Donald Trump reiterates interest in acquiring Greenland, US bans new foreign made drones

China's economy grew 2.5-3% in 2025, half of the official target, due to a collapse in fixed-asset investment, according to the Rhodium Group think tank, contradicting expected official data. (The Economic Times - Reuters)

The Council on Foreign Relations warns of escalating global conflicts in 2026, citing rising violence and state-to-state confrontations, with top risks including Israel-Palestine clashes and the Russia-Ukraine war. (GreekReporter - Abdul Moeed)

The US has paused five large-scale offshore wind projects near the Atlantic coastline due to national security concerns over potential radar interference and risks to east coast cities. (BBC News - Bernd Debusmann Jr)

La Jornada: The US government has suspended large offshore wind energy projects due to "national security concerns", citing radar interference from turbines, affecting five Atlantic-based projects.

Vox: Trump administration halts leases for wind farms, escalating conflict

US bans new foreign-made drones, citing national security concerns, effectively locking out Chinese companies like DJI from the US market, creating opportunities for US manufacturers. (China Economic Review - will)

اطلاعات آنلاین: The US has banned new Chinese-made drones, including DJI, due to national security concerns, citing risks of unauthorized surveillance and data breaches, but existing drones are unaffected.

China Economic Review: The US FCC blacklists DJI and other foreign-made drones, citing national security risks, effective for new models, but not existing ones, restricting sales of new drone models and components in the US.

US President Donald Trump reiterates interest in acquiring Greenland, citing national security concerns, despite strong opposition from Denmark and European countries, sparking a diplomatic backlash. (protothema )

World: US President Trump states that acquiring Greenland is necessary for national security

La Jornada: Denmark rejects Trump's envoy to Greenland, stating "they will not take control" and emphasizing respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/rss: Denmark summons US ambassador over Trump's Greenland envoy, citing assault on sovereignty

SBSNews: US President Donald Trump appoints Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland, sparking diplomatic backlash from Denmark and Greenland over US interest in the mineral-rich island.

China has installed over 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles near Mongolia, according to a US Pentagon report, amid rising nuclear activity and tensions. (protothema )

Tensions between Iran and Israel may escalate in 2026, while the US faces potential conflict with Venezuela, straining American military resources and potentially impacting global stability. (اطلاعات آنلاین )

US deploys naval force to blockade Venezuela's oil tankers, escalating tensions and sparking war concerns as Trump pressures Maduro to step down. (Politics Archives - NNN - Rabi Ismail)

NYT > World News: US Coast Guard attempted to intercept Venezuela-bound oil tanker Bella 1, which fled into the Atlantic Ocean after refusing to be boarded, amid escalating US pressure on the Maduro government.

CBC: US President Donald Trump warns Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro against "playing tough" as the US Coast Guard chases another oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea.

European hackers prepare for a massive cyberattack on Russia's infrastructure, amid escalating tensions between Russia and the West, with NATO conducting secret cyber drills in Estonia. (kayhan.ir )

Poland deploys fighter jets, activates radar systems near Ukraine border after Russian airstrikes, taking preventive measures to secure airspace and protect against potential threats. (hamshahrionline )

Canada's military considers establishing permanent bases in Latvia as part of its NATO commitment, aiming to sustain its deployment and deter Russian aggression in the Baltic region. (CBC - Murray Brewster)

The US and China are reaching out to Taiwan's opposition party, Kuomintang, as a potential intermediary in the Taiwan Strait, amid signs of a thaw in US-China relations. (Geopolitical Futures - Victoria Herczegh)

Poland scrambled jets after Russian morning bombings in Ukraine, causing power outages and damage to energy infrastructure. (protothema )

A US Navy nuclear-powered submarine, USS Greeneville, arrived at a South Korean naval base in Busan to replenish supplies and rest the crew, marking its first visit under President Lee Jae-myung. (Mehr News Agency )

US President Donald Trump announces plans for "Trump-class" battleships, equipped with AI, laser tech, and hypersonic weapons, to bolster naval dominance with at least two vessels, including the USS Defiant. (The Independent - John Bowden)

ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ: US President Donald Trump announces plans to build a new class of large warships, dubbed "Trump battleships," with at least two vessels to be constructed, starting with the USS Defiant.

uk: Trump announces construction of two new Navy ships, dubbed 'Trump Class' battleships, equipped with hypersonic weapons and lasers

Al Jazeera: US President Donald Trump unveils plans for a new "Trump-class" of battleships, featuring AI and laser technology, to ensure naval dominance as part of a "Golden Fleet" vision.

India's Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Anil Chauhan, warns of potential short and long-term conflicts, citing territorial disputes and terrorism, and emphasizes the need for multi-domain operations and convergence warfare capabilities. (Hindustan Times - HT News Desk)

Global economy may face increased volatility in 2026 due to geopolitical uncertainty, US policy changes, and rising debt, potentially leading to a stock-market crash. (Kyiv Post )

Germany's trade deficit with China is nearing a new high, sparking warnings of potential backlash from analysts (South China Morning Post )

ByteDance to increase capital expenditure for AI infrastructure development (World )

Japan plans to issue local government bonds as digital securities, utilizing blockchain technology to modernize its public debt system and improve funding efficiency, with a related bill expected in 2026. (Coinfomania - Shweta Chakrawarty)

US tariffs have reduced German car exports by 15% in 2025, impacting the EU's export-driven economy, with overall German exports to the US dropping 7.8% amid ongoing trade tensions and tariffs. (inkl )

U.S. blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers sparks global energy uncertainty (Discovery Alert )

Researchers develop a Geoeconomic Fragmentation Index to study the economic impact of rising geopolitical tensions on ASEAN and Philippine commodity trade, finding that fragmentation reroutes trade, causing asymmetric losses across commodities. (PIDS - Philippine Institute for Development Studies )

China imposes tariffs of up to 42.7% on EU dairy products, including milk and cheese, in retaliation for EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, escalating the trade conflict between the two regions. (Reuters )

South China Morning Post: China imposes tariffs on EU cheese and cream amid trade row

China Economic Review: China imposes tariffs of up to 42.7% on EU dairy products, including cheese and cream, citing substantial subsidies and material injury to domestic producers, in retaliation for EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

Iran Front Page: EU criticizes China's decision to impose duties of up to 42.7% on dairy products

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $1.56 billion to a Maryland woman who claimed its talc-based baby powder caused her asbestos-linked cancer. (protothema )

China's economy is expected to grow 2.5-3% in 2025, lower than official forecasts, due to decreased fixed-asset investment, according to Rhodium Group estimates, potentially impacting trade negotiations with the US. (La Jornada )

Pakistan and Libya have signed a $4 billion arms deal, according to military officials, despite UN sanctions on the war-torn country, marking one of Pakistan's largest defense agreements. (AFP - - - Oumarou Sani)

Nvidia plans to ship 5,000-10,000 H200 AI chip modules to China by mid-February, pending government approval, with new production capacity expected in Q2 2026. (News - South China Morning Post - Reuters)

Indonesia and the US have agreed on the substance of a reciprocal trade deal, with a signing ceremony planned for late January 2026 between the two countries' presidents. (ANTARA News - Bayu Saputra, Resinta Sulistiyandari)

India advances towards finalizing export deals, moving closer to securing major trade agreements, according to recent developments in New Delhi. (Times of India - RAJAT PANDIT)

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM) advances electric vehicle development, expanding sustainable transportation options in India's growing market. (Times of India - YASH SHARMA)

Copper price surpasses $12,000 a tonne due to concerns over tariffs and supply shortages (World )

Goldman Sachs predicts a 38% rise in China's stock market by 2027, driven by earnings growth and AI technology, with a "slow bull" trend already underway. (富途牛牛 )

US stocks hold gains ahead of key 2025 data releases, with the S&P 500 nearing an all-time high, as traders await Federal Reserve interest-rate cut signals and European stocks rise on Novo Nordisk's obesity drug approval. (Bloomberg.com )

Hong Kong and mainland shares rose on momentum buying, with the Hang Seng Index gaining 0.29% ahead of US GDP data, expected to show 3.3% annualized growth, boosting Asian markets and investor sentiment. (香港電台新聞網 )

The Hang Seng Index is consolidating between 25,800 and 25,000, poised for a major move, with a breakout above 25,800 potentially sparking a rally to 27,047, or a drop below 24,800 targeting 24,087. (VT Markets )

The UK's FTSE 100 is expected to open near flat due to thin holiday trading, with gold hitting fresh records and investors watching US data releases. (ts2.tech )

Asian shares rise after US stocks gain, with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 flat and gold prices reaching new records, as markets enter a holiday-shortened week with key economic reports ahead. (Rocky Mountain Outlook )

Gold reaches record high due to rising geopolitical tensions globally (Bloomberg.com )

Oil prices rise 1.7% since the start of the week due to geopolitical tensions, including US pressure on Venezuela and Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil tankers, with Brent crude trading near $61.50. (Action Forex )

Drought in Somalia affects 4.6 million people, according to UN (The Hans India )

Cyclone Ditwah devastates Sri Lanka with $4.1 billion in damages, affecting 2 million people. India offers $450 million relief package, including $350 million in credit and $100 million in grants, to support recovery efforts. (Devdiscourse )

Hindustan Times: India proposes $450 million relief package to Sri Lanka for cyclone recovery, including $350 million in credit and $100 million in grants, to support affected sectors.

Young Kenyans are abandoning farming due to climate change, seeking urban jobs instead, threatening the country's agricultural sector and food security. (The Independent - Nick Ferris)

San Francisco investigates Waymo's self-driving taxis after power outage failures, raising concerns about emergency handling. Meanwhile, Waymo sues Santa Monica over overnight charging restrictions, citing operational harm due to noise concerns. (NYT > Top Stories - Soumya Karlamangla)

California: Waymo sues Santa Monica over order to cease overnight charging of autonomous vehicles, citing "imminent and irreparable harm" to operations, after city deemed lights and beeping a public nuisance.