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“A deal is a deal”: EU Commission President warns Trump’s Greenland tariff threat could harm allies; calls move “mistake”
Jan 20, 2026Davos , January 20 (ANI): European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday warned the United States against imposing punitive tariffs on European allies over Greenland, calling it a "mistake" and saying such a move... -
Macron slams US’ tariff threats at WEF, says “aims to weaken, subordinate Europe; leverage against territorial sovereignty”
Jan 20, 2026Davos , January 20 (ANI): French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday sharply criticised the United States' trade practices, saying Washington's tariff threats "openly aim to weaken and subordinate Europe" and are being used as leverage ag......Read More -
“Mother of all deals”: EU Commission President says they stand on “cusp of historic trade deal with India”
Jan 20, 2026Davos , January 20 (ANI): European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday stated the European Union is close to finalising a Free Trade Agreement with India and noted that some describe it "the mother... -
US lawmakers accuse China of leading global illegal fishing, warn of threat to food security and national security
Jan 20, 2026Washington DC , January 20 (ANI): Senior US lawmakers have released a detailed investigation accusing China of being the world's largest perpetrator of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, warning that Beijing's practices pose a serio......Read More -
WEF 2026: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren heads to Davos to participate in inter-ministerial panel
Jan 20, 2026Davos , January 20 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday informed that he will be participating in the inter-ministerial panel "Capital in Action: Scaling Energy Systems Through Policy, Finance & Regional Leadership" ......Read More -
India hands over first tranche of election assistance to Nepal ahead of national polls
Jan 20, 2026Kathmandu , January 20 (ANI): India on Tuesday handed over the first tranche of election-related assistance to Nepal at a ceremony ahead of the national polls scheduled for March.According to a release issued by the Indian... -
Pakistan accused of managing extremist networks rather than dismantling them
Jan 20, 2026Athens , January 20 (ANI): Pakistan has developed a systematic model of managing extremist networks rather than dismantling them, according to an analysis by Greek lawyer, journalist and South Asia specialist Dimitra Staikou, published by... -
UK announces £40 billion major education expansion abroad; India among five focus countries
Jan 20, 2026London , January 20 (ANI): The United Kingdom has announced a new International Education Strategy aimed at expanding the global footprint of UK education and growing education exports to GBP 40 billion annually by 2030, with... -
Russian university scientists develop asphalt with recycled plastic for more durable roads
Jan 20, 2026Moscow , January 20 (ANI): Researchers at Russia's North Caucasus Federal University (NCFU) have developed a new asphalt mixture that uses plastic waste as a key component, aiming to improve road durability while addressing the growing... -
At Davos, Assam CM Sarma touts India’s economic rise, pitches state as fastest-growing investment hub
Jan 20, 2026Davos , January 20 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday highlighted India's rapid economic ascent under Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the World Economic Forum, expressing confidence that the country is firmly on...
