News

The United States is warning Haiti’s political leaders that Washington may respond if they try to cling to power. A U.S. representative told the U.N. Security Council that some members of Haiti’s transitional council appear to be maneuvering to extend their mandate past an early February deadline set to pave the way for elections. Diplomats described Haiti as being at a critical crossroads, with gangs controlling much of Port‑au‑Prince.

Iran’s foreign minister said the country will respond directly if the United States launches any attack on its territory or leadership. He spoke as Iran faces unrest at home and new reports of deadly crackdowns on protesters and political opponents. Western governments are watching closely, weighing fresh sanctions while urging restraint.

A deepening clash is emerging between the United States and key European partners over President Trump’s push to acquire Greenland. After meetings in Davos, European Union officials publicly called Trump’s tariff warning a mistake and questioned Washington’s reliability as an ally. Several NATO partners said economic pressure over Greenland could rupture transatlantic ties just as leaders are trying to manage Russia’s war in Ukraine and broader global instability.

A church service in Minnesota turned tense and emotional when immigration protesters disrupted worship. The Justice Department says it is investigating activists who entered a church where a local Immigration and Customs Enforcement official serves as pastor and interrupted the service with chants and signs. Federal officials are examining whether any laws were broken.

NATO allies in Europe are scrambling for a united answer after President Donald Trump threatened steep new tariffs tied to a bid for Greenland. European Union ambassadors are meeting urgently after Trump warned of sanctions on countries that reject any U.S. claim over the Arctic territory. Crowds have marched in Danish cities, including Copenhagen and Aarhus, voicing support for Greenlanders and rejecting the idea of a forced deal.

Trump escalates threats to forcibly annex Greenland as European allies move troops into the Arctic to show support for Denmark’s control. Several NATO countries are sending small contingents of troops to Greenland for joint drills with Danish forces. Officials describe the deployments as defensive and symbolic, meant to reinforce Denmark’s sovereignty over the vast Arctic territory. The moves follow President Donald Trump’s renewed statements that the United States could seize Greenland.