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
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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
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After a bright start to the year fuelled by fresh hopes for the artificial intelligence sector, investors have taken fright since the US President ramped up his demands for the Danish autonomous territory, citing national security
20 January,2026 09:22 PM IST | Hongkong | AFP
Philippine authorities rescued one crew member and continued searching for 12 others after a motorboat carrying passengers and crew went missing in southern waters. The vessel failed to reach its destination in Davao Oriental after leaving Davao City, prompting a multi-agency search operation
20 January,2026 09:11 PM IST | Manila | APADVERTISEMENT
