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Donald Trump

US invasion of Greenland ‘would make Putin happiest man on earth’: Spain PM Sanchez

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrives at the 'Palacio de los Lopez' government palace during his official visit, in Asuncion, Paraguay July 23, 2025. REUTERS/Cesar Olmedo
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrives at the 'Palacio de los Lopez' government palace during his official visit, in Asuncion, Paraguay July 23, 2025. REUTERS/Cesar Olmedo

Trump heads into Davos storm, with an eye on audience back home

US President Donald Trump will spend at least part of his time in luxurious Davos talking about US housing.
US President Donald Trump will spend at least part of his time in luxurious Davos talking about US housing.

Pentagon readies 1,500 soldiers to possibly deploy to Minnesota, US media say

People protest against ICE, after a US immigration agent shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis on Jan 7.
People protest against ICE, after a US immigration agent shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis on Jan 7.

Despite Trump’s claims, grocery prices in US are rising. Here’s why

The cost of groceries surged in December 2025, according to data released on Jan 13, 2026. But President Donald Trump continues to falsely claim that they’ve fallen.
The cost of groceries surged in December 2025, according to data released on Jan 13, 2026. But President Donald Trump continues to falsely claim that they’ve fallen.

Leaders receive US invite for ‘Board of Peace’ to go beyond Gaza conflict

An EU official said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had been invited to represent the European Union.
An EU official said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had been invited to represent the European Union.

Who has been invited to be on Trump’s Gaza boards?

(left to right) US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner were among those named to be on the Board of Peace.
(left to right) US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner were among those named to be on the Board of Peace.

Trump wants nations to pay US$1 billion to stay on his peace board

According to a draft charter for the proposed Board of Peace, US President Donald Trump would serve as its inaugural chairman and would decide on who is invited to be members.
According to a draft charter for the proposed Board of Peace, US President Donald Trump would serve as its inaugural chairman and would decide on who is invited to be members.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 18, 2026

US President Donald Trump put initial 10 per cent tariffs on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Great Britain, the Netherlands and Finland from Feb 1.
US President Donald Trump put initial 10 per cent tariffs on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Great Britain, the Netherlands and Finland from Feb 1.

EU warns of downward spiral after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

Ambassadors from the European Union's 27 countries will convene on Jan 18 for an emergency meeting to discuss their response to the tariff threat.
Ambassadors from the European Union's 27 countries will convene on Jan 18 for an emergency meeting to discuss their response to the tariff threat.

Vance to lead US delegation to Milano Cortina Winter Games

U.S. Vice President JD Vance speak to reporters in the briefing room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 8, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
U.S. Vice President JD Vance speak to reporters in the briefing room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 8, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.