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Trump row over Greenland derails Ukraine postwar deal, report says

January 21, 2026 12:28 pm

A planned announcement of an $800 ‍billion ⁠prosperity plan to be agreed between Ukraine, Europe and the U.S. at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week has been delayed, the report said, ​citing six officials.

Barcelona commuter train crash kills 1, days after deadly train collision in Spain

January 21, 2026 11:15 am

Railway infrastructure operator ADIF said preliminary assessments suggest the containment wall collapsed due to heavy rainfall that has affected northeastern Spain in recent days.

World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026: What to expect at Davos, who’s attending and why it matters

January 21, 2026 12:07 pm

At Davos, sessions on geopolitics and economic growth will examine how global cooperation can be renewed amid contested norms, strained alliances and declining trust.

Dozens of people killed in ferry boat accident in northern Mali

January 14, 2026 10:43 am

Accidents involving ferry boats on the Niger River are not uncommon, and although there are no reliable statistics on this type of accident, the human toll of this accident is unusually high.

Brown University attack suspect died 2 days before his body was found, autopsy finds

December 20, 2025 10:39 am

Authorities found Claudio Neves Valente, 48, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a New Hampshire storage facility on Thursday night, said Providence’s police chief, Col. Oscar Perez.

Donald Trump signs executive order outlining new US space policy

December 19, 2025 11:13 am

The order stipulates that American astronauts must return to the Moon by 2028, with the first components of a permanent lunar base to be established by 2030.

2 people found dead at Rob Reiner's home, homicide detectives investigating Los Angeles

December 15, 2025 10:43 am

Reiner turned 78 in March.

US Coast Guard to drop Swastika, noose from list of hate symbols: Report

November 21, 2025 9:08 am

The Coast Guard will classify the Swastika as “potentially divisive” under new guidelines. The Coast Guard is not officially part of the US Department of Defense, but the service has been reworking its policies to align with the Trump administration’s stance on hazing and harassment within the US military.

Mira Nair trends after son Zohran Mamdani’s historic NYC mayoral win

November 05, 2025 11:19 am

Mira Nair’s influence clearly extends beyond cinema. Her storytelling rooted in migration, identity, and resilience seems to have found new expression in her son’s political narrative.

Miss Universe 2025 controversy: Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch clash with organisers leads to walkout

November 05, 2025 9:37 am

Week in pictures: A look at the most compelling photos from around the world

August 20, 2022 6:38 pm

Who Is Kamala Harris? | 2020 US Presidential Candidate

June 22, 2020 6:04 pm

Senator Kamala Harris, Democrat of California, is joining the race for the White House. Ms. Harris becomes the fourth woman currently serving in Congress to announce her presidential ambitions.

Will Ex-PepsiCo chief Indra Nooyi be the World Bank's next CEO?

June 22, 2020 6:05 pm

Ex-PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi is reportedly among the frontrunners for the post of World Bank CEO. US President Donald Trump is considering multiple candidates to nominate for the post and Nooyi's name is reportedly being considered.

World Photography Day: Dilish Parekh Holds World Record for Largest Camera Collection

June 22, 2020 6:18 pm

Pakistan attack: Militants storm Bacha Khan University; at least 21 dead, all attackers killed, say police

January 20, 2016 5:01 pm

Taliban militants attacked Pakistan's Bacha Khan University in Charsadda, northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, early today. At least six people have been killed and over 50 injured.

21st Century will be Asian Century: Rijiju in Tokyo

January 20, 2016 7:13 am

Tokyo, Jan 20 (ANI): Addressing a symposium in Tokyo, Japan, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Kiren Rijiju said the 21st century will be the Asian Century as the world look to countries in Asia the for upliftment of the global economy.He said Asia would provide ideas and leadership for a harmonious global relationship.The theme of the symposium was 'Shared Values and Democracy in Asia'.