Commerce Secretary Projects Strong Q1 Growth and Warns EU Against Trade Retaliation

Davos, Tuesday, 20 January 2026.
Defying conservative forecasts, Secretary Lutnick projects Q1 growth exceeding 5% and warns European allies that retaliating against Greenland-related tariffs risks spiraling into a “tit-for-tat” trade war.

EU Signals Historic Trade Deal with India is Near Completion

Ray Dalio Warns US Dollar Dominance at Risk as Global Debt Mounts

India Projected to Enter Upper-Middle-Income Bracket by 2030 as Economy Surges

Canadian Inflation Ticks Up to 2.4 Percent Driven by Past Tax Comparisons

Rockwool Updates Investors on Buyback Progress as Program Nears Conclusion

Copenhagen, Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
Approaching its February program deadline, Rockwool has increased its holdings to 2.25 percent of total share capital, executing recent transactions under the 150 million euro buyback plan.

Unilever-Led Partnership Generates £21.2 Million for East African Enterprises

cside Launches AI Solution to Expose Hidden Third-Party Data Risks

Zipline Secures $600 Million to Scale US Drone Operations

Mets Acquire Robert Jr.: Aims High After Deal with White Sox

President Reveals He Considered Naming Gulf of America After Himself

Washington D.C., Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
President Trump has disclosed that the newly designated “Gulf of America” was nearly christened the “Gulf of Trump.” In a candid White House briefing marking his second term’s progress, the President admitted he bypassed the self-referential title only after advisors warned of severe backlash. While he framed the comment as a jest, the admission underscores the administration’s aggressive pursuit of nationalist geographic rebranding, predicated on the argument that the United States controls the vast majority of the region’s shoreline.

Political Leaders Join Picket Lines as NYC Nurses Strike Hits Second Week Stalemate

Technical Issue Forces Air Force One to Abort Flight to World Economic Forum

Redacted Report Warns of Rapid US Military Logistics Failure and $10 Trillion Economic Shock

Federal Judge Bars Halligan From Using U.S. Attorney Title, Citing Unlawful 'Charade'

Malawi's Forest to Benefit From UAE's $800 Million Investment

Lilongwe, Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
The UAE-based Green Economy Partnership secured $800 million for Malawi’s Namizimu Project. The project utilizes an AI platform launched at COP30 and aims to create 15,000 jobs.

Türkiye Launches Investigation into Border Flag Attack Amid Regional Tensions

UK Lawmakers Demand Immediate AI Stress Tests to Secure Financial Markets

Trump Labels UK's Chagos Islands Transfer an Act of Total Weakness

German Firms Slash US Investments Amid Rising Trade Uncertainty

TomTom Index Reveals Los Angeles as Nation's Most Congested City

Amsterdam, Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
While Los Angeles tops national gridlock rankings, New York remains the slowest city despite a notable 4 percent traffic reduction attributed to its implementation of congestion pricing.

Duke Seeks Injunction Against Quarterback Mensah in Landmark $4 Million NIL Dispute

NCAA Champion Michael La Sasso Forfeits Masters Exemption to Join LIV Golf

Mark Cuban Prioritizes Team Culture Over High Bids in Indiana Support

Indiana Secures Historic National Championship with Perfect Season