Trump suggests his new Board of Peace might replace the UN
President Trump has floated the possibility that his new initiative could render the UN obsolete, criticizing its record despite acknowledging its intended purpose.
UK approves a ‘mega’ Chinese Embassy in London, despite criticism of security risks
The UK government has granted final approval for a large new Chinese embassy complex in central London, a decision made despite significant political and security concerns over espionage risks and the intimidation of dissidents.
Newsom slams world leaders cozying up to Trump as ‘pathetic’
Governor Newsom criticized world leaders for appearing complicit in Trump’s global maneuvers, mocking their behavior as “pathetic” while urging them to stand firm amid the Greenland and Nobel Prize controversies.
“Hopefully you have some other skill” – Alex Karp says humanities jobs are doomed as AI advances
Palantir CEO Alex Karp says artificial intelligence will wipe out most humanities jobs, while other tech and finance leaders argue that creative and critical thinking skills may become more valuable in an AI-driven economy.
More than 10 countries sign on to President Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace” for Gaza
President Trump’s proposed Gaza “Board of Peace” has drawn interest from more than 10 countries ahead of Davos, but faces diplomatic resistance amid funding questions, tariff threats, and broader geopolitical tensions.
Trump invites Pakistan’s Prime Minister to Gaza Peace Council
President Donald Trump has invited Pakistan’s Prime Minister Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif to join the Gaza Peace Council as part of international efforts to manage Gaza’s interim administration and advance a lasting peace solution.
Trump taunts allies with leaked texts and AI images in late-night Greenland blitz
President Donald Trump sparked diplomatic tension after a late-night social media barrage featuring leaked messages, AI-generated images, tariffs, and sharp criticism of allies amid renewed pressure over Greenland.
Christian leaders condemn anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church as DOJ investigates
The Justice Department has opened a civil rights probe after anti-ICE protesters disrupted a Minnesota church service, drawing sharp condemnation from Christian leaders and firm prosecution vows from the Trump administration.
VALENTINO DEAD AT 93…
The legendary designer Valentino Garavani, a pillar of Italian haute couture, has died in Rome at age 93.
List: 10 most powerful passports in 2026
Singapore’s passport is the world’s most powerful for 2026, offering visa-free access to 192 countries, while Malaysia ranks ninth.