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North American Aerospace Defense Command

US warns Canada of NORAD shake-up if F-35 deal collapses

Ambassador says Washington may be forced to deploy its own fighters into Canadian airspace if Ottawa opts for non-US jets.

India and the European Union

EU leaders’ Republic Day visit targets closure of India-EU trade talks, signing to follow

Von der Leyen, Costa to attend R-Day, co-chair summit as both sides push to conclude FTA negotiations amid supply-chain and geopolitical churn.

US President Donald Trump

Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas, doubles down on Greenland ambition at Davos peace summit

US President warns Hamas to disarm or face destruction as he unveils ‘Board of Peace’ at Davos, revives Greenland takeover push and signals Ukraine war talks still distant.

US President Donald Trump

Trump pauses Greenland tariffs, claims ‘framework’ for future Arctic deal

After Davos remarks and NATO talks, US president signals thaw in trade threat while keeping pressure on Greenland negotiations.

Bangladesh

India pulls diplomats’ families out of Bangladesh over security concerns

Missions to remain fully operational as New Delhi flags extremist activity and strains ahead of Dhaka’s parliamentary polls.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

India slams selective tariff targeting, urges Poland to avoid actions aiding terror

Jaishankar voices sharp concerns over US tariffs and Pakistan engagement during talks with Poland’s Deputy PM.

United States and its European allies

EU leaders condemn Trump’s Greenland tariffs as China and Russia exploit Western divisions

Leaders warn tariffs will weaken alliances, strengthen rivals, and distract from the urgent fight in Ukraine.