Trump pitches new housing, credit card plans at Davos

IANS | January 22, 2026 6:14 AM

Washington, Jan 22 (IANS) President Donald Trump used a World Economic Forum appearance in Davos to tout what he called a “dramatic economic turnaround,” unveil new housing and consumer credit proposals, and press European allies on energy, migration and Greenland, while also claiming he was close to agreements to end the war in Ukraine and lock in Middle East peace.

America is now world’s hottest economy: Donald Trump

IANS | January 21, 2026 9:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday addressed the World Economic Forum (WEF) in here, where he strongly promoted what he called the “American growth miracle” and praised his administration’s economic record.

Pakistan one of the most troubling practitioners of transnational repression: Report

IANS | January 21, 2026 9:26 PM

Tel Aviv, Jan 21 (IANS) Pakistan's human rights crisis is no longer a domestic problem as critics of the Pakistani state are being targetted in other parts of the world like Europe, North America, and Africa. Journalists, activists and former officials who believed they would be safe in exile have found intimidation, violence, and pressure following them in other nations. This practice is transnational repression and Pakistan has become one of its most troubling practitioners, a report has detailed.

From regime change to revolutionary rule: The dangerous reengineering of Bangladesh

Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury | January 21, 2026 9:25 PM

Dhaka: Political collapse rarely announces itself with clarity. More often, it unfolds behind comforting language - reform, transition, popular will. Bangladesh today is entering such a phase, one where constitutional governance is being steadily replaced by revolutionary justification, and where the long-term consequences may extend far beyond its borders.

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.

At Davos, Trump delivers a blunt message — hits Europe over NATO, Ukraine costs

IANS | January 21, 2026 9:01 PM

Davos/Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday slammed America’s traditional allies, European leaders, and NATO member countries, for what he described as relying disproportionately on US military power and financial support while failing to adequately defend their own security interests, even as Washington bears the brunt of the Ukraine war.

India-Europe ties deepen amid challenges posed by Trump administration: Report

IANS | January 21, 2026 8:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Europe has emerged as a significant partner for India amid the challenges posed by the current US administration and similarly, in light of recent developments in transatlantic ties, India's value as a partner for Europe has increased, with Indian foreign policy navigating the Trump storm, a report said on Wednesday.