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Trump’s first year back: Carrot-and-stick tactics thrust US into global spotlight

Trump’s first year back: Carrot-and-stick tactics thrust US into global spotlight

Trump has brought back global attention to the US with a volatile mix of threats, deal-making and unpredictability, say analysts

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US president approves secret White House underground facility renovation: Report
20.01.2026

US president approves secret White House underground facility renovation: Report

East Wing construction conceals covert bunker upgrades as project aims to strengthen security and future infrastructure

Winter storm causes widespread power outages, disruptions in Canada, US
20.01.2026

Winter storm causes widespread power outages, disruptions in Canada, US

Canadian province of Nova Scotia among hardest hit, with 130,000 losing power

US House speaker says his mission in UK is to 'calm the waters'
20.01.2026

US House speaker says his mission in UK is to 'calm the waters'

'Let us ... continue our dialogue and find a resolution, just as we always have in the past,' says Mike Johnson amid escalating row over Greenland and Trump's criticisms of UK Indian islands plan

President Trump posts image of himself holding US flag in Greenland
20.01.2026

President Trump posts image of himself holding US flag in Greenland

'Greenland. US TERRITORY EST. 2026,' says post by Donald Trump

China says it recieved invitation to join 'Board of Peace' on Gaza
20.01.2026

China says it recieved invitation to join 'Board of Peace' on Gaza

US has invited many foreign leaders to join international body to permanently end Israel’s war on Gaza