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Trump withdraws invitation to Canada’s Carney to join his Board of Peace
The American president made the announcement in a brief post on his online platform Truth Social, without giving a reason.
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World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
Newsom, on world stage at Davos, accuses Trump of trying to suppress dissent
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Middle East
US ‘armada’ heading towards Iran as tensions remain high
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Trump blames table and aspirin after new bruise on hand
Fresh marks on the US president’s left hand during his ‘Board of Peace’ signing spark renewed speculation about his health.
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US President Donald Trump’s bruised hand on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
United States
US walks away from WHO, leaving unpaid tab of US$260 million
Without its top donor, the UN health agency’s work to contain diseases like HIV, polio and Ebola is at risk.
23 Jan 2026 - 7:26AM
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US-China relations
US and Canada drift apart on China as Ottawa rethinks Beijing ties
Policy gaps are emerging after PM Mark Carney struck a wide-ranging deal with Beijing, testing past US-Canada alignment, analysts say.
23 Jan 2026 - 5:45AM
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Trump sues JPMorgan, accusing bank of closing accounts for political reasons
The US president’s US$5 billion lawsuit alleges that the bank singled him out for ‘debanking’ after the January 6 Capitol attack.
23 Jan 2026 - 3:25AM
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The US flag and a flag with the logo of JPMorgan Chase are flown at the firm’s new headquarters in New York in October 2025. Photo: Reuters
Mainland China
The Chinese satellites SpaceX says were on collision course with Starlink
As orbits become more crowded and littered with debris, the US operator is having to move its devices to dodge damage.
23 Jan 2026 - 1:56AM
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Former US special counsel testifies to Trump’s ‘criminal’ election plot
Jack Smith testifies before a Republican-led House panel and asserts that Donald Trump ‘wilfully broke’ laws in a bid to keep power.
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Ukraine war
Trump sends message to Putin ‘war has to end’ after ‘good’ meeting with Zelensky
Trump’s comments come after crucial Davos talks with Ukraine’s leader, as peace efforts intensify amid fresh strikes and high-stakes diplomacy.
22 Jan 2026 - 11:03PM
United States
Sinners breaks all-time Oscars record with 16 nominations
Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic breaks the 14-nomination mark set by All About Eve, Titanic and La La Land.
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Michael B. Jordan (centre right) stars in Sinners. Photo: TNS
World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
Watch Trump showcase his ‘Board of Peace’ in Davos
Donald Trump has extended invitations to dozens of nations and hinted at the board’s future role as conflict mediator - with him as chairman.
22 Jan 2026 - 6:38PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s Michelle Yeoh nominated for worst actress Razzie
Three years after her historic Oscar win, Michelle Yeoh faces competition from Natalie Portman and Ariana DeBose for the dubious honour.
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US-Venezuela conflict
US says Venezuela’s interim president to visit as relations shift post-Maduro
Delcy Rodriguez says she’s approaching any US talks ‘without fear’ after a senior US official said she would visit Washington soon.
22 Jan 2026 - 1:36PM
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White House responds after Trump repeatedly refers to Greenland as ‘Iceland’
White House denies Arctic territories mix-up after the US president’s freewheeling speech in Davos.
22 Jan 2026 - 10:03AM
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An Aurora Borealis in the sky above Nuuk, Greenland on Tuesday. Photo: AP
United States
Bezos’ Blue Origin to deploy thousands of satellites to rival Musk’s Starlink
The TeraWave plan coincides with a rush to build data centres in space that can meet the soaring demand for large-scale AI data processing.
22 Jan 2026 - 1:42PM
Canada
Canada court overturns government order to shut down TikTok’s operations
The decision comes as Mark Carney seeks closer ties to China to offset the effect of Trump’s tariffs.
22 Jan 2026 - 5:29AM
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US-China trade war
Beijing-Ottawa deal reinforces China’s dominance in EV industry, analysts say
New agreement is set to significantly boost Chinese carmakers’ global expansion and offers easier entry into the North American EV market.
22 Jan 2026 - 5:54AM
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing last Friday, where the pair announced a new strategic partnership that will open Canada up to Chinese electric vehicles. Photo: Reuters
United States
Archegos’ Bill Hwang seeks Trump pardon for fraud that cost banks US$10 billion
The veteran US investor was sentenced to 18 years in jail after being convicted in the high-profile Wall Street case.
22 Jan 2026 - 2:08AM
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Huge lines, laughs and gasps as Trump addresses Davos
Trump stuns Davos with jabs at Greenland, Nato, Canada’s Carney, and France’s Macron, as attendees liken the chaotic scene to a rock concert.
22 Jan 2026 - 12:00AM
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Ukraine war
US envoy Witkoff to meet Putin in Moscow for pivotal peace talks Thursday
US special envoy and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner head to Russia to pursue a breakthrough on territorial disputes and security guarantees.
21 Jan 2026 - 8:35PM
World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
Larry Fink considers rotating World Economic Forum away from Davos
The interim co-chief, and BlackRock CEO says the ‘mountain must come down to earth’ proposing a rotation to hubs like Detroit, Dublin and Jakarta.
21 Jan 2026 - 5:54PM
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Chairman and CEO of BlackRock, Larry Fink, attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
United States
Former flight attendant posed as pilot for hundreds of free US trips
Dallas Pokornik, 33, pleaded not guilty to a scheme where he allegedly used forged credentials to board major US airlines.
21 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
Americas and the Caribbean
US forces seize seventh sanctioned oil tanker linked to Venezuela
MV Sagitta is the latest ship linked to Venezuela that the US has captured since early December.
21 Jan 2026 - 1:01PM
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Air Force One taking Trump to Davos turns around due to electrical issue
Donald Trump and his entourage switched to another plane and continued the trip to Switzerland.
21 Jan 2026 - 5:09PM
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