Trump withdraws ‘Board of Peace’ invitation to Carney in widening rift with Canada
Trump said he has withdrawn the invitation to Canada to join the new Board of Peace, days after Carney warned…
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Bank of Japan raises economic growth forecasts ahead of snap election, holds rates at 0.75%
The BOJ also upgraded its GDP forecast for the 2025 fiscal year to 0.9%, and also raised its GDP projection…
TikTok forms U.S. joint venture, names Adam Presser CEO
TikTok said Thursday that it officially formed a joint venture that will keep the video-sharing app operating in the U.S.
Trump wants Nvidia to sell powerful AI chips to Beijing. Washington’s China hawks are pushing back
U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to approve Nvidia to ship some of its more powerful AI chips to China is…
Greenland PM: Don’t know details of Trump-NATO deal framework, but sovereignty is a ‘red line’
Nielsen criticized Trump’s aggression toward Greenland, saying the rhetoric is “unacceptable.”
Trump holds ‘very good talks’ with Zelensky as US pushes for Ukraine deal
The meeting came as US envoy Steve Witkoff headed to Moscow for a meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
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What we know about Trump’s ‘framework of future deal’ over Greenland
Denmark and Greenland have made it clear they will not relinquish sovereignty of the world’s largest island.
Trump signed his Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ into being. Here’s who’s on it — and who isn’t
European nations did not attend Trump’s “Board of Peace,” signing at the World Economic Forum in Davis, Switzerland.
Two dead and several missing in New Zealand landslides
Heavy rains have ravaged the country’s North Island, with a minister comparing it to a “war zone”.
US allies won’t forget Trump Greenland crisis
Despite talk of a deal over Greenland, it will be hard for US allies to return to business as usual,…
Denmark open to ‘Golden Dome’ talks after Trump touts framework Greenland deal
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Thursday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s Greenland pivot.
Europe must consider retaliating against Trump’s tariff ‘blackmail,’ business leaders tell CNBC
European business groups have called for the EU to consider countermeasures in response to U.S. tariff threats.
CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: China’s new global playbook —from exporter to investor
Chinese companies are no longer just exporting overseas, instead eyeing partnerships and local investments for global expansion.
Japan’s December exports growth drops to 5.1%, missing expectations, as shipments to U.S. plunge
Reuters-polled analysts had estimated exports growth would remain unchanged from November at 6.1%.
Trump says he has ‘framework’ of a Greenland deal as he drops Europe tariffs threat
At Davos, the US president said he would not use force to take the island and later floated a possible…
South Korea grows 1.5% in fourth quarter, missing forecasts as domestic demand weakens
South Korea’s economic growth slowed in the final quarter of last year amid weakening domestic demand as the impact from…
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Faisal Islam: What it was like inside the room with Donald Trump at Davos
Faisal Islam said there was mixed reaction in the room during Trump’s Davos speech.
Trump says he reached Greenland deal ‘framework’ with NATO, backs off Europe tariffs
Trump suggested to CNBC that the Greenland framework involves mineral rights for the U.S., as well as the administration’s proposed…
Trump’s jibes are wearing thin for many of Europe’s leaders
The ball is in the court of European leaders ahead of Thursday’s emergency EU meeting in Brussels, writes Nick Beake.
European lawmakers suspend U.S. trade deal amid Greenland tariff tensions
EU lawmakers have suspended the approval of the U.S.-EU trade agreement over President Trump’s Greenland-related tariff threats.
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EU suspends approval of US trade deal
The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.
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Trump tells world leaders: Europe is not heading in the right direction
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said some areas of Europe are no longer recognizable — and “not in a…
Trump calls for ‘immediate negotiations’ on Greenland, but rules out using force
President Donald Trump called for “immediate negotiations” with Denmark to “discuss the acquisition of Greenland by the United States.”
Could US Congress stop Trump from taking over Greenland?
Some of the president’s fellow Republicans oppose him – but it’s not clear if they would join Democrats to block…
Trump to speak at Davos as his Greenland push, tariff threats take center stage
Trump said over the weekend that he would slap tariffs on imports from eight European countries in retaliation for moving…
Scott Bessent says U.S. is unconcerned by Treasury sell-off over Greenland, calls Denmark ‘irrelevant’
U.S. treasury secretary Scott Bessant addressed reporters at a press conference at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday.
Trove’s New Token Craters 95%, Sparking Investor Revolt
Trove Markets’ new token collapsed almost immediately after trading began, wiping out the vast majority of early gains and leaving…
European stocks set for mixed open ahead of Trump’s speech in Davos
European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Wednesday with all eyes on U.S. President Donald Trump’s address…
Trump doubles down on Greenland ahead of Davos visit, saying there is ‘no going back’
Trump was due to arrive at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, but a minor electrical issue on Air Force…
India’s largest company is caught in geopolitical tensions. But it faces the biggest challenge at home
Slowdown in sales growth of Reliance Retail has led brokerages to cut target prices on Reliance Industries.
Greenland should be prepared for ‘everything,’ prime minister says, not ruling out U.S. military action
While the scenario is unlikely, Greenland has to be prepared as “the other side” has not ruled out the use…
Asia markets fall after Trump’s Greenland rhetoric spark Wall Street rout
Asia-Pacific markets fell, mirroring overnight losses on Wall Street after President Donald Trump escalated rhetoric over Greenland.
Lyse Doucet: Trump is shaking the world order more than any president since WW2
Trump’s demands over Greenland are a rude awakening in a moment fraught with risk.
Danish pension fund to sell $100 million in Treasurys, citing ‘poor’ U.S. government finances
AkademikerPension’s move comes amid increasing tensions between Denmark and the U.S. over Greenland.
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UK defends Chagos deal after Trump calls it ‘act of great stupidity’
The US president says it is “another in a very long line of National Security reasons why Greenland has to…
Greenlanders ‘bewildered’ by Trump’s ‘devastating’ takeover threats, business minister tells CNBC
Greenland has been thrust into the geopolitical spotlight by President Donald Trump’s takeover threats, and European nations’ response.
Trump is showing the world the U.S. is ‘back,’ Scott Bessent tells CNBC as Greenland tensions ratchet up
President Donald Trump’s bid to acquire Greenland is ‘not something new,’ said U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, speaking to CNBC.
Trump says EU won’t ‘push back too much’ as Denmark sends extra troops to Greenland
U.S. President Donald Trump dimissed the idea of the European Union firmly opposing his plans to annex Greenland.
Trump threatens 200% tariff on French wines as Macron reportedly snubs ‘Board of Peace’ seat
Trump also reiterated his plans to control Greenland, saying that European leaders “won’t push back too much.”
Japan’s snap elections: A reckless risk or calculated gamble?
Takaichi may be trying to capitalize on her high approval ratings to shore up the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s coalition…
China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged despite slowing economic growth
The People’s Bank of China held its 1-year and 5-year loan prime rates at 3% and 3.5%, respectively, keeping them…
China’s stock market ‘overheats’ amid record high turnover, and regulators are getting worried
China’s stock market rally is drawing closer regulatory scrutiny after trading activity surged to unprecedented levels.
Trump says he will ‘100%’ carry out Greenland tariffs threat, as EU vows to protect its interests
Kaja Kallas, the EU’s foreign policy chief, said the bloc has “no interest to pick a fight, but we will…
Trump ties Greenland demands to Nobel Prize in message to Norway leader
The US president says he no longer feels obliged to think only of peace, after not being awarded the annual…
Greenland PM issues defiant rebuke over Trump’s tariff threats: ‘We will not be pressured’
Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said Monday that the Arctic island would not be pressured over U.S. President Donald Trump’s…