U.S. forces boarded a sanctioned Panamanian-flagged oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean, the eighth vessel seized under Trump’s naval blockade that Congress has not authorized.
Trump threatens to block the Gordie Howe International Bridge from opening between Windsor and Detroit, falsely claiming Canada owns both sides of a project the U.S. approved during his first term.
Netanyahu meets Trump in Washington Wednesday to discuss Iran nuclear talks after Tehran’s foreign minister said its missile program is “never negotiable” and threatened to strike U.S. bases.
Trump’s “Board of Peace” plans first meeting February 19 at the building he renamed after himself, with a draft charter that no longer mentions Gaza.
Zelensky says U.S. wants Ukraine and Russia to end war by June, with both sides invited to talks in Miami next week.
Trump signs executive order quadrupling Argentine beef imports to 100,000 tons while U.S. cattle ranchers call the move a “misguided effort” that undercuts American producers.
55 Cuban deportees held for weeks at Guantánamo in former Al Qaeda prison were transferred back to the U.S. after Cuba refused to accept them.
U.S. military kills two in latest Eastern Pacific boat strike, the 38th lethal operation in a campaign that has killed 128 people since September.
Rep. Ro Khanna launches investigation into $500 million Abu Dhabi investment in Trump family crypto company, urges U.S. attorney to probe the deal.
Colombian President Petro meets Trump at White House after year of tensions, needing a special State Department permit to enter the country after his visa was revoked.
U.S. Africa Command deploys military team to Nigeria after Trump threatened the country over alleged Christian persecution, following December airstrikes against Islamic State affiliates.
U.S. F-35 shoots down Iranian drone “aggressively approaching” the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, 500 miles from Iran’s coast, days before scheduled nuclear talks.
Trump announces trade deal with India lowering reciprocal tariffs to 18%, but no signed text exists and the White House has not confirmed details.
Top U.S. and Israeli generals held closed-door talks at the Pentagon as Trump escalates military threats against Iran and expands naval presence in the Middle East.
Trump family crypto firm sold 49% stake to UAE royal family’s national security adviser for $500 million between the 2024 election and inauguration, linking Trump business to foreign government.
Trump says U.S. is ‘starting to talk to Cuba’ after signing executive order tariffing countries that sell oil to the island, cutting off supplies routed through Venezuela and Mexico.
New U.S. chargé d’affaires arrives in Caracas to reopen diplomatic mission one month after American military operation captured Maduro, as interim government announces amnesty bill for political prisoners.
At least 10,000 Danish veterans march silently through subzero cold to U.S. embassy in Copenhagen after Trump said NATO allies hid from frontlines in Afghanistan and embassy staff removed 44 flags honoring Danish war dead.
Experts say Trump lacks authority to decertify Canadian aircraft after he threatened to ban Bombardier jets, with FAA historically grounding planes only for safety reasons.
Trump administration approves $16 billion in arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia as tensions rise over potential U.S. military strikes on Iran.
UN Secretary-General warns the organization faces “imminent financial collapse” by July after U.S. refused to pay its 2025 contribution and offered only 30% of expected peacekeeping funding.
Carney urges Trump administration to stop meeting with Alberta separatists seeking $500 billion U.S. loan to leave Canada, as BC premier calls outreach “treason.”
Trump declares national emergency over Cuba, creating mechanism to impose tariffs on any country that sells oil to the island as he says it “will not be able to survive.”
Trump says he ordered Venezuelan airspace reopened for commercial travel, with American Airlines announcing plans to resume flights after seven-year suspension.
Framed photo of Trump and Putin from Alaska summit now hangs in White House visitor lobby, part of Palm Room renovation.
Rubio tells Senate that Venezuela must submit monthly budget to Washington for approval, with US controlling how oil proceeds are spent.
US Embassy in Copenhagen removes flags honoring 44 Danish soldiers killed in Afghanistan, claims staff was unaware of their significance.
Rubio says technical talks with Denmark and Greenland have begun after Trump backed off tariff threats and military force rhetoric over takeover calls.
Greenland minister calls Trump’s push to acquire sovereign U.S. territory for military bases a “red line,” saying her government has not been presented with any deal details.
U.S. formally exits Paris climate agreement for second time, joining Iran, Libya and Yemen as the only countries not party to the landmark pact.
Canada’s Carney denies Treasury Secretary Bessent’s claim he walked back his Davos speech criticizing U.S. hegemony, telling Trump “I meant what I said.”
Ecuador bars ICE agent from entering Minneapolis consulate, calling the visit an “attempted incursion” and filing formal diplomatic protest with Washington.
Commerce Department takes up to 16% equity stake in rare earth mining company with $1.3 billion loan and $277 million federal funding to counter Chinese supply chain dominance.
Trump raises tariffs on South Korea from 15% to 25% after claiming Seoul’s legislature has not approved trade deal with Washington.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte tells European Parliament that continent “cannot defend itself” without U.S. and credits Trump with forcing allies to meet spending targets.
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter endorses call for fans to boycott World Cup matches in United States, citing killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents.
Aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln and three Tomahawk-equipped warships enter Middle East waters days after Trump announced “armada” heading to Persian Gulf.
China accuses ousted military vice chairman Zhang Youxia, a childhood friend of Xi Jinping, of sharing nuclear weapons secrets with the United States and accepting bribes.
Canada’s Carney says Ottawa has “no intention” of pursuing China free trade deal after Trump threatened 100% tariffs, calling recent tariff reductions “entirely consistent” with existing trade agreement.
Vance pledges anti-abortion action at March for Life; administration expands foreign aid ban to cover abortion providers and DEI programs.
US, Ukraine, and Russia hold first trilateral talks; Zelenskyy calls discussions “constructive” as Russian drones kill and wound dozens during negotiations.
Trump threatens 100% tariff on all Canadian goods if country proceeds with China trade deal, days after Carney said US-led world order “ruptured.”
Treasury sanctions nine Iranian “shadow fleet” oil ships as Trump announces U.S. “armada” heading toward Iran following regime’s killing of 5,000 protesters.
U.S. carries out 35th strike on alleged drug boat since September, killing two, one day after House defeated war powers resolution on Venezuela.
British government says Trump “wrong” to claim NATO allies avoided Afghanistan front lines; 457 British troops died in the war, second only to the U.S.
U.S. formally completes withdrawal from World Health Organization one year after Trump initiated process; Rubio and Kennedy say WHO refuses to return American flag over unpaid dues.
TikTok announces deal to spin off U.S. operations, with Oracle, UAE’s MGX, and Silver Lake each taking 15% stakes while ByteDance retains 19.9% and continues managing advertising and e-commerce.
Trump launches “Board of Peace” at Davos with 19 countries after France, Norway, and Sweden declined; says charter allows him to chair “for life” if he chooses.
Canadian PM Carney doubles down on Davos call for “middle powers” to resist economic intimidation, rejecting Trump’s claim that Canada “lives because of the United States.”
Trump suspends tariffs on eight European nations after claiming “framework” deal with NATO on Greenland, says he will not use force to take the island.
