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Is India Behind US, China In AI? IT Minister, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna Respond At Davos

On Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), Krishna split from Silicon Valley orthodoxy. "Belief in AGI is like religion," he said.

Published on: 20.01.2026 17:30
'People Were Risk Averse': IBM's Arvind Krishna Says IITians No Longer Need To Leave India

"Look at IIT Bombay today, half the graduates are doing startups in India. The ecosystem is alive. So yes, you can now build that career here."

Published on: 20.01.2026 17:04
Market Tremors, Geopolitical Rifts Take Centre Stage At Davos 2026

The World Economic Forum's annual meeting kicked off today in the snow-dusted Swiss resort town of Davos, drawing an extraordinary lineup of global power players under the theme "A Spirit of Dialogue."

Published on: 20.01.2026 17:02
'I Think Great Britain Should Be Called Simply Britain': Russian Minister

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Britain should no longer be called Great Britain as it was the only country in the world to officially name itself "Great".

Published on: 20.01.2026 16:30
'No Option Off Table': UK Considers Social Media Ban For Children

Britain will consider tightening rules on children's use of social media with no option "off the table," Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday, warning that they risked being pulled into "a world of endless scrolling, anxiety and comparison."

Published on: 20.01.2026 16:29
Man Arrested In Japan For Generating Obscene Photos Of Celebrities Using AI

Japanese police have arrested a man suspected of using generative AI to create more than 500,000 obscene images resembling women celebrities and selling them online.

Published on: 20.01.2026 16:29
UK Unveils Plan To Open University Campuses In 5 Countries Including India

The UK has announced a new International Education Strategy aimed at expanding the global footprint of UK education and growing education exports to GBP 40 billion annually by 2030, with India identified as one of five key focus countries.

Published on: 20.01.2026 16:28
"International Gangster": UK Leader Blasts Trump Over Greenland 'Bullying'

UK Member of Parliament Ed Davey, in a biting attack on US President Donald Trump, said he is acting like an "international gangster" who thinks he can "grab" what he wants by force.

Published on: 20.01.2026 15:56
Davos Live Updates: Trump Heads To Davos With "Largest" US Delegation Yet

US President Donald Trump's third visit to Davos as president comes as US allies worry about his ambition to take over Greenland.

Published on: 20.01.2026 15:06
Davos 2026: Adani Group Signs Pacts Worth Rs 6 Lakh Crore With Maharashtra

The Adani Group and the Maharashtra government have signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for projects worth Rs 6 lakh crore at the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday.

Published on: 20.01.2026 14:57
"Mother of All Deals": At Davos, EU Chief Says India Trade Pact Soon

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday signalled that negotiations between India and the European Union are approaching a significant phase.

Published on: 20.01.2026 14:17
All About Chagos Islands As Trump Calls UK's Sovereignty Deal 'Stupidity'

US President Donald Trump has turned his fire on a deal between Britain and Mauritius to settle the future of the Chagos Islands, the contested Indian Ocean archipelago that is home to a strategic US military base.

Published on: 20.01.2026 13:45
'Just Go To Pool': Australian Authorities To Beachgoers After 4 Shark Attacks Reported In 48 Hours

New South Wales authorities have advised people to avoid beaches and use pools after four shark attacks in 48 hours.

Published on: 20.01.2026 13:44
"Hard To Imagine": Zelensky Hesitant To Work With Putin On Gaza Peace Board

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that US President Donald Trump had invited him to join the "Board of Peace" that was formed to implement the US-brokered peace plan between Israel and Hamas.

Published on: 20.01.2026 13:23
How India's Post-Pahalgam Indus Treaty Freeze Led To Pak's Water Panic

In the months since India put the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, following the Pahalgam terror attack and the launch of Operation Sindoor, Pakistan has been summoning envoys and writing urgent letters to the United Nations.

Published on: 20.01.2026 12:40
Europe Vows "Unflinching" Response To Trump, Calls Tariffs A "Mistake"

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen vowed an "unflinching" response to US President Donald Trump's threats regarding Greenland.

Published on: 20.01.2026 12:32
7 Indian CEOs Invited To Trump's Reception At World Economic Forum In Davos

The world's political and business elite are gathering in the Swiss Alps this week amid deepening global uncertainty, and few appearances are being watched more closely than that of Trump, who is set to return to the WEF for the first time in 6 years

Published on: 20.01.2026 12:31
Russia Not Yet Invited To Proposed G7 Meeting In Paris: Kremlin

Russia has not yet received any invitation for a proposed G7 meeting in Paris, the Kremlin said Tuesday.

Published on: 20.01.2026 12:28
UK Unemployment Rate Near 5-Year High At 5.1%: Report

Britain's unemployment rate remained at 5.1 percent at the end of last year, official data showed Tuesday, as companies trimmed staff amid UK budget uncertainty.

Published on: 20.01.2026 12:26
Elon Musk Polls X On Buying Ryanair After Spat With CEO

Elon Musk has once again grabbed global attention by taking a business dispute to social media, this time involving Europe's largest low-cost airline, Ryanair.

Published on: 20.01.2026 11:32

News from Arabic Countries

Museveni’s son threatens Bobi Wine after Uganda election

Uganda's General Kainerugaba threatens opposition leader Bobi Wine and labels him an outlaw since the election results.

Published on: 20.01.2026 17:45
Marseille vs Liverpool: Champions League – Salah, team news, start, lineup

Liverpool hope to take a step closer to securing a place in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League against Marseille.

Published on: 20.01.2026 17:02
Doha hosts maritime defence exhibition amid rising regional tensions

DIMDEX 2026 opens in Qatari capital, bringing together industry leaders and military officials.

Published on: 20.01.2026 17:01
LIVE: Inter Milan vs Arsenal – UEFA Champions League

Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the UCL league stage tie.

Published on: 20.01.2026 17:00
‘A deal is a deal’: EU blasts Trump’s Greenland tariffs in Davos

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen questioned Donald Trump’s trustworthiness after his proposed tariffs over Greenland.

Published on: 20.01.2026 16:28
Baby girl in Gaza dies from cold amid Israeli aid restrictions

Shaza Abu Jarad became the ninth child in Gaza to die from cold weather this winter amid Israeli aid restrictions.

Published on: 20.01.2026 16:22
‘Act fast’: How speed defined the start of Donald Trump’s second term

The first year of the US president’s second term has been a whirlwind of activity. What does that mean for democracy?

Published on: 20.01.2026 16:18
AFCON: To walk or not to walk?

In the #AFCON25 final between Morocco and Senegal, for a few minutes, the outcome risked being shaped by the rulebook

Published on: 20.01.2026 16:16
A year in images: Donald Trump’s return to the White House

Explore some of the images and headlines that defined the first year of Trump's second term as US president.

Published on: 20.01.2026 16:16
Four killed by floods after Tunisia’s worst rainfall in 70 years

Tunisia grapples with record rainfall, causing deadly flooding and disruptions in Monastir, Nabeul, and other regions.

Published on: 20.01.2026 16:08
There is another war Israel is waging – one that is not making headlines

In the occupied West Bank, Israel has mobilised all military and colonial means to make Palestinian life impossible.

Published on: 20.01.2026 16:03
Al Jazeera sees devastation from southern Chile wildfires

Wildfires in Chile have wiped out entire towns, killing at least 20 people.

Published on: 20.01.2026 15:49
Gul Plaza fire: How a deadly inferno exposed Karachi’s safety failures

Karachi’s deadliest fire in years raises urgent questions about building safety, rescue capacity and urban governance.

Published on: 20.01.2026 15:07
Key moments from Trump’s first year back as US president

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly divided opinion at home and faced fierce criticism from overseas.

Published on: 20.01.2026 15:05
Sharp rise in malnutrition cases, preventable diseases in Somalia: MSF

Aid workers report growing numbers of severely malnourished or seriously ill children at displacement camps.

Published on: 20.01.2026 15:02
Uganda’s Bobi Wine: ‘We have evidence’ of election fraud in Museveni win

In exclusive interview from hiding, main opposition presidential candidate blasts gov't's 'crackdown to silence' critics.

Published on: 20.01.2026 14:54
Sanctions request against Netanyahu filed by UK lawyers, rights group

The Arab Organisation for Human Rights UK (AOHR UK) calls for targeted financial and travel sanctions.

Published on: 20.01.2026 14:47
Israel bulldozes UNRWA buildings in occupied East Jerusalem

Israeli bulldozers demolished UNRWA’s headquarters in occupied East Jerusalem.

Published on: 20.01.2026 14:44
How the Syrian army pushed Kurdish-led forces out of oil-rich territory

In a lightning-fast offensive, the Syrian government has taken oil-rich territory long held by the Kurdish-led SDF.

Published on: 20.01.2026 13:51
Bobi Wine tells Al Jazeera he escaped police raid amid Uganda elections

Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine says he escaped a raid on his home after a disputed presidential election.

Published on: 20.01.2026 13:23
Who hacked Iranian state TV?

Iranian state TV has been hacked, to show messages from the exiled son of the late Shah.

Published on: 20.01.2026 13:04
Have global justice institutions failed?

Can the world agree on a shared system of morality and justice?

Published on: 20.01.2026 12:58
Trump’s Greenland tariffs: What’s Europe’s ‘bazooka’ option to hit back?

After tariff threats against Europe, Trump renews bid for Greenland in message to Norway as EU mulls retaliation.

Published on: 20.01.2026 12:52
Naomi Osaka’s outfit, entrance and win headline Australian Open day three

Former champion Osaka's walkout steals the show in Melbourne as holder Jannik Sinner eases into the second round.

Published on: 20.01.2026 12:45
ISIL claims Kabul attack on Chinese restaurant that killed seven people

Group links attack to China’s 'crimes' against Uighurs. Beijing urges Taliban government to protect its nationals.

Published on: 20.01.2026 12:35