Macron Launches New AI Research Centre After Davos Speech


U.S. President Donald Trump is set to make his first appearance at the World Economic Forum in six years, speaking at Davos 2026 amid tensions with NATO allies, where he is expected to highlight his administration’s achievements and hail the U.S. as the world’s most successful country.


Davos 2026: Trump calls US 'the most successful country' in the world 

Armed bandits abducted dozens of worshippers from two churches in Nigeria's Kaduna state, police said on Monday, while a senior church leader put the number of those missing at more than 160.

Nigeria: At Least 177 People Abducted from Nigerian Churches on Jan 18 

UK Approves China’s Largest European Embassy Despite Spying Concerns

Air Force One Makes Sudden U-Turn En Route to Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron drew attention at the World Economic Forum in Davos after appearing on stage wearing aviator-style sunglasses. The 48-year-old delivered remarks on Monday against the backdrop of fresh tensions with the United States and President Donald Trump.

Why is French President Macron Wearing Sunglasses in Davos?

Canada Opposes US Tariffs Linked to Greenland Annexation Threat 

EU Proposes New Export Curbs on Iran Drone, Missile Parts 

A train driver has been killed and at least 37 people injured, five seriously, after a commuter train derailed and crashed near Barcelona just days on from a deadly two-train collision in southern Spain on Sunday.

Barcelona Train Accident: Train Derailment Near Barcelona Injures 30+ Passengers

Donald Trump ratcheted up the uncertainty over how far he would be willing to go to acquire Greenland as he warned the NATO alliance on Tuesday that it was only as strong as the United States allowed it to be.

US-Greenland Tensions: US President Donald Trump Refuses to Step Back on Greenland

India is in the spotlight at the world economic forum in Davos 2026, with global leaders, investors, and policymakers focusing on the country’s rapidly rising economic profile. The 21st January session is set to explore whether India can become the world’s third-largest economy, highlighting strong domestic growth, driven by infrastructure investment, digital revolution and expanding manufacturing base.

Davos 2026: Can India Become the Third-largest Economy? 

The nifty and the sensex trade close to five percent lower from their recent highs. A new report by kotak equities tracks the risk and reward for retail investors over the past 16-18 months.


Indian Rupee Slide Eats Into Equity Returns for Retail Investors

India’s union budget 2026 is just around the corner, and all eyes are on how the government plans to boost revenue. Sin taxes, on products like cigarettes and tobacco, has emerged as a major tool. But are higher taxes really curbing consumption, or just pushing users towards illegal markets?

Budget 2026: Can Sin Taxes Balance Health & Revenue?

At Davos 2026, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales speaks exclusively to WION in a wide-ranging conversation with Siddhant Sibal. Wales shares his views on the future of knowledge, the role of open information in a changing digital world, and the challenges facing independent platforms today. 


Davos 2026: How Does Wikipedia Fight Fake News? Jimmy Wales Answers

Second lady Usha Vance and Vice President JD Vance are expecting a baby this summer, the couple announced Tuesday.

Second Lady Usha Vance Announces She’s Pregnant With Her Fourth Child

At Davos 2026, Nicole Rycroft, Founder and Executive Director of Canopy, speaks exclusively to WION. In conversation with WION's Dharamjot Kaur,  she discusses sustainable practices, forest conservation, and how global businesses can reduce their impact on the environment. 

Davos 2026: Founder & Executive Director of Canopy, Nicole Rycroft Talks to WION 

When speaking about the fatal shooting of Renee Good, President Donald Trump admitted that ICE is "going to make mistakes sometimes" and later called the incident a "tragedy."

Minnesota Immigration Crackdown: Trump Calls Renee Good's Death a Tragedy

At Davos 2026, Maldives’ Economic Development and Trade Minister Mohamed Saeed speaks exclusively to WION in a conversation with Siddhant Sibal. The minister discusses Maldives’ economic priorities, trade strategy, investment outlook, and the challenges facing small island nations in a shifting global economy.


Davos 2026: Economic Development & Trade Minister of Maldives, Mohamed Saeed Speaks to WION 

At Davos 2026, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales speaks exclusively to WION in a wide-ranging conversation with Siddhant Sibal. Wales shares his views on the future of knowledge, the role of open information in a changing digital world, and the challenges facing independent platforms today. Don’t miss this insightful discussion from the sidelines of the World Economic Forum.

Davos 2026: Founder of Wikipedia, Jimmy Wales Speaks to WION 

Taking cognisance of the tragic death of 27-year-old techie Yuvraj Mehta in Noida on January 16, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday ordered a probe by a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) and directed it to submit a comprehensive report within five days.

Noida Techie Death: SIT to Submit Probe Report to CM Yogi Adityanath in 5 Days 

Delhi's three-day run of 'severe' air pollution ended on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) morning, with the city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) showing a marginal improvement and settling in the 'very poor' category at 395.

Delhi Air Quality Improves from Severe to Very Poor Category

“We will not leave the desert till we beat the foe, although in war our golden armour be outworn 100 times.”

In this celebrated poem from China’s Tang dynasty, Wang Changling captured the unyielding spirit of soldiers in golden armour battling on the desert frontiers.


Chinese Team Restores Legendary Tang Dynasty Golden Armour in Tibet 

The UK government has given the green light to plans for a sprawling new Chinese embassy at Royal Mint Court in east London, a project that has been the subject of fierce debate and political pushback for years.

UK Approves China’s Mega-Embassy in London Amid Controversy

Swiss authorities have tightened security in Davos ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s address at the World Economic Forum 2026, as protesters display “No Kings” signs and stage demonstrations over his policies and global influence.


Davos 2026: Switzerland Heightens Security Ahead Of Trump's WEF Speech Amid Protests

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