The World in Brief from The Economist

Donald Trump said he would meet with “various parties” at a summit of world leaders to discuss Greenland. Also, Mr Trump said Britain’s “great stupidity” in ceding sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius proved that America should annex Greenland.

Norway’s foreign minister said that tariff threats would not force the country to change its stance on Greenland.

Norway rebuffs Trump’s threats; Japan to hold election, and more

Britain’s prime minister said that it is up to “the people of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark alone” to decide on Greenland’s future status. Also, Japan’s prime minister said she will dissolve parliament and call a snap general election, to be held on February 8th.

The eight European countries threatened with more tariffs by Donald Trump if they obstruct him over Greenland issued a strongly-worded joint statement.

Europe’s angry response to Trump over Greenland; Iran acknowledges high death toll, and more

Tensions rose further in Minneapolis. Protesters against a surge in Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents chased off a group of far-right demonstrators.

Donald Trump announced that he would impose escalating tariffs on Denmark and other European countries that fail to support his bid to purchase Greenland.

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, accused America and Israel of orchestrating unrest across the country.