Uznański‑Wiśniewski underlined growing global space cooperation, recalling his time alongside Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on the Axiom-4 mission. The discussion featured insights from European Space Policy Institute Director H. Ludwig Moeller, Hungary’s space policy lead Mark Sokolowski, and former Polish Space Agency President Grzegorz Wrochna, showcasing Europe–India collaboration in human spaceflight.


Davos 2026: Polish and Indian Astronauts Shared Axiom-4 Space Mission

US President Donald Trump led the signing of the Board of Peace charter at the World Economic Forum, calling it a moment “long in the making.” Trump also addressed ongoing tensions in Gaza, noting there are “little fires to put out,” as he emphasised global cooperation and conflict resolution.


Davos 2026: Trump Leads Signing Of Charter Of 'Board Of Peace' In WEF 

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke at Davos 2026 on January 22, expressing support for negotiations between Denmark, Greenland, and the US following President Trump's announcement of a Greenland framework deal that suspended tariff threats on European NATO allies. 


Merz at Davos: Germany Backs Denmark-U.S.-Greenland Talks

Trump announced a "framework of a future deal" on Greenland during Davos 2026 on January 21, following his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, easing prior threats of tariffs on European nations and military action. 


Trump Hails NATO Framework on Greenland, Drops Tariff Threats 

Maharashtra became the first Indian state to pursue small modular reactors (SMRs), with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announcing MoUs signed at Davos 2026 with an Indian government firm and a Russian company to meet surging electricity demands from data centers and industry. 


Davos 2026: Maharashtra First Indian State for Small Modular Reactors 

President Trump announced a "framework of a future deal" on Greenland at Davos 2026 on January 21, following talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, calling it a win for all NATO nations through US mineral rights access and "Golden Dome" missile defense collaboration.

Trump Claims Framework Deal on Greenland, Calls Off EU Tariffs

ESA project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, fresh from Axiom Mission 4 to the ISS, emphasized collaboration's critical importance for space exploration during his WION interview at WEF 2026. 


Slawosz Uznanski: Global Cooperation Key Theme at WEF Space Talks

Michigan confronts a statewide road salt shortage in January 2026 as record winter storms have driven unprecedented consumption, with Monroe County alone using more salt in December than the prior four Decembers combined. 


Michigan Faces Statewide Salt Shortage as Winter Demand Soars 

Wildfires devastating Chile's Biobío and Ñuble regions since January 18, 2026, have killed at least 20 people, destroyed over 590 homes, and scorched 61,000 hectares, with small hotspots remaining active in Lirquén's surrounding hills despite cooler weather aiding containment. 


Deadly Wildfires Ravage Chile: 20 Dead, Lirquen Hills Still Burning

The Delhi government has announced a doubling of parking charges at authorized sites when GRAP Stages III or IV for severe air quality are invoked, aiming to reduce private vehicle usage. The policy exempts parking facilities owned by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).

Delhi Pollution: Delhi Parking Costs to Jump During Pollution Alerts

South African meat prices climbed at the fastest pace in nearly eight years in December and are set to stay elevated in the near term as the country battles an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in cattle, adding to food-inflation pressures.

South Africa: Meat Prices Hit Eight-Year High; 12.6% Higher Than a Year Before

Afghanistan's 2025/26 winter season recorded the lowest snow water equivalent in 25 years, with FAO warning of critically low precipitation and above-average temperatures exacerbating a multi-year drought. 

Afghanistan: Drought and Heat Drive Afghan Food Insecurity to Millions 

Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels and industry reached a record 38.1 billion tonnes in 2025, with roughly half attributable to coal, oil, and gas combustion dominated by state-owned energy companies in China, Russia, and Saudi Arabia.

World Chokes on Record CO2: Half Traced to Fossil Fuels, Study Says 

The U.S. military launched transfers of up to 7,000 ISIS detainees from northeastern Syria to Iraqi facilities starting January 21, 2026, beginning with 150 from Hasakah to avert breakouts amid Syria's instability and SDF-government clashes. 

U.S. Shifts 7,000 ISIS Prisoners from Syria to Iraq Amid Chaos

A federal court issued an emergency stay pausing restrictions on ICE operations in Minneapolis following violent clashes between protesters and agents, sparked by the fatal shooting of local activist Renee Nicole Good during a mass deportation sweep.

Federal Court Pauses Limits on ICE Agents Amid Minneapolis Chaos

Wuhan, China, experiences its first snowfall, and adorable little penguins are making the most of it! Watch as these playful birds flap their wings and waddle through the snow, delighting onlookers.

China Snowfall: Little Penguins Flap Wings, Waddle Through Snow

ESA project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, recently returned from Axiom Mission 4 to the ISS, spoke with WION at WEF 2026 about space exploration and innovation as a central theme, emphasizing international collaboration's critical role amid commercial missions, Artemis Accords, and low-Earth orbit economy growth

Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski: Future Space Innovation Dominates WEF Agenda

The death toll from the January 17, 2026, fire at Karachi's Gul Plaza shopping mall climbed to 55 by January 22, with the multistory complex-housing 1,200 shops-reduced to charred rubble after a 36-hour blaze likely sparked by an electrical fault. 


Karachi Mall Fire Death Toll Hits 55 as Complex Reduces to Ashes

Speaking at Davos 2026, India’s Minister for IT & Electronics Ashwini Vaishnaw tells WION that India is fully cognisant of the complexities involved in semiconductor production.

Davos 2026 | Vaishnaw: Cognisant of Complexities of Semiconductor Production

President Trump announced a "framework of a future deal" on Greenland during Davos 2026 on January 21, following his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, easing prior threats of tariffs on European nations and military action. 

Trump Signals Deal on Greenland After Davos NATO Talks 

Sharma, the world’s number one T20 batter, hit eight sixes and five fours as India notched up 238-7 in 20 overs. It was the third highest T20 score against New Zealand.

Ind vs NZ: India Wins T20 Series Opener Against Black Caps by 48 Runs 

Prince Harry has testified in a major phone hacking lawsuit, accusing British tabloids of unlawful information gathering. 

Prince Harry Appears in Court Over Phone Hacking Lawsuit 

The head of Venezuela’s main business association said the group welcomes the economic measures announced so far ​by the country's interim government, including a fresh injection of foreign currency funded by oil revenues, ‌saying the moves will help stabilize the exchange market and prices.

Venezuela: Dollar Flow Could Stabilise Venezuela's Economy

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez plans a historic US visit—the first by a sitting leader in over 25 years-signaling thawed ties after U.S. Delta Force seized Nicolas Maduro for narcotrafficking charges. Rodriguez pledged "dialogue without fear," allowing U.S.-brokered oil sales, foreign investment, and prisoner releases despite her sanctions, as Trump prioritizes Venezuela's vast reserves over full regime change. 


Delcy Rodriguez to Visit U.S.: "Dialogue Without Fear"

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