Greenland Meeting Sparks Tensions at Davos Amid US-Europe Strain – 1/21/2026, 12:25:08 PM

Based on the latest news from January 21, 2026, here are the major global developments:

Gaza and Middle East

A ceasefire agreement in Gaza remains fragile, with the Palestinian health ministry reporting one person killed and seven others injured over the past 24 hours[2]. The Gaza government media office announced that the Zionist entity continues to violate the ceasefire agreement since it came into force[2]. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy stated at the World Economic Forum in Davos that Washington’s ceasefire plan for Gaza has strong international support[2].

Syria

The Syrian army announced its entry into al-Shadadi city and the arrest of 90 ISIS members who escaped from prison[2]. Official television announced full control of Shadi, including the prison, and the launch of wide security operations targeting fleeing ISIS members[2]. A joint agreement has been reached between the Syrian government and the SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces)[2].

Greenland and US-Europe Tensions

President Trump announced a meeting on Greenland with various parties on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, emphasizing that Greenland is vital for national and global security and insisting there can be no retreat on the matter[2]. Greenland’s prime minister stated that the island’s people need to start preparing for a possible military invasion[3]. These developments are part of growing US-Europe tensions that are overshadowing the Davos gathering[3].

Western Sahara

Spanish municipalities adopted a proposal condemning human rights violations in Western Sahara[2].

Markets

Asian stocks are sliding following Wall Street’s selloff, as fears of deepening US trade conflict with Europe and turbulence in the bond market unnerve global investors[3].