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Volume 2 • Issue No. 19 • Updated Monday, January 19, 2026 at 08:05 PM UTC

Trump links Greenland push to Nobel Peace Prize snub, escalating tensions with Europe

President Trump has connected his aggressive stance on acquiring Greenland to not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize last year, telling Norway's prime minister he no longer feels obligated to think purely of peace. This comes amid rising transatlantic tensions over U.S. tariff threats against eight European NATO countries.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Deadly train collision in Spain kills at least 40, with rescue efforts ongoing

A high-speed train derailed and collided with another train in southern Spain, killing at least 40 people and injuring dozens more. Rescuers are searching for more bodies as authorities investigate the cause of the crash on a recently renovated section of track.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Fashion icon Valentino dies at age 93 in Rome

Sources: AP News


Buffalo Bills fire head coach Sean McDermott after nine seasons without Super Bowl appearance

Sources: AP News


Trump administration implements many Project 2025 policies despite earlier disavowals

President Trump has rolled out numerous policies from the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 blueprint that he once claimed to have nothing to do with, including immigration crackdowns, dismantling the Department of Education, and ending diversity programs.

Sources: NPR


U.S. lawmakers visit Denmark to reassure allies amid Greenland tensions

A bipartisan congressional delegation traveled to Denmark to reassure Danish and Greenlandic officials of U.S. support, attempting to de-escalate tensions as President Trump threatens tariffs over his push to acquire Greenland.

Sources: NPR


European leaders warn Trump's Greenland tariffs threaten 'dangerous downward spiral'

Leaders of eight European NATO countries issued a joint statement condemning President Trump's tariff threats tied to Greenland, warning they undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous escalation.

Sources: NPR


United Nations marks 80th anniversary amid global turmoil and funding challenges

UN leaders gathered in London to mark the 80th anniversary of the General Assembly, warning that international cooperation is under attack amid wars, climate chaos, and U.S. withdrawals from UN agencies under President Trump.

Sources: NPR


NASA's Artemis II moon rocket moves to launch pad for upcoming astronaut mission

Sources: AP News


China's population declines again as birth rate hits lowest level since 1949

Sources: AP News