Europe's financial "nuclear option": dumping $3 trillion in US debt to counter Trump

Europe currently holds approximately 10% of the total United States national debt, a figure exceeding $3 trillion (approx. €2.56 trillion). As geopolitical tensions rise, this massive financial stake is increasingly viewed as a potential "nuclear option" against unpredictable US policy shifts.

Pope Leo XIV urges peace as US-mediated talks progress in Abu Dhabi

Pope Leo XIV appealed for an immediate end to the conflict in Ukraine during his Sunday address from the Apostolic Palace. The Pontiff warned that ongoing Russian strikes are leaving civilians dangerously vulnerable to the harsh winter freeze.

Ten dead as catastrophic ice storm shuts down major US cities

A massive winter storm has claimed at least ten lives across the United States, plunging over one million households into darkness and grounding thousands of flights.

Over 100 drones target civilian areas as Ukraine faces worst power crisis since 2022

Russian forces launched a massive overnight assault involving more than 100 drones and tactical missiles, killing at least six civilians and wounding 45 others across Ukraine. The wave of attacks, which included 60 Shahed long-range UAVs and Iskander-M ballistic missiles, has pushed the national energy grid to its breaking point.

European leaders split over retaliatory tariffs following Trump's Greenland pivot

European Union leaders failed to reach a consensus during an emergency summit in Brussels on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Despite a sudden de-escalation from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding tariffs on eight European nations, Council President António Costa's attempt to coordinate a unified response ended without a formal agreement.

Russia demands territorial concessions ahead of UAE peace negotiations

The United States, Ukraine, and Russia are scheduled to hold high-level security talks in Abu Dhabi this Friday, January 23. The negotiations aim to explore a potential peace framework to end the ongoing conflict.

Macron vows zero tolerance as French forces seize sanctioned oil vessel

The French Navy intercepted a suspicious oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday morning, January 22, as part of a crackdown on Russia’s clandestine "shadow fleet." The vessel is suspected of transporting Russian oil in violation of international sanctions.

Trump's Arctic ambitions: New US-NATO deal replaces trade threats

U.S. President Donald Trump backed away from plans to impose trade tariffs on several European nations on Wednesday, ending a standoff linked to his interest in Greenland. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the American leader explicitly excluded the use of force and signaled a potential deal with Western allies regarding Arctic security and resources.

Kyiv residents evacuate capital amid freezing blackout crisis

Roughly 600,000 residents have fled Kyiv as relentless Russian missile and drone strikes continue to devastate Ukraine's power grid. Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed the exodus to Agence France-Presse, citing a total loss of electricity and heating in many districts.

Trump’s Peace Council and Greenland dispute derail Ukraine recovery summit

A landmark $800 billion agreement for the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine has been postponed at the World Economic Forum. The delay follows escalating tensions between the United States and European capitals over President Donald Trump’s "Peace Council" initiative and his controversial stance on Greenland.

Brussels hits back: European Parliament suspends US trade agreement over tariff threats

The European Parliament has moved to suspend the ratification of the trade agreement between the European Union and the United States. This decision follows recent tariff threats from US President Donald Trump, as confirmed on Tuesday by major parliamentary groups.

Macron to Trump in leaked texts: "We can do great things in Iran"

U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed private correspondence from French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday via his Truth Social platform. The leaked screenshots reveal a proposal for an unscheduled G7 summit in Paris involving high-level representatives from Ukraine, Russia, Syria, and Denmark.