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January 20, 2026 7:51 AM
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met a bipartisan delegation from the United States Congress in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss Donald Trump’s threats to acquire Greenland. She emphasised the need to respect Greenland’s and Denmark’s sovereignty and urged close cooperation between t...
January 20, 2026 7:29 AM
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In Afghanistan, at least seven people were killed, including a Chinese national, while a dozen were injured in an explosion at a restaurant in Kabul’s Shahr-e-Naw area. The blast occurred at a restaurant run jointly by Chinese Muslims and Afghans. Interior Ministry spokesman Abdul Mateen Qani said t...
January 19, 2026 10:31 PM
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Vice President of Nepal Ramsahay Prasad Yadav has said that the country’s development is not possible without adequate energy, as energy self-reliance is directly linked to economic independence and national security. Addressing the 26th Independent Power Producers’ Association Nepal (IPPAN) Day, Vi...
January 19, 2026 10:14 PM
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A Bangladesh court has ordered the commencement of trial against Chinmoy Krishna Das, spokesperson of the Sanatani Jagaran Jote, and 39 other accused in connection with the alleged hacking to death of lawyer Saiful Islam in Chattogram. Das, a former ISKCON leader, and his co-accused face charges in ...
January 19, 2026 10:09 PM
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The Coffee Board of India is leading the Coffees of India Pavilion at World of Coffee Dubai 2025, one of the most ambitious national showcases at the event, featuring over 50 exhibitors representing 14 Indian companies and stakeholders. The pavilion presents an extensive selection of Arabica and Rob...
January 19, 2026 10:02 PM
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The European Commission's President, Russia and Thailand have also received the invitation to join the Gaza Board of Peace. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov and the Thai Foreign Ministry have confirmed the invitation. The European Commission confirmed that President of the Commission Ursula Von Der L...
January 19, 2026 9:58 PM
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has announced to dissolve the House of Representatives today, paving the way for an early general election. The announcement came on the opening day of the current ordinary parliamentary session. Addressing a press conference, Ms Takaichi said she intends to ...
January 19, 2026 9:06 PM
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In Afghanistan, several people were reportedly killed and injured in a blast at a hotel in a heavily guarded part of central Kabul today. Kabul police spokesperson Khalid Zadran said the blast targeted a hotel in the commercial Shahr-e-Naw neighbourhood that includes large office buildings, shopping...
January 19, 2026 8:48 PM
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The Indian aircraft C-17 carrying 30 tonnes of humanitarian assistance departed for the Philippines today after the recent Super Typhoon in the country. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a social media post that the aircraft carried NDRF relief material, essential med...
January 19, 2026 7:05 PM
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer today said that US President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs against allies over Greenland is completely wrong and that a trade war is in no one's interest. Speaking at a news conference in London, Mr. Starmer said Britain supports the fundamental right of Gree...
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