PM Narendra Modi was among several world leaders invited by Trump to join the board, which was announced during the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. France, the United Kingdom, China, Germany, and several other major nations also stayed away from the ceremony
3 people were killed while 1 remained injured amid shooting in Ausstralia. The shooter(s) remain at large, and police have urged residents to stay indoors and avoid the area.
Putin said Russia will decide on joining the US-led Gaza Peace Board after consulting partners, emphasized Palestinian needs, and pledged USD 1 billion in aid, with talks planned with President Abbas
US President Donald Trump said India and the US will secure a strong Bilateral Trade Agreement, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as officials indicated the first phase of the deal is close and aims to boost trade to USD 500 billion by 2030
Landslides hit a campground and a house in New Zealand and emergency crews were trying to rescue people buried in rubble. Though the number of people missing were in single numbers, more people could have been affected
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense said it detected two PLA aircraft sorties, five PLAN vessels and five Chinese balloons operating around Taiwan on Thursday. The military said the situation was closely monitored amid repeated incursions this week
Pakistan has announced it will join US President Donald Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ to support implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan under UNSC Resolution 2803, expressing hope for a permanent ceasefire, increased humanitarian aid and Gaza’s reconstruction
US President Donald Trump withdrew his threat to impose tariffs on European countries, citing a new NATO framework on Greenland and Arctic security. The move eased market fears and drew relief across Europe amid ongoing tensions over sovereignty
At the World Economic Forum, US President Donald Trump described Chinese President Xi Jinping as an “incredible man” with “amazing” achievements and reaffirmed strong ties with Xi and Vladimir Putin. Trump also confirmed plans to visit China in April 2026
EU Council President Antonio Costa said US President Donald Trump’s threats to annex Greenland and impose tariffs challenge Europe’s security, principles and prosperity. EU leaders met in Brussels amid rising tensions over sovereignty and Arctic security
South Korean court ruled that former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s 2024 martial law amounted to rebellion, sentencing ex-Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years in prison. The verdict may influence upcoming cases against Yoon and other aides
Japanese court has sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami to life imprisonment for assassinating former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022. The case also exposed long-standing ties between Japan’s ruling party and a controversial South Korean church
South Korean court ruled that former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s 2024 martial law amounted to rebellion, sentencing ex-Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years in prison. The verdict may influence upcoming cases against Yoon and other aides
22 January,2026 07:50 AM IST | Seoul | AgenciesJapanese court has sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami to life imprisonment for assassinating former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022. The case also exposed long-standing ties between Japan’s ruling party and a controversial South Korean church
22 January,2026 07:48 AM IST | Tokyo | AgenciesSpeaking 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
21 January,2026 10:00 PM IST | Davos | mid-day online correspondentPakistan 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
21 January,2026 08:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAddressing 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
21 January,2026 08:22 PM IST | Davos | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
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)
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
21 January,2026 07:20 PM IST | Brussels (Belgium) | ANI
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
21 January,2026 01:25 PM IST | Joint Base Andrews, United States | AFP
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
21 January,2026 01:24 PM IST | Kariwa, Japan | AFP
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
21 January,2026 10:37 AM IST | Washington | mid-day online correspondent
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U.S. President Donald Trump sparked global attention after his Davos speech appeared to mix Greenland and Iceland multiple times while discussing national security and NATO strategy. The comments quickly went viral prompting defenses from White House officials and fact-checks across social media.
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