German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has sharply criticized US President Donald Trump’s policies, stating that the US is destroying the global order and that US foreign policy is dismantling the established international system. In his statement, Steinmeier emphasized the need to prevent the world from turning into a “lawless jungle,” particularly in the wake of Russia’s annexation of Crimea and its attacks on Ukraine, which have put international values and democracy at risk. Steinmeier warned that if the international community fails to strengthen global laws and alliances, powerful nations will exploit smaller countries to their advantage.
In an interview with The New York Times, Trump mentioned that his administration is considering investing over $100 billion in Venezuela, a move that has raised concerns among European nations. Meanwhile, a recent survey shows that the German public has become increasingly skeptical of the US as a reliable ally. Last year, Trump announced that the US has the authority to launch military attacks or invasions on any country in the world.
In a separate statement, the Iranian Ambassador to the US described the US as being in an extremely provocative and irrational phase, stating that the Iranian people will not be swayed by American plots. Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan is now just a caretaker leader ahead of the February 12 elections, having become a leader of the opposition without a party. The Pope has stated that countries are now adopting policies based on power rather than diplomacy.
A powerful storm, Cyclone Goriety, has swept through the UK, bringing with it winds of 99 mph and heavy snow. The storm has left around 57,000 households without power and over 500 schools closed. The Italian Prime Minister has expressed doubts about the US launching a military operation to claim Greenland. The Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned US statements as meddling and deception, stating that they are not a genuine expression of concern for the Iranian people.
China’s special envoy to the Middle East, Zhao Jun, has visited Israel and the Palestinian city of Ramallah. A 17-year-old girl was shot and killed by her brother in a domestic dispute in India. Indian President Droupadi Murmu has praised the role of security forces and law enforcement agencies in protecting the nation and its citizens.
The number of visa applications from skilled workers and healthcare professionals in the UK has decreased significantly by 2025. Scientists have discovered a hidden underwater world beneath the Arctic Ocean, which is changing our understanding of life and carbon movement in the deep sea.
