Sunita Williams retires from NASA after 27 years, three missions and record 608 days in space

IANS | January 21, 2026 9:12 AM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Sunita Williams, one of the most accomplished astronauts in the history of human spaceflight, has retired from the American space agency NASA after an extraordinary 27-year career. Her retirement follows a historic and unexpected nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), marking the conclusion of a journey defined by endurance, leadership, and scientific excellence.

Trump cites South Asia as example in peace record

IANS | January 21, 2026 8:24 AM

Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) Marking one year since his return to the White House, President Donald Trump presented the India-Pakistan confrontation as one of several international flashpoints he said were defused under his leadership, as he renewed criticism of global institutions and pressed his case as a deal-driven peacemaker.

Trump heads to Davos to sell record, push energy agenda

IANS | January 21, 2026 8:01 AM

Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) President Donald Trump said he would use his upcoming appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos to press what he called the success of his first year back in office and to urge global leaders to rethink energy and immigration policies.

US launches FIFA PASS for World Cup visa rush

IANS | January 21, 2026 7:52 AM

Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) The United States is preparing to welcome visitors from across the world for what it says will be the “largest and greatest FIFA World Cup in history,” with the Trump Administration announcing a new fast-track visa initiative aimed at millions of foreign football fans expected to travel to the country

Trump questions NATO's reliability, escalates Greenland rhetoric

IANS | January 21, 2026 7:34 AM

Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) Sharpening his rhetoric on Greenland, US President Donald Trump raised questions about NATO's reliability, signalling that security commitments to Europe could increasingly be tied to economic and strategic leverage.

'India-Canada AI Dialogue 2026' highlights bilateral cooperation for responsible AI

IANS | January 21, 2026 7:31 AM

Toronto, Jan 21 (IANS) Underscoring India’s significant role in inclusive, responsible, and impact-driven artificial intelligence (AI), the Consulate General of India in Canada’s Toronto hosted the “India-Canada AI Dialogue 2026”, emphasising the significance of bilateral cooperation for shared economic and societal benefits.