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Friday, 24 April 2026
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World Economic Forum in Davos

Also known as: Davos

World & Region

Trump doubles down on Greenland acquisition, threatens tariffs on Europe

The News

US president Donald Trump has reiterated his intent to acquire Greenland, warning "there is no going back" and threatening 10% tariffs on eight European countries and 200% tariffs on French wine if they oppose the takeover. European leaders including French president Macron and EU Commission president Von der Leyen have rejected the proposal as a violation of Greenland and Denmark's sovereignty, with Macron calling for "respect to bullies" and the "rule of law to brutality."

21 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Trump doubles down on Greenland acquisition, threatens tariffs on Europe

    US president Donald Trump has reiterated his intent to acquire Greenland, warning "there is no going back" and threatening 10% tariffs on eight European countries and 200% tariffs on French wine if they oppose the takeover. European leaders including French president Macron and EU Commission president Von der Leyen have rejected the proposal as a violation of Greenland and Denmark's sovereignty, with Macron calling for "respect to bullies" and the "rule of law to brutality."

    21 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 20 January

  1. Iran's foreign minister disinvited from Davos summit

    The World Economic Forum said Iran's foreign minister will not attend this week's Davos summit, citing the "tragic loss of lives of civilians in Iran over the past few weeks" and stating it would not be "right" for the Iranian government to be represented. The decision came after activists and rights groups called for his disinvitation amid a deadly government crackdown on protesters; Iran Human Rights says at least 3,428 protesters have been killed.

    20 January 2026 · New Era →

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