The ECB president said that Europe has faced significant criticism in recent days, but argued that it has served as a wake-up call, helping reinforce the need for greater focus and cohesion.

Pfizer’s CEO said advances in artificial intelligence and technology will enable the development of medicines previously unimaginable, adding that the key question is who will deliver that innovation. He noted that while the United States currently leads, China could surpass it within one or two years.

Speaking about Gaza, President Trump framed the issue in real estate terms, saying that “everything begins with location.” He described Gaza as a “beautiful piece of property by the sea” with significant potential, arguing that redevelopment could dramatically improve living conditions and turn it into “something incredible” where people would live far better than they do now.

Belgian PM Bart De Wever on Russian frozen assets: "Every penny of that money will be used for the repayment and the reconstruction of Ukraine. I would be very sad to see one euro return to Moscow. But we have to respect international law."

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said that Europe is not at war with Russia and warned that confiscating frozen Russian assets would amount to an act of war.

The Telegraph reports that under a proposed deal discussed in Davos, the United States would designate parts of Greenland as “sovereign base areas,” placing U.S. military installations under American control and allowing them to operate as U.S. territory without requiring approval from Denmark.

Newly released infrared footage dated January 14, filmed by videographer and explorer Anders Otteson of the YouTube channel Uncanny Expeditions, appears to show an unidentified triangular-shaped aircraft flying over Area 51 and the Nevada Test and Training Range.

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to host a signing ceremony for his proposed Board of Peace on Thursday on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, according to ABC News.

In a post in Persian, the U.S. State Department said, “The United States destroyed Iran’s nuclear enrichment capability, and Operation ‘Midnight Hammer’ was one of the most successful operations ever conducted.”

Israel’s defense establishment has raised its alert level in recent days amid concerns that President Donald J. Trump may have decided to carry out strikes against Iran, possibly within days. Security officials told Haaretz that the possibility of an imminent attack is being taken seriously, prompting preparations across both the home front and military forces for a range of scenarios. Senior military officials said they view Trump’s decision-making as unpredictable, noting that even if he chooses to authorize an attack, he could still reverse course at the last moment. They added that coordination with U.S. counterparts remains close and that Israeli officials do not rule out a scenario in which the Israeli Air Force would strike targets in Iran in response to missile fire directed at Israel.

When asked whether Denmark had weighed in on what it wants, President Trump replied that he assumes it has, adding that NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte represents them and has likely been in contact with all parties involved.

Speaking at a press conference earlier today alongside the 56th Annual World Economic Forum summit in Switzerland, Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said that while it is “not likely” the United States would use military force against the Danish territory, “it cannot be ruled out,” adding that Greenlanders “must be prepared for all possibilities.” Nielsen also said there is “no doubt” Greenland will require a larger military presence, noting that increased defense exercises by allied countries and rising tensions in the Arctic point to growing security concerns in the region.

U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced and released footage of its seventh boarding and seizure of a sanctioned crude oil tanker, reportedly the Liberian-flagged M/T Sagitta, carried out this morning in the Caribbean Sea by the U.S. Coast Guard with support from the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

The U.S. Department of Defense plans to scale back its participation in several NATO advisory groups, marking the latest sign of the Trump administration’s effort to reduce the U.S. military footprint in Europe amid strained relations with NATO allies, according to multiple officials familiar with the matter cited by The Washington Post. Pentagon plans would primarily reduce U.S. personnel assigned to NATO Centres of Excellence (COEs) across Europe, which currently include about 200 American staff alongside personnel from other NATO members. Rather than withdrawing abruptly, the Defense Department intends to let positions go unfilled as assignments expire—a process that could take years. Officials said the move is unrelated to current tensions over Greenland.

A commuter train derailed on Tuesday after a containment wall collapsed onto the tracks near the Spanish city of Barcelona, injuring 15 people, emergency authorities said, according to Al Arabiya.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada stands firmly with Greenland and Denmark and fully supports their right to determine Greenland’s future. He added that Canada’s commitment to NATO’s Article 5 is unwavering and that Ottawa strongly opposes the use of tariffs over Greenland.

French President Emmanuel Macron spoke about the importance of Europe during today’s World Economic Forum summit, acknowledging that the EU is “sometimes too slow” and in need of reform, but emphasizing that it remains predictable, loyal, and governed by the rule of law. He said Europe is “a good place, for today and tomorrow.” “We believe we need more growth and more stability in this world,” Macron said. “But we prefer respect over bullying, and the rule of law over brutality. You are welcome in Europe—and more than welcome in France.” Later, Macron criticized tariffs proposed by the Trump administration over demands related to Greenland, calling the idea “crazy” and noting that it could force the EU to consider using its anti-coercion instrument for the first time against its ally, the United States. “I regret that,” he said, adding that it was the result of “unpredictability and unnecessary aggressiveness,” referring to President Trump.

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said that with U.S. midterm elections approaching, Europe should tell President Trump, “This far and no further—back down, or we’re going all the way.”

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Katz met with Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias in Athens, highlighting shared concerns over regional security. Katz said, “We will not allow terror, aggression, or proxy forces—in Gaza, Syria, the Aegean, or beyond—to undermine regional stability. Those seeking to rebuild empires will face a determined alliance of strong, free states.”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that today’s Russian attack cost Ukraine approximately €80 million in missiles alone.