP News