World
Keep up with important global events, international politics, and cultural developments from around the world.
Massive Winter Storm Causes Widespread Power Outages and Travel Disruptions Across the U.S.
A severe winter storm has left over 1 million people without power, primarily in Texas, Louisiana, the Mississippi Delta, and the southern Ohio...
U.S. immigration agents kill citizen in Minneapolis
On January 24, 2026, a U.S. citizen was fatally shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis during an enforcement operation. The Department...
Greenland and threat of Trump tariffs loom over Davos
At the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive foreign and trade policies, particularly his threats of...
Russia, Ukraine & U.S. Negotiators Hold Trilateral Talks in Abu Dhabi
On January 23, 2026, negotiators from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States convened in Abu Dhabi for the first trilateral talks since Russia's...
Zelensky criticizes Europe at Davos over support against Putin
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky used his Davos speech to argue that Europe is not doing enough to stop Russia’s Vladimir Putin. He said...
Jared Kushner presents “New Gaza” development concept featuring data centers and seaside resorts
Jared Kushner presented development plans for what he called a “New Gaza,” described as including data centers and seaside resorts. The pitch...
Elon Musk makes first Davos appearance in sit-down with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink
Elon Musk made his first appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, despite previously deriding the gathering. He participated in a roughly...
Report says the U.S. is seeking regime change in Cuba by year’s end
A report said the United States is seeking regime change in Cuba by the end of the year. The claim points to a more aggressive posture toward...
Trump says Greenland deal is coming, tariffs off
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Donald Trump said he reached a “framework of a future deal” with NATO head Mark Rutte regarding...
Never Miss World Updates
Subscribe to TheWkly and get the latest World news delivered to your inbox, along with exclusive deep dives and impact calculators.
Subscribe for Free