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32 Cuban soldiers and security personnel killed in a US raid on Caracas have arrived in Cuba for military ceremonies, as US air strikes hit Venezuelan targets and Delta Force units moved toward Maduro’s compound; Caracas says over 100 people died in the operation, the worst Cuban fatalities since the Bay of Pigs, amid Cuba’s economic crisis and mounting US pressure.
A Leger poll of 1,540 Canadians and 1,011 Americans finds about 31% of Canadians believe the United States could attempt direct action to take control of Canada in the future, reflecting lingering concerns about sovereignty after the U.S. intervention in Venezuela; the online survey notes no margin of error and shows mixed views on U.S. aims and the broader international order.
European troops from France, Germany and other NATO allies are arriving in Greenland to bolster security as Denmark, Greenland and the United States publicly disagree on a possible U.S. move to seize Greenland’s minerals; Denmark plans a larger NATO-backed presence and has formed a working group with the U.S. to address Washington’s security concerns while honoring Danish red lines.
Foreign Affairs senior fellow Andrew P. Miller argues that U.S. military intervention to shield Iranian protesters would likely be limited in effect and risk a broader backlash, offering only temporary relief and potentially undermining long-term democratic prospects. He organizes options into deterrence (targeting missiles or regime leadership) and disruption (attacking communications, security bases, or using cyber tools), but cautions that even successful strikes might not alter the regime’s repression and could provoke retaliation. Miller urges a cautious U.S. role: no ground troops or coercive regime changes, but support through nonmilitary means—such as expanding free communications access (Starlink), international accountability for abuses, and diplomacy—to empower Iranians to determine their own future.
Global public opinion surveys show China’s rise is accelerating while the US is no longer seen as the sole leading power, signaling a multipolar world where many countries seek space to partner with both. Trump’s return has shifted perceptions of US influence and Europe, wary of a weakened Western-led order, is urged to boost defence, assert autonomy, and craft a long‑term strategy for 2030 to stand up to Russia and China while navigating relations with both powers.
L.A. Rams owner Stan Kroenke has become the largest private landowner in the United States after buying nearly 1 million acres of noncontiguous land in New Mexico, pushing his total holdings to about 2.7 million acres across the U.S. and Canada, per Mansion Global’s luxury real estate roundup.
Iran temporarily closed its airspace for two hours via a NOTAM, restricting flights to those with official permission as Western officials warned a U.S. attack was imminent; international carriers rerouted or paused flights and travelers were advised to depart the region.
The Trump administration has indefinitely paused immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries, including Brazil, Iran, Russia and Somalia, saying the move aims to crack down on immigrants likely to rely on public benefits and to tighten legal immigration pathways.
The Pentagon has begun withdrawing troops and equipment from al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar as a precaution while President Trump weighs potential military action against Iran, echoing measures taken before U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities in June.
The U.S. State Department has paused immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries due to concerns about reliance on public benefits, marking a temporary policy shift that could affect families seeking green cards.
After an unusually warm start to January, a polar-vortex pattern returns, bringing Arctic air and below-average temperatures to the Midwest and East in the second half of January, with a first cold wave on Thursday and another surge of frigid air this weekend and into next week.
As Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Rubio host Danish and Greenlandic ministers at the White House, Trump reiterates that the US needs Greenland for national security. Polls cited by Greenland’s representative show only about 6% of Greenlanders would join the US, with most preferring to stay within the Danish Realm. Reports mention potential lump-sum payments to Greenlanders (up to around $100,000) as part of efforts to win support, while Denmark and Greenland oppose any sale or ownership arrangement. Danish troops are boosting a presence in Greenland ahead of the talks, and protesters in Copenhagen echo the island’s desire to govern itself. Canada and other Arctic powers are watching closely as discussions proceed behind closed doors, with a press conference expected to detail any US plans for Greenland.
President Trump’s push to have Greenland join the United States relies on incentives and pressure, but his insistence on owning Greenland and even threats of force have hardened Greenlanders’ resistance. Local leaders say Greenland does not want to be owned or bought, and polls show most residents are not eager to break with Denmark or immediately align with the U.S. While aides discuss options to influence a potential referendum—through information campaigns, public-sector offers, or private incentives—Greenland’s prime minister and Denmark’s leader reaffirm that Greenland is not for sale and will stay aligned with Denmark and NATO. In the U.S., lawmakers express caution about military action, and a bipartisan delegation is slated to visit Copenhagen, underscoring the delicate diplomacy at play.
Iran warned regional states hosting U.S. troops that U.S. bases in the region could be struck if Washington strikes Iran, as Tehran seeks to deter possible intervention amid protests and a crackdown that rights groups say has killed thousands. Some personnel were reportedly told to leave Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, while Trump and allies weigh intervention options and Western officials note Iran’s security apparatus remains in control.
Estimates peg the price of purchasing Greenland at up to $700 billion, a figure compiled by scholars and former officials as part of plotting how to secure the Arctic buffer. Greenland and Denmark reject U.S. ownership, while Washington weighs options from a sale to a security compact or enhanced presence. Some officials warn a forced takeover would strain NATO and allied ties, while others see diplomacy or a lighter security pact as more plausible paths. U.S., Danish, and Greenland officials are set to discuss the issue in Washington amid ongoing debate over how far Washington should go to extend influence in the Arctic.