The World in Brief from The Economist

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.

America’s Federal Aviation Administration asked airlines to “exercise caution” when flying over Mexico, and parts of Central and South America.

Several European leaders have spoken out over the American president’s threats to seize Greenland.