EU considers imposing EUR93bn in tariffs on US, Canada considers sending soldiers to Greenland

The EU considers imposing €93bn in tariffs on the US, retaliating against Trump's "blackmail" tactics amid the Greenland crisis, escalating transatlantic trade tensions. (City AM - Samuel Norman)

Canada considers sending soldiers to Greenland for NATO exercises amid US tariff threats over island control, according to senior officials. (CBC | Top Stories News - Benjamin Lopez Steven, Murray Brewster)

Global tensions are escalating cyber activity, with 72% of IT leaders fearing a full-scale cyberwar, as nation-states use cyber operations to exert pressure on rivals, targeting critical infrastructure and civilians. (Help Net Security - Sinisa Markovic)

US President Donald Trump linked his claims on Greenland to the Nobel Peace Prize in a letter to Norway's Prime Minister, stating he no longer feels obligated to prioritize peace. (Πρώτο Θέμα: RSS )

Germany aims to build Europe's strongest conventional army, with 260,000 troops by 2035, amid concerns over Russian actions and declining trust in US influence. (Al Jazeera - John T Psaropoulos)

China rejects 2016 South China Sea ruling as "illegal", while the Philippines' DFA reaffirms the decision as final, amid ongoing territorial disputes in the region. (GMA News Online / News )

Guatemala's president declares 30-day state of siege amid prison riots and gang violence, granting security forces enhanced powers to restore order and public safety nationwide. (La Jornada )

Reforma: Guatemala's president imposes a 30-day state of siege to combat rising gang violence, granting security forces enhanced powers to detain and arrest suspects nationwide.

Qatar pledges significant investments in major Canadian projects, according to Prime Minister Carney, strengthening bilateral economic ties between the two nations. (CBC | Top Stories News )

Nigeria has been delisted from the EU's high-risk countries for money laundering, following significant improvements in its anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism framework. (Blueprint Newspapers )

IMF predicts stronger global growth, yet cautions about potential risks from rising tariffs and AI-driven market corrections, urging vigilance and proactive economic management. (MSN )

China's 2025 GDP growth reached 5%, driven by industrial output and exports, achieving a $20.13 trillion target despite trade war challenges and domestic economic slowdown. (China Economic Review - will)

Chinese economy: China's 2025 GDP growth reaches 5%, fueled by strong export performance, offsetting domestic economic weaknesses and sluggish consumer spending, according to latest official data.

News - South China Morning Post: China achieved its 2025 GDP target despite a trade war, but quarterly growth slowed to a 3-year low due to domestic headwinds

General Motors eyes Egypt as a key automotive manufacturing and export hub for the Middle East and Africa, citing strategic location and growth potential. (Dailynewsegypt - Daily News Egypt)

China's pharmaceutical industry is projected to grow 50% by 2030, driven by innovation and demand, emerging as a key growth driver for the country's economy. (News - South China Morning Post - Daniel Ren)

China's birth rate hits historic low, declining 17% to 7.92 million in 2025, marking four consecutive years of population decline and exacerbating the country's demographic crisis. (News - South China Morning Post - Luna Sun)

https://saudigazette.com.sa/: China's birthrate hits record low, exacerbating demographic crisis and posing significant economic and social challenges for the country's future development and stability.

Global markets brace for volatility as Trump's new tariffs spark trade concerns, potentially disrupting international commerce and economic stability. (The Guardian )

Investors flock to defence and energy stocks amid rising geopolitical tensions, signaling a shift in market sentiment and strategy. (Financial Times )

Global temperatures projected to exceed 2°C by 2050, posing catastrophic risks to ecosystems, economies, and human societies worldwide, according to climate forecasts. (Asia Insurance Review )

Chile declares state of emergency due to wildfires, resulting in 18 deaths, 50,000 displaced, and over 20,000 hectares burned, prompting nationwide evacuation efforts and a significant emergency response. (La Jornada )

https://saudigazette.com.sa/: Chile declares state of catastrophe as wildfires kill 18, displace 50,000, prompting emergency response and evacuation efforts nationwide.

The Washington Times stories: News: Chile wildfires claim 15 lives, burn thousands of acres, and destroy homes in central and southern regions, prompting emergency response efforts.

Airbnb partners with 211 LA to provide free emergency housing to those affected by natural disasters in Los Angeles, aiming to accelerate access to temporary shelter. (LA NACION )

A viral Chinese app, "Are You Dead?", alerts emergency contacts if users fail to check in daily, highlighting the country's growing loneliness epidemic among young people living alone in megacities. (The Age - World - Lisa Visentin)