Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will not attend the formal signing of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement in Asunción, Paraguay, on Saturday, opting to stay in Rio de Janeiro while the South American bloc wraps up one of its most consequential trade deals in decades. Lula will be the only Mercosur leader absent from…
Month: January 2026
Trump says he may punish countries opposed to US control of Greenland with tariffs
US President Donald Trump says he may implement tariffs on countries opposing Washington’s controlling of Greenland as he remains stern in his stance to take over the Arctic island by “any means necessary”.
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World Governments Summit in Dubai expected to be the largest in the summit’s history, organisers say
The summit, which will be held from 3-5 February, is expected to bring together 35 heads of state and government, more than 150 government delegations and over 6,000 attendees.
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Some Western-supplied air defence systems in Ukraine out of ammo at critical time, Zelenskyy says
The Ukrainian president has repeatedly called on the country’s allies to bolster its defence systems to protect its critical energy infrastructure amid ongoing Russian attacks.
Bilderkiste #3: Yo’s White Coat, Red Hair, and Pose Parade
Bilderkiste #3: Yo Brings Style and Playfulness to the Frame Welcome to Bilderkiste #3, where fashion, flair, and a little bit of mischief collide. Today’s star? Yo, rocking a crisp white coat, fiery red hair, sleek black wet-look leggings, and sturdy beige boots all set against a minimalist white background that practically begged her to…
Venezuelan opposition leader says she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented President Donald Trump with her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize at their White House meeting Thursday. Machado, who spoke to reporters following the meeting and a visit to Capitol Hill, also said her conversation with Trump was “excellent” and came away from the meeting believing the president…
Venezuela’s Machado presents Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize during White House meeting
Trump confirmed later on social media that Machado had left the medal for him to keep, and he said it was an honour to meet her.
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