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In show of support, Canada, France open consulates in Greenland

A protestor in front of the US consulate in Greenland on Jan 20, 2026. Canada and France are opening consulates in Greenland in show of support on Feb 6.
A protestor in front of the US consulate in Greenland on Jan 20, 2026. Canada and France are opening consulates in Greenland in show of support on Feb 6.

Britain expects Arctic security plans to be discussed by NATO next week

FILE PHOTO: British Defense Minister John Healey and Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen (not pcitured) attend a press conference at the Ministry of Defense in Copenhagen, January 21, 2026. Thomas Traasdahl/Ritzau Scanpix/via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: British Defense Minister John Healey and Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen (not pcitured) attend a press conference at the Ministry of Defense in Copenhagen, January 21, 2026. Thomas Traasdahl/Ritzau Scanpix/via REUTERS/File Photo

Ukrainian shelling causes 'serious damage' in Russia's Belgorod, governor says

Residential buildings during a power blackout, that according to local authorities was caused by a recent Ukrainian missile attack targeting the regional energy system, amid the Russia-Ukraine military conflict in Belgorod, Russia. REUTERS/Stringer
Residential buildings during a power blackout, that according to local authorities was caused by a recent Ukrainian missile attack targeting the regional energy system, amid the Russia-Ukraine military conflict in Belgorod, Russia. REUTERS/Stringer

Norway police investigate ex-PM Jagland over Epstein links

Jeffrey Epstein plays the piano in this image from the estate of late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, released by the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., U.S., on December 19, 2025. U.S. Justice Department/Handout via REUTERS
Jeffrey Epstein plays the piano in this image from the estate of late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, released by the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., U.S., on December 19, 2025. U.S. Justice Department/Handout via REUTERS

Danone recalls infant formula in several European countries

Danone's infant formula recall affects  Austria, France, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Switzerland.
Danone's infant formula recall affects  Austria, France, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Switzerland.

US says Trump prefers diplomacy with Iran but warns he has military options

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago

Greece arrests member of military for espionage with suspected links to China

Italian police to get new arrest powers after Turin riot

Italian police officers stand guard near the Excelsior Hotel Gallia, on the day of the expected arrival of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy, February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Italian police officers stand guard near the Excelsior Hotel Gallia, on the day of the expected arrival of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy, February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

US, China opt out of joint declaration on use of AI in military

A total of 85 countries were represented at the Responsible AI in the Military Domain summit in A Coruna, Spain.
A total of 85 countries were represented at the Responsible AI in the Military Domain summit in A Coruna, Spain.

Trump says US retains right to ‘militarily’ secure Chagos airbase

U.S. President Donald Trump talks to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer following the official signing of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, during a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, October 13, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
U.S. President Donald Trump talks to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer following the official signing of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, during a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, October 13, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.