President-elect Donald Trump has suggested military action to seize Greenland for economic security and hinted at using economic force to control Canada. Trump's expansionist intentions also include renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the 'Gulf of America'. He emphasizes economic strategies over military force for exerting influence.
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The Gaza war has dragged on for 15 months, with only one brief ceasefire achieved early in the conflict. Mediated by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar, talks have faced numerous deadlocks. Netanyahu remains adamant about dismantling Hamas' military capabilities, while Hamas demands a full withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza.
US President Donald Trump has indicated his interest in seeking a third term, questioning whether the Constitution bars him from doing so. Despite this, the 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, clearly restricts presidents to two terms. Trump was sworn in for his second term on January 20.
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Harvard faculty organisations are suing the Trump administration, alleging constitutional rights violations due to threats of funding cuts. The lawsuit challenges the review of $9 billion in federal funds over alleged antisemitism, arguing it undermines free speech and academic freedom. Faculty seek a restraining order, claiming the government is using funding to punish dissenting institutions.
Italy's interior minister praised the EU's tightening of asylum rules, viewing it as a victory for Rome's lobbying efforts to restrict migration. The European Commission's proposal to designate several countries as "safe" will make it harder for their citizens to claim asylum in the EU. This development is particularly significant for Italy, as it aims to implement migrant centers in Albania for repatriation purposes.
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WHO has decided to extend travel restrictions on Pakistan for another three months, stressing that Pakistan and Afghanistan continue to pose a threat to polio eradication efforts being made globally. According to WHO, the committee reviewed the global spread of polio, the situation in Pakistan, and the government's efforts to control the spread of virus.
China expressed strong opposition to the new US tariffs, which include a 10 percent base tariff on global imports and an additional 34 per cent targeting China. Beijing condemned the move as violating international trade norms, harming global economic development, and destabilising supply chains. The Chinese commerce ministry urged Washington to cancel the tariffs.