India’s Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, delivered a stark warning on the primacy of military power during his address at the 22nd Subroto Mukherjee Seminar in Delhi on Wednesday.He emphasised that military strength serves as the ultimate arbiter of national power, underscoring that economic prosperity alone cannot guarantee security.Air Chief Marshal Singh pointed to
Trump Withdraws Tariff Threats On European Nations
US President Donald Trump has withdrawn his threat to impose tariffs on several European nations over the disputed issue of Greenland. The announcement came on Thursday following what he described as a "very productive" meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.Trump had previously warned of tariffs starting 1 February unless European allies addressed US demands for control over Greenland,
India Pledges Deeper Economic And Connectivity Bonds With Turkmenistan, Central Asia At UN SPECA Forum
India’s senior diplomat, Secretary (West) Sibi George, has reaffirmed New Delhi’s steadfast commitment to bolstering trade, economic, investment, and transport connections with Turkmenistan and fellow Central Asian nations.This pledge came during his address at the United Nations Special Program for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) Economic Forum, held in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.Representing
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Woos Global Investors For India’s 500 GW Green Power Push At Davos
India’s Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, has issued a compelling call to global investors at the World Economic Forum in Davos, urging them to join the country’s ambitious clean energy mission.Speaking at a panel discussion, Joshi highlighted India’s robust economic growth trajectory, positioning it to soon become the world’s third-largest economy. He emphasised the
8 Islamic Nations Endorse Trump’s Gaza Peace Initiative, Commit To Board of Peace Membership
Foreign Ministers from eight Islamic countries have formally welcomed an invitation from United States President Donald J. Trump to join the "Board of Peace", a new multilateral body aimed at resolving the protracted Gaza conflict.The announcement came in a joint statement issued on Wednesday from Doha, Qatar, signalling a significant diplomatic breakthrough in Middle East peace efforts.The
Trump Praises Xi and Putin Ties, Signals China Visit Amid Davos Diplomacy
US President Donald Trump used the platform of the 56th Annual Summit of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to highlight his personal rapport with global leaders. Speaking on Wednesday, he described Chinese President Xi Jinping as an "incredible man" who has accomplished "amazing" things and commands universal respect.Trump reaffirmed his longstanding positive relationships with both
France urged to act as rising masculinism flagged as security threat
France must adopt a national strategy to combat masculinism – an organised ideology that promotes male supremacy and hostility to women – as it spreads online and poses a growing public security risk, the country’s gender equality watchdog has warned….
Thales Alenia Space selected by CNES and DGA for payload and user ground segment for France’s DESIR radar imaging space mission
Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), announced on January 21, 2026 that it has been awarded a contract by the French Space Agency (CNES), in partnership with the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA), for th…
Trump declaration of Greenland framework deal met with scepticism as doubts persist
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Tawazun Signs AED 2.36 Billion MoD Deals During First Two Days of “UMEX & SimTex 2026”
Abu Dhabi, January 21, 2026. Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement has announced a new series of contracts concluded on behalf of the Ministry of Defence on the second day of UMEX and Simtex 2026 event. Four deals signed on the second day, valued at A…