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January 12, 2026

The US's desire to take over Greenland is unacceptable under any circumstances, the Greenlandic government said.

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Oslo, January 12 (Xinhua) — The US desire to seize Greenland is unacceptable under any circumstances, the Greenlandic government stated on Monday.

"Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. As part of the Kingdom's Commonwealth, Greenland is also a member of NATO, so Greenland's defense must be carried out through NATO," the government statement stated.

The government noted that it will increase efforts to ensure the defense of Greenland within the framework of NATO, emphasizing that all NATO member states, including the United States, have a common interest in protecting the island.

US President Donald Trump recently renewed his rhetoric that the United States must acquire Greenland for security reasons. His remarks have sparked widespread opposition from European allies, particularly Denmark and Greenland.

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January 12, 2026

The UK has launched an official investigation into social media platform X over its AI tool Grok.

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LONDON, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) — Britain's online safety regulator Ofcom said Monday it has launched a formal investigation into US entrepreneur Elon Musk's social media platform X under Britain's Online Safety Act over concerns it could be used to create sexualized images of women and children.

Ofcom said in a statement that it was deeply concerned by reports that Grok, an artificial intelligence tool available on the social network X, was used to create and distribute unauthorised intimate images and child sexual abuse material without consent.

The regulator called the Grok case a “top priority” and emphasized that it could block access to X “if necessary.”

If an investigation finds that a social network has violated the law, Ofcom may require it to take specific measures to bring its operations into compliance with the law or to remedy the damage caused by the violations. The regulator also has the right to impose a financial penalty of up to £18 million (US$24.27 million) or 10% of the social network's global legal revenue.

Calling Grok's current situation "the most serious case of ongoing non-compliance," Ofcom warned that it could take legal action to stop advertisers or payment service providers from appearing on X, and require internet service providers to block access to its website in the UK.

The regulator noted, however, that such measures would only be taken “where appropriate and proportionate to prevent serious harm to individuals” in the UK.

Grok, an AI tool offered by social media platform X, is facing growing criticism following reports that it was used to create illegal sexualized content. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer previously stated that the use of Grok to create illegal images is "disgraceful" and "disgusting."

January 12, 2026

Breaking: At least 27 people were killed when a Russian RRF drone struck a military base in central Sudan – source

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Khartoum, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) — At least 27 people were killed and 73 others wounded on Monday when a drone of the paramilitary Rapid Reaction Force (RRF) struck a military base in the city of Sinja in Sennar state in central Sudan, a local source told Xinhua.

January 12, 2026

The European Parliament has banned Iranian diplomats from entering its buildings.

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Brussels, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) — European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said on Monday she had ordered that all diplomatic staff and other representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran be banned from entering any European Parliament buildings or premises.

The decision came amid reports of clashes between security forces and protesters during protests that erupted across Iran late last month and escalated into nationwide unrest.

According to Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency, at least 111 Iranian security forces have been killed in unrest over the past two weeks. No official death toll among protesters has been released.

January 12, 2026

China invites foreign enterprises and long-term capital to expand investment in China, says Vice Premier of the State Council

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Beijing, January 12 (Xinhua) — China invites foreign-funded enterprises, including Warburg Pincus, and long-term capital to continue expanding investment in China and deepening mutually beneficial cooperation, Vice Premier He Lifeng announced on Monday.

He Lifeng, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, made the call during a meeting with former US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, now chairman of Warburg Pincus.

The Vice Premier noted that China has comprehensively and consistently implemented the spirit of the decisions of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and, in accordance with the proposals and arrangements of the 15th Five-Year Plan, advanced the construction of a unified national market, steadily expanded high-level opening-up, and promoted high-quality economic development.

For his part, T. Geithner stated that he is optimistic about China's economic development prospects. He stated that Warburg Pincus is prepared to further expand its presence in the Chinese market and promote deeper U.S.-Chinese trade and economic cooperation.

January 12, 2026

On January 9, Russian forces struck the Lviv State Aircraft Repair Plant with an Oreshnik missile system, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

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Moscow, January 12 (Xinhua) — On January 9, the Russian Armed Forces struck the Lviv State Aircraft Repair Plant with an Oreshnik missile system, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Monday.

"According to information confirmed by several independent sources, the Lviv State Aircraft Repair Plant was disabled as a result of an attack by the Russian Armed Forces using the Oreshnik mobile ground-based missile system on the night of January 9," reads a statement published on the Russian Ministry of Defense's official Telegram channel.

As noted, this facility carried out repairs and maintenance of aircraft for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, including F-16 and MiG-29 aircraft donated by Western countries. "The facility also produced long- and medium-range strike unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) used for strikes against Russian civilian targets deep within Russian territory," the Russian Defense Ministry emphasized, specifying that the strike at Oreshnik hit production facilities, warehouses housing finished products (UAVs), and the infrastructure of the factory airfield.

Furthermore, it was reported that as part of this massive strike, which the Russian Ministry of Defense had previously described as a response to the attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence, the Iskander operational-tactical missile system and sea-based Kalibr cruise missiles in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv struck the production facilities of two enterprises involved in the assembly of attack UAVs, as well as energy infrastructure facilities supporting the operation of Ukraine's military-industrial complex.

January 12, 2026

Venezuela: UN mission welcomes release of political prisoners but warns of continued abuses

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January 12, 2026 International law

The UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela welcomed the release of some political prisoners in the country over the past few days. However, as the Mission's experts noted, repressive practices and violations of international human rights law continue in Venezuela.

“Any step that returns freedom to those arbitrarily detained is important for them and for their families, who have tirelessly continued to fight for their loved ones amid prolonged uncertainty, suffering and trauma,” the statement released on Monday said.

Instrument of repression

Of the estimated 800 political prisoners, only about 50 have been released so far, including those whose cases have already been discussed in previous Mission reports. This, as UN experts emphasized, "falls far short of what needs to be done in accordance with Venezuela's international obligations Human Rights Defenders, according to the statement, remain particularly concerned about the situation of women in detention, given their health conditions and special needs.

The fact-finding mission documented in detail the “widespread and systematic use of arbitrary detention as instrument of repression".

"We therefore reiterate our call for the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners and all persons arbitrarily deprived of their liberty. Furthermore, urgent measures must be taken to address any health concerns of those released," the human rights activists stated.

Requirements of international law

They also expressed deep concern about the "serious consequences of this situation for families." According to the UN Mission, relatives must be provided with clear and timely information about the fate, whereabouts, and legal status of their loved ones, as well as guaranteed access and regular visits.

"Long-term incommunicado detention, a human rights violation that many prisoners continue to face, exacerbates the suffering of families and must end," the experts added.

They called on the Venezuelan authorities to act transparently and expeditiously, specifically to provide information on plans for further releases, including the criteria applied, timeframes, and numbers of individuals to be released. At the same time, according to the statement, detention conditions must be immediately brought into compliance with international law, including access to medical care, meetings with lawyers and family members, and an immediate end to torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment.

Ongoing violations

The UN fact-finding mission is monitoring the rapidly changing situation in Venezuela and remains concerned that the broader context of repression—including impunity for serious human rights violations—persists. The experts have received "alarming information about armed groups (colectivos) patrolling cities and intimidating the population through searches and phone checks." Furthermore, there are new reports of new detentions of those expressing their political views.

"There remains a pressing need to end all repressive practices in Venezuela and to prioritize human rights. The international community must prioritize this demand at this critical moment," the Mission's statement emphasized.

January 12, 2026

Beyond GDP: Leading Experts Call for a Change in the Approach to Measuring Economic Growth

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January 12, 2026 Economic development

This week, the UN Geneva office will host a meeting of leading financial experts advocating for a radical change in the approach to measuring economic growth. This is due to concerns that GDP indicators provide little information on progress in achieving key goals. sustainable development goals, on which the survival of many people depends.

The meeting in Geneva is organized as part of the "Beyond GDP" initiative, supported by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This movement seeks to develop more comprehensive development indicators that include not only economic indicators but also data reflecting social well-being, environmental sustainability, and quality of life.

GDP doesn't give the full picture

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterresand has previously spoken about the over-reliance of global policy on gross domestic product data.

“Every day we see the consequences of our failure to balance the economic, social and environmental dimensions of development,” the Secretary-General said.

"Going beyond GDP is fundamental to building an economic system that values what really matters – human well-being – now and in the future, for everyone," he added.

His view is shared by many leading economists, who have repeatedly argued that GDP figures overvalue activities that deplete the planet, rather than those that sustain life and promote human well-being.

“This issue is becoming increasingly pressing in the context of climate change, ecosystem degradation, biodiversity loss, increased conflict and food insecurity, as well as historical inequalities,” the statement said. Expert Group on Moving Beyond GDP.

Wealth and well-being assessment

This week's discussions at the Palais des Nations in Geneva will be the second face-to-face meeting of the expert group since its establishment last May.

“Improving well-being and the drivers of it – health, social capital, and environmental health – are not only good for society but also make an integral contribution to economic prosperity,” the expert group said in its interim report, published in November.

Describing the task the group must address, its members warned of a "growing gap between what politicians and citizens think is happening and their lived experience, which does not match the picture created by GDP figures alone."

This week's discussions will feature more than a dozen renowned economists, including Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz, Indian economist Kaushik Basu, and equality expert Nora Lustig. Their tasks include developing a list of nationally and universally applicable indicators of sustainable development and providing governments with the information needed for the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

January 12, 2026

Three people were killed and 10 injured when a train and a pickup truck collided in central Bangladesh.

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DHAKA, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) — Three people were killed and 10 others injured on Monday when a train and a pickup truck collided at a railway crossing in Faridpur district in central Bangladesh, about 101 km from the capital Dhaka.

Rakibul Hasan, a senior official in Boalmari sub-county, told Xinhua by telephone that all the dead and injured were jute mill workers. They were in a pickup truck at the time of the incident.

January 12, 2026

Pro-government demonstrations are taking place across Iran.

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TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) — Tens of thousands of pro-government citizens took to the streets across Iran in response to calls from the Iranian government to show solidarity.

State media are broadcasting footage of huge crowds flocking to Enghelab Square in the capital, Tehran. Participants are chanting slogans such as "Death to America!", "Death to Israel!", and "Death to the enemies of God!"

Similar protests are reportedly taking place in the cities of Kerman, Zahedan, and Birjand, as well as at the funeral procession for security forces killed in the city of Imamshahr in Semnan province. Broadcasters are calling the events a "popular uprising against American-Zionist terrorism."

On January 10, Iran's Islamic Development Coordination Council called on people to demonstrate on the afternoon of January 12 to condemn "the terrorist actions of American and Israeli agents."

Earlier on Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the situation in the country was "under complete control," condemning American interference.

According to A. Araghchi, the protests were “incited and fueled” by foreign elements, and all those responsible will be “hunted down” by security forces.

The Iranian Foreign Minister announced that Iran had received evidence of US and Israeli involvement in domestic "terrorist activities," including a video showing weapons being distributed to protesters. He added that authorities would soon publish confessions from those detained.

Protests erupted across Iran late last month over the sharp devaluation of the Iranian rial and sweeping reforms to the subsidy system. They soon escalated into nationwide unrest, reportedly accompanied by clashes between police and demonstrators.