President Trump marked one year since his January 20, 2025, inauguration with sweeping achievements including 2.6 million deportations achieving negative net migration, record $1.6 trillion private investments, and 151,000 jobs added in February alone.

Trump's Second Term Milestone: Mass Deportations, Tariff Victories

UK’s hospitality sector could face business rate hikes of up to 115% by 2028, raising concerns among restaurants, hotels, and pubs. Industry leaders warn that these sharp increases could impact jobs, pricing, and business sustainability.

UK Hospitality Faces Up to 115% Business Rate Hikes by 2028

President Trump announced at Davos 2026 on January 21 that he would suspend planned February 1 tariffs on Denmark, UK, France, Germany, and other European NATO allies after productive talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, citing a new "framework of a future deal" on Greenland and Arctic security. 

Davos 2026: Trump Walks Back Tariff Threat on European Countries over Greenland

Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector has emerged as a major engine of employment, generating over one million jobs across hospitality, travel, food and beverage, transport, and related services. Jerry Inzerillo, CEO of Diriyah gate company, spoke to WION at the sidelines of the Davos summit. He discussed how the idea of tourism took center stage during the initial planning of vision 2030.


Jerry Inzerillo Hails Saudi’s Tourism Progress at Davos

Reports suggest India’s home price growth is expected to moderate in 2026 after sharp gains in major cities.

India's Home Price Growth to Moderate in 2026

The rally in bitcoin appears to be running out of steam in 2026. After briefly climbing above 97,000 dollars last week, the world’s largest cryptocurrency has slipped back below key levels as global markets turn risk-averse. Bitcoin’s latest slide is raising fresh questions over its ‘digital gold’ narrative, as traders brace for more volatility ahead. 


Bitcoin Falls Below $90,000 as Volatility Returns

Global trade is splitting into two sharply different paths. With America's effective tariff rate now above 11 per cent and China’s down to just 1.3 per cent, trade policy is fast becoming a tool of geopolitical influence, not just economics. 


Tariffs Deepen US-China Divide in Global Trade Strategy |

India's food and grocery delivery platform eternal has announced a significant leadership transition with founder Deepinder Goyal stepping down from his role as group chief executive officer.


 Deepinder Goyal Steps Down as Eternal Group CEO 

As we countdown to India's budget 2026, we look at some of the key terms that will define the budget.
We also explain what signals you should look out for while examining the budget.

5 Key Themes That Will Shape India's Budget 2026

At Davos 2026 on January 21, President Trump declared he would not use military force to acquire Greenland, marking a softened tone after meeting NATO chief Mark Rutte, while announcing a vague "framework of a future deal".

 Davos 2026: "Won't Use Force", Trump on Why U.S. Must Have Greenland Now 

President Donald Trump announced on January 21, 2026, a "framework of a future deal" on Greenland and the Arctic region following talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at Davos, softening his prior aggressive rhetoric on acquisition. 

Trump Claims Framework Deal on Greenland After Rutte Meeting 

 JP Morgan chase CEO Jamie Dimon has warned that president trump’s plan to cap credit card interest rates at 10 percent could be an economic disaster. 


JP Morgan's Dimon Warns Trump’s Credit Card Cap Could Backfire

Torrential rains on January 21, 2026, triggered deadly flash floods across Greece, killing two: a woman struck by a car swept away in Athens' Glyfada suburb and a coast guard officer washed out to sea while securing a boat in Peloponnese.


Two Dead as Rainstorms Pound Greece, Flood Athens Suburbs 

At Davos 2026, global leaders warn of a high-risk phase marked by what many describe as a ‘triple bubble.’ rapid investment in artificial intelligence, lingering volatility in crypto markets, and record levels of government and corporate debt are raising concerns about financial stability.

Davos 2026: Global Economy Faces a ‘Triple Bubble’ Threat 

Hong Kong’s High Court on Thursday began hearing the landmark national security trial of three former leaders of a now disbanded group that organized annual vigils marking Beijing’s 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy protesters.

Hong Kong: National Security Trial of Activists who Held Tiananmen Vigil

At Davos 2026, WION speaks with Adith Haridas and Kohal Mangu, co-founders of Blockvolt, about the future of blockchain, sustainable energy solutions, and their vision for transforming global energy and finance systems.

Davos 2026: WION Talks to Blockvolt Co-Founders Adith Haridas & Kohal Mangu

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 

Speaking at Davos 2026, India’s Minister for IT & Electronics Ashwini Vaishnaw tells WION that the world increasingly views India as a trusted partner in global value chains. Highlighting India’s strengths in technology, electronics manufacturing, digital public infrastructure and policy stability, Vaishnaw explains how India is positioning itself as a reliable hub for innovation and supply chain resilience. Watch this exclusive conversation from the World Economic Forum as India outlines its global economic and technology ambitions.

Davos 2026 | Vaishnaw: World Views India as Trusted Value Chain Partner 

The tariff disparity between the US and China sharpened entering 2026, with President Trump's administration imposing fresh protectionist hikes-reaching up to 50% on key sectors like semiconductors-while China rolled back levies on US goods to 10% and extended exclusions through November. 

U.S.-China Tariff Gap Widens as Trump Raises Barriers, China Cuts Levies

At Davos 2026, India’s Minister for IT & Electronics Ashwini Vaishnaw speaks exclusively to WION, outlining India’s big vision for technology, digital infrastructure, electronics manufacturing, and global innovation leadership.

Davos 2026: India's Minister for IT & Electronics, Ashwini Vaishnaw Taks to WION 

Meta announced the first AI models from its newly established superintelligence lab on January 22, 2026, claiming they demonstrate significant promise in reasoning, multimodal understanding, and efficiency.


Meta Unveils First AI Models from New Superintelligence Lab 

Pakistani firefighters on Wednesday retrieved the bodies of up to 25 people from the debris of a shopping mall fire in Karachi, taking the death toll to around 50.

Karachi Mall Fire: 84 Remain Missing as Authorities Fear a Higher Death Toll 

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, testified emotionally on January 21, 2026, at London's High Court, accusing Associated Newspapers (Daily Mail publisher) of systematic unlawful surveillance, phone hacking, and blagging from the 1990s-2010s.

Duke of Sussex Accuses Mail of Years of Unlawful Surveillance

The European Parliament voted 334-324 on January 21, 2026, to suspend ratification of the recently signed EU-Mercosur trade agreement and refer it to the Court of Justice of the EU for a legality review under Article 218(11). This narrow decision, amid opposition from France and others over agriculture and environmental standards, pauses the approval process potentially for over a year, despite the deal's recent signing after 25 years of talks. 

EU Parliament Freezes Mercosur Trade Deal, Sends to Top Court

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