World

“I won’t use force”: Trump seeks Greenland at WEF Davos 2026

US President Donald Trump at WEF Davos ruled out using force to acquire Greenland, while pushing for "immediate negotiations" for full US ownership. He argued only the US can secure the territory, said it would strengthen NATO, and called Denmark "ungrateful" over Greenland's control.

2026-01-21T15:15:31.807243+00:00 IST

WEF 2026: Trump calls Denmark “ungrateful” over Greenland

At WEF Davos, US President Donald Trump criticised Denmark over Greenland, calling it "ungrateful" and saying the US was "stupid" to "give Greenland back" after World War 2. He said only the US can secure Greenland, as NATO allies pushed for diplomacy.

2026-01-21T14:48:06.036064+00:00 IST

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

Trump: “When America booms, the world booms”

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday lauded the United States' economic performance, saying the country's economic boom benefits the entire world, while noting that global economic conditions depend on the US.

2026-01-21T14:44:26.426833+00:00 IST

“Certain places in Europe not even recognizable anymore….”: Trump

Amid sharp differences of US plans to take over Greenland, President Donald Trump on Wednesday took digs at parts of Europe in his speech at World Economic Forum here, saying "certain places in Europe are not even recognizable anymore" while also noting that the United States cares greatly about the people of Europe and "we believe deeply in the bonds we share".

2026-01-21T14:31:56.177261+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

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Six, including child, pastor killed in Mississippi shooting

Six people were killed, including a seven-year-old girl and a pastor, in Mississippi, the New York Post reported, citing the police.

2026-01-10T21:19:30.988886+00:00 IST

Trump declares national emergency to shield Venezuelan oil funds

According to the White House, the Executive Order blocks any attachment, judgment, lien, execution, garnishment or other judicial process against Venezuelan oil revenues and diluent sales deposited in US Treasury accounts. These funds, termed "Foreign Government Deposit Funds," are to remain frozen unless specifically authorised under the new order.

2026-01-10T18:25:17.127277+00:00 IST

Chinese national charged in US for photographing B-2 base

The complaint states that on December 2, 2025, the Whiteman Air Force Base Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) looked into a report about a suspicious minivan with a Massachusetts license plate near the base perimeter.

2026-01-10T11:07:25.376962+00:00 IST

Europe

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MEA Secy West reviews bilateral ties with with Tajikistan Dy FM

Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said that both sides reviewed bilateral relations.

2025-10-28T20:47:25.200082+00:00 IST

India-Belarus hold 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations, exc

During the visit, the eighth round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Belarus led by Secretary (West) and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Evgeny Shestakov were held.

2025-10-28T15:24:19.480737+00:00 IST

India-Belarus hold 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations

India and Belarus held the 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations, which were chaired by Secretary (West) Sibi George and Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Belarus Evgeny Shestakov. The talks saw discussions on bilateral relations as well as exchange of views on regional and global matters of mutual interest, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) shared on Tuesday.

2025-10-28T09:19:48.102134+00:00 IST

Pacific

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COVID-19 fragments found in third Australia's New South Wales sewage plant in 2 days

Canberra [Australia], April 25 (ANI/Sputnik): Health Authorities in Australia's New South Wales (NSW) region are fearing that some new COVID-19 cases could be going undetected after fragments of the virus were found in a third sewage plant over the past two days.

2021-04-25T13:43:27.771907+00:00 IST

Australia turns down China's overtures to deepen bilateral ties

Sydney [Australia], April 25 (ANI): The ties between two countries have further strained as Australia cancelled agreements to participate in China's Belt and Road Initiative, terming it as "inconsistent with country's foreign policy."

2021-04-25T06:39:46.843634+00:00 IST

Australia says China-linked state deals cancelled on national interest grounds

Canberra [Australia], April 24 (ANI): Australia has said that a decision to cancel two deals between Victoria state and China on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was about ensuring consistency in foreign relations and was not aimed at any country.

2021-04-24T16:46:10.332646+00:00 IST

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India, Brazil strongly oppose terrorism : PM Modi

"We share a common approach in the fight against terrorism -- zero tolerance and zero double standards. We firmly believe that there is no place for double standards when it comes to terrorism. We strongly oppose both terrorism and those who support it," PM Modi said.

2025-07-09T00:29:05.135867+00:00 IST

Prez Lula welcomed Indian firms to manufacture drugs in Brazil

During the MEA briefing, India's Ambassador to Brazil, Dinesh Bhatia, said that 15 large Indian laboratories and pharmaceutical companies are already present in Brazil, many of whom he said do manufacturing in the South American country.

2025-07-08T23:39:30.985704+00:00 IST

India, Brazil sign pact on cooperation in combating terrorism

India and Brazil signed three agreements on Tuesday (local time), which included agreements on cooperation in combating international terrorism and transnational organised crime.

2025-07-08T23:10:41.197434+00:00 IST

Asia

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Pakistan’s economic mismanagement pushes povery to record highs

: Pakistan's poverty rate has soared to 29%, the highest in 11 years, while income inequality has climbed to its worst level in nearly three decades, exposing deep cracks in the country's economic management. According to a government survey, nearly 70 million Pakistanis now live below the monthly poverty threshold of Rs8,484, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2026-02-21T08:19:59.835957+00:00 IST

India-Brazil ties ready for transformative phase: Himani Pande

Himani Pande, DPIIT Additional Secretary on Saturday said the India-Brazil partnership is poised for a more ambitious and transformative phase, asserting that existing trade levels fall short of the relationship's strategic potential, according to a report by Brasil 247.

2026-02-21T08:16:29.630506+00:00 IST

“Trump’s tariffs are illegal. The money must be returned"

US Senator Chuck Schumer has called US President's imposition of tariffs "illegal' and has also said that the "money must be returned."

2026-02-21T07:55:17.098334+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Mohammed bin Rashid humanitarian ship arrives in Al Arish

In implementation of the directives of President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Mohammed bin Rashid Humanitarian Ship arrived at Al Arish Port in the Arab Republic of Egypt as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, carrying humanitarian and relief aid designated to support the people of the Gaza Strip.

2025-12-31T17:45:10.696024+00:00 IST

Erdogan slams Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as illegitimate

Turkish President Erdogan condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland as "illegitimate and unacceptable", warning it could destabilise the Horn of Africa. Somalia also criticised the move as illegal, while analysts said it threatens regional stability and could spread Middle East tensions into Africa.

2025-12-31T06:25:34.764064+00:00 IST

Terrorist eliminated after attacking Israeli soldier

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that Tuesday evening a terrorist attempted to run over an IDF force operating in the area of the village Einabus in Samaria. The force responded by firing at him and eliminating the terrorist.

2025-12-31T01:13:33.476215+00:00 IST

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Europe

Trump arrives in Davos for World Economic Forum amid tensions

US President Donald Trump landed in Davos for the World Economic Forum after a delayed flight due to a "minor electrical issue." His visit comes amid tensions with European leaders over his Greenland push and tariff threats. Trump will meet leaders and deliver remarks at the forum.

2026-01-21T13:41:16.077594+00:00 IST

Europe

Commuter train derails near Barcelona, 1 dead, 37 injured

A commuter passenger train derailed on Tuesday (local time) in Gelida, near the Spanish city of Barcelona, leaving the driver dead and 37 passengers injured, CNN reported, citing a spokesperson for the Catalan Regional Government.

2026-01-21T13:32:03.153538+00:00 IST

Europe

UK approves China’s largest European Embassy amid security

The United Kingdom government has given the green light to China's plans to build what is set to become its largest diplomatic mission in Europe, a decision that has triggered sharp criticism from security experts, opposition politicians, and human rights organisations.

2026-01-21T13:09:49.953885+00:00 IST

Europe

US President Trump arrives in Zurich after Air Force One delay

US President Donald Trump arrived in Zurich to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos after a delayed flight. His visit comes amid tensions with Europe over his Greenland push and tariff threats. Trump will address the forum today and promote his "Board of Peace."

2026-01-21T13:05:49.916182+00:00 IST

Asia

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

Europe

EU Chief urges European independence, backs Greenland sovereign

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday called for greater European independence in economic and security matters, noting the rapid global changes, while reaffirming Greenland's sovereignty and territorial integrity amid US President Donald Trump's threat to annex the Arctic Island.

2026-01-21T13:01:34.769936+00:00 IST

Asia

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

Europe

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav arrives in Switzerland for WEF Davos 2026

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav arrived in Switzerland for the WEF Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos. India's embassy welcomed him in Zurich. Yadav said states should use global platforms to attract investment as India's WEF delegation includes ministers, chief ministers and business leaders.

2026-01-21T11:42:20.356578+00:00 IST

Asia

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

Asia

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

Middle East

Israeli PM accepts Trump's invitation to join Gaza Board of Peace

The "Board of Peace" was unveiled as part of phase two of the fragile ceasefire agreement with Hamas to end the Israel-Gaza conflict, Al Jazeera reported.

2026-01-21T10:34:46.609118+00:00 IST

"We're going to pay tariffs back," Trump says if SC upturns tarif

Trump further said that the US has immense national security because of tariffs.

2026-01-21T10:24:23.549165+00:00 IST

Europe

WEF: DK Shivakumar hails Bengaluru's innovation, infrastructure

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday hailed Bengaluru's innovation, infrastructure, and quality of life at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, Switzerland.

2026-01-21T10:04:17.305239+00:00 IST

Europe

Slovakia NUkler submits EoI for clean energy project in Telangana

CM Revanth Reddy said Telangana is keen to encourage sustainable, clean and advanced energy infrastructure projects. "Sustainability is a central pillar to Telangana's pursuit of a Net- Zero development target by 2047."

2026-01-21T09:27:15.624009+00:00 IST