Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, US President Donald Trump said America will not use force to take Greenland but insisted only the US can protect the strategic island. He also criticised Europe, NATO allies and called for talks to acquire Greenland
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif landed in controversy after inaugurating what appeared to be a Pizza Hut outlet in Sialkot Cantonment. Hours later, the US-based brand clarified the store was unauthorised, triggering memes and widespread social media mockery
Addressing a packed hall during a special address at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Trump said the US had intervened to prevent conflict between India and Pakistan, as it had done in several other global disputes
European leaders reaffirmed support for Denmark and Greenland’s sovereignty after US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on European countries to push a Greenland deal, warning that the move risks straining transatlantic relations amid rising Arctic security concerns
Trump resumed his Davos trip after Air Force One returned to base due to a minor electrical issue. He switched planes and departed, amid ongoing concerns over presidential jets and a donated Boeing 747 from Qatar
Japan’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, the world’s largest by capacity, is restarting one reactor for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster. The move sparks protests over safety, earthquake risks, and TEPCO’s past scandals, as Japan seeks to expand nuclear energy to cut fossil fuel use and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
The unexpected turnaround came roughly an hour after departure, raising questions about the safety and condition of the aircraft used to ferry the American president across the globe
Tension between the US and Iran has been high since a violent crackdown by authorities on protests that began over Iran's ailing economy on Dec. 28. Trump has drawn two red lines for the Islamic Republic - the killing of peaceful protesters and Tehran conducting mass executions in the wake of the demonstrations
Emergency workers Tuesday were still searching for more victims in the wreckage from Sunday's deadly train accident that took place some 800 km away as the nation began three days of mourning
The document also lists Trump's repeated claim of "brokering a ceasefire" between India and Pakistan as one of his key successes under the "Reasserting American Leadership on the World Stage" section.
Iran on Tuesday warned Trump not to take any action against the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, days after the US president called for an end to Khamenei's nearly 40-year reign
Earlier, Macron at the World Economic Forum sharply criticised the United States' trade practice, saying Washington's tariff threats "openly aim to weaken and subordinate Europe" and are being used as leverage against territorial sovereignty
Iran on Tuesday warned Trump not to take any action against the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, days after the US president called for an end to Khamenei's nearly 40-year reign
21 January,2026 08:37 AM IST | Washington | APEarlier, Macron at the World Economic Forum sharply criticised the United States' trade practice, saying Washington's tariff threats "openly aim to weaken and subordinate Europe" and are being used as leverage against territorial sovereignty
21 January,2026 08:32 AM IST | Washington | ANITrump has also invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to join the Gaza Board of Peace, describing him as one of several world leaders considered for the initiative
21 January,2026 08:27 AM IST | Abu Dhabi | ANIThe pair was launched to the space station in 2024, the first people to fly Boeing's new Starliner crew capsule. Their mission should have lasted just a week, but stretched to more than nine months because of Starliner trouble. In the end, they caught a ride home last March with SpaceX
21 January,2026 08:23 AM IST | Cape Canaveral | APThe ship is powered by over 5000 batteries with a capacity of 40 MWh. To put that in perspective, it carries four times the battery power of any maritime vessel built before it
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Addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos, US President Donald Trump claimed he stopped a war between India and Pakistan. He also spoke on Greenland’s strategic importance, criticised Europe and NATO, and said talks to end the Ukraine war were nearing a deal. (Pics/AFP)
In trials, Veronika consistently selected the brush end suited for body regions, using the bristled end for firm areas and the smooth handle for sensitive parts
21 January,2026 06:45 AM IST | Vienna | Agencies
This is the central headquarters from which all of the organisation’s activities in Judea and Samaria and Jerusalem are managed, and within which UNRWA’s main logistical infrastructure is concentrated
21 January,2026 06:42 AM IST | Tel Aviv | Agencies
The UK government has approved China’s proposed mega embassy near the Tower of London, overriding security concerns raised by MPs and campaigners. Ministers said all material considerations were assessed, with intelligence agencies involved throughout the process
20 January,2026 10:07 PM IST | London | PTI
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union is close to finalising a landmark free trade agreement with India, calling it the “mother of all deals”. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, she said the pact could create a market of nearly 2 billion people and boost trade ties
20 January,2026 09:55 PM IST | Davos | PTI
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Severe storms have triggered multiple train derailments in Spain’s Catalonia region, killing 1 driver and injuring at least 20 passengers. A retaining wall collapsed near Gelida and a rockfall in Girona derailed separate trains as heavy rain battered the Mediterranean coast. The incidents come just days after a deadly high-speed train crash in southern Spain, raising fresh concerns over rail safety as storms intensify across Europe.
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