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South Korea's Lee asks Xi to play 'mediator' role with North After talks earlier this week, South Korea's president, Lee Jae Myung, said he asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to help limit Pyongyang's nuclear program. Saudi-led coalition strikes Yemen after STC leader ousted The air strikes come amid a deepening rift between Saudi Arabia and UAE, which backs forces fighting Houthi rebels in Yemen. Uganda election 2026: What you need to know Voters in Uganda go to the polls on January 15 to elect a new president and members of parliament. DW breaks down the key facts you need to know ahead of the crucial vote. Trump weighs military option to take control of Greenland The US president has argued that control of Greenland is a "strategic" necessity. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has tried to downplay Trump's rhetoric, emphasizing the preferred option would be to buy Greenland. Maduro's capture in Venezuela sends warning signal to Iran The capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro is being closely watched in Tehran. Iran fears US military action in the Middle East, as nationwide protests continue to pressure the regime. Trump admin cuts federal funding for child care in 5 states The US health department announced it was going to freeze federal funding for certain programs for needy families citing fraud concerns. The administration zeroed in on Minnesota last week after an unproven viral video. Greenland welcomes European solidarity amid Trump's threats Greenland’s prime minister has thanked European allies for their backing after renewed claims on the island by US President Donald Trump. Jens-Frederik Nielsen urged Washington to engage in “respectful dialogue." Somalia condemns Israeli minister's Somaliland visit Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar’s visit to the breakaway region comes two weeks after Israel recognized its independence despite vocal international criticism. Cold snap hits Europe, disrupting travel Freezing temperatures and snow are gripping much of the continent, disrupting flights and causing traffic accidents. Canals froze in London, cross country skiers took to Hamburg cycle paths, and snow even fell in Madrid. Saudi Arabia, the UAE and a new 'Cold War' in the Middle East A recent Saudi air strike on UAE weapons in Yemen exposed major differences between the two important Gulf states' foreign policy plans. But which plan is most likely to succeed? US intervention in Venezuela violated international law, say legal experts International law experts have said the US abduction of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro sets a dangerous precedent. Iran protests: Reports of clashes at Tehran bazaar Security forces reportedly used tear gas on demonstrators at the Tehran Grand Bazaar as they held a sit-in. The protests, triggered by rising cost of living, are now into their 10th day.