Trump seeks talks to acquire Greenland, its 'core national security interest'

IANS | January 21, 2026 9:22 PM

Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said the United States should reopen negotiations with Denmark to acquire Greenland, arguing that the vast Arctic territory is a “core national security interest” and can only be protected by Washington amid rising global military threats.

No Pakistani medicines to be sold in Afghanistan after Feb 9

IANS | January 21, 2026 5:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) In what may further escalate Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions, Kabul on Wednesday announced that medicines imported from the neighbouring country will not be sold after February 9, urging traders to complete all related commercial transactions before the deadline, according to reports.

Trump starts second year with push to upend international strategic order

IANS | January 20, 2026 10:29 PM

New York, Jan 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump started the anniversary of his inauguration as president for a second term on Tuesday with a push to upend the strategic international order, risking a rupture with the NATO alliance that has underpinned Western security for 76 years, while he made a friendly gesture to Russia.

India, EU cementing economic ties amid growing global uncertainties

IANS | January 20, 2026 7:54 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The India-EU summit scheduled for January 27 comes as part of the steady strengthening of economic relations between the two sides amid growing uncertainties in global markets triggered by the US tariff turmoil and dramatic geopolitical shifts in the world order.