US banks on strength – not confrontation – to deny China in Indo-Pacific
Pentagon says it will focus on the first island chain while urging partners to contribute more to the collective defence
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Australia shouldn't join Trump's board of appeasers - Asia Times
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· Mark Beeson
How Mark Carney left Donald Trump in the dust in Davos - Asia Times
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· Mark Shanahan
Trump at Davos marked start of a new world era - Asia Times
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· Robert Dover
Letters | When conflicts disrupt education, societies lose
Readers discuss education for crisis-affected children, how Donald Trump is reshaping global politics, and the truth about Europe
· Letters
Asian Angle | What a US-China ‘grand bargain’ would mean for Southeast Asia
Washington’s Venezuela raid has resurrected old fears about ‘spheres of influence’, sounding alarm bells for Southeast Asian autonomy
· William Choong
Lula critica Conselho de Paz para Gaza criado por Trump
O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva afirmou nesta sexta-feira (23/01) que a Carta da ONU está sendo "rasgada" e que a "lei do mais forte" passou a dominar as relações internacionais, em referência ao Conselho de Paz para a Faixa de Gaza criado pelo presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump , anunciado ontem dur…
· Deutsche Welle
US military builds up the largest force of warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades
Speaking at the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace, President Donald Trump warned anew that “bad things will happen” if Iran refuses to make a deal on its nuclear program. Trump said the world will find out “over the next, probably, ten days.”
· https://apnews.com/author/konstantin-toropin
Casa Branca divulga foto manipulada de manifestante presa
A estratégia do governo americano diante das manifestações contra a repressão do governo Donald Trump à imigração passou pela manipulação da foto de uma ativista. A imagem alterada digitalmente e publicada pela Casa Branca na quinta-feira (22/01) mostra uma mulher envolvida na interrupção de um culto religioso no es…
· Deutsche Welle
Trump revokes Canada’s invitation to join Board of Peace - DailyNews
US President Donald Trump withdrew on Thursday (22) an invitation for Canada to join his Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts.
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Topic:Armed Conflict
The US copied Iran's Shahed 136 drone. Now, as Donald Trump threatens military action against the regime, analysts say the US could soon use Iran's weapons technology against it.
Consiliul pentru Pace al lui Trump: Concurență pentru ONU?
Câteva zeci de state au semnat joi, la Davos, carta "Consiliului pentru pace" (în engleză: "Board of Peace", prescurtat BoP). În marja Forumului Economic Mondial (WEF), acestea l-au numit pe Donald Trump președinte al unui nou organism care, conform actului său constitutiv, ar trebui să medieze în mod pragmatic conf…
· Jan D. Walter
Niemiecka prasa o Davos: pozostawia głównie niepewność
„Handelsblatt” zaznacza: „W Davos wyraźnie dało się odczuć chłodny stosunek światowej elity gospodarczej wobec prezydenta USA. Chociaż wielu menedżerów śmiało się z żartów Trumpa, oklaski po jego przemówieniach były skąpe. Na Wall Street już widać oznaki dystansowania się od prezydenta USA, ponieważ ten zbytnio inge…
· Dagmara Jakubczak
UE Hindari Konfrontasi Usai Trump Batalkan Tarif Greenland
Dua puluh tujuh pemimpin Uni Eropa (UE) berkumpul di Brussels, Kamis, 22 Januari, dengan satu tujuan utama: menurunkan suhu ketegangan dengan Presiden Amerika Serikat Donald Trump.
· Jack Parrock
Negociatat në Abu Dhabi:shpresë para bisedimeve për Ukrainën
Pas fjalimit plot pasion, në të cilin i bëri thirrje Evropës të marrë një rol më të madh në formësimin e politikës së sigurisë, Volodymyr Zelenski njoftoi diçka të re të enjten në Davos. Në skenën e Forumit Ekonomik Botëror, pak pasi takoi presidentin amerikan Donald Trump, kreu i shtetit ukrainas njoftoi vazhdimin …
· Deutsche Welle
Complaint Accuses Trump’s Criminal Attorney of “Blatant” Crypto Conflict in His Role at DOJ
An ethics watchdog group filed a complaint Thursday seeking an investigation into whether President Donald Trump’s criminal defense attorney — now the No. 2 at the Justice Department — broke federal conflict-of-interest law when he issued a new prosecution policy that benefits the cryptocurrency industry.
· Corey G. Johnson
Viongozi wa Ulaya waonyesha mashaka kuhusu "Bodi ya Amani"
Mwaliko wa Waziri Mkuu wa Kanada ulifutwa na Uhispania ikakataa kushiriki kwenye Bodi hiyo, ikionya mpango huo unadhoofisha Umoja wa Mataifa. Wakati Trump akidai mafanikio na ongezeko la misaada, hali halisi katika Ukanda wa Gaza ni mbaya, katikati mwa mgogoro wa kibinadamu unaozidi kuongezeka.
· Iddi Ssessanga
ترمپ: امريکايي بيړۍ ایران ته د نږدې کيدو په حال کې دي
د بشري حقونو فعالانو د جمعې په ورځ (د ۲۰۲۶م کال د جنورۍ ۲۳) ويلي دي چې په ایران کې د ټول هېواد په کچه په خونړيو مظاهرو کې تر اوسه ۵۰۰۲ کسان وژل شوي دی او د نورو کسانو د وژل کيدو اندیښنه موجوده ده.
· بريښنا صابر
Musk ready to re-enter politics – WSJ
Elon Musk is getting to ready throw his full weight behind the Republican Party ahead of the crucial midterm elections, despite his recent falling-out with US President Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing sources.
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Meta lends a censoring hand to Vietnam's Party congress - Asia Times
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د برېتانيا وزير: د ناټو په اړه د ټرمپ خبرې غلطې دي
د برېتانيا يوه وزير د جمعې په ورځ (د ۲۰۲۶ کال د جنورۍ ۲۳مه) وويل، د امريکا ولسمشر ډونالډ ټرمپ هغه څرګندونې چې ګواکې ناټو ځواکونه په افغانستان کې له لومړۍ کرښې لرې پاتې شوي وو، «ژورې مايوسوونکې» دي. نوموړي يادونه وکړه چې ډېر اروپايي سرتېري د امريکا په مشرۍ عملياتو کې وژل شوي دي.
· احمد ولي اڅکزی
‘Never been more relevant’: did Trump make Davos great again?
The Trump administration brought its ‘America First’ agenda to Davos, challenging the summit’s status quo while drawing record crowds of elites
· Agence France-Presse
UE rămâne cordială cu SUA după amenințările lui Trump
Cei 27 de lideri ai Uniunii Europene au încercat vizibil să reducă tensiunile în retorica cu președintele american Donald Trump, după summitul lor de joi, de la Bruxelles.
· Jack Parrock
Rais Trump afuta mwaliko wa Canada kwenye Bodi ya Amani
Rais Trump ametangaza katika chapisho lake kwenye mtandao wake wa kijamii wa Truth Social, bila ya kutoa sababu ya kuchukua hatua hiyo.
· Deutsche Welle
Zelensky aikosoa EU kwa kutokabiliana na Putin
Zelensky ametoa matamshi hayo wakati wa hotuba yake katika kongamano la kiuchumi la Davos, baada ya kiongozi huyo kukutana na Rais wa Marekani Donald Trump, mazungumzo ambayo anadai kuwa yamefikia makubaliano kuhusu jinsi hakikisho la usalama wa Marekanikwa Ukraine baada ya vita litakavyokuwa. Aidha, Zelensky hakufa…
· Sylvia Mwehozi
Meli za kivita za Marekani zaelekea Ghuba ya Uajemi
Manuari na meli za kivita za Marekani zinaelekea Iran baada ya rais Donald Trump wiki kadhaa zilizopita kutishia kuishambulia Jamhuri hiyo ya Kiislamu ikiwa itatumia nguvu dhidi ya waandamanaji.
· Saumu Mwasimba
Rusia dan Ukraina Mulai Perundingan Damai di Abu Dhabi
Pada Jumat (23/1) dini hari, Presiden Rusia Vladimir Putin tenggelam dalam perundingan maraton hingga lewat pukul tiga pagi. Lawan bicaranya adalah delegasi utusan Presiden Amerika Serikat Donald Trump. Mereka membahas penyelesaian perang di Ukraina. Kremlin menegaskan bahwa persoalan wilayah merupakan kunci utama u…
· Rahka Susanto
EUROPEO: Noua demonstrație de putere a președintelui Trump
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Diplomatie en Afrique : l’Europe doit devenir plus efficace
Le ministre allemand des Affaires étrangères était cette semaine en visite en Ethiopie et au Kenya. Depuis Addis Abeba, Johannes Wadephul a réaffirmé son soutien aux Nations Unies, une réaction à l’annonce, par Donald Trump, de la création de son "Conseil de paix".
· Sandrine Blanchard, Richard Walker
Trump revokes Canada's invitation to join Board of Peace - DailyNews
US President Donald Trump has withdrawn an invite for Canada to join his newly constituted ‘Board of Peace’, in the latest spat between the North American neighbours.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Komentar Prabowo soal Dewan Perdamaian Trump
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Outside In | Why Trump’s Davos farce may come to be seen as a watershed
Whatever his motivations, he’s alarmed allies and made clear the old order based on a benign US is gone, even as his popularity slips at home
· David Dodwell
Vistos Trump: Fim do sonho americano para muitos africanos?
A jovem angolana Edileia João, de 27 anos, "desde muito cedo alimentou o sonho de emigrar para os Estados Unidos", conta em declarações à DW. "Não por rejeitar a minha terra, mas pela vontade profunda de crescer: aprender mais, viver novas experiencias e ter acesso a melhores oportunidades de vida", diz.
· Manuel Luamba
Newsom accuses Trump of suppressing dissent | South China Morning Post
California governor’s speaking event at Davos was cancelled after Trump’s speech.
Je li Trumpov Odbor za mir (jedina) konkurencija UN-u?
Nešto više od desetak zemalja potpisalo je povelju Odbora za mir (BoP) u Davosu ovog četvrtka, 22. siječnja 2026. Na marginama Svjetskog gospodarskog foruma imenovali su Donalda Trumpa predsjedavateljem tog novog tijela, čiji osnivački dokument navodi da je ono namijenjeno pragmatičnom posredovanju u međunarodnim su…
· Jan David Walter
Da li je Trampov Odbor za mir (jedina) konkurencija UN-u?
Nešto više od desetak zemalja potpisalo je povelju Odbora za mir (BoP) u Davosu ovog četvrtka, 22. januara 2026. godine. Na marginama Svjetskog ekonomskog foruma Donald Trump je imenovan za predsjedavajućeg tog novog tijela, čiji osnivački dokument navodi da je namijenjeno pragmatičnom posredovanju u međunarodnim su…
· Jan Walter
Gjermani-Itali: Merz shpreson tek pragmatizmi i Melonit
Të premten (23.01.2026) zhvillohen në Romë konsultimet qeveritare Gjermani-Itali. Kancelari Friedrich Merz qendron në Romë i shoqëruar nga disa ministra. Raportet me SHBA-në pas kërcënimeve të Donald Trump do të jetë gjithashtu tenë gjatë konsultimeve midis dy qeverive.
· Christoph Hasselbach
AS Resmi Keluar WHO, Pakar Peringatkan Dampak Global
Amerika Serikat (AS) resmi keluar dari Organisasi Kesehatan Dunia (World Health Organization/WHO), setahun setelah Presiden Donald Trump mengumumkan rencana penghentian keikutsertaan negaranya dalam lembaga kesehatan global tersebut.
· Dharvi Vaid
Si të veprohet me Donald Trump? Brukseli në ditë të vështira
Pesë orë diskutuan krerët e qeverive dhe shteteve të BE: Tema kryesore e diskutimit ishte trazirat e ditëve të fundit dhe kërcënimet nga Presidenti i SHBA-së Donald Trump. Shumë pjesëmarrës, disa të kënaqur, por të paktën të lehtësuar, u shprehën të kënaqur qqë kishin qëndruar të vendosur edhe para takimit. Kancelar…
· Deutsche Welle
Exclusive | Paul Chan upbeat about Hong Kong economy despite ‘volatility’ from US policies
Finance chief tells the Post at Davos summit that Western view of Hong Kong ‘more positive’, says city must attract tech giants to build ecosystem
· Natalie Wong
Trump withdraws invitation to Canada’s Carney to join his Board of Peace
The American president made the announcement in a brief post on his online platform Truth Social, without giving a reason
· Reuters
Transcript: Trump’s divisive ‘Board of Peace’
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China’s births plunge, Trump’s Greenland pledge in Davos: 7 highlights
From China’s record-low birth count to what Trump said about Greenland at Davos, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
· SCMP
Newsom, on world stage in Davos, accuses Trump of trying to suppress dissent
After being barred from a Davos event, California’s governor blasts the Trump administration for its ‘authoritarian tendencies’
· Tribune News Service
Trump arudi Marekani baada ya kuzindua "Bodi ya Amani" Davos
Hii ni licha ya kukabiliwa na ukosoaji kuhusiana na mpango wake unaolenga kuugeuza mfumo wa dunia.
· Jacob Safari
Opinion | From Venezuela to Greenland, Trump is using US power to rewrite the rules
What troubles many is the inconsistency emanating from Washington. When power underwrites rules, principles become negotiable
· Bernard Chan
Trump blames table and aspirin after new bruise on hand
Fresh marks on the US president’s left hand during his ‘Board of Peace’ signing spark renewed speculation about his health
· Agence France-Presse
Not acting in Iran could ruin Trump's rep, even bring on civil war - Asia Times
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· Bahauddin Foizee
Editorial | Trump’s antics at Davos further erode trust in US leadership
No exaggeration to say Trump is openly using US power to upend both the world economy and the global order
· SCMP Editorial
O que se sabe do acordo de Trump sobre a Groenlândia
O presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, afirmou nesta quinta-feira (22/01) que garantiu o acesso total e permanente de seu país à Groenlândia em um acordo negociado com a Otan a respeito do território semiautônomo da Dinamarca.
· Roberto Crescenti