A new transatlantic rift is emerging as President Donald Trump openly warns the United Kingdom against strengthening business ties with China, calling the move dangerous for national and strategic security. The warning comes just as Prime Minister Keir Starmer concludes a high profile visit to Beijing aimed at resetting UK-China relations after years of diplomatic strain. Rather than backing down, Britain appears to be pushing forward. Starmer has defended engagement with China as a matter of national interest, arguing that economic cooperation can coexist with firm security safeguards.
31 January,2026 01:41 AM IST
Iran has issued a formal warning of full-scale retaliation as US military deployments in the Middle East intensify. Tehran’s leadership has placed defense forces on heightened alert, preparing for the possibility of extreme scenarios. A senior Iranian official declared that any attack whether “limited”, “surgical” or “kinetic”, would be treated as an all-out war, and the response would be unprecedented and severe. This statement comes amid rising regional tensions following US-backed Israeli operations in June. In response, the United States has moved major naval assets, including the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln with escorting destroyers, signaling a strategic posture of deterrence. President Trump confirmed the deployment, stating the fleet is positioned “just in case”, leaving the door open for potential military action if Iran escalates. WATCH
25 January,2026 04:07 AM IST
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is set to visit Greenland, shifting the focus of Arctic diplomacy from Brussels to Nuuk as geopolitical pressure mounts across the polar region. The visit comes shortly after high-level consultations with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, underscoring Denmark’s intent to reinforce security coordination while reaffirming Greenland’s sovereignty. The diplomatic engagement follows recent statements from the United States regarding strategic interests in the Arctic, sparking renewed attention on Greenland’s role in regional security. Copenhagen has clarified that no formal agreement exists between the United States and NATO concerning Greenland, despite claims of strategic gains made by Washington. WATCH
24 January,2026 01:01 AM IST
A powerful and far-reaching winter storm is accelerating eastward, placing nearly two-thirds of the United States under escalating weather threats. Forecast models indicate a rapidly intensifying system stretching from Texas to New England, capable of delivering crippling ice, heavy snowfall and extreme Arctic cold over several days. A critical 72-hour window highlights a direct hit along the I-95 corridor, with cities from Washington D.C. to New York and Boston facing the potential for disruptive snow and damaging ice. Forecasters warn that ice accumulation in some regions could rival hurricane-level impacts, particularly where power infrastructure is most vulnerable. WATCH
24 January,2026 12:57 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
