Latest news on Sunday, 18th of January 2026

What would you do if a U.S. president threatened tariffs on allied countries just to acquire a territory? The latest news reveals escalating tensions between the U.S. and Europe, as well as violent protests in Iran. Let's dive into these critical stories!

🔴 Growing Tensions Over Greenland Trump threatens 10% tariffs on European allies, escalating to 25% until a deal is made for Greenland. This could strain longstanding NATO relationships. What's next for U.S.-EU relations? As reported by Al Jazeera on Jan 18.

🔴 Protests in Iran Iran's Supreme Leader claims the U.S. and Israel are behind thousands of deaths in recent protests. With at least 5,000 casualties reported, how will this deepen geopolitical tensions in the region? Insights from Al Jazeera on Jan 17.

🔴 Counter-Protests in Minneapolis In Minneapolis, anti-ICE protesters successfully chased off a far-right rally led by Jake Lang. Tensions rise as daily protests challenge both local and federal immigration enforcement. How will this affect immigration policy? According to Al Jazeera on Jan 18.

🔴 European Leaders Respond European leaders criticize Trump's tariffs, saying they undermine transatlantic relations and echo that threats have no place among allies. What could this mean for NATO's future? Cited from The Guardian on Jan 17.