Trump is going to Davos — here are the big names who aren’t
A who’s who of heads of state, top CEOs and tech pioneers are landing in Davos for the 2026 World Economic Forum meeting. But some big names aren’t going.
Day: January 19, 2026
Trump Announces Sharp Escalation of 25% Tariff On European Countries Supporting Denmark On Greenland Issue From 1 June
United States President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping escalation of 25 per cent tariff on imports from several European nations in response to their support for Denmark’s stance on Greenland.The measure targets Denmark, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Finland, Norway, and the Netherlands. Trump framed the tariffs as essential for national security and Arctic defence, vowing
EU To Put Trade Agreement With US On Hold
The European Union has suspended ratification of its landmark trade agreement with the United States following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of tariffs linked to his demands over Greenland. The European Parliament, where a vote was anticipated by month’s end, now faces an indefinite delay as major political groups unite in opposition.Trump imposed a 10 per cent tariff on EU
ECONOY: IMF Boosts India’s FY26 Growth Outlook To 7.3% Amid Robust Momentum, Flags Future Moderation
The International Monetary Fund has sharply raised its projection for India’s economic growth in fiscal year 2026 to 7.3 per cent, an increase of 0.7 percentage points from its prior estimate.This upgrade reflects stronger-than-anticipated performance in the latter part of the current fiscal year, particularly in the third and fourth quarters.It aligns with a recent revision by India’s National
Tricky Risks At High Altitude: Why PSLV’s Third Stage Is Under Scrutiny
ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) has long been regarded as one of the most reliable medium‑lift launchers in the world, but the recent back‑to‑back anomalies in its third stage have drawn attention to a structurally known weak point in multistage launch vehicles.The failures on missions PSLV‑61 in May last year and PSLV‑62 last week have both been traced to malfunctions during the
Security Forces Gun Down Two Maoists In Fierce Bijapur, Chhattisgarh Encounter
India’s ongoing campaign against Naxalite insurgency achieved another milestone in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Saturday, where security forces gunned down two Maoists during a fierce encounter in the northwest region’s forested hills.The clash erupted in the early morning hours as a joint team of security personnel launched an anti-Naxalite operation, acting on specific intelligence about
Israel Slams US ‘Board of Peace’ Gaza Plan
Israel’s government has voiced strong objections to the White House’s announcement of a Gaza executive committee tasked with overseeing the next phase of post-ceasefire operations in the territory. The committee, revealed on Friday, 16 January 2026, lacks any official Israeli representatives, featuring instead Israeli billionaire businessman Yakir Gabay alongside prominent figures from the
EU Weighs Countering Trump’s ‘Mafioso Methods’ With €93 Billion Retaliatory Tariffs
The European Union stands on the brink of a major transatlantic trade showdown as it contemplates retaliatory measures against United States President Donald Trump’s aggressive threats over Greenland. Officials in European capitals are preparing a €93 billion (£78 billion) package of tariffs or market access restrictions targeting American companies, according to a report in the Financial
Spain train crash: PM vows to find answers after at least 39 killed in Adamuz – BBC
Spain train crash: PM vows to find answers after at least 39 killed in Adamuz BBCLive Updates: At Least 39 Are Dead in High-Speed Train Crash in Spain The New York TimesInvestigators find broken joint on track at Spanish rail cras…
As faith in the US fades a year into Trump 2.0, Europe breaks with reliance on American security
European Union leaders are using strong language like “intimidation” and “blackmail” to describe U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of new tariffs over Greenland.