China’s Xi Calls Trump in Unusual Move to Discuss Taiwan, Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has declared a state of emergency in the energy sector as the country faces severe power disruptions due to extensive Russian attacks, with nighttime temperatures plunging to nearly -20C. Emergency crews are working tirelessly to restore heating and power supplies amid these harsh winter conditions.

President Trump is facing limitations in his military options regarding Iran due to a significant military buildup in the Caribbean, which has diverted resources away from the Middle East. U.S. officials maintain that adequate military assets remain in the region to conduct strikes if necessary.

Global tensions are escalating as President Donald Trump's renewed interest in acquiring Greenland has sparked diplomatic disputes with Denmark, particularly following his appointment of a special envoy to the territory. This move has been met with strong opposition from both Danish and Greenlandic leaders, who assert their sovereignty over the region.

Following a meeting between Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and the Trump administration, tensions have escalated as both Greenland and Denmark assert that the U.S. is attempting to 'conquer' their territory. The discussions did not alter the U.S. stance on Greenland, which President Trump has expressed interest in acquiring.

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that he has received information indicating that the killing of protesters in Iran has ceased, amidst ongoing violent crackdowns by the Iranian government that have reportedly resulted in thousands of deaths. This statement comes as tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran, with Trump threatening military action if the Iranian government continues its violent suppression of dissent.

The U.S. has begun evacuating some personnel from a military base in Qatar as President Trump contemplates potential military action against Iran. This precautionary measure reflects heightened tensions in the region, particularly in light of recent developments involving Iran's airspace closure and ongoing geopolitical instability.

Recent discussions have seen U.S. officials, including President Donald Trump, assert the necessity of acquiring Greenland for national security, leading to a rejection of this claim by envoys from Greenland and Denmark, who plan further talks. Trump's comments have raised concerns among Greenland's residents, particularly children, about the implications of U.S. intentions.

A federal appeals panel has upheld California's Proposition 50, allowing temporary changes to congressional district maps aimed at benefiting Democrats, amidst a Republican effort to block these changes. This decision comes as a response to gerrymandering actions in Texas, where Republican leaders sought to redraw maps to increase their representation in the US House.