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Daniel Davis slams Trump over desire to get Greenland

There is no practical military, diplomatic or strategic requirement for the United States to take Greenland and there are downsides for its alliance and for America itself, former US Army Officer and Foreign Policy Expert Daniel L Davis has said.

2026-01-21T14:47:24.051318+00:00 IST

"Strike window opens around Jan 26”: Ex-US Army Officer on Iran

Former US Army officer, foreign policy analyst and commentator Daniel L Davis has warned that a "danger window" for possible US-Israel military strikes against Iran could open around the 26th of this month.

2026-01-21T13:54:32.077935+00:00 IST

Stopping Russia’s Oreshnik missile is “impossible”: Daniel Davis

He said having a fool-proof integrated air and missile defence system in the form of Golden Dome for the continental United States is a fantasy given "hypersonics and other technology".

2026-01-21T13:44:32.492229+00:00 IST

Spain Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares calls on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Spain's Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, Jose Manuel Albares, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, as per an official release.

2026-01-21T13:04:18.026021+00:00 IST

Col Westlake bids farewell as UK Naval Advisor to India

In a post on X, the Defence Section of the British High Commission said, "As Royal Marines Col Simon Westlake's chapter as UK Naval Advisor to India comes to a close, we salute his service and steady hand at the helm."

2026-01-21T12:14:33.793305+00:00 IST

EAM, Spanish FM jointly unveils India–Spain Dual Year logo

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday jointly unveiled the logo of the India-Spain Dual Year of Culture, Tourism and Artificial Intelligence with Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares, marking 70 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries and welcomed the European country into the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI).

2026-01-21T11:34:19.059742+00:00 IST

Flour curbs squeeze KP bakers; Peshawar threatens protest

Bakers in Peshawar plan to protest Punjab's curbs on flour movement, saying prices have surged while bread rates remain fixed. The Nanbai Association called the restriction illegal, cited inflation and power outages, and demanded the ban be lifted, new prices issued, and raids stopped.

2026-01-21T10:59:07.846383+00:00 IST

Questions raised over enforcement of court ban after trees felled

According to Dawn, the controversy dates back to the partial collapse of the western boundary wall near the Shaikh Zayed Islamic Centre several months ago, following heavy winds and rainfall, which damaged several trees.

2026-01-21T09:20:47.278808+00:00 IST

From Gujarati homes to UAE: PM Modi gifts wooden swing to Preside

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted the President of the UAE, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a Royal Carved Wooden Jhula (swing), a beautifully carved wooden swing from Gujarat that sits at the heart of many Gujarat family homes.

2026-01-21T09:20:05.644071+00:00 IST

World Uyghur Congress urges UK to reconsider approval of new Chin

On January 20, the UK government approved the development of what is expected to become the largest Chinese diplomatic complex in Europe.

2026-01-21T08:54:52.769212+00:00 IST

Pakistani families forced to fund education as state falls behind

According to a new report launched at a national policy dialogue families spent an estimated PKR 2.8 trillion on education, overtaking the government's allocation of Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 2.23 trillion.

2026-01-21T08:32:28.944313+00:00 IST

Rights concerns deepen as enforced disappearance allegations pers

At least seven individuals were allegedly taken into custody by Pakistani security forces in recent days, while five men who had earlier gone missing have returned to their homes. Families and local residents continue to face uncertainty with authorities providing little to no official explanation, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2026-01-21T08:06:54.541525+00:00 IST

Japan Ex PM's shooter gets sentenced for life

Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, had admitted to fatally shooting Abe in 2022, in a crime that shocked the nation.

2026-01-21T06:17:35.441549+00:00 IST

Spanish President to visit India soon: FM Albares

Albares, while delivering his opening remarks, said that Spain is keen to join Indo-Pacific Ocean Initiative and is keen to work bilaterally with through the European Union.

2026-01-21T05:57:21.941853+00:00 IST

"Must display zero tolerance towards terrorism": Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaikshankar on Wednesday emphasised the need for global cooperation against terrorism, stating that India and Spain are both victims of terrorism and the world must display zero tolerance for it.

2026-01-21T05:42:47.657010+00:00 IST

"Greenland not a natural part of Denmark, is it?” Russia says

In his news conference, Lavrov said that several countries own parts of colonies, which is in flagrant violation of the UNSC Charter.

2026-01-21T03:44:17.101313+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 4 Chinese aircraft, 6 naval vessels

All the four sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ.

2026-01-21T03:10:21.124530+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Gul Plaza fire tragedy exposes shortage of fire station

The devastating fire at Gul Plaza, which killed 28 people, has brought into sharp focus the chronic lack of fire safety infrastructure in Karachi, Pakistan's largest city with an estimated population of nearly 25 million

2026-01-20T23:08:57.409472+00:00 IST

Labour Party's support of NZ-India FTA a game changer: Shashi Tharoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor hailed the news that New Zealand's Labour Party has supported the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between New Delhi and Wellington, paving the way for the matter to be legislated.

2026-01-20T19:25:40.918067+00:00 IST

India asks dependents of Mission in Bangladesh to return home

The sources added that the Indian Mission and all Posts continue to remain open and fully operational.

2026-01-20T18:47:20.622499+00:00 IST

India, Namibia hold Foreign Office Consultations

India and Namibia held the fifth round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) and agreed to deepen collaboration in key sectors, including health, Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), agriculture, defence, and critical minerals.

2026-01-20T18:41:17.856503+00:00 IST