Trump spoke of imposing tariffs on Switzerland - which he ultimately lowered - because the country's leader "rubbed me the wrong way" during a phone call
In a post on X, the MND said that 18 out of the 26 PLA sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's northern, central and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)
The facility will operate in low Earth orbit and focus on experiments that gravity-bound labs cannot perform; the company says the lab will shorten the timeline between discovery and therapy by unlocking new biological insights
The Kremlin meeting, which lasted past 3 am on Friday, came hours after Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sharply criticised his European allies on Thursday for their slow and fragmented response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Th US owes more than USD 130 million to the global health agency, according to WHO; and Trump administration officials acknowledge that they haven’t finished working out some issues, such as lost access to data from other countries that could give America an early warning of a new pandemic
These structures were first synthesised in labs in the 1990s. The discovery showcases how future space missions might process local soil into advanced materials for deep-space exploration
The latest death toll was given by the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which reported that 4716 people killed were demonstrators, 203 were government-affiliated, 43 were children, and 40 were civilians not taking part in the protests
Three people were killed while one suffered injuries amid shooting in Ausstralia. The shooter remain at large, and police have urged residents to stay indoors and avoid the area
President Donald Trump confirms a US naval “armada” is moving towards the Gulf as Washington watches Iran closely, even as he plays down the likelihood of an immediate military strike and signals openness to talks
The US has withdrawn from WHO, leaving USD 130 million unpaid and risking weaker pandemic response and vaccine development. Critics call the move reckless
Donald Trump has filed a USD 5-billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon, claiming the bank cut off his accounts for political reasons in 2021. The case has reignited debate in the US over “debanking” and banks’ use of reputational risk
US, Ukraine, and Russia will hold peace talks in the UAE to end the Ukraine war, with Zelenskyy calling the meeting positive. Negotiations are reportedly focused on territorial issues. On the sidelines of Davos, Trump discussed Greenland, unveiled a Board of Peace for Gaza reconstruction, and criticized European responses
Donald Trump has filed a USD 5-billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon, claiming the bank cut off his accounts for political reasons in 2021. The case has reignited debate in the US over “debanking” and banks’ use of reputational risk
23 January,2026 02:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentUS, Ukraine, and Russia will hold peace talks in the UAE to end the Ukraine war, with Zelenskyy calling the meeting positive. Negotiations are reportedly focused on territorial issues. On the sidelines of Davos, Trump discussed Greenland, unveiled a Board of Peace for Gaza reconstruction, and criticized European responses
23 January,2026 12:59 PM IST | Davos (Switzerland) | ANIUkraine, US, and Russia will hold trilateral security talks in Abu Dhabi following high-level meetings in Moscow, as diplomatic efforts to end the war continue. Key issues remain over territory, security guarantees, and Russia’s military objectives
23 January,2026 12:26 PM IST | Moscow, Russia | AFPSpain’s final death toll from the Andalusia high-speed train crash rose to 45, with over 120 injured. Subsequent rail accidents in Barcelona and Murcia have raised safety concerns, prompting a train driver strike planned for February 9–11
23 January,2026 12:26 PM IST | Madrid, Spain | AFPA ship named "Grinch" is under United Kingdom (UK) sanctions, while another called "Carl" with the same registration number is sanctioned by the United States and the European Union
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US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he was scrapping his planned tariffs on eight European nations in an effort to force US control over Greenland, pulling a dramatic reversal shortly after insisting he wanted to get the island "including right, title and ownership." (Pics/AFP)
Zelenskyy listed a litany of grievances and criticisms of Europe that he said have left Ukraine at the mercy of Russian President Vladimir Putin amid an ongoing US push for a peace settlement
23 January,2026 08:55 AM IST | Davos | AP
The social video platform company signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to form the new TikTok US joint venture
23 January,2026 08:43 AM IST | Washington | AP
Higher voltage, combined with a tiny breath of wind, greatly boosts the odds of a jumping worm connecting to a flying insect,” said a researcher
23 January,2026 08:36 AM IST | Berkeley | Agencies
In his televised remarks at the meeting of the Russian Security Council late on Wednesday night, Putin also announced to donate USD 1 billion to the Trump-promoted Board of Peace to oversee the Gaza ceasefire plan from the frozen assets
23 January,2026 08:33 AM IST | Moscow | Agencies
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Fresh concerns are emerging from within Donald Trump’s own family, as his psychologist niece, Mary Trump, raises pointed alarms over what she describes as a visible decline in his self-control, judgment and cognitive stability. In a sharply worded Substack post, Mary Trump draws attention to a pattern of impulsive behaviour, incoherent public remarks and escalating emotional volatility that she says can no longer be ignored. The latest warning follows Trump’s recent appearances, including remarks delivered at the World Economic Forum in Davos which Mary Trump characterized as a troubling mix of threats, disjointed messaging, and erratic assertions. According to her analysis, these statements reflect deeper psychological and cognitive concerns rather than isolated political rhetoric. WATCH
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