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US-NATO deal: Relief and mistrust in Greenland A "framework" agreement between the US and NATO has defused the dispute over Greenland. There is cautious relief among residents, but also fear of becoming a geopolitical pawn once again. Where is the US-China AI 'race' heading in 2026? With American tech continuing to dominate developing the frontier of artificial intelligence, China is holding its own with globally popular cheaper models and plans for building an AI-powered economy in the near future. How Israeli settler violence empties Palestinian villages Settler violence has forced over 100 people out of a Palestinian Bedouin village in the occupied West Bank in recent weeks, rights groups say. The pattern of harassment is also being repeated elsewhere. US defense plan focuses on homeland, limits help to allies A new Pentagon strategy paper breaks with much past US defense policy, while ignoring climate change as a growing threat. It also foresees allies receiving less military support from Washington. Bulgarians quit Germany, choose remote work Many highly skilled Bulgarians are moving back to their home country, swayed by the major income boost for remote work. Australian boy injured by shark dies A 12-year-old boy has died of his injuries after being mauled by a shark in Sydney Harbour, his family says. The attack came amid a spate of attacks in Australia's east. Half of US braces for huge winter storm Freezing snow and rain have arrived in parts of Texas, according to reports, with the storm set to move northeast over the weekend. More than 210 million people were under cold weather advisories or warnings. US strikes alleged drug boat in Pacific, killing 2 The attack is the first known strike against an alleged drug-trafficking boat since the US military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro on January 3. Minnesota: Police arrest clergy members amid ICE protests Thousands of people from various groups have shown up for protests in the adjacent cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul to protest against ICE operations. Thousands of locals have left Kyiv amid blackouts Residents of the Ukrainian capital are facing massive power outages, a lack of water and heat as Russia intensifies attacks on the country's energy grid. As many as 600,000 may have left the city. Will US-Russia-Ukraine talks bring war to an end? Ukraine, the US and Russia are set to hold their first-ever trilateral meeting to find ways to end the war. Japan's ruling party vulnerable as snap poll looms Japan's snap election could upend long standing political alignments, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi strong personally but her party weakened by scandals, defections and voter frustration over the cost of living. India: Can 'heritage walks' make learning history more fun? Young Indians are not often excited by their country's history, but heritage walks are a way to make learning about the past more interactive while helping conserve historical sites.