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Opinion: Opinion | Why India Must Applaud - And Learn From - Carney's Davos Speech

In the current world order, while hegemons can go it alone, everyone else is on the menu if they aren't at the table. That is the takeaway from Carney's speech, and that is what India needs to acknowledge as it tries to chart a course of its own.

Published on: 22.01.2026 12:20
'It Was The Moderator': IMF Chief Clears Air On AI Rank Row With Ashwini Vaishnaw

Georgieva praised India as a "dynamic economy," adding, "With AI, it will only get better."

Published on: 22.01.2026 12:15
Explained: How Syrian Forces Moved Into Kurdish-Held Areas

Under former president Bashar al-Assad, Damascus never formally recognised Kurdish autonomy. 

Published on: 22.01.2026 11:41
Made-In-India Aircraft Next? Civil Aviation Minister Drops Big Hint

Naidu also revealed plans to route flights through new hubs in Gujarat, bypassing closed Pakistani airspace.

Published on: 22.01.2026 11:37
Trump Unveils Board Of Peace On Gaza, Which Has Pak Among Members

US President Donald Trump formally announced the first charter of his 'Board of Peace', which is a body for resolving international conflicts and has a $1 billion price tag for permanent membership.

Published on: 22.01.2026 11:18
Pak Named To Donald Trump's 'Board Of Peace' Despite Israel's Objection

Pakistan on Thursday was confirmed as a member of the 'Board of Peace' set up by US President Donald Trump as an "international organisation that seeks to promote stability... and secure enduring peace in areas affected or threatened by conflict".

Published on: 22.01.2026 11:03
"Very, Very Thorough": AI 171 Crash Probe Won't Be Rushed, Says Civil Aviation Minister

On theories in the media, Naidu was blunt: "Everyone has their own theory. Everyone has their own story But we have a process. We have rules, we have guidelines."

Published on: 22.01.2026 11:01
Wounded Ukrainian Veterans Find Healing On Stage

Like the other veterans in his Kyiv-based group of around 15 actors, Ukrainian soldier Onopriienko has found healing and fulfilmenton stage.

Published on: 22.01.2026 10:23
Millions In US Brace For Potentially Catastrophic Ice Storm: What To Know By Numbers

Millions of Americans from New Mexico to the Carolinas are bracing for a potentially catastrophic ice storm that could crush trees and power lines and knock out power for days.

Published on: 22.01.2026 10:13
Ecuador Announces Trump-style Tariffs On Colombia Over Drugs

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa announced 30 percent tariffs on imports from Colombia, accusing its neighbor of failing to help fight drug cartels.

Published on: 22.01.2026 10:09
'Too Dangerous To Go To Hospital': Glimpse Into Iran's Protest Crackdown

Young protesters shot in the back, shotgun pellets fired in a doctor's face, wounded people afraid to go to hospital: "Every family has been affected" by the deadly crackdown on Iran's recent wave of demonstrations.

Published on: 22.01.2026 10:02
US Set To Officially Quit World Health Organisation

The US is due to officially exit the World Health Organisation on Thursday, in the face of warnings it will hit both US health and global health

Published on: 22.01.2026 09:51
Afghan Resistance Museum Gets Revamp Under Taliban Rule

An Afghan who fought against Soviet forces still visits a museum celebrating the resistance, but, in keeping with rules by the Taliban authorities, the displays have undergone notable changes recently.

Published on: 22.01.2026 09:42
'Not Dilli, Not Pindi': Tarique Rahman Begins Campaigning With 'Bangladesh First Agenda

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman has officially kicked off his party's election campaign for the February 12 elections with a rally at Alia Madrasa ground in Sylhet-- some 242 kilometres from Dhaka.

Published on: 22.01.2026 09:32
Japan Restarts Fukushima Plant After 15 Years, But Shuts It Down Immediately

The restart of the No. 6 reactor at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant in north-central Japan was suspended due to a glitch related to control rods, which are essential to safely starting up and shutting down reactors, according to its operator, TEPCO.

Published on: 22.01.2026 09:27
AI Stock Surge An Unlikely Boon For Japan Toilet Maker

Shares in Japanese toilet maker Toto, known for its high-tech bidet thrones, closed nearly 10 percent higher Thursday thanks to the company's unlikely link to the semiconductor supply chain.

Published on: 22.01.2026 09:20
Denmark To Discuss Arctic Security, Seeks Respect For Territorial Integrity

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that Denmark and Greenland will continue to engage in a constructive dialogue on security in the Arctic, provided that this is done with respect for her country's territorial integrity.

Published on: 22.01.2026 09:14
US Envoy Steve Witkoff Says Ukraine Peace Talks Down To One Issue

US envoy Steve Witkoff said "a lot of progress" had been made in Ukraine peace talks and that negotiations were down to one last issue.

Published on: 22.01.2026 09:07
After Venezuela and Greenland, Why Trump's Next Focus Could Be Cuba

Emboldened by the US success in ousting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his continued push to annex Greenland, US President Donald Trump is now reportedly seeking regime change in Cuba.

Published on: 22.01.2026 08:28
EU Freezes US Trade Deal Amid Trump's Greenland Threats: What It Means

The European Parliament has paused the approval of a US-EU trade deal that the two agreed to in July. This came in protest against US President Donald Trump's demand to take over Greenland and his threats of tariffs against European allies.

Published on: 22.01.2026 08:26

News from Arabic Countries

Bangladesh adamant on playing T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka despite ICC threat

Bangladesh's government and cricket officials stick to their stance despite ICC's threat of replacing it with Scotland.

Published on: 22.01.2026 12:58
Israeli settlers forcibly displacing largest Palestinian Bedouin village

Settler violence in the occupied West Bank has emptied nearly three-quarters of this Palestinian Bedouin village.

Published on: 22.01.2026 12:58
Trump opens ‘Board of Peace’ by listing countries the US has bombed

During the signing of his ‘Board of Peace’, US President Donald Trump talked about the countries the US had bombed.

Published on: 22.01.2026 12:51
Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt to open next week: Palestinian official

US-backed technocrat leader Ali Shaath made the announcement as President Trump launched his 'Board of Peace' for Gaza.

Published on: 22.01.2026 12:44
Japan shuts reactor at world’s biggest nuclear plant a day after restart

Restart of No 6 reactor at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant suspended after malfunction related to control rods.

Published on: 22.01.2026 12:30
Former government insider takes aim at US’s policy on Israel

Josh Paul, of A New Policy, talks about the push for change in US policy towards Palestine and Israel.

Published on: 22.01.2026 12:22
Sinner, Osaka through to the third round at Australian Open

Defending champion Jannik Sinner wins easily against James Duckworth while Naomi Osaka overcomes Sorana ‍Cirstea.

Published on: 22.01.2026 12:13
Several missing after landslide at popular tourist spot in New Zealand

Several missing after landslide at popular tourist spot in New Zealand

Published on: 22.01.2026 12:13
Mapping the 10 countries with the most overseas territories

Nations worldwide maintain territories for strategic and military purposes, often remnants of colonial empires.

Published on: 22.01.2026 11:44
Day one of Syria’s ceasefire marked by violation claims

A four-day ceasefire between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led SDF was meant to cool tensions.

Published on: 22.01.2026 11:38
Russia-Ukraine peace talks ‘down to one issue’, says US envoy Witkoff

The announcement comes before a meeting between US President Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, Zelenskyy, in Davos.

Published on: 22.01.2026 11:26
Donald Trump and world leaders sign ‘Board of Peace’ charter

Donald Trump hosted a signing ceremony in Davos, Switzerland, to announce the first charter of his ‘Board of Peace'.

Published on: 22.01.2026 11:20
Trump launches Board of Peace at signing ceremony in Davos

US president says newly-established Board of Peace will be able to 'do pretty much whatever we want to do'.

Published on: 22.01.2026 10:41
Campaigning begins in Bangladesh for first election after Hasina’s ouster

The vote scheduled for February 12 is seen as a major test for democracy in the South Asian nation.

Published on: 22.01.2026 10:16
Venezuelans share their opinions on US interference

Venezuelans share their opinions on US interference

Published on: 22.01.2026 09:57
Pro-Palestine activist on hunger strike says he will begin refusing water

Palestine Action-linked remand prisoner Umer Khalid calls on the UK to engage with his protest demands.

Published on: 22.01.2026 09:47
Guinea-Bissau sets election date following last year’s coup

The West African country is set to hold legislative and presidential elections on December 6.

Published on: 22.01.2026 09:00
Does the World Economic Forum still matter in a fractured global economy?

For decades, the World Economic Forum in Davos was a symbol of global cooperation. Today, its relevance is questioned.

Published on: 22.01.2026 08:25
Europe cannot condemn colonialism à la carte

Europe is quick to denounce Trump’s imperial fantasies while defending its own colonial past and present.

Published on: 22.01.2026 08:14
Israeli minister approves gun licences for 18 illegal West Bank settlements

UN says more than 1,800 settler attacks against Palestinians - about five per day - were documented in 2025.

Published on: 22.01.2026 08:06
Trump seeking ‘regime change’ in Cuba by end of the year: US media report

The Wall Street Journal reports the White House is seeking Cuban officials willing to cut a deal on regime change.

Published on: 22.01.2026 07:55
Djokovic eases past qualifier Maestrelli at Australian Open

The 24-time Grand Slam singles winner lost just eight games and cruised into the third round at Melbourne Park.

Published on: 22.01.2026 07:48
Renewables muscle fossil fuels out of EU electricity market, says research

Solar and wind power provided more electricity than coal and gas last year, leading a global trend, says Ember.

Published on: 22.01.2026 07:46
Trump praises ‘infinite’ Greenland framework deal

US President Donald Trump dropped his threat to impose tariffs on European countries over his bid to takeover Greenland.

Published on: 22.01.2026 07:45
The Crimean Tatar movement trying to ruin Russia’s army from within

Atesh, an underground resistance group, says it has trained thousands - including Russian soldiers - in sabotage.

Published on: 22.01.2026 07:38