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US needs Greenland because of European 'weakness,' Bessent says
Bessent cites geopolitical chess match with Russia, ChinaSome lawmakers oppose Trump's push for GreenlandGreenland's resources seen as motivation for an acquisitionBy Nicholas P. Brown NEW YORK, Jan 18 (Reuters) - European "weakness" necessitates U.S. control of Greenland for glob...Reuters
Sun, Jan 18
UK PM Starmer tells Trump tariffs on allies over Greenland are 'wrong'
Jan 18 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday after talking to the leaders of Denmark, the EU and NATO, to say he believed "applying tariffs on allies for pursuing the collective security of NATO allies is wrong".A Downing Street spokes...Reuters
Sun, Jan 18
Top Ukrainian negotiator says talks with US to continue in Davos
Jan 18 (Reuters) - Ukraine's top negotiator Rustem Umerov said on Sunday that talks with U.S. officials on a resolution of the nearly four-year-old war with Russia would continue at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss resort of Davos."We agreed to continue work at the team level during the...Reuters
Sun, Jan 18
UK PM Starmer reiterated US tariffs opposition in calls with European leaders, Trump
Jan 18 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated his opposition to U.S. tariffs targeting its allies over their pursuit of NATO security efforts in calls with several European leaders and with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday.Starmer said that "security in the High North is...Reuters
Sun, Jan 18
Bandy-Building blocks in place with US upbeat after bandy World Championship
PORI, Finland, Jan 18 (Reuters) - The United States left the Bandy World Championship on Sunday with mixed emotions, balancing signs of progress against a backdrop of structural limitations, after finishing fourth in the men’s tournament and third in the women’s event.The competition offered a snaps...Reuters
Sun, Jan 18
EU considers $108 billion in retaliatory tariffs on US over Trump's Greenland threat, FT reports
Jan 18 (Reuters) - European capitals may hit the U.S. with 93 billion euros ($107.71 billion) worth of tariffs or restrict American companies from the bloc's market in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to NATO allies opposed to his campaign to take over Greenland, the Financi...Reuters
Sun, Jan 18
Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 1:30 PM EDT on Sunday, January 18
Jan 19 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 1:30 PM ET on Sunday: - - - -FOOTBALLNFLReport: Steelers open to QB Aaron Rodgers' returnThere will be a welcoming party in the Pittsburgh locker room if Aaron Rodgers decides to return for his 22nd season in 2026, ESPN reported.FOOTBALL-NFL...Reuters
Sun, Jan 18
India gets Trump's invite to join Board of Peace on Gaza, ambassador says
NEW DELHI, Jan 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has invited India to join his "Board of Peace" initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts, according to a White House statement on Sunday, shared in a post on X by Washington's ambassador to New Delhi, Sergio Gor.It was not cl...Reuters
Sun, Jan 18
Iran warns against any US strike as judiciary hints at unrest-linked executions
At least 5,000 people killed in protests in Iran, official saysIncludes 500 security personnel, Iranian official in region saysJudiciary spokesperson indicates some protesters may be executedTrump has threatened to intervene if executions go aheadBy Parisa Hafezi Jan 18 (Reuters) - Iran's pre...Reuters
Sun, Jan 18
German industry lashes out at Trump's 'ludicrous' demands
Industry calls on EU to consider never-before-used 'Anti-Coercion Instrument'Current tariff regime already costing German companies billionsU.S. is Germany's top export destinationBy Rene Wagner and Rachel More BERLIN, Jan 18 (Reuters) - German industry reacted with anger on Sunday to...Reuters
Sun, Jan 18
NATO's Rutte says he spoke with Trump about Greenland
BRUSSELS, Jan 18 (Reuters) - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Sunday that he had spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump about the security situation in Greenland and the Arctic."We will continue working on this, and I look forward to seeing him in Davos later this week," Rutte wrot...Reuters
Sun, Jan 18
Denmark to continue diplomatic track with US over Greenland, Danish foreign minister says
OSLO, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Denmark will continue to engage diplomatically with the United States to solve the crisis over Greenland, despite the threats made by Washington, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said on Sunday.Reuters
Sun, Jan 18
World leaders show caution on Trump's broader 'Board of Peace' amid fears for UN
Trump invites 60 nations to join 'Board of Peace' Permanent membership available for states that pay $1 blnBoard to start work on Gaza and expand to other conflicts Trump to be chairman for lifeBy John Irish and Andreas Rinke Jan 18 (Reuters) - Governments reacted cautiously on Sunday to ...Reuters
Sun, Jan 18
Syrian government, SDF agree on immediate ceasefire on all fronts, state media say
CAIRO, Jan 18 (Reuters) - The Syrian government and the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have agreed on an immediate ceasefire on all fronts, Syrian state media reported on Sunday, after days of fighting as the army advanced into Kurdish-held territories in the northeast.Reuters
Sun, Jan 18
Bill to allow Uber, Lyft in Israel gains committee approval
By Steven ScheerJERUSALEM, Jan 18 (Reuters) - An Israeli ministerial committee on Sunday approved a law that would allow shared ride hailing services such as Uber and Lyft to operate in Israel in a bid to lower taxi costs.Under a reform promoted by the Transportation Ministry, the law - which still ...Reuters
Sun, Jan 18
UN members free to associate in different groups after Trump's Board of Peace announcement, spokesperson says
WASHINGTON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres "believes member states are free to associate in different groups," his spokesperson said on Sunday when asked about a draft U.S. charter for a Board of Peace. "The United Nations will continue with its mand...Reuters
Sun, Jan 18
HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-Australian Open day one
MELBOURNE, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Highlights of the first day at the Australian Open on Sunday (times GMT):1202 ALCARAZ EASES PAST WALTONWorld number one Carlos Alcaraz made light work of Australian Adam Walton, sailing into the second round with a 6-3 7-6(2) 6-2 win.Spaniard Alcaraz, who is hoping to ...Reuters
Sun, Jan 18
World leaders show caution on Trump's broader 'board of peace' amid fears for U.N.
Trump invites 60 nations to join 'Board of Peace' Permanent membership available for states that pay $1 blnBoard to start work on Gaza and expand to other conflicts Trump to be chairman for lifeBy John Irish and Andreas Rinke Jan 18 (Reuters) - Governments reacted cautiously on Sunday to ...Reuters
Sun, Jan 18
Alpine skiing-Germany's Aicher wins super-G in Tarvisio ahead of Vonn
Jan 18 (Reuters) - Germany's Emma Aicher denied American great Lindsey Vonn to win the women's super-G in Tarvisio on Sunday as the women's Alpine skiing World Cup season builds up toward the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics next month.Aicher clocked the fastest run in one minute 14.04 sec...Reuters
Sun, Jan 18
