Europe

Davos under lockdown as World Economic Forum approaches

Once again, India has one of the largest presences on the Promenade, the reporter for Swiss outlet 20 Minuten wrote for the news outlet. The WEF repeatedly emphasizes that most of these pavilions are "free riders" and not directly connected to the forum.

2026-01-19T04:18:00.035079+00:00 IST

I will return to Iran: Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi

Earlier, Reza Pahlavi has outlined an expansive vision for a "free Iran," promising a decisive break from the policies of the Islamic Republic and a return to peace, prosperity, and international cooperation.

2026-01-19T02:54:23.708232+00:00 IST

Death toll rises to 21 in high-speed train collision in Spain's C

At least 21 people were killed and several others injured after a high-speed Iryo train derailed and collided with another train in Spain's Cordoba province

2026-01-19T01:07:00.554604+00:00 IST

Ten killed in high-speed train collision in Spain’s Cordoba

At least ten people were killed and several others injured after a high-speed train operated by private rail company Iryo derailed and collided with another train in Spain's Cordoba province on Sunday evening, Al Jazeera reported, citing officials.

2026-01-18T23:03:02.739334+00:00 IST

Spoke with Trump over Greenland, says NATO chief; to meet US Pres

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Sunday (local time) held talks with US President Donald Trump on the security situation in Greenland and the Arctic, amid Washington's threat to impose 10 per cent tariffs on Denmark and European Union countries.

2026-01-18T19:42:11.474081+00:00 IST

Stand united and coordinated with Denmark and people of Greenland: German Chancellor Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday expressed support for Denmark and the people of Greenland amid rising tensions, with US President Donald Trump threatening tariffs to acquire Greenland.

2026-01-18T19:39:48.409998+00:00 IST

European countries express solidarity with Denmark, Greenland

A joint statement by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom--shared by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, mentioned that exercise 'Arctic Endurance' does not pose a threat to anyone and that the countries stand in full solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland.

2026-01-18T17:16:36.284066+00:00 IST

"Matters between allies are resolved through discussion, not pres

Expressing support for Denmark and Greenland, Finnish President Alexander Stubb stressed that disputes between allies must be resolved through dialogue and shared rules rather than political or economic pressure.

2026-01-18T15:51:52.485443+00:00 IST

"Military efforts in Greenland to contribute to security," Nether

On Saturday, Trump threatened to impose tariffs on the United Kingdom and other European countries unless they agree to sell Greenland.

2026-01-18T14:57:05.801466+00:00 IST

‘A prize cannot even symbolically be passed on’':Nobel Foundation

The Nobel Foundation once again reiterated that Nobel Prizes cannot be passed on or further distributed, days after the Institute issued a statement saying that a laureate cannot share the prize with others, nor transfer it once it has been announced.

2026-01-18T14:42:59.925934+00:00 IST

Thousands rally in Novi Sad as Serbia protests intensify

Thousands rallied in Novi Sad as student leaders vowed to continue protests against corruption under President Aleksandar Vucic. The movement began after a 2024 railway station disaster that killed 16. Students plan more rallies and demand reforms, while Vucic denies wrongdoing.

2026-01-18T12:27:33.637246+00:00 IST

WEF 2026: CM Fadnavis praises diaspora for cultural connect

He thanked the diaspora for the traditional Marathi welcome. In his speech, CM Fadnavis said, "It made me wonder for a moment whether I am in Maharashtra or in Zurich. I would especially like to congratulate and thank our sisters who performed the Lezim here. It felt as if they practice it every day; they performed it so gracefully and skillfully. The presentations performed here were also very beautiful."

2026-01-18T11:46:34.535580+00:00 IST

Two killed in overnight Russian drone strikes in Ukraine

In a social media post on X on Sunday, Zelenskyy stated that the Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhia, Khmelnytskyi and Odesa regions were targeted in an assault involving more than 200 drones.

2026-01-18T10:45:24.583960+00:00 IST

CM Fadnavis greeted in “true Maharashtrian style” at Zurich

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has embarked on a mission to further the state's development roadmap on the global stage with his participation at the World Economic Forum's 'Davos Summit 2026'.

2026-01-18T08:59:08.947172+00:00 IST

Ukraine warns of planned Russian strikes on nuclear power Subs

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Saturday stated that Russia is currently planning "dangerous strikes" on substations that supply the country's nuclear power plants in an effort to deprive the nation of "power amid freezing winter."

2026-01-18T08:11:15.389980+00:00 IST

CM Fadnavis to propagate Maharashtra’s 2030 vision

The Chief Minister's participation aims to spotlight Maharashtra's trajectory toward economic and social transformation, anchored in global partnerships and investment collaboration. Maharashtra has set sights on becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2030, leveraging infrastructure expansion, industry diversification and foreign direct investment to fuel growth across sectors such as logistics, manufacturing, agriculture and services.

2026-01-18T08:03:37.380349+00:00 IST

UK PM rejects Trump’s Greenland tariff threats

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strongly condemned US President Donald Trump's threats to impose tariffs on European nations over Greenland, calling the move "completely wrong."

2026-01-18T07:23:16.723889+00:00 IST

Greenland not for sale, respect its sovereignty: EU Parliament

On Saturday, Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Denmark and other European countries unless they agree to sell Greenland. In his post, Trump claimed the move is necessary for national security, citing China's and Russia's interest in the territory.

2026-01-18T05:59:57.643922+00:00 IST

WEF MD dismisses calls to disinvite Trump ahead of Davos meet

In an interview with the Swiss-based daily newspaper 20 Minuten, Alois Zwinggi, the Swiss head of the WEF, responded to remarks by the President of the Green Party of Switzerland, Lisa Mazzone, who urged the organisers to prevent Trump's participation, citing Washington's recent intervention in Venezuela, which led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro, former President of the South American nation and his wife, Cilia Flores.

2026-01-18T04:22:43.998991+00:00 IST

Protesters trek through Alpine villages to challenge WEF

Protesters set off from Kublis in southeastern Switzerland, trekking through wintry terrain toward Davos in what organisers described as a statement against capitalism, entrenched power structures, and policies they see as contributing to climate change and social inequality. Many carried placards with slogans calling for "Democracy rather than WEF dictatorship" and opposing oligarchic influence on global affairs.

2026-01-18T04:12:11.429198+00:00 IST

US-EU trade deal stalled amid Trump tariff threat over Greenland

Following US President Donald Trump's warning to impose tariffs on Denmark and other European countries over the sale of Greenland, the European Union has called for a pause to the ratification process of the EU-US trade deal announced back in July 2025.

2026-01-18T03:09:34.912104+00:00 IST