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President Donald Trump has invited Russia’s Vladimir Putin to join a proposed “board of peace” linked to Gaza governance, as global leaders convened at the World Economic Forum in Davos amid renewed tensions over tariffs, security guarantees, and Greenland.

Separately, the United States has completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, debates have intensified in Germany over gold reserves held in the US, and Haiti’s transitional council said it has moved to dismiss the prime minister.

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1️⃣ 🇺🇸🇷🇺 Trump invites Putin to Gaza “board of peace”: The Kremlin said President Vladimir Putin has been invited to join President Donald Trump’s proposed “board of peace” for resolving global conflicts and overseeing governance and reconstruction in Gaza, adding that Moscow is seeking to clarify the offer and has not said whether Putin would accept. The invitation comes as Russia’s war in Ukraine continues without a settlement, while the board itself has drawn criticism over its structure.

2️⃣ 🌍🇺🇸 World leaders gather at Davos amid Trump tensions: Global political and business leaders are met at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, with President Donald Trump attending in person for the first time since 2020 and leading the largest-ever US delegation to the forum. His return sharpened attention on strained transatlantic relations, particularly over US tariff threats linked to Greenland and questions about security guarantees, even as Trump frames his engagement around domestic economic priorities.

3️⃣ 🇺🇸🇬🇱 Trump outlines vague Greenland “framework”: President Donald Trump said a “framework of a future deal” on Greenland was formed after talks with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte at Davos, but provided no details, while Rutte said Danish sovereignty was not discussed. Danish and Greenlandic leaders reiterated sovereignty is non-negotiable and said they were unaware of the framework’s contents.

4️⃣ 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Iran warns of “all-out war” after US moves forces: A senior Iranian official said any US attack, regardless of scale, would be treated as an “all-out war” as a US aircraft carrier strike group and other assets move toward the region following renewed warnings from President Trump. The official said Iran’s forces are on high alert and would respond forcefully to any violation of sovereignty, without detailing how.

5️⃣ 🇨🇳 China probes top military leaders: China’s defence ministry said it has opened investigations into General Zhang Youxia and senior officer Liu Zhenli for “grave violations of discipline and the law,” without providing further details. The probes follow the expulsion of nine generals and occur amid an intensified anti-corruption campaign under President Xi Jinping, which some analysts say has also sidelined rivals.

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🇺🇸🇨🇦 Trump threatens 100% Canada tariffs

US President Donald Trump said the United States would impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian goods if Canada were to make a trade deal with China, writing on social media that such a move would trigger immediate action. Trump did not specify which agreement he was referring to, and it remains unclear whether his comments relate to a recently announced Canada–China “strategic partnership” that included tariff reductions. 

Tensions between the two countries have increased after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said at the World Economic Forum in Davos that the US-led world order had been disrupted and urged cooperation among middle powers facing economic pressure. Trump later criticised Carney’s remarks, withdrew an invitation for Canada to join his proposed Board of Peace, and warned against Canada acting as a conduit for Chinese goods entering the US. Canada’s trade minister said there is no pursuit of a free trade agreement with China, while confirming that a deal reached last week includes reduced Chinese tariffs on Canadian canola oil and lower Canadian tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

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1️⃣ 🇺🇸🌍 US completes withdrawal from World Health Organization: The Trump administration said the United States has finalised its withdrawal from the World Health Organization after ending all funding, personnel assignments and participation in WHO bodies, despite owing roughly $260 million in outstanding fees. US officials cited WHO’s conduct during Covid-19, while health experts warned the move could weaken global disease surveillance.

2️⃣ 🇩🇪🇺🇸 Debate grows over Germany’s US-held gold: German economists and financial figures have called for Germany to repatriate gold reserves held in the United States, citing strained relations and concerns about President Trump’s unpredictability, while others oppose the move or say it is not being considered. Germany’s central bank said there is no cause for concern, noting the reserves are diversified and regularly audited despite rising debate.

3️⃣ 🇭🇹 Haiti council moves to dismiss prime minister: Haiti’s transitional presidential council said it voted to dismiss Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé and will seek a replacement within 30 days ahead of its planned exit in early February, despite US warnings on the need for leadership stability. The council did not give reasons for the decision, which comes amid pressure to hold delayed elections and concerns over worsening instability.

4️⃣ 🇺🇸🇵🇸 US unveils “New Gaza” reconstruction plan: The United States presented plans at the World Economic Forum for rebuilding Gaza as “New Gaza,” featuring skyscrapers, new residential, industrial and tourism zones overseen by President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, alongside demands for Hamas’s demilitarisation. The proposal comes as fighting continues despite a ceasefire and humanitarian conditions remain severe.

5️⃣ 🇬🇧🇺🇸 UK delays Chagos handover debate after Trump criticism: The UK has reportedly delayed a parliamentary debate on legislation to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after President Donald Trump criticised the deal and Conservatives warned it could breach a 60-year US-UK treaty. The agreement, signed in May and still pending ratification, would allow continued US and UK use of the Diego Garcia military base for 99 years.

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