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This Week in the World Affairs Brief
TRUMP REIGNS SUPREME AT DAVOS
Donald Trump was at the height of his pride at the World Economic Forum at Davos this week, surrounded by all the important financial and political leaders in the Western world, with him as the absolute center of attention—not because they honor and revere him but rather because he is currently the dominant player, both economically with his latest whims on the lever of tariffs and the impressive military might behind him as showcased against Venezuela. While Trump revels in getting a compromise on Greenland, he fails to see that there’s a deepening hostility growing against him among all our allies, relishing the day when Trump is gone and they can get back to their leftist agendas and preparing for the inevitable coming war with Russia and China. Trump supporters argue that Trump is also preparing for this future conflict in his bid for Greenland because of his plan to put his Golden Dome ABM system in that arctic region. But he could have done that under existing, long standing agreements, rather than offend NATO allies with his bluster and bribes trying to buy Greenland. But an even worse show of ego is emerging is his new Peace Board, which he has expanded from its original purpose to manage his Peace Deal in Gaza to tackle issues of war and peace worldwide. Though he will never admit it, Trump’s original peace deal is already failing in Gaza, and now he seems to think by putting together a committee of all the leaders in the Western world, including Russia, that he can suddenly achieve world peace, with him getting all the credit. He needs to look no further than nearly a century of failures at the UN to see this is a fool’s paradise. To receive a free, one-time sample of the Brief, along with options on how to subscribe, click on Request a sample on the left.
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- Trump’s Vaunted “Peace Board”
- Trump’s Coming Interventions
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Report: Iran has tested an ICBM that could reach eastern U.S.
"It should be noted that with a range of 10,000 kilometers, an ICBM launched from Iran can reach the east coast of the U.S., including New York and Washington, D.C. The release of news about the test of this ICBM with this range at this time is apparently connected to Iran's attempt to deter the U.S. from attacking it, against the backdrop of President Trump's warnings following the Iranian regime's brutal oppression of the recent protests."
U.S. Quietly Prepares for Iran War Scenario as CENTCOM Shifts to 24/7 Readiness
senior planners at CENTCOM have been instructed to maintain high-level staffing 24 hours a day “for the next month,” a directive that effectively places the command on a sustained war-planning footing. The order, officials say, is not symbolic. It reflects active preparations for scenarios ranging from limited strikes to a broader regional campaign should diplomatic efforts collapse.
DONALD TRUMP DEMANDS ‘NO MORE PROPERTY TAXES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES!’ – 6 States Cutting Property Taxes to ZERO
Although no formal bill has been introduced yet, governors and lawmakers in conservative states are actively exploring frameworks to implement the policy at state or local levels. Florida, Texas, and South Dakota are reportedly conducting legal reviews on how to shift away from property taxation without harming school funding. The federal government, through Trump’s economic team, is prepared to support states that adopt pro-homeowner reforms.
Australia Passes Anti-Hate Speech and Gun Laws After Bondi Beach Gun Attack
The gun laws create new restrictions on gun ownership and create a government-funded buyback program to compensate people forced to hand in their firearms. Anti-hate speech laws enable groups that don´t fit Australia´s definition of a terrorist organization, such as the Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir, to be outlawed. Hizb ut-Tahrir is already outlawed by some countries.
Trump Calls Off Tariffs Over Greenland, Announces ‘Framework’ of Future Arctic Deal
‘This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America, and all NATO Nations,’ Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Police use tear gas, stun grenades against farmers protesting the Mercosur free trade agreement in front of the EU parliament in Strasbourg
The Mercosur agreement is intended to boost EU exports of cars, machinery, wines and spirits to Latin America, while facilitating imports into Europe of South American beef, sugar, rice, honey and soybeans. Farmers’ organizations, however, warn that the deal will destabilize European agriculture by exposing it to cheaper imports that do not necessarily comply with EU production standards, citing what they describe as insufficient controls.
Despite Mass Protests, UK Approves Controversial Chinese Mega-Embassy In London
The site for the proposed embassy lies close to major data cables and financial infrastructure that underpin the UK’s banking and communications systems, a factor that featured heavily in parliamentary objections Approval was granted on Jan. 20 by Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Steve Reed.
Australia Passes New Bills For Tougher Gun Control And Anti-Hate Speech Laws
The Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026 introduces not only the national gun buyback scheme, but new restrictions around background checks, the sale of firearm types, and new offences relating to accessing information online about firearms, ammunition, and accessories.
China applies to launch 200,000 satellites into space, sparking concerns they plan to build a 'mega-constellation'
Each of these enormous collections of spacecraft, dubbed CTC-1 and CTC-2, would contain 96,714 satellites spread over 3,660 different orbits. If completed, China's new mega-constellation would dwarf even SpaceX's bold ambition to put 49,000 Starlink satellites in orbit.
China Flies Military Drone Into Taiwan Airspace For First Time
The unmanned aerial vehicle was a WZ-7 known as ‘Soaring Dragon’ according to a Taiwanese national security official. It flew at an “altitude outside the range of our air defence weapons and left following warnings Taipei broadcast via international radio channels”, Taiwan’s defence ministry said in a statement.
Syrian forces overrun ISIS prison as SDF condemns US inaction
The US-backed Kurdish militia has accused Washington’s military coalition of ignoring SDF calls for assistance amid a Syrian army assault on the north
In Charts: Trump’s First Year by the Numbers
Trump’s policies have influenced everything from economic growth and stock market performance to gas prices and mortgage rates.
Why People Feel the Economy Is Bad, When Data Show Improvement
“People have a very unrealistic expectation that prices should fall to their pre-inflation spike levels, and that’s totally off the cards,” Zweig told The Epoch Times.
Expert: Fraud Is ‘Fundamental’ Part of Child Transgender Medical Field
There is no solid evidence that puberty blockers, hormones, and surgery benefit children with gender dysphoria.
Trump Calls for New Leadership in Iran
Trump made the statement as the country’s leader admitted that thousands have been killed during mass protests against the Islamist regime.
Trump Says He Will Sue JPMorgan Chase Over Debanking
In a post on Truth Social, the president wrote, “I'll be suing JPMorgan Chase over the next two weeks for incorrectly and inappropriately DEBANKING me after the January 6th Protest, a protest that turned out to be correct for those doing the protesting.” He also wrote that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against him.
Trump To Norway: No Nobel, No Greenland? The Letter That Has Shocked Europe
As news began breaking very early Monday of President Trump's scathing letter to Norway over the country's failure to award him the Nobel Peace Prize, some pundits and journalists immediately questioned whether it is real. But confirmation came soon after.
Putin Offered Seat On Trump's Gaza Peace Board, Kremlin Says
Russia has been invited to take part in the new US-backed 'Peace Board' put forward by President Donald Trump to oversee post-conflict governance and reconstruction in Gaza, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has announced, in a somewhat surprising and hugely symbolic diplomatic move and overture.
Massive High-Velocity Coronal Mass Ejection Blasts From Sun, Earth Impact Possible In Days
The X-class flare can disrupt radio and navigation immediately. The larger risk comes from the expected CME in the coming days, which can trigger geomagnetic storms that affect power grids, satellites, aviation, and the modern economy built on chips and data centers.
Iran's Khamenei Says US, Israel Linked To Deadly Protest Violence: 'Thousands Killed'
After eight days of no internet access, Iran has begun easing these restrictions Saturday, restoring short messaging service (SMS) nationwide. State media describes there will be a phased plan for bringing back internet and messaging services.
Police: Investigation Still ‘Active’ 8 Months After Idaho Twins Died Following Vaccinations
Nurses administered the flu vaccine along with hepatitis A and DTaP shots on April 23, 2025. The twins had previously received most routine childhood vaccinations, including their 1-year shots. Within hours, Andrea said the toddlers became lethargic and ill. The next morning, their lips were blue, and they struggled to move. Andrea took the twins to the emergency room and told the doctor they had received three vaccines the day before.
CDC Quietly Rewrites Its Vaccine–Autism Guidance
...the agency now states that the long-standing claim “vaccines do not cause autism” is “not an evidence-based claim” because scientific studies “have not ruled out the possibility that infant vaccines cause autism.”
Dr. Oz Says Minnesota Fraud Coverup Reaches ‘Highest Levels’ of State Government
The Trump administration said it would freeze child care funds in Minnesota unless officials there provide more data about the programs.
DOJ investigating Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over alleged conspiracy to impede immigration agents
The Justice Department is investigating Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, over an alleged conspiracy to impede federal immigration agents, an extraordinary escalation in the Trump administration's clash with Democratic leaders there, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Trump says 8 European countries will face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland
Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland would face the tariff, Trump said in a social media post while at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida. The rate would climb to 25% on June 1 if no deal was in place for “the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland” by the United States, he said.
Ukrainian delegation arrives in US for peace talks as Russia hammers energy sites
A Ukrainian delegation arrived in the United States for talks Saturday on a U.S.-led diplomatic push to end the nearly 4-year-old war as Russian attacks again took aim at Ukraine’s power grid, cutting electricity and heating in freezing temperatures.
How Expanded Obamacare Made Premiums Spiral, Americans Dependent
A COVID-19-era stimulus package caused Obamacare enrollment to skyrocket but increased dependency and fraud, further destabilizing the health insurance market.
Trump health care plan falls short on tackling insurance industry: Doctor
Trump’s plan, announced this week, aims to lower drug prices and insurance premiums while increasing transparency. It proposes making more pharmaceutical drugs available over the counter, requiring health care providers to post prices and giving money directly to consumers for insurance purchases. Potter said the plan lacks enforcement mechanisms to hold insurance companies accountable. She noted that existing price transparency rules go unenforced because billion-dollar companies can afford to pay fines.
"They've Totally Lost Control"; Trump Threatens 'Agitators' As Civil Unrest Soars In Minnesota
The origin of the chaos appears to be mostly manufactured and began hours after the legal observer was shot and killed last Wednesday: