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Trump shares map showing Canada, Greenland and Venezuela as US territory

The posts come as the US is set to deploy a North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) aircraft at the Pituffik space base, Greenland, as tensions rise over President Donald Trump's move to acquire the semi-autonomous Danish territory. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday shared a post on his Truth Social platform showing an old photograph of himself with other European leaders with the US flag depicting Canada, Greenland and Venezuela as a part of the United States. In the post, Trump is seen seated inside the Oval Office, with NATO leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron, Italy's Giorgia…

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Trump threatens 200% tariff on France after Macron questions him on Gaza Board of Peace

The US President later posted a private message from Macron, where the French President told Trump that the two agree on the issues of Iran and Syria but told him he did not "understand" what Trump was "doing on Greenland?" Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened 200 per cent tariffs on French wine and champagne over Paris's intentions to decline his invitation to join his "Board of Peace". He also shared in a Truth Social post a private message he received from French President Emmanuel Macron regarding Greenland. The US President’s all-out attack on France came after…

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Jan

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Norway PM responds to Trump: ‘Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by a committee, not Norwegian govt’

Jonas Gahr Store stated that Trump's message came in response to his message about Norway and Finland's positions on Washington's tariff threats against the EU countries over Greenland. Oslo: Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store on Tuesday responded to US President Donald Trump, expressing grievance over the Nobel Peace Prize snub, which has altered his approach to global affairs and alliance politics. Norwegian government has no authority over deciding Nobel laureates Norway's Prime Minister clarified to Trump that the Norwegian government has no authority over deciding Nobel laureates."I have clearly explained, including to President Trump, what is well known, the prize is awarded by an independent Nobel Committee and not the Norwegian…

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Jan

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Is Donald Trump eyeing military action in Greenland? US deploys aircraft at Pituffik Base

NORAD said that the aircraft will arrive at the base to support various long-planned activities. They also said that this action is taken in coordination with Denmark and Greenland. Washington: The United States is all set to deploy aircraft to a key military base in Greenland, amid rising tensions following US President Donald Trump's move to acquire the semi-autonomous Danish territory. According to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), the aircraft "will soon arrive" at Pituffik Space Base to support various long-planned activities. "Along with aircraft operating from bases in the continental United States and Canada, they will support various long-planned NORAD…

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Jan

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Over 100 vehicles smash into one another in Michigan as snowstorm intensifies across US | Watch

The State Police said there were numerous injuries, but no deaths had been reported. The crash is just the latest impact of the major winter storm moving across the country. Michigan: More than 100 vehicles on Tuesday smashed into each other or slid off the interstate in Michigan on Monday as snow fuelled by the Great Lakes blanketed the state. The massive pileup prompted the Michigan State Police to close both directions of Interstate 196 just southwest of Grand Rapids near Hudsonville while officials worked to remove all the vehicles, including more than 30 semitrailer trucks. Police say there…

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Pakistan: Gul Plaza mall fire death count reaches 26, more than 80 still missing as rescue operation continues

A deadly fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza Mall has claimed 26 lives, with 81 people still unaccounted for. Rescue teams continue to clear debris and search the damaged structure, while DNA tests are being conducted to identify victims. Karachi: A devastating fire broke out at the Gul Plaza Mall located on MA Jinnah Road in Pakistan's Karachi, leading to a major tragedy. Authorities have confirmed that at least 26 people have died, while 81 others remain missing. According to ARY News, the building's structure has severely weakened after the incident and is no longer considered safe for public entry. Officials…

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19

Jan

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Starmer rebukes Trump over Greenland tariff threat, says ‘trade wars help no one’

The sharp response from Starmer follows Trump’s announcement on Saturday that the United States would impose a 10 per cent import tax from February on goods from eight European countries, including the UK. New Delhi: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday issued his strongest public criticism yet of US President Donald Trump, calling Washington’s threat to impose tariffs on allied nations over Greenland “completely wrong” and warning that a trade war would damage all sides. Speaking at a press conference in London, Starmer said the United Kingdom firmly rejects the idea of using economic pressure against allies and made…

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19

Jan

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Putin receives Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ invite, Kremlin says proposal under review

The Board of Peace is reportedly part of the second phase of Trump’s plan to resolve the Gaza conflict. The body would be chaired by Trump for life and would initially focus on bringing an end to the war in Gaza. New Delhi: The United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to join US President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” a new initiative aimed at ending the ongoing war in Gaza. The Kremlin confirmed the development on Monday, saying it is reviewing the proposal and seeking more clarity from Washington. “We hope to have contacts with the US…

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Jan

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France 15, Sweden 3 and UK 1: European nations deploy troops in Greenland amid Trump’s threat

According to a 1951 defence agreement, the US already has an access to Greenland. But the US military presence has decreased in Greenland over the years. According to Trump, he wants the Danish territory to keep a check on Russia and China. London: Tensions have been soaring between the European Union (EU) and the United States (US) over President Donald Trump's demand of purchasing out Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. The EU has vehemently opposed the US president's demand, who has imposed 10 per cent tariffs on several European nations, including the United Kingdom (UK), France, Germany, the Netherlands and…

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Explosion hits hotel in Central Kabul, several killed and injured

An explosion at a hotel in downtown Kabul has left several people killed and injured, Afghan officials said on Monday. New Delhi: Several died and many were injured after an explosion hit a hotel in downtown Kabul on Monday, Afghan officials said. The blast took place in the Shahr-e-Naw area, a busy part of the Afghan capital. Authorities said the cause of the explosion is not yet clear. Investigations are underway to find out what triggered the blast and whether it was an accident or an attack. Kabul police spokesperson Khalid Zadran confirmed that the explosion occurred at…

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