Global News Roundup: From Iraq to Ukraine and Beyond

A digest of critical world events includes the U.S.'s call for repatriation of nationals with ISIS ties, China’s oil deals, Russian aggression in Ukraine, and business pitches at Davos. It also covers U.S. military movements in the Middle East, tensions in Greenland, and more developments from Ukraine to Venezuela.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 23-01-2026 05:24 IST | Created: 23-01-2026 05:24 IST
Global News Roundup: From Iraq to Ukraine and Beyond
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Recent global news highlights include the U.S. encouraging countries to repatriate their citizens from Iraqi facilities housing ISIS members, with Secretary Marco Rubio applauding Iraq's initiative to secure these terrorists. Additionally, the U.S. has permitted China to buy Venezuelan oil but insists on avoiding unfair pricing.

Russian forces have launched deadly strikes in southeastern Ukraine, causing casualties and damage. Meanwhile, in Davos, Somaliland's president sought to highlight investment opportunities to Eric Trump. Simultaneously, changes in U.S. military presence in the Middle East reflect growing tensions with Iran.

U.S. President Trump has further cemented deals securing access to Greenland under a NATO framework. Amid various international developments, ongoing efforts to mitigate crises in regions such as Haiti and Gaza further underscore the complexity of global politics.

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