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'I Am A Dictator, Sometimes You Need One': Trump After Davos Speech

Speaking after his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, US President Donald Trump likened himself to a "dictator."

Published on: 22.01.2026 14:10
Small AI Is India's Secret Weapon, Ajay Banga Tells NDTV At Davos

Banga cautioned against viewing artificial intelligence solely through the lens of large language models.

Published on: 22.01.2026 13:55
Russia Jails Schoolgirl For 4 Years For Posters Of Pro-Kyiv Fighters

A Russian court upheld a four-year prison term for a 17-year-old girl who hung posters of pro-Ukraine Russian fighters in her school, Russian independent media reported.

Published on: 22.01.2026 13:55
'Like Selling Nuclear Weapons To North Korea': Anthropic CEO On Chip Exports To China

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei criticises the US decision to sell AI chips to China, likening it to selling nuclear weapons to North Korea during Davos forum.

Published on: 22.01.2026 13:55
'It Was The Moderator': IMF Chief Clears Air On AI Rank Row With Ashwini Vaishnaw

Georgieva praised India as a "dynamic economy," adding, "With AI, it will only get better."

Published on: 22.01.2026 13:55
Chaos, Tariffs and Fake Peace: What Ravi Agrawal And Martin Wolf Told NDTV At Davos

Despite the chaos, Wolf noted the world economy continues to grow.

Published on: 22.01.2026 13:54
Explained: Greenland's Role In Nuclear Defense And Trump's 'Golden Dome'

In a hypothetical nuclear war involving Russia, China and the United States, the island of Greenland would be in the middle of Armageddon.

Published on: 22.01.2026 13:39
What We Know About Trump's Greenland 'Framework' Deal

US President Donald Trump has announced a framework for a permanent deal over Greenland, backing off his threat to seize the territory from Denmark -- but offered no details.

Published on: 22.01.2026 13:36
Israel Expressed Reservations About Pak, Now It Is Part Of Gaza Peace Board

Pakistan on Thursday was confirmed as a member of the 'Board of Peace' set up by US President Donald Trump as an "international organisation that seeks to promote stability... and secure enduring peace in areas affected or threatened by conflict".

Published on: 22.01.2026 13:31
'No Nuclear Threat During Operation Sindoor': Nuclear Watchdog Chief To NDTV

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, has stated that there was no indication of any involvement of nuclear weapons during the India-Pakistan conflict in 2025.

Published on: 22.01.2026 12:48
Opinion: Opinion | Why India Must Applaud - And Learn From - Carney's Davos Speech

In the current world order, while hegemons can go it alone, everyone else is on the menu if they aren't at the table. That is the takeaway from Carney's speech, and that is what India needs to acknowledge as it tries to chart a course of its own.

Published on: 22.01.2026 12:20
Explained: How Syrian Forces Moved Into Kurdish-Held Areas

Under former president Bashar al-Assad, Damascus never formally recognised Kurdish autonomy. 

Published on: 22.01.2026 11:41
Made-In-India Aircraft Next? Civil Aviation Minister Drops Big Hint

Naidu also revealed plans to route flights through new hubs in Gujarat, bypassing closed Pakistani airspace.

Published on: 22.01.2026 11:37
Trump Unveils Board Of Peace On Gaza, Which Has Pak Among Members

US President Donald Trump formally announced the first charter of his 'Board of Peace', which is a body for resolving international conflicts and has a $1 billion price tag for permanent membership.

Published on: 22.01.2026 11:18
"Very, Very Thorough": AI 171 Crash Probe Won't Be Rushed, Says Civil Aviation Minister

On theories in the media, Naidu was blunt: "Everyone has their own theory. Everyone has their own story But we have a process. We have rules, we have guidelines."

Published on: 22.01.2026 11:01
Wounded Ukrainian Veterans Find Healing On Stage

Like the other veterans in his Kyiv-based group of around 15 actors, Ukrainian soldier Onopriienko has found healing and fulfilmenton stage.

Published on: 22.01.2026 10:23
Millions In US Brace For Potentially Catastrophic Ice Storm: What To Know By Numbers

Millions of Americans from New Mexico to the Carolinas are bracing for a potentially catastrophic ice storm that could crush trees and power lines and knock out power for days.

Published on: 22.01.2026 10:13
Ecuador Announces Trump-style Tariffs On Colombia Over Drugs

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa announced 30 percent tariffs on imports from Colombia, accusing its neighbor of failing to help fight drug cartels.

Published on: 22.01.2026 10:09
'Too Dangerous To Go To Hospital': Glimpse Into Iran's Protest Crackdown

Young protesters shot in the back, shotgun pellets fired in a doctor's face, wounded people afraid to go to hospital: "Every family has been affected" by the deadly crackdown on Iran's recent wave of demonstrations.

Published on: 22.01.2026 10:02
US Set To Officially Quit World Health Organisation

The US is due to officially exit the World Health Organisation on Thursday, in the face of warnings it will hit both US health and global health

Published on: 22.01.2026 09:51

News from Arabic Countries

Trump’s Greenland ‘framework’ deal: What we know about it, what we don’t

Trump says he reached a 'framework of a future deal' on Greenland during a meeting with NATO's Mark Rutte in Davos.

Published on: 22.01.2026 13:50
Which teams can still qualify for the UEFA Champions League knockouts?

Barcelona are the biggest name outside UCL last 16 spots, but Real Madrid, Liverpool and holders PSG are also at risk.

Published on: 22.01.2026 13:48
Trump’s Greenland pact will demand allies boost Arctic security: NATO chief

Rutte's comments come as European allies scramble to respond to Trump’s about-face on US tariffs, Greenland threats.

Published on: 22.01.2026 13:31
Bangladesh adamant on playing T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka despite ICC threat

Bangladesh's government and cricket officials stick to their stance despite ICC's threat of replacing it with Scotland.

Published on: 22.01.2026 12:58
Israeli settlers forcibly displacing largest Palestinian Bedouin village

Settler violence in the occupied West Bank has emptied nearly three-quarters of this Palestinian Bedouin village.

Published on: 22.01.2026 12:58
Trump opens ‘Board of Peace’ by listing countries the US has bombed

During the signing of his ‘Board of Peace’, US President Donald Trump talked about the countries the US had bombed.

Published on: 22.01.2026 12:51
Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt to open next week: Palestinian official

US-backed technocrat leader Ali Shaath made the announcement as President Trump launched his 'Board of Peace' for Gaza.

Published on: 22.01.2026 12:44
Japan shuts reactor at world’s biggest nuclear plant a day after restart

Restart of No 6 reactor at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant suspended after malfunction related to control rods.

Published on: 22.01.2026 12:30
Former government insider takes aim at US’s policy on Israel

Josh Paul, of A New Policy, talks about the push for change in US policy towards Palestine and Israel.

Published on: 22.01.2026 12:22
Sinner, Osaka through to the third round at Australian Open

Defending champion Jannik Sinner wins easily against James Duckworth while Naomi Osaka overcomes Sorana ‍Cirstea.

Published on: 22.01.2026 12:13
Several missing after landslide at popular tourist spot in New Zealand

Several missing after landslide at popular tourist spot in New Zealand

Published on: 22.01.2026 12:13
Mapping the 10 countries with the most overseas territories

Nations worldwide maintain territories for strategic and military purposes, often remnants of colonial empires.

Published on: 22.01.2026 11:44
Day one of Syria’s ceasefire marked by violation claims

A four-day ceasefire between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led SDF was meant to cool tensions.

Published on: 22.01.2026 11:38
Russia-Ukraine peace talks ‘down to one issue’, says US envoy Witkoff

The announcement comes before a meeting between US President Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, Zelenskyy, in Davos.

Published on: 22.01.2026 11:26
Donald Trump and world leaders sign ‘Board of Peace’ charter

Donald Trump hosted a signing ceremony in Davos, Switzerland, to announce the first charter of his ‘Board of Peace'.

Published on: 22.01.2026 11:20
Trump launches Board of Peace at signing ceremony in Davos

US president says newly-established Board of Peace will be able to 'do pretty much whatever we want to do'.

Published on: 22.01.2026 10:41
Campaigning begins in Bangladesh for first election after Hasina’s ouster

The vote scheduled for February 12 is seen as a major test for democracy in the South Asian nation.

Published on: 22.01.2026 10:16
Venezuelans share their opinions on US interference

Venezuelans share their opinions on US interference

Published on: 22.01.2026 09:57
Pro-Palestine activist on hunger strike says he will begin refusing water

Palestine Action-linked remand prisoner Umer Khalid calls on the UK to engage with his protest demands.

Published on: 22.01.2026 09:47
Guinea-Bissau sets election date following last year’s coup

The West African country is set to hold legislative and presidential elections on December 6.

Published on: 22.01.2026 09:00
Does the World Economic Forum still matter in a fractured global economy?

For decades, the World Economic Forum in Davos was a symbol of global cooperation. Today, its relevance is questioned.

Published on: 22.01.2026 08:25
Europe cannot condemn colonialism à la carte

Europe is quick to denounce Trump’s imperial fantasies while defending its own colonial past and present.

Published on: 22.01.2026 08:14
Israeli minister approves gun licences for 18 illegal West Bank settlements

UN says more than 1,800 settler attacks against Palestinians - about five per day - were documented in 2025.

Published on: 22.01.2026 08:06
Trump seeking ‘regime change’ in Cuba by end of the year: US media report

The Wall Street Journal reports the White House is seeking Cuban officials willing to cut a deal on regime change.

Published on: 22.01.2026 07:55
Djokovic eases past qualifier Maestrelli at Australian Open

The 24-time Grand Slam singles winner lost just eight games and cruised into the third round at Melbourne Park.

Published on: 22.01.2026 07:48