The World in Brief from The Economist

Donald Trump unveiled an American-led “Board of Peace” meant to oversee ceasefires and post-war reconstruction, initially in Gaza. Also, Mr Trump told Davos that he had agreed “the framework of a future deal” on Greenland after a “very productive” meeting with the head of NATO.

Donald Trump said he had agreed “the framework of a future deal” on Greenland after a “very productive” meeting with Mark Rutte, NATO’s secretary-general.

Donald Trump said he had agreed “the framework of a future deal” on Greenland after a “very productive” meeting with Mark Rutte, NATO’s secretary-general.

Stockmarkets fell as Donald Trump said there was “no going back” on his plans to nab Greenland. Also, in a rambling two-hour press conference, Mr Trump reiterated that America needs Greenland for “security”.

Donald Trump insisted that America needed Greenland for “security” in a rambling press conference lasting nearly two hours.

Donald Trump insisted that America needed Greenland for “security” in a rambling press conference lasting nearly two hours.

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.