Greenland PM rebukes Trump’s threats of European tariffs

Greenland PM rebukes Trump’s threats of European tariffs

Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen addresses people protesting against U.S. President Donald Trump and his announced intent to acquire Greenland on January 17, 2026 in Nuuk, Greenland. Sean Gallup | Getty Images News | Getty Images Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said Monday that the Arctic island would not be pressured over U.S. President Donald…

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Putin invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace,’ Kremlin says

Putin invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace,’ Kremlin says

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on August 15, 2025 in Anchorage, Alaska. Contributor | Getty Images News | Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin has received an invitation to join the U.S.’ “Board of Peace” for Gaza, the Kremlin said Monday. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow…

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China fourth-quarter growth slows to 4.5%, weakest in nearly three years as consumption misses forecasts

China fourth-quarter growth slows to 4.5%, weakest in nearly three years as consumption misses forecasts

Pedestrians in the Huaqiangbei electronics market area in Shenzhen, China, on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images China’s economic growth slowed to its weakest pace in nearly three years in the fourth quarter as domestic demand softened, though full-year growth matched Beijing’s target despite growing trade frictions with the U.S….

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Hedge fund titans soar as the industry’s elite land record gain

Hedge fund titans soar as the industry’s elite land record gain

The world’s 20 best-performing hedge fund firms delivered a record-breaking $115.8 billion in net gains for clients last year, as industry titans including Citadel, Millennium and Bridgewater Associates once again outgunned smaller rivals. The landmark haul helped propel the broader $5.2 trillion industry to its biggest-ever annual dollar gain, at a collective $543 billion, according…

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