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"Should have gotten Nobel Peace Prize for each war," says Trump

US President Donald Trump on expressed his disappointment over not receiving Nobel Peace Prize last year, claiming that he should've been awarded the prize for stopping each of the "eight" wars.

2026-01-20T21:56:29.933492+00:00 IST

Trump lists “brokering peace” between India, Pak as “key success”

The document also lists Trump's repeated claim of "brokering a ceasefire" between India and Pakistan as one of his key successes under the "Reasserting American Leadership on the World Stage" section.

2026-01-20T21:09:10.327556+00:00 IST

Trump indicates “involving” oppn leader Machado in Venezuela

Days after Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado "presented" her Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump for supporting Caracas' freedom, Trump signalled to "involve" her in Venezuela.

2026-01-20T20:43:24.195303+00:00 IST

US to host 1st Critical Minerals Ministerial

"On February 4, Secretary Rubio will welcome partners from across the globe to the State Department for the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial. Strengthening critical mineral supply chains with our international partners is vital to America's economic and national security, technological leadership, and a resilient energy future," the State Department stated in its post.

2026-01-20T17:58:50.666403+00:00 IST

Trump urges ICE to “show numbers, names, faces”

In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, "The Department of Homeland Security and ICE must start talking about the murderers and other criminals that they are capturing and taking out of the system. They are saving many innocent lives!"

2026-01-20T17:48:30.148833+00:00 IST

US lawmakers warn of China-led illegal fishing threat

US lawmakers accused China of leading illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing through its distant-water fleet. They warned this threatens global food security, marine ecosystems and US national security. The report also alleged forced labour abuses and called for stronger Coast Guard action and international cooperation to counter the threat.

2026-01-20T13:22:59.420737+00:00 IST

Texas issues fresh alert over unsolicited seed mailings

Texas agricultural authorities issued alerts after residents reported receiving unsolicited seed packages. Officials collected 126 bags in early January and over 1,100 last year, warning the seeds may carry invasive species or pests. Investigators suspect links to a global "brushing scam," and residents were advised not to open or plant them.

2026-01-20T11:15:02.848401+00:00 IST

Trump confirms inviting Putin to Gaza Board of Peace

US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to join the proposed Gaza Board of Peace, describing him as one of several world leaders considered for the initiative.

2026-01-20T10:51:23.426735+00:00 IST

Trump threatens 200pc tariffs on French wine post Marcon's refusa

"Nobody wants him because he's going to be out of office very soon," Trump said after hearing from a reporter that Macron would not join the board.

2026-01-20T09:40:27.672030+00:00 IST

ETGE marks Uyghur genocide recognition and remembrance day, cites

In a statement shared on the social media platform X, ETGE recalled that on January 19, 2021, the United States officially determined that the People's Republic of China was committing genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs and other Turkic peoples in Occupied East Turkistan, also referred to as Xinjiang.

2026-01-20T09:38:38.112430+00:00 IST

Trump slams UK over plans to “give away” key US military base

US President Donald Trump slammed the United Kingdom over its plans of giving away Diego Garcia island, and called it an act of "great stupidity". He said that the action by London is one of the several reasons why Greenland has to be "acquired".

2026-01-20T09:24:12.443441+00:00 IST

Willing to find way forward with Trump on Greenland: NATO Secy Ge

Rutte said he would use his media engagements to highlight Trump's work in Gaza and Ukraine.

2026-01-20T09:17:37.022074+00:00 IST

Macron invites Trump for G7 meeting post World Economic Forum

Macron affirmed that France and the US were in line on Syria and could do great things in Iran, but do not understand his stance on Greenland.

2026-01-20T08:03:38.195188+00:00 IST

Trump shares image amid rising heat over arctic territory

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday shared a digital art on Truth Social where he was seen flanked by US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with a milepost that said, "Greenland US Territory Est 2026".

2026-01-20T07:54:02.292775+00:00 IST

‘Greenland is imperative for national, world security

US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte about Greenland and said that he would meet several parties in Davos. He reiterated his stance on Greenland, calling it integral for American and world security at large.

2026-01-20T06:54:32.341416+00:00 IST

Trump can replace tariffs with other levies if US Supreme Court d

Jamieson Greer, the United States Trade Representative told The New York Times that in case the tariffs are struck down, Trump would replace them with other tariffs.

2026-01-20T04:57:40.514183+00:00 IST

US may announce members of Gaza Board of Peace during World Econo

On Friday (local time), US President Donald Trump sent out letters worldwide asking nations to come aboard a "Board of Peace" to oversee the frail ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, as per The New York Times.

2026-01-20T04:44:25.183232+00:00 IST

Uyghur activist warns China song bans threaten culture

Uyghur activist Abdulhakim Idris warned that China's reported bans on Uyghur songs are part of a wider effort to erase Uyghur culture. He said music preserves identity and heritage, and that silencing artists and cultural leaders weakens community memory and belonging.

2026-01-19T14:04:09.133354+00:00 IST

Trump letter to Norway’s PM ties Nobel grievance to Greenland con

The message was addressed to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and later forwarded by National Security Council staff to several European ambassadors, with instructions that it be shared with their respective heads of government or state. The text, posted by Schifrin on his X account, revives and sharpens themes Trump has raised publicly in the past, while framing them in unusually blunt and personal terms.

2026-01-19T09:03:21.844907+00:00 IST

Trump's "Board of Peace's" permanent seat to cost $1 billion

Trump's initiative seeks to bring together a cohort of countries to work on peace-building efforts under a charter that emphasises promoting stable governance and long-term peace in conflict-affected regions. Countries that commit $1 billion would secure permanent seats on the board, while those that do not pay could still join for a three-year term. proponents say the funds would be used to rebuild war-torn areas like Gaza and avoid "bureaucratic bloat" seen in other international institutions.

2026-01-19T07:31:55.239334+00:00 IST

Now, Greenland will be free of Russian threat: US President

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Sunday (local time) spoke 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.

2026-01-19T05:10:46.001310+00:00 IST