World Report January 21: Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes
Jan 21, 2026
President Trump faces flight delays while gearing up for a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Sweden declines to join his proposed peace board, sparking political shifts. Canada expresses strong support for Greenlanders' self-determination, while Trump vows to block financial aid to Cuba over Venezuela. A life sentence is handed down for the assassin of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. In Yukon, unreliable school bus services are causing major disruptions for families.
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Middle Powers Must Band Together
- Mark Carney warned the old rules-based global order is effectively dead and urged middle powers to unite.
- Canada is positioning to seek new partners while still valuing the U.S. as an important trading partner.
Board Of Peace Draws Mixed Responses
- Sweden refused to join Trump's proposed 'Board of Peace' while Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu later expressed willingness to participate.
- The plan has sparked international pushback and mixed responses among key partners.
Canada Backs Greenlandic Self-Determination
- Governor General Mary Simon says Canada strongly supports Greenlanders' right to self-determination and notes shared Inuit interests.
- Greenlanders fear U.S. annexation talk and wish to maintain ties with Denmark.