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Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that the country cannot hold free and fair elections while the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus remains in power, in a major public address, just weeks before the country goes to polls. Speaking via an audio message played to an audience at Delhi’s Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South Asia on Friday, Hasina sharply criticised the Yunus-led government, describing it as an “illegal” regime that has plunged Bangladesh into ‘chaos and suppressed democracy’.&nbsp;“Bangladesh will never experience free and fair elections until the shadow of the Yunus clique is lifted from the people of Bangladesh,” she said. Hasina, who was ousted in August 2024 following protests that ended her 15-year rule, called for “restoring democracy by removing the illegal Yunus administration”.&nbsp;The interim Yunus government has put a ban on the Awami League party ahead of the February elections.&nbsp;Hasina painted a dire picture of the nation’s current state, warning that the country is teetering on the brink. “Bangladesh stands today at the edge of an abyss, a nation battered and bleeding, navigating one of the most perilous chapters in its history,” she said.&nbsp;“The homeland won through the supreme Liberation War under the leadership of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, is now ravaged by the monstrous onslaught of extremist communal forces and foreign perpetrators.”&nbsp;Hasina targeted Yunus personally, accusing him of corruption and betrayal, labelling him a “corrupt, power-hungry traitor, who has bled our nation dry with his all-consuming paradigms, staining the soul of our motherland”.She also highlighted widespread human rights abuses and societal breakdown under the interim rule. “Human rights have been trampled into the dust. Freedom of the press has been extinguished. Violence, torture, and sexual assault against women and girls remain unchecked,” she said.&nbsp;Hasina urged Bangladeshis to act to reclaim their democratic rights. “The brave sons and daughters of Bangladesh must defend and restore the Constitution written in the blood of martyrs, reclaim our independence, safeguard our sovereignty, and revive our democracy,” she concluded.&nbsp;The speech, delivered remotely, marks a significant escalation in Hasina’s criticism of the Yunus government from exile in India.

Sheikh Hasina painted a dire picture of Bangladesh’s current state, warning that the country is teetering on the brink. Bangladesh stands today at the edge of an abyss, a nation battered and bleeding, navigating one of the most perilous chapters in its history, she said

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that the country cannot hold free and fair elections while the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus remains in power, in a major public address, just weeks before the country goes to polls. Speaking via an audio message played to an audience at Delhi’s Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South Asia on Friday, Hasina sharply criticised the Yunus-led government, describing it as an “illegal” regime that has plunged Bangladesh into ‘chaos and suppressed democracy’. “Bangladesh will never experience free and fair elections until the shadow of the Yunus clique is lifted from the people of Bangladesh,” she said. Hasina, who was ousted in August 2024 following protests that ended her 15-year rule, called for “restoring democracy by removing the illegal Yunus administration”. The interim Yunus government has put a ban on the Awami League party ahead of the February elections. Hasina painted a dire picture of the nation’s current state, warning that the country is teetering on the brink. “Bangladesh stands today at the edge of an abyss, a nation battered and bleeding, navigating one of the most perilous chapters in its history,” she said. “The homeland won through the supreme Liberation War under the leadership of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, is now ravaged by the monstrous onslaught of extremist communal forces and foreign perpetrators.” Hasina targeted Yunus personally, accusing him of corruption and betrayal, labelling him a “corrupt, power-hungry traitor, who has bled our nation dry with his all-consuming paradigms, staining the soul of our motherland”. She also highlighted widespread human rights abuses and societal breakdown under the interim rule. “Human rights have been trampled into the dust. Freedom of the press has been extinguished. Violence, torture, and sexual assault against women and girls remain unchecked,” she said. Hasina urged Bangladeshis to act to reclaim their democratic rights. “The brave sons and daughters of Bangladesh must defend and restore the Constitution written in the blood of martyrs, reclaim our independence, safeguard our sovereignty, and revive our democracy,” she concluded. The speech, delivered remotely, marks a significant escalation in Hasina’s criticism of the Yunus government from exile in India.

Sheikh Hasina painted a dire picture of Bangladesh’s current state, warning that the country is teetering on the brink. Bangladesh stands today at the edge of an abyss, a nation battered and bleeding, navigating one of the most perilous chapters in its history, she said

‘No free elections until shadow of Yunus clique lifted,’ says former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday (Jan 23) said that she hopes that the US president Donald Trump would end the conflict in Ukraine so she could nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize. Meloni described her ties with Trump as cordial. "I hope that one day we can award a Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump," she said.&nbsp;"I trust that if he makes a difference... in achieving a just and lasting peace for Ukraine, for Ukraine too... finally, we too could nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize," she added during a press conference after meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.&nbsp;The Nobel Peace Prize emerged as the biggest fixation for President Trump, prompting him to announce himself as the most suitable candidate for the prize multiple times. However, failing to get the award, Trump, on Monday, in a message to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, said he no longer felt obliged to think purely of peace.&nbsp;Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-a-prize-cannot-even-symbolically-be-passed-on-nobel-foundation-after-machado-presented-her-award-to-trump-1768760719222"> ‘A prize cannot even symbolically be passed on’: Nobel Foundation after Machado presented her award to Trump</a>&nbsp;Earlier, in what was seen as a snub to Donald Trump, the Nobel Foundation reiterated that Nobel Prizes cannot be transferred, shared, or symbolically passed on. The clarification came after Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel laureate María Corina Machado claimed she had presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to the US President during their meeting at the White House.&nbsp;"The Foundation upholds Alfred Nobel's will and its stipulations. It states that the prizes shall be awarded to those who "have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind," and it specifies who has the right to award each respective prize. A prize can therefore not, even symbolically, be passed on or further distributed," the Foundation said in a post on X.&nbsp;Donald Trump’s obsession with the Nobel Peace Prize became one of the defining fixations of his presidency, often influencing how he framed foreign policy decisions and international conflicts. To placate his long-standing desire for the Nobel Prize, separate peace awards were later instituted by Israel and a football body linked to FIFA, both of which were presented to Trump.

Italy has been invited to join the “Board of Peace”, but Meloni said she had informed Trump that the country faces “constitutional constraints”.

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday (Jan 23) said that she hopes that the US president Donald Trump would end the conflict in Ukraine so she could nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize. Meloni described her ties with Trump as cordial. "I hope that one day we can award a Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump," she said. "I trust that if he makes a difference... in achieving a just and lasting peace for Ukraine, for Ukraine too... finally, we too could nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize," she added during a press conference after meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The Nobel Peace Prize emerged as the biggest fixation for President Trump, prompting him to announce himself as the most suitable candidate for the prize multiple times. However, failing to get the award, Trump, on Monday, in a message to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, said he no longer felt obliged to think purely of peace. Also Read: ‘A prize cannot even symbolically be passed on’: Nobel Foundation after Machado presented her award to Trump Earlier, in what was seen as a snub to Donald Trump, the Nobel Foundation reiterated that Nobel Prizes cannot be transferred, shared, or symbolically passed on. The clarification came after Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel laureate María Corina Machado claimed she had presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to the US President during their meeting at the White House. "The Foundation upholds Alfred Nobel's will and its stipulations. It states that the prizes shall be awarded to those who "have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind," and it specifies who has the right to award each respective prize. A prize can therefore not, even symbolically, be passed on or further distributed," the Foundation said in a post on X. Donald Trump’s obsession with the Nobel Peace Prize became one of the defining fixations of his presidency, often influencing how he framed foreign policy decisions and international conflicts. To placate his long-standing desire for the Nobel Prize, separate peace awards were later instituted by Israel and a football body linked to FIFA, both of which were presented to Trump.

Italy has been invited to join the “Board of Peace”, but Meloni said she had informed Trump that the country faces “constitutional constraints”.

Meloni hopes to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize if he achieves lasting peace in Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strongly criticised US President Donald Trump for his remarks on the role of NATO troops in Afghanistan, calling them “insulting and frankly appalling”, and suggested that he should apologise for his comment. Speaking to reporters on Trump’s remark that NATO troops stayed off the front line during the conflict in Afghanistan, Starmer said on Friday that the comment had caused deep pain to the families of those who served. “I consider President Trump’s remarks to be insulting and frankly appalling, and I’m not surprised they’ve caused such hurt for the loved ones of those who were killed or injured,” Starmer said.&nbsp;In October 2001, nearly a month after the Sept. 11 attacks, a US-led coalition launched an invasion of Afghanistan to destroy al-Qaida, which had used the country as its base, and the group’s Taliban hosts. Alongside the US were troops from dozens of countries, including from NATO, whose mutual-defence mandate had been triggered for the first time after the attacks on New York and Washington.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ai-tsunami-will-hit-job-market-young-and-middle-class-will-suffer-most-imf-chief-1769181642148">AI ‘tsunami’ will hit job market, young and middle class will suffer most: IMF chief</a>&nbsp;<h2>UK PM pays tribute to 457 British personnel who died in Afghanistan</h2>&nbsp;Starmer paid tribute to the 457 British personnel who died in Afghanistan and said the US president should apologise. “I will never forget their courage, their bravery and the sacrifice they made for their country,” he said. “I consider President Trump’s remarks to be insulting and frankly appalling, and I am not surprised they have caused such hurt to the loved ones of those who were killed or injured and, in fact, across the country.”&nbsp;After 9/11, then British Prime Minister Tony Blair pledged that the United Kingdom would “stand shoulder to shoulder” with the United States. British forces played a major role in operations in Afghanistan until their withdrawal in 2014, particularly in Helmand Province. American troops remained until 2021, following which the Taliban recaptured power.More than 150,000 British troops served in Afghanistan after the 2001 invasion, making it the largest contingent after the United States.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-in-karachi-shopping-mall-blaze-rises-to-71-may-go-up-further-as-search-operation-still-on-1769170605758">Death toll in Karachi shopping mall blaze rises to 71, may go up further as search operation still on</a><h2>‘Contribution of Polish troops in Afghanistan must not be diminished’</h2>&nbsp;Polish defence minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said the contribution of Polish troops in Afghanistan “must not be diminished”. More than 33,000 Polish troops and military personnel served in Afghanistan, and 43 Polish soldiers and one civilian employee were killed there.&nbsp;The minister said in a post on X, “Poland has always been, is, and will be a responsible and reliable ally that, at the moment when security is threatened, stands in its defence.”“The Polish Army, arm in arm with its allies, took part, among others, in missions in Afghanistan and Iraq. It is present today in missions and operations conducted by Nato,” he adds.“Tragic moments, when our soldiers died, showed that in defence of international security, of Poland’s security, we are ready to pay the highest price. This sacrifice will never be forgotten and must not be diminished. Poland is a reliable and proven ally, and nothing will change that,” he says.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/davos-2026-zelensky-says-europe-needs-to-protect-itself-take-action-to-become-global-force-1769091116500">‘Europe needs to protect itself, take action to become global force,’ says Zelensky at Davos</a><h2>What did Trump say that riled US allies?&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Trump had said in an interview with Fox News in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday, “We’ve never needed them, we have never really asked anything of them.”“You know, they’ll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan, or this or that, and they did, they stayed a little back, a little off the front lines.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-claims-total-access-greenland-deal-pm-says-unaware-as-europe-unites-1769111824495">Trump claims ‘total access’ Greenland deal, PM Nielsen says unaware of details</a>&nbsp;Criticism of Trump intensified because the remarks came from someone who did not serve in the Vietnam War despite being eligible. Trump received a deferment due to bone spurs, though he has been unable to recall which foot was affected, leading to accusations of draft dodging.

In October 2001, nearly a month after the Sept. 11 attacks, a US-led coalition launched an invasion of Afghanistan to destroy al-Qaida, which had used the country as its base, and the group’s Taliban hosts. Alongside the US were troops from dozens of countries, including from NATO.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strongly criticised US President Donald Trump for his remarks on the role of NATO troops in Afghanistan, calling them “insulting and frankly appalling”, and suggested that he should apologise for his comment. Speaking to reporters on Trump’s remark that NATO troops stayed off the front line during the conflict in Afghanistan, Starmer said on Friday that the comment had caused deep pain to the families of those who served. “I consider President Trump’s remarks to be insulting and frankly appalling, and I’m not surprised they’ve caused such hurt for the loved ones of those who were killed or injured,” Starmer said. In October 2001, nearly a month after the Sept. 11 attacks, a US-led coalition launched an invasion of Afghanistan to destroy al-Qaida, which had used the country as its base, and the group’s Taliban hosts. Alongside the US were troops from dozens of countries, including from NATO, whose mutual-defence mandate had been triggered for the first time after the attacks on New York and Washington. Also Read: AI ‘tsunami’ will hit job market, young and middle class will suffer most: IMF chief UK PM pays tribute to 457 British personnel who died in Afghanistan Starmer paid tribute to the 457 British personnel who died in Afghanistan and said the US president should apologise. “I will never forget their courage, their bravery and the sacrifice they made for their country,” he said. “I consider President Trump’s remarks to be insulting and frankly appalling, and I am not surprised they have caused such hurt to the loved ones of those who were killed or injured and, in fact, across the country.” After 9/11, then British Prime Minister Tony Blair pledged that the United Kingdom would “stand shoulder to shoulder” with the United States. British forces played a major role in operations in Afghanistan until their withdrawal in 2014, particularly in Helmand Province. American troops remained until 2021, following which the Taliban recaptured power. More than 150,000 British troops served in Afghanistan after the 2001 invasion, making it the largest contingent after the United States. Also Read: Death toll in Karachi shopping mall blaze rises to 71, may go up further as search operation still on ‘Contribution of Polish troops in Afghanistan must not be diminished’ Polish defence minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said the contribution of Polish troops in Afghanistan “must not be diminished”. More than 33,000 Polish troops and military personnel served in Afghanistan, and 43 Polish soldiers and one civilian employee were killed there. The minister said in a post on X, “Poland has always been, is, and will be a responsible and reliable ally that, at the moment when security is threatened, stands in its defence.” “The Polish Army, arm in arm with its allies, took part, among others, in missions in Afghanistan and Iraq. It is present today in missions and operations conducted by Nato,” he adds. “Tragic moments, when our soldiers died, showed that in defence of international security, of Poland’s security, we are ready to pay the highest price. This sacrifice will never be forgotten and must not be diminished. Poland is a reliable and proven ally, and nothing will change that,” he says. Also Read: ‘Europe needs to protect itself, take action to become global force,’ says Zelensky at Davos What did Trump say that riled US allies? Trump had said in an interview with Fox News in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday, “We’ve never needed them, we have never really asked anything of them.” “You know, they’ll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan, or this or that, and they did, they stayed a little back, a little off the front lines.” Also Read: Trump claims ‘total access’ Greenland deal, PM Nielsen says unaware of details Criticism of Trump intensified because the remarks came from someone who did not serve in the Vietnam War despite being eligible. Trump received a deferment due to bone spurs, though he has been unable to recall which foot was affected, leading to accusations of draft dodging.

In October 2001, nearly a month after the Sept. 11 attacks, a US-led coalition launched an invasion of Afghanistan to destroy al-Qaida, which had used the country as its base, and the group’s Taliban hosts. Alongside the US were troops from dozens of countries, including from NATO.

‘Trump’s remarks about Nato troops in Afghanistan insulting and appalling,’ says Starmer, seeks apology

Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has handed over Spain's Declaration of Accession to India's Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi earlier this week, marking Spain's formal entry into the India-led framework. Launched by India in 2019 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the IPOI endorses seven pillars of cooperation, ranging from maritime security to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR).&nbsp;Officials described the accession as validation of Delhi's vision for a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific, positioning New Delhi as the lead implementer and "Preferred Security Partner" through non-treaty-based, transparent cooperation.&nbsp;India now counts more than 25 partners who trust its leadership in the region. As an Atlantic naval power, Spain brings expertise that will bolster operations in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), India's strategic backyard. This could include enhanced anti-piracy patrols with the Indian Navy, from the Andamans to Africa's coast, which have already reduced piracy incidents by around 80% and securing vital chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-muhammad-yunus-is-corrupt-power-hungry-traitor-hasina-calls-for-overthrow-of-foreign-serving-puppet-regime-in-bangladesh-1769188106673">‘Muhammad Yunus is corrupt, power-hungry traitor’: Hasina calls for overthrow of foreign-serving puppet regime in Bangladesh</a>&nbsp;The collaboration is expected to strengthen deterrence and collective maritime security without formal alliances. Future cooperation could involve joint training in anti-submarine warfare (ASW), exclusive economic zone (EEZ) surveillance, etc.&nbsp;Development builds on existing India-Spain successes, such as the Airbus-Tata C-295 aircraft manufacturing project in India.&nbsp;During the meeting, the ministers also discussed recent developments in Europe and the Indo-Pacific, along with other shared interests. According to India's Ministry of External Affairs statement, both sides condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, emphasising the need to strengthen international cooperation to combat it.

India now counts more than 25 partners who trust its leadership in the region. As an Atlantic naval power, Spain brings expertise that will bolster operations in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), India's strategic backyard.

Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has handed over Spain's Declaration of Accession to India's Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi earlier this week, marking Spain's formal entry into the India-led framework. Launched by India in 2019 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the IPOI endorses seven pillars of cooperation, ranging from maritime security to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR). Officials described the accession as validation of Delhi's vision for a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific, positioning New Delhi as the lead implementer and "Preferred Security Partner" through non-treaty-based, transparent cooperation. India now counts more than 25 partners who trust its leadership in the region. As an Atlantic naval power, Spain brings expertise that will bolster operations in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), India's strategic backyard. This could include enhanced anti-piracy patrols with the Indian Navy, from the Andamans to Africa's coast, which have already reduced piracy incidents by around 80% and securing vital chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb. Also Read: ‘Muhammad Yunus is corrupt, power-hungry traitor’: Hasina calls for overthrow of foreign-serving puppet regime in Bangladesh The collaboration is expected to strengthen deterrence and collective maritime security without formal alliances. Future cooperation could involve joint training in anti-submarine warfare (ASW), exclusive economic zone (EEZ) surveillance, etc. Development builds on existing India-Spain successes, such as the Airbus-Tata C-295 aircraft manufacturing project in India. During the meeting, the ministers also discussed recent developments in Europe and the Indo-Pacific, along with other shared interests. According to India's Ministry of External Affairs statement, both sides condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, emphasising the need to strengthen international cooperation to combat it.

India now counts more than 25 partners who trust its leadership in the region. As an Atlantic naval power, Spain brings expertise that will bolster operations in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), India's strategic backyard.

Spain joins India's Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative in diplomatic boost

Deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday (Jan 23) blasted Muhammad Yunus' administration for promoting divisions in the country and sought an impartial investigation by the United Nations into the incident of the past year. She also raised concerns over attempts to silence dissidents, journalists and political opposition and called for the removal of the "illegal Yunus administration."&nbsp;"The Awami League calls for the following actions to help unify Bangladesh and banish the divisive actions of the past twelve months", she said in a speech.&nbsp; &nbsp;Urging Yunus of stop "ignoring his own people and do what needs to be done in order to heal our country," the Awami League chief outlined five step process for to ensure a stornger and better Bangldesh "First, restore democracy by removing the illegal Yunus administration. Second, put an end to the daily acts of violence we are seeing on our streets," she said in speech. Hasina, who is living in exile in New Delhi, sought iron clad gurrentess to ensure the protection of minorities, which are facing incrased level of violent attacks from radicals after her ouster in Bangladesh.&nbsp;"Third, deliver an ironclad guarantee ensuring the safety of religious minority groups, women and girls, and the most vulnerable in our society. Fourth, end politically motivated acts of lawfare used to intimidate, silence, and jail journalists and members of the Bangladesh Awami League and opposition political parties. Fifth, invite the United Nations to conduct a new and truly impartial investigation into the events of the past year," she added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/for-the-first-time-s-400-defence-system-to-feature-at-republic-day-parade-2026-1769169577921">For the first time, S-400 defence system to feature in Republic Day Parade 2026</a>&nbsp;Sheikh Hasina accused Muhmmad Yunus of being "a usurer, a money launderer, a plunderer, and a corrupt, power-hungry traitor, who has bled our nation dry with his all-consuming paradigms, staining the soul of our motherland". Describing Yunus' interim government as "the foreign-serving puppet regime", it called on Bangladeshis to remove "this national enemy at any cost, the brave sons and daughters of Bangladesh must defend and restore the Constitution written in the blood of martyrs" by rising in sprit of the great liberation war.&nbsp;Sheikh Hasina’s remarks came as Bangladesh prepares for general elections amid ongoing civil unrest, a rise in attacks on minorities, especially Hindus, that has strained ties with India, and an economy facing deepening challenges.&nbsp;Bangladesh is set to vote on 12 February to elect the new prime minister and hold a proposed constitutional referendum, aimed at reforming the state institutions in power. However, the legitimacy of the elections remains in question as Yunus administaraion banned from participation and conducting political activities while scores of political opponents remained in jail. Muhammad Yunus assumed charge as chief adviser on 8 August 2024 after Sheikh Hasina was ousted following a series of violent nationwide protests on 5 August 2024, involving arson, clashes with security forces, multiple deaths and widespread unrest that paralysed Bangladesh’s political and administrative system.

Hasina described the collapse of her government as a “forcible ouster” carried out by what she called “murderous fascist Yunus and his anti-state militant accomplices,” stressing that she remains the democratically elected representative of the people.

Deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday (Jan 23) blasted Muhammad Yunus' administration for promoting divisions in the country and sought an impartial investigation by the United Nations into the incident of the past year. She also raised concerns over attempts to silence dissidents, journalists and political opposition and called for the removal of the "illegal Yunus administration." "The Awami League calls for the following actions to help unify Bangladesh and banish the divisive actions of the past twelve months", she said in a speech. Urging Yunus of stop "ignoring his own people and do what needs to be done in order to heal our country," the Awami League chief outlined five step process for to ensure a stornger and better Bangldesh "First, restore democracy by removing the illegal Yunus administration. Second, put an end to the daily acts of violence we are seeing on our streets," she said in speech. Hasina, who is living in exile in New Delhi, sought iron clad gurrentess to ensure the protection of minorities, which are facing incrased level of violent attacks from radicals after her ouster in Bangladesh. "Third, deliver an ironclad guarantee ensuring the safety of religious minority groups, women and girls, and the most vulnerable in our society. Fourth, end politically motivated acts of lawfare used to intimidate, silence, and jail journalists and members of the Bangladesh Awami League and opposition political parties. Fifth, invite the United Nations to conduct a new and truly impartial investigation into the events of the past year," she added. Also Read: For the first time, S-400 defence system to feature in Republic Day Parade 2026 Sheikh Hasina accused Muhmmad Yunus of being "a usurer, a money launderer, a plunderer, and a corrupt, power-hungry traitor, who has bled our nation dry with his all-consuming paradigms, staining the soul of our motherland". Describing Yunus' interim government as "the foreign-serving puppet regime", it called on Bangladeshis to remove "this national enemy at any cost, the brave sons and daughters of Bangladesh must defend and restore the Constitution written in the blood of martyrs" by rising in sprit of the great liberation war. Sheikh Hasina’s remarks came as Bangladesh prepares for general elections amid ongoing civil unrest, a rise in attacks on minorities, especially Hindus, that has strained ties with India, and an economy facing deepening challenges. Bangladesh is set to vote on 12 February to elect the new prime minister and hold a proposed constitutional referendum, aimed at reforming the state institutions in power. However, the legitimacy of the elections remains in question as Yunus administaraion banned from participation and conducting political activities while scores of political opponents remained in jail. Muhammad Yunus assumed charge as chief adviser on 8 August 2024 after Sheikh Hasina was ousted following a series of violent nationwide protests on 5 August 2024, involving arson, clashes with security forces, multiple deaths and widespread unrest that paralysed Bangladesh’s political and administrative system.

Hasina described the collapse of her government as a “forcible ouster” carried out by what she called “murderous fascist Yunus and his anti-state militant accomplices,” stressing that she remains the democratically elected representative of the people.

‘Muhammad Yunus is corrupt, power-hungry traitor’: Hasina calls for overthrow of foreign-serving puppet regime in Bangladesh

Three global superpowers were destroyed in the last five centuries, and analysts suggest the US is deep inside the pattern. The US is moving from unipolar dominance to contested, that's not unique its the normal arc an empire follows. These stages are gradual, uneven and reversible. 

The 7 stages of imperial collapse - US is deep inside the pattern

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned on Friday that the ‘artificial intelligence (AI) tsunami’ will hit the labour market soon, and 60% of jobs in advanced economies will be affected by it. The ‘AI tsunami’ will wipe out many entry-level roles, and hence the young will be the most affected, Georgieva said, citing research. Artificial intelligence will be a “tsunami hitting the labour market”, with young people being the worst hit, the IMF chief said at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Friday.&nbsp;Georgieva told delegates that the IMF’s own research suggested that there would be a big transformation of demand for skills as the technology becomes increasingly widespread.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-in-karachi-shopping-mall-blaze-rises-to-71-may-go-up-further-as-search-operation-still-on-1769170605758">Death toll in Karachi shopping mall blaze rises to 71, may go up further as search operation still on</a>&nbsp;“We expect over the next years, in advanced economies, 60% of jobs to be affected by AI, either enhanced or eliminated or transformed–40% globally,” she said. “This is like a tsunami hitting the labour market.”She further said that one in 10 jobs in advanced economies had already been “enhanced” by AI, tending to boost these workers’ pay, with knock-on benefits for the local economy.&nbsp;<h2>‘AI would wipe out roles taken up by younger workers’</h2>&nbsp;By contrast, Georgieva warned that AI would wipe out many roles traditionally taken up by younger workers. “Tasks that are eliminated are usually what entry-level jobs do at present, so young people searching for jobs find it harder to get to a good placement.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/davos-2026-soon-there-will-be-more-robots-than-people-says-elon-musk-1769105556661">Davos 2026: ‘Soon there will be more robots than people,’ says Elon Musk</a>&nbsp;Besides, people whose jobs are not directly changed by artificial intelligence will be at risk of being squeezed, and their pay may potentially fall without a productivity boost from AI, she said.“So the middle class, inevitably, is going to be affected,” Georgieva predicted.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>‘AI insufficiently regulated, moving fast but not safe yet’</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;She further said that her greatest fear was that AI was insufficiently regulated. “This is moving so fast, and yet we don’t know how to make it safe. We don’t know how to make it inclusive. Wake up, AI is for real, and it is transforming our world faster than we are getting ahead of it,” she said.&nbsp;Georgieva was speaking on a panel alongside the president of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, who warned that the AI boom could be hampered by growing mistrust between rival economies as the US throws up tariff barriers.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/davos-2026-zelensky-says-europe-needs-to-protect-itself-take-action-to-become-global-force-1769091116500">‘Europe needs to protect itself, take action to become global force,’ says Zelensky at Davos</a>&nbsp;“We are dependent on each other,” she said, pointing out that AI was capital intensive, energy intensive, and data intensive. If countries did not work cooperatively and “define the new rules of the game,” she said, there would be less capital and less data. “We are in a bind, let’s face it,” she said.&nbsp;<h2>‘Disparity getting deeper and bigger,’ says Christine Lagarde</h2>&nbsp;Lagarde also sounded the alarm about widening global inequality, highlighting the “disparity that is getting deeper and bigger”.The session titled ‘The Great Rebalancing: Artificial Intelligence, Jobs, and the Future of Inclusive Growth’ was held at the UAE Pavilion.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-claims-total-access-greenland-deal-pm-says-unaware-as-europe-unites-1769111824495">Trump claims ‘total access’ Greenland deal, PM Nielsen says unaware of details</a>&nbsp;Earlier, Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella warned at Davos that AI could lose its “social permission” to compete for resources such as energy, for example, if it failed to generate benefits beyond a few powerful tech firms–such as the rapid development of effective new drugs.

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said her greatest fear was that AI was insufficiently regulated. It is moving so fast, and yet we don’t know how to make it safe, she said. “Wake up, AI is for real, and it is transforming our world faster than we are getting ahead of it,” she added.

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned on Friday that the ‘artificial intelligence (AI) tsunami’ will hit the labour market soon, and 60% of jobs in advanced economies will be affected by it. The ‘AI tsunami’ will wipe out many entry-level roles, and hence the young will be the most affected, Georgieva said, citing research. Artificial intelligence will be a “tsunami hitting the labour market”, with young people being the worst hit, the IMF chief said at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Friday. Georgieva told delegates that the IMF’s own research suggested that there would be a big transformation of demand for skills as the technology becomes increasingly widespread. Also Read: Death toll in Karachi shopping mall blaze rises to 71, may go up further as search operation still on “We expect over the next years, in advanced economies, 60% of jobs to be affected by AI, either enhanced or eliminated or transformed–40% globally,” she said. “This is like a tsunami hitting the labour market.” She further said that one in 10 jobs in advanced economies had already been “enhanced” by AI, tending to boost these workers’ pay, with knock-on benefits for the local economy. ‘AI would wipe out roles taken up by younger workers’ By contrast, Georgieva warned that AI would wipe out many roles traditionally taken up by younger workers. “Tasks that are eliminated are usually what entry-level jobs do at present, so young people searching for jobs find it harder to get to a good placement.” Also Read: Davos 2026: ‘Soon there will be more robots than people,’ says Elon Musk Besides, people whose jobs are not directly changed by artificial intelligence will be at risk of being squeezed, and their pay may potentially fall without a productivity boost from AI, she said. “So the middle class, inevitably, is going to be affected,” Georgieva predicted. ‘AI insufficiently regulated, moving fast but not safe yet’ She further said that her greatest fear was that AI was insufficiently regulated. “This is moving so fast, and yet we don’t know how to make it safe. We don’t know how to make it inclusive. Wake up, AI is for real, and it is transforming our world faster than we are getting ahead of it,” she said. Georgieva was speaking on a panel alongside the president of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, who warned that the AI boom could be hampered by growing mistrust between rival economies as the US throws up tariff barriers. Also Read: ‘Europe needs to protect itself, take action to become global force,’ says Zelensky at Davos “We are dependent on each other,” she said, pointing out that AI was capital intensive, energy intensive, and data intensive. If countries did not work cooperatively and “define the new rules of the game,” she said, there would be less capital and less data. “We are in a bind, let’s face it,” she said. ‘Disparity getting deeper and bigger,’ says Christine Lagarde Lagarde also sounded the alarm about widening global inequality, highlighting the “disparity that is getting deeper and bigger”. The session titled ‘The Great Rebalancing: Artificial Intelligence, Jobs, and the Future of Inclusive Growth’ was held at the UAE Pavilion. Also Read: Trump claims ‘total access’ Greenland deal, PM Nielsen says unaware of details Earlier, Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella warned at Davos that AI could lose its “social permission” to compete for resources such as energy, for example, if it failed to generate benefits beyond a few powerful tech firms–such as the rapid development of effective new drugs.

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said her greatest fear was that AI was insufficiently regulated. It is moving so fast, and yet we don’t know how to make it safe, she said. “Wake up, AI is for real, and it is transforming our world faster than we are getting ahead of it,” she added.

AI ‘tsunami’ will hit job market, young and middle class will suffer most: IMF chief

Multiple Iranian-flagged vessels were spotted near the territorial waters in the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf. These ships are classified as unspecified, meaning they could not be distinguished as either military or logistic vessels. This Iranian naval activity was reported by BNE IntelliNews as part of Iran’s broader naval activity in an area now becoming extremely volatile.The vessel ABOBAKR 83 was reportedly spotted between Kooh Mobarak in Iran and Khor Fakkan anchorage in the UAE. Another vessel, MOHAMMADI 5 99, was tracked in the Gulf of Oman near Muscat. Two other Iranian “unspecified” vessels were also tracked in the Persian Gulf near UAE waters.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/andhra-pradesh-under-16-social-media-ban-australia-model-1769165719339">Andhra Pradesh considers Australia-style social media ban for children under 16</a> The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, a nuclear power aircraft carrier accompanied by an escort destroyer and F-35 combat aircraft, is making its way towards the Persian Gulf after transiting from the Strait of Malacca. It is currently at the Andaman Sea. This potential buildup was reported by several global media and intelligence analysts. The USS George HW Bush has departed Norfolk, potentially moving towards the Middle East, though it will take several weeks to reach.Earlier, BNE IntelliNews reported that Trump had demanded “decisive” scenarios, despite refusing to strike immediately last week. Washington has a massive regional presence, including Al-Udeid in Qatar, which hosts US Central Command and Fifth Fleet headquarters, Al-Dhafra air base in the UAE, which hosts advanced fighter jets and facilities across Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Turkey. Tehran has warned that if the US conducts strikes, then its bases across the Middle East in countries like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iraq and Jordan will be considered for retaliatory strikes. Separately, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards in December had seized a tanker in the Persian Gulf carrying millions of litres of smuggled oil through the strategically important waterway. Separately, Iran in late 2025 conducted several large naval exercises in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, involving high-speed craft and anti-ship missile drills to display its military capabilities.

Multiple Iranian-flagged vessels were tracked near UAE waters in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman as the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group heads toward the region, heightening tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Multiple Iranian-flagged vessels were spotted near the territorial waters in the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf. These ships are classified as unspecified, meaning they could not be distinguished as either military or logistic vessels. This Iranian naval activity was reported by BNE IntelliNews as part of Iran’s broader naval activity in an area now becoming extremely volatile. The vessel ABOBAKR 83 was reportedly spotted between Kooh Mobarak in Iran and Khor Fakkan anchorage in the UAE. Another vessel, MOHAMMADI 5 99, was tracked in the Gulf of Oman near Muscat. Two other Iranian “unspecified” vessels were also tracked in the Persian Gulf near UAE waters. Also Read: Andhra Pradesh considers Australia-style social media ban for children under 16 The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, a nuclear power aircraft carrier accompanied by an escort destroyer and F-35 combat aircraft, is making its way towards the Persian Gulf after transiting from the Strait of Malacca. It is currently at the Andaman Sea. This potential buildup was reported by several global media and intelligence analysts. The USS George HW Bush has departed Norfolk, potentially moving towards the Middle East, though it will take several weeks to reach. Earlier, BNE IntelliNews reported that Trump had demanded “decisive” scenarios, despite refusing to strike immediately last week. Washington has a massive regional presence, including Al-Udeid in Qatar, which hosts US Central Command and Fifth Fleet headquarters, Al-Dhafra air base in the UAE, which hosts advanced fighter jets and facilities across Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Turkey. Tehran has warned that if the US conducts strikes, then its bases across the Middle East in countries like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iraq and Jordan will be considered for retaliatory strikes. Separately, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards in December had seized a tanker in the Persian Gulf carrying millions of litres of smuggled oil through the strategically important waterway. Separately, Iran in late 2025 conducted several large naval exercises in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, involving high-speed craft and anti-ship missile drills to display its military capabilities.

Multiple Iranian-flagged vessels were tracked near UAE waters in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman as the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group heads toward the region, heightening tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Iranian vessels appear near UAE waters as US carriers heads to Persian Gulf

The death toll in the blaze at Karachi’s shopping mall Gul Plaza crossed 70 on Friday as rescuers found more remains from the rubble of the gutted shopping centre. Karachi Police surgeon Dr Summaiya Syed issued an updated list of 71 deceased. The identification of nine of the 16 deceased so far could be done by DNA tests, which have been performed for 49 samples. Only partial remains of some bodies were found, and authorities could collect 67 skulls, reported BBC, citing the deputy commissioner of police.&nbsp;The devastating blaze erupted on the night of January 17 and took nearly two days to be fully extinguished. The fire has left the building in ruins, and some sections have even collapsed.As more bodies were recovered from different parts of the building, officials said the final toll will be determined only when the identification of all the remains is completed.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-claims-total-access-greenland-deal-pm-says-unaware-as-europe-unites-1769111824495">Trump claims ‘total access’ Greenland deal, PM Nielsen says unaware of details</a><h2>‘Search operation in final stages,’ says official</h2>&nbsp;South Deputy Commissioner (DC) Javed Nabi Khoso told reporters on Friday that the search operation was in the “final stages”. “The search in the wreckage will be completed today,” he said.A total of 77 persons had been reported missing, he said, adding that the rescue and search operation is being done under the supervision of the Sindh Building and Control Authority’s (SBCA) team.&nbsp;Gul Plaza had housed some 1,200 shops, spread across multiple floors. The shopping mall was heavily crowded, as the wedding season is on.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/davos-2026-soon-there-will-be-more-robots-than-people-says-elon-musk-1769105556661">Davos 2026: ‘Soon there will be more robots than people,’ says Elon Musk</a>&nbsp;Senior police official Syed Asad Raza told Reuters news agency that only three of the shopping mall’s 16 exits were open and all others were locked.&nbsp;<h2>‘Rescue workers have not been able to reach the ground floor yet’</h2>&nbsp;Director General of Sindh Rescue 1122, Brigadier (retd) Wajid Sibghatullah Mahar said rescue personnel will continue their recovery efforts in “10 to 15 per cent” of the area that they had been unable to access before.“We have not been able to reach the ground floor, where the fire erupted. We hope to find bodies from there,” the Rescue 1122 DG told the media.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-ukraine-us-russia-to-hold-trilateral-talks-in-uae-hope-war-ends-says-zelensky-at-davos-2026-1769097668812">‘Ukraine, US, Russia to hold trilateral talks in UAE; hope war ends,’ says Zelensky at Davos 2026</a>&nbsp;Mahar asserted that the teams had modern equipment, but the inferno had turned into a third-degree fire by the time rescue personnel reached the site.“Either the fire safety system was not present in the building, or it was not activated,” Mahar said.&nbsp;

Though the shopping mall was heavily crowded due to the ongoing wedding season, only three of the 16 exits were open, while all others were locked, senior police official Syed Asad Raza told a news agency. 

The death toll in the blaze at Karachi’s shopping mall Gul Plaza crossed 70 on Friday as rescuers found more remains from the rubble of the gutted shopping centre. Karachi Police surgeon Dr Summaiya Syed issued an updated list of 71 deceased. The identification of nine of the 16 deceased so far could be done by DNA tests, which have been performed for 49 samples. Only partial remains of some bodies were found, and authorities could collect 67 skulls, reported BBC, citing the deputy commissioner of police. The devastating blaze erupted on the night of January 17 and took nearly two days to be fully extinguished. The fire has left the building in ruins, and some sections have even collapsed. As more bodies were recovered from different parts of the building, officials said the final toll will be determined only when the identification of all the remains is completed. Also Read: Trump claims ‘total access’ Greenland deal, PM Nielsen says unaware of details ‘Search operation in final stages,’ says official South Deputy Commissioner (DC) Javed Nabi Khoso told reporters on Friday that the search operation was in the “final stages”. “The search in the wreckage will be completed today,” he said. A total of 77 persons had been reported missing, he said, adding that the rescue and search operation is being done under the supervision of the Sindh Building and Control Authority’s (SBCA) team. Gul Plaza had housed some 1,200 shops, spread across multiple floors. The shopping mall was heavily crowded, as the wedding season is on. Also Read: Davos 2026: ‘Soon there will be more robots than people,’ says Elon Musk Senior police official Syed Asad Raza told Reuters news agency that only three of the shopping mall’s 16 exits were open and all others were locked. ‘Rescue workers have not been able to reach the ground floor yet’ Director General of Sindh Rescue 1122, Brigadier (retd) Wajid Sibghatullah Mahar said rescue personnel will continue their recovery efforts in “10 to 15 per cent” of the area that they had been unable to access before. “We have not been able to reach the ground floor, where the fire erupted. We hope to find bodies from there,” the Rescue 1122 DG told the media. Also Read: ‘Ukraine, US, Russia to hold trilateral talks in UAE; hope war ends,’ says Zelensky at Davos 2026 Mahar asserted that the teams had modern equipment, but the inferno had turned into a third-degree fire by the time rescue personnel reached the site. “Either the fire safety system was not present in the building, or it was not activated,” Mahar said.

Though the shopping mall was heavily crowded due to the ongoing wedding season, only three of the 16 exits were open, while all others were locked, senior police official Syed Asad Raza told a news agency.&nbsp;

Death toll in Karachi shopping mall blaze rises to 71, may go up further as search operation still on

India is set to showcase its military might on Kartavya Path in the national capital during Republic Day celebrations on 26 January. The Indian Army's flagship 5-400 defence system will feature in the 2026 parade on the Department of Military Affairs tableau for the first time after its stellar performance shielding the country's skies during Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;The air defence system was used in bringing down Pakistani fighter jets and spy aircraft during the operations. The reports suggest that s-400 striked multiple fighters and a spy plane at a distance of over 300 km deep inside Pakistan during India's four-day border standoff with Pakistan and has been dubbed as game changer by the armed forces.&nbsp;Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7 in response to a terrorist attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, targeted terror infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), concluding with a ceasefire on May 10. This year, the Department of military affairs will showcase the "Tri-Services Tableau-Operation Sindoor", focusing on inter-service coordination and the success of the Indian armed forces.&nbsp;Lieutenant General Bhavnish Kumar will command the Republic Day parade for the fourth consecutive time. A total of 6,050 military personnel will take part in the ceremonial march. Key defence platforms, including Bhairav, Shaktibaan, unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), and the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), will also feature in the parade.&nbsp;As many as 30 tableaux will roll down the Kartavya Path during the 77th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on January 26. These include 17 tableaux from States and Union Territories and 13 from various Ministries, Departments, and Services.&nbsp;Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-s-hasty-military-reshuffle-signals-defeat-in-op-sindoor-cds-chauhan-operation-sindoor-military-reshuffle-asim-munir-1768045670350"> Pakistan’s hurried military, constitutional restructuring is acknowledgement of defeat in Op Sindoor: CDS Chauhan</a>&nbsp;According to the Ministry of Defence, this year’s Republic Day celebrations will centre on the themes ‘Swatantrata ka Mantra: Vande Mataram’ and ‘Samriddhi ka Mantra: Aatmanirbhar Bharat’. The tableaux will present a blend of 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram and India’s rapid progress driven by growing self-reliance across sectors, while reflecting the country’s rich and vibrant cultural diversity.&nbsp;Apart form the military, this years parade will include tableaus from Assam - Asharikandi - Terracotta Craft Village of Assam; Chhattisgarh - The Mantra of Freedom - Vande Mataram; Gujarat - Mantra of Swadeshi - Self-Reliance - Freedom: Vande Mataram; Kerala - Water Metro &amp; 100 per cent Digital Literacy; Maharashtra - Ganeshotsav; Manipur - Towards Prosperity; Nagaland - The Hornbill Festival - Celebrating Culture, Tourism &amp; Self-Reliance; Tamil Nadu - Mantra of Prosperity; Ministry of Culture - Vande Mataram - The Soul Cry of a Nation; Ministry of Information &amp; Broadcasting - Bharat Katha.

This year, the Department of military affairs will showcase the "Tri-Services Tableau-Operation Sindoor", focusing on inter-service coordination and the success of the Indian armed forces.

India is set to showcase its military might on Kartavya Path in the national capital during Republic Day celebrations on 26 January. The Indian Army's flagship 5-400 defence system will feature in the 2026 parade on the Department of Military Affairs tableau for the first time after its stellar performance shielding the country's skies during Operation Sindoor. The air defence system was used in bringing down Pakistani fighter jets and spy aircraft during the operations. The reports suggest that s-400 striked multiple fighters and a spy plane at a distance of over 300 km deep inside Pakistan during India's four-day border standoff with Pakistan and has been dubbed as game changer by the armed forces. Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7 in response to a terrorist attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, targeted terror infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), concluding with a ceasefire on May 10. This year, the Department of military affairs will showcase the "Tri-Services Tableau-Operation Sindoor", focusing on inter-service coordination and the success of the Indian armed forces. Lieutenant General Bhavnish Kumar will command the Republic Day parade for the fourth consecutive time. A total of 6,050 military personnel will take part in the ceremonial march. Key defence platforms, including Bhairav, Shaktibaan, unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), and the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), will also feature in the parade. As many as 30 tableaux will roll down the Kartavya Path during the 77th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on January 26. These include 17 tableaux from States and Union Territories and 13 from various Ministries, Departments, and Services. Also Read: Pakistan’s hurried military, constitutional restructuring is acknowledgement of defeat in Op Sindoor: CDS Chauhan According to the Ministry of Defence, this year’s Republic Day celebrations will centre on the themes ‘Swatantrata ka Mantra: Vande Mataram’ and ‘Samriddhi ka Mantra: Aatmanirbhar Bharat’. The tableaux will present a blend of 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram and India’s rapid progress driven by growing self-reliance across sectors, while reflecting the country’s rich and vibrant cultural diversity. Apart form the military, this years parade will include tableaus from Assam - Asharikandi - Terracotta Craft Village of Assam; Chhattisgarh - The Mantra of Freedom - Vande Mataram; Gujarat - Mantra of Swadeshi - Self-Reliance - Freedom: Vande Mataram; Kerala - Water Metro & 100 per cent Digital Literacy; Maharashtra - Ganeshotsav; Manipur - Towards Prosperity; Nagaland - The Hornbill Festival - Celebrating Culture, Tourism & Self-Reliance; Tamil Nadu - Mantra of Prosperity; Ministry of Culture - Vande Mataram - The Soul Cry of a Nation; Ministry of Information & Broadcasting - Bharat Katha.

This year, the Department of military affairs will showcase the "Tri-Services Tableau-Operation Sindoor", focusing on inter-service coordination and the success of the Indian armed forces.

For the first time, S-400 defence system to feature in Republic Day Parade 2026

Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and NATO chief Mark Rutte on Friday (Jan 23) agreed that the alliance should take additional measures to strengthen Arctic security following weeks of tensions with the United States over President Trump's threats over seizing control of Greenland. "We're working together to ensure that the whole of NATO is safe and secure and will build on our cooperation to enhance deterrence and defence in the Arctic," Rutte wrote on X after meeting Frederiksen in Brussels.&nbsp;Danish PM, who is set to travel to Greenland to hold a meeting with its premier, said "we agree that NATO should increase its engagement in the Arctic".&nbsp;"Defence and security in the Arctic are matters for the entire alliance," she wrote on X.&nbsp;These development comes after Trump softened his stance on Greenland, claiming that negotiators had formed a “framework of a future deal” on the Danish autonomous territory after meetings at the World Economic Forum in Davos with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-a-major-escalation-european-union-stalls-us-trade-deal-after-trump-threatens-tariffs-over-greenland-1768924683804">In major escalation, European Union stalls US trade deal after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland</a>&nbsp;Trump also took back his tariff threats against European countries, which he announced for opposition to his plan to take control of Greenland and said that the United States will not use force to acquire the island.&nbsp;However, details of the agreement between NATO and the United States were not made public, but several reports suggest that they have agreed on boosting the security of Greenland by increasing NATO presence, along with renegotiating a 1951 pact that governs American force deployments on Greenland. Tensions between the European Union and the United States sharply escalated after Trump earlier announced tariffs against eight European countries over their opposition to his plan to acquire Greenland.&nbsp;In response, European Union lawmakers decided to hold off ratifying a trade deal finalised between the European bloc and the United States, while multiple European leaders cautioned that the issue could be a potential end of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).

These development comes after Trump softened his stance on Greenland, claiming that negotiators had formed a “framework of a future deal” on the Danish autonomous territory after meetings at the World Economic Forum in Davos with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.

Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and NATO chief Mark Rutte on Friday (Jan 23) agreed that the alliance should take additional measures to strengthen Arctic security following weeks of tensions with the United States over President Trump's threats over seizing control of Greenland. "We're working together to ensure that the whole of NATO is safe and secure and will build on our cooperation to enhance deterrence and defence in the Arctic," Rutte wrote on X after meeting Frederiksen in Brussels. Danish PM, who is set to travel to Greenland to hold a meeting with its premier, said "we agree that NATO should increase its engagement in the Arctic". "Defence and security in the Arctic are matters for the entire alliance," she wrote on X. These development comes after Trump softened his stance on Greenland, claiming that negotiators had formed a “framework of a future deal” on the Danish autonomous territory after meetings at the World Economic Forum in Davos with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. Also Read: In major escalation, European Union stalls US trade deal after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland Trump also took back his tariff threats against European countries, which he announced for opposition to his plan to take control of Greenland and said that the United States will not use force to acquire the island. However, details of the agreement between NATO and the United States were not made public, but several reports suggest that they have agreed on boosting the security of Greenland by increasing NATO presence, along with renegotiating a 1951 pact that governs American force deployments on Greenland. Tensions between the European Union and the United States sharply escalated after Trump earlier announced tariffs against eight European countries over their opposition to his plan to acquire Greenland. In response, European Union lawmakers decided to hold off ratifying a trade deal finalised between the European bloc and the United States, while multiple European leaders cautioned that the issue could be a potential end of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).

These development comes after Trump softened his stance on Greenland, claiming that negotiators had formed a “framework of a future deal” on the Danish autonomous territory after meetings at the World Economic Forum in Davos with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.

After Trump’s U-turn, NATO and Denmark agree alliance should increase its engagement in arctic

US President Donald Trump was pictured with a large bruise on his left hand at Davos, Switzerland, during the Board of Peace launching in Davos, Switzerland. He sustained the bruise on Thursday during a signing ceremony for the peace board, when he hit his hand on the corner of the signing table, according to the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Trump confirmed the injury while talking to reporters aboard Air Force One. He also added that he takes the “big Aspirin”.&nbsp; According to a White House official, Trump is susceptible to hand bruises due to his Aspirin routine. Pictures from the conference yesterday and today show no signs of marking, but the markings are clearly visible now.&nbsp; Donald Trump, the oldest person to ever be elected president, had been seen with heavy bruises on his hand previously. But he repeatedly tried to hide them with heavy makeup. White House has cited a combination of Aspirin and repeated handshakes as the reason for these heavy bruises. However, doctors have suggested that the bruises could be a warning sign of something more serious.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-blocks-us-election-fraud-report-1769003124297">Trump moves to block US report linked to 2020 election fraud case</a>

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Some other symptoms of his deteriorated health condition are a sagging mouth and drooping expression. With physicians suggesting these are the symptoms that the President could have suffered a stroke. Last year, Donald Trump spent four hours in the Walter Reed Hospital. The White House at first refused to disclose the reason. But later, Trump suggested that he was in the hospital for an MRI. One former White House physician, a Trump appointee, suggests that four hours might be far longer than would be required by an MRI test. Trump later revealed he might not have gotten an MRI at all, but something “less than” that.Trump, on several occasions over the course of 2025, seemed confused and lethargic during several critical meetings. On several occasions, Trump was seen dozing off in the presence of the camera, during cabinet meetings, the Pope’s funeral, military parades and meetings with other world leaders.

Former US President Donald Trump addressed concerns after a visible bruise on his hand drew attention during the World Economic Forum in Davos.

US President Donald Trump was pictured with a large bruise on his left hand at Davos, Switzerland, during the Board of Peace launching in Davos, Switzerland. He sustained the bruise on Thursday during a signing ceremony for the peace board, when he hit his hand on the corner of the signing table, according to the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Trump confirmed the injury while talking to reporters aboard Air Force One. He also added that he takes the “big Aspirin”. According to a White House official, Trump is susceptible to hand bruises due to his Aspirin routine. Pictures from the conference yesterday and today show no signs of marking, but the markings are clearly visible now. Donald Trump, the oldest person to ever be elected president, had been seen with heavy bruises on his hand previously. But he repeatedly tried to hide them with heavy makeup. White House has cited a combination of Aspirin and repeated handshakes as the reason for these heavy bruises. However, doctors have suggested that the bruises could be a warning sign of something more serious. Also Read: Trump moves to block US report linked to 2020 election fraud case

Former US President Donald Trump addressed concerns after a visible bruise on his hand drew attention during the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Trump addresses bruised hand at Davos, says aspirin made injury look worse

An independent autopsy commissioned by the family of Renee Good has found that she was shot thrice and grazed a fourth time during the January 7 encounter by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, her lawyers claimed. The shooting occurred during the recent deployment of thousands of immigration officers to the state amid a charged atmosphere fueled by President Donald Trump's catch-and-deport moves against illegal aliens.<h2>What happened to Renee Good?</h2>The 37-year-old woman, described in some media accounts as an 'anti-ICE activist', was shot while sitting in the driver’s seat of her SUV in a residential neighbourhood during an encounter with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer Jonathan Ross. Videos of the ruckus showed ICE officers ordering Good to get out of the car. Good was seen turning the steering wheel away from Ross and beginning to drive. Multiple gunshots could be heard. The &nbsp;SUV then crashed into a parked vehicle. In a video recorded by Ross, a male voice could be heard saying “f***g bitch” moments before the crash.Ross was treated at a hospital and released, with US authorities claiming that he sustained internal bleeding, without further details.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/minnesota-immigration-crackdown-trump-calls-renee-good-s-death-a-tragedy-1768973764624/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/minnesota-immigration-crackdown-trump-calls-renee-good-s-death-a-tragedy-1768973764624/embed</a><h2>What is the family autopsy saying on the killing of Renee Good by ICE?</h2>NBC News, citing her family’s attorneys, said Good suffered gunshot wounds to her left forearm and right breast. Neither of these was immediately life-threatening.&nbsp;But the fatal shot that killed her entered the left side of her head near the temple and exited on the right, they said, citing the autopsy. &nbsp;Renee's lawyers said the autopsy was conducted by a highly respected independent medical pathologist, according to the report.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/shot-dying-then-insulted-disturbing-video-shows-ice-agent-mutter-crude-slur-after-killing-renee-nicole-good-fucking-bitch-jonathan-ross-1768018859463">'Fu**ing b***h': Disturbing video shows ICE agent mutter crude slur after killing Renee Good</a>&nbsp;“We believe the evidence we are gathering and will continue to gather in our investigation will suffice to prove our case,” lead attorney Antonio M. Romanucci told the channel. “The video evidence depicting the events of January 7, 2026, is clear, particularly when viewed through the standards of reasonable policing and totality of circumstances.” Her lawyers said Good and her partner were “responsible community members who lived peacefully and did not engage in harmful conduct toward others", including the federal agents involved in the encounter.<h2>'Domestic terrorist': What about Renee Good's official autopsy and whats govt saying about her?</h2>As of Wednesday night (Jan 22), there is no public record of Good’s death on &nbsp;the website of the specific body responsible for an official autopsy, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office.In widely criticised remarks, US &nbsp;Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had called Good a “domestic terrorist”, without evidence. Noem claimed the officer acted in self-defence.DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said Good had refused to comply with officers' commands.“If you impede law enforcement operations, ignore law commands, and use a deadly weapon to kill or cause bodily harm to a federal law enforcement office there are dangerous, and in this case deadly, consequences. This was entirely preventable,” McLaughlin had said.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-renee-nicole-good-s-killing-by-ice-agent-in-minneapolis-who-has-custody-of-her-three-children-1768218582237">After Renee Nicole Good’s killing by ICE agent in Minneapolis, who has custody of her three children?</a>&nbsp;Dismissing the federal government's justifications, , Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticised the immigration operations.&nbsp;The FBI is investigating the incident, but state officials have claimed that they are being barred from joining the probe.

The unofficial autopsy of Renee Good is out. She was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Minneapolis on January 7. Here is what her family lawyers are saying about the independent autopsy



An independent autopsy commissioned by the family of Renee Good has found that she was shot thrice and grazed a fourth time during the January 7 encounter by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, her lawyers claimed. The shooting occurred during the recent deployment of thousands of immigration officers to the state amid a charged atmosphere fueled by President Donald Trump's catch-and-deport moves against illegal aliens. What happened to Renee Good? The 37-year-old woman, described in some media accounts as an 'anti-ICE activist', was shot while sitting in the driver’s seat of her SUV in a residential neighbourhood during an encounter with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer Jonathan Ross. Videos of the ruckus showed ICE officers ordering Good to get out of the car. Good was seen turning the steering wheel away from Ross and beginning to drive. Multiple gunshots could be heard. The SUV then crashed into a parked vehicle. In a video recorded by Ross, a male voice could be heard saying “f***g bitch” moments before the crash. Ross was treated at a hospital and released, with US authorities claiming that he sustained internal bleeding, without further details. https://www.wionews.com/videos/minnesota-immigration-crackdown-trump-calls-renee-good-s-death-a-tragedy-1768973764624/embed What is the family autopsy saying on the killing of Renee Good by ICE? NBC News, citing her family’s attorneys, said Good suffered gunshot wounds to her left forearm and right breast. Neither of these was immediately life-threatening. But the fatal shot that killed her entered the left side of her head near the temple and exited on the right, they said, citing the autopsy. Renee's lawyers said the autopsy was conducted by a highly respected independent medical pathologist, according to the report. Also read: 'Fu**ing b***h': Disturbing video shows ICE agent mutter crude slur after killing Renee Good “We believe the evidence we are gathering and will continue to gather in our investigation will suffice to prove our case,” lead attorney Antonio M. Romanucci told the channel. “The video evidence depicting the events of January 7, 2026, is clear, particularly when viewed through the standards of reasonable policing and totality of circumstances.” Her lawyers said Good and her partner were “responsible community members who lived peacefully and did not engage in harmful conduct toward others", including the federal agents involved in the encounter. 'Domestic terrorist': What about Renee Good's official autopsy and whats govt saying about her? As of Wednesday night (Jan 22), there is no public record of Good’s death on the website of the specific body responsible for an official autopsy, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office. In widely criticised remarks, US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had called Good a “domestic terrorist”, without evidence. Noem claimed the officer acted in self-defence. DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said Good had refused to comply with officers' commands. “If you impede law enforcement operations, ignore law commands, and use a deadly weapon to kill or cause bodily harm to a federal law enforcement office there are dangerous, and in this case deadly, consequences. This was entirely preventable,” McLaughlin had said. Also read: After Renee Nicole Good’s killing by ICE agent in Minneapolis, who has custody of her three children? Dismissing the federal government's justifications, , Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticised the immigration operations. The FBI is investigating the incident, but state officials have claimed that they are being barred from joining the probe.

The unofficial autopsy of Renee Good is out. She was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Minneapolis on January 7. Here is what her family lawyers are saying about the independent autopsy&nbsp;

'Shot in the head': Renee Good independent autopsy reveals how she was killed by ICE officer in Minnesota

A survey in the UK shows that a significant number of young kids starting primary school did not know how to use a book, were not toilet-trained and could not eat or drink independently. Experts have raised concerns that the generations with phones and tablets in their hands were struggling with basic life skills and called for urgent action. The study by early years charity Kindred Squared noted that the kids did not know how to turn the pages of a book, and some of them were even swiping them like phones. Around 26 per cent of the children in their reception class had frequent toilet mishaps, with more than one in three (36 per cent) in the North East having trouble. Nearly 28 per cent of children struggled to eat or drink on their own, the teachers estimated. Most of the staff blamed excessive screentime for the problem, not just the kids, but also the parents.&nbsp;Experts say it is a systemic crisis in the country which needs to be tackled immediately. The government is pushing for more kids to be "school-ready". This would mean achieving developmental milestones, such as being able to eat themselves, basic language skills, use the toilet and being able to dress themselves. One thousand primary staff that are part of the charity found that one in three, 37 per cent, of children are not ready for school at the time of starting reception. This is a significant jump from 33 per cent of such students in 2024.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/perry-county-pennsylvania-boy-shoots-father-nintendo-switch-homicide-1768652664822">Told to go to bed, 11-year-old boy allegedly shoots father over Nintendo Switch</a><h2>Teachers warn of a systemic crisis regarding school children</h2>Talking about the issues they face in the classrooms, the teachers said nearly 2.4 hours of teaching time was going into things that the students could have tackled themselves, but couldn't because they lacked basic skills. Getting them to use the toilet, or changing nappies, took up 1.4 hours every day. Kindred Squared chief executive Felicity Gillespie called it a "systemic crisis". Issues like a lack of enough resources at school, low expectations and the rising cost of living were adding to the problem. They also state that the parents do not have an understanding of when and how to start supporting their children's development.&nbsp;But of the 1,000 parents surveyed, 88 per cent said their child was ready to start school this year, and 35 per cent think their kid is more ready than others. More than 94 per cent of parents want the government to come up with some sort of guidance towards making their children school-ready.

A considerable number of four to five-year-olds in the UK are incapable of using a book and have problems using the toilet, with many of them coming to school in diapers. A survey has found that the problem is aggravated because parents lack the right information.

A survey in the UK shows that a significant number of young kids starting primary school did not know how to use a book, were not toilet-trained and could not eat or drink independently. Experts have raised concerns that the generations with phones and tablets in their hands were struggling with basic life skills and called for urgent action. The study by early years charity Kindred Squared noted that the kids did not know how to turn the pages of a book, and some of them were even swiping them like phones. Around 26 per cent of the children in their reception class had frequent toilet mishaps, with more than one in three (36 per cent) in the North East having trouble. Nearly 28 per cent of children struggled to eat or drink on their own, the teachers estimated. Most of the staff blamed excessive screentime for the problem, not just the kids, but also the parents. Experts say it is a systemic crisis in the country which needs to be tackled immediately. The government is pushing for more kids to be "school-ready". This would mean achieving developmental milestones, such as being able to eat themselves, basic language skills, use the toilet and being able to dress themselves. One thousand primary staff that are part of the charity found that one in three, 37 per cent, of children are not ready for school at the time of starting reception. This is a significant jump from 33 per cent of such students in 2024. Also Read: Told to go to bed, 11-year-old boy allegedly shoots father over Nintendo Switch Teachers warn of a systemic crisis regarding school children Talking about the issues they face in the classrooms, the teachers said nearly 2.4 hours of teaching time was going into things that the students could have tackled themselves, but couldn't because they lacked basic skills. Getting them to use the toilet, or changing nappies, took up 1.4 hours every day. Kindred Squared chief executive Felicity Gillespie called it a "systemic crisis". Issues like a lack of enough resources at school, low expectations and the rising cost of living were adding to the problem. They also state that the parents do not have an understanding of when and how to start supporting their children's development. But of the 1,000 parents surveyed, 88 per cent said their child was ready to start school this year, and 35 per cent think their kid is more ready than others. More than 94 per cent of parents want the government to come up with some sort of guidance towards making their children school-ready.

A considerable number of four to five-year-olds in the UK are incapable of using a book and have problems using the toilet, with many of them coming to school in diapers. A survey has found that the problem is aggravated because parents lack the right information.

Young kids in UK can't turn pages of books and use them like phones, survey finds

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 22) formally signed the documents of his 'Board of Peace' at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. While signing the charter Trump said the body will work "in conjunction" with the United Nations, as UN has not used "it's potential".&nbsp;During the signing of the documents and charter by Trump there were leaders of 19 countries present, including India's neighbour Pakistan.&nbsp;However, no permanent member of the UN Security Council - other than the US itself - have joined the 'Board of Peace' formed by Trump to oversee Gaza reconstruction after being ravaged in the conflict with Israel.&nbsp;Neither has any member of the G7 grouping joined Trump's ‘Board of Peace’ so far, thus raising questions on Trumps initiative of creating a rival to the United Nations (UN).<h2>What is India's position on joining Trump's Board of Peace</h2>Unlike its neighbour Pakistan that signed the Board of Peace documents along with leaders of 18 other countries on Thursday, India is still pondering over the idea. Though, India is among the 60 countries invited by trump to join the board.&nbsp;India is closely watching its key allies Russia and France for their stance on the matter. According to experts, there have been doubts over the Board of Peace overshadowing the UN Trump remaining as chairman of the body for ever.&nbsp;Notably, there is no mention of Gaza in Trump's Board of Peace but it clearly mentions that the board can challenge or undermine existing international frameworks and institutions working for conflict resolution and global governance.&nbsp;This too can be seen as a concern for India and other countries that are yet to decide upon joining the board.<h2>What is Trump's 'Board of Peace'?</h2>The announcement of the formation of the board was made on January 15, as part of phase two of Trumps 20-point peace plan endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803.&nbsp;The Board aims to oversee demilitarisation, humanitarian relief, infrastructure rebuilding, and the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian administration under the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), led by Ali Shaath.&nbsp;The founding executive committee features high-profile figures like US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, special envoy Steve Witkoff, World Bank President Ajay Banga, billionaire Marc Rowan, and adviser Robert Gabriel.&nbsp;

During the signing of the documents and charter by Trump Indias neighbour Pakistan was also among the 19 countries whose leaders signed the documents of Board of Peace.

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 22) formally signed the documents of his 'Board of Peace' at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. While signing the charter Trump said the body will work "in conjunction" with the United Nations, as UN has not used "it's potential". During the signing of the documents and charter by Trump there were leaders of 19 countries present, including India's neighbour Pakistan. However, no permanent member of the UN Security Council - other than the US itself - have joined the 'Board of Peace' formed by Trump to oversee Gaza reconstruction after being ravaged in the conflict with Israel. Neither has any member of the G7 grouping joined Trump's ‘Board of Peace’ so far, thus raising questions on Trumps initiative of creating a rival to the United Nations (UN). What is India's position on joining Trump's Board of Peace Unlike its neighbour Pakistan that signed the Board of Peace documents along with leaders of 18 other countries on Thursday, India is still pondering over the idea. Though, India is among the 60 countries invited by trump to join the board. India is closely watching its key allies Russia and France for their stance on the matter. According to experts, there have been doubts over the Board of Peace overshadowing the UN Trump remaining as chairman of the body for ever. Notably, there is no mention of Gaza in Trump's Board of Peace but it clearly mentions that the board can challenge or undermine existing international frameworks and institutions working for conflict resolution and global governance. This too can be seen as a concern for India and other countries that are yet to decide upon joining the board. What is Trump's 'Board of Peace'? The announcement of the formation of the board was made on January 15, as part of phase two of Trumps 20-point peace plan endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803. The Board aims to oversee demilitarisation, humanitarian relief, infrastructure rebuilding, and the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian administration under the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), led by Ali Shaath. The founding executive committee features high-profile figures like US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, special envoy Steve Witkoff, World Bank President Ajay Banga, billionaire Marc Rowan, and adviser Robert Gabriel.

During the signing of the documents and charter by Trump India's neighbour Pakistan was also among the 19 countries whose leaders signed the documents of Board of Peace.

Gaza Peace Board: Despite Trump invite to Modi, India holds back from joining. What could be the reason?

The United States is formally out of the World Health Organization, with the end of the one-year notice period initiated by President Donald Trump’s executive order on January 20, 2025 coming into effect. The WHO’s governing bodies will consider the US withdrawal and look into its outstanding membership dues for 2024–2025, reportedly estimated between $260 million and $278 mn. Failure to pay the dues would be a violation of the 1948 US joint resolution authorising its membership of the UN health body. The Trump administration has said it has no intention of paying the dues. WHO member states are scheduled to discuss the matter at an executive board meeting in February. The funding of WHO – traditionally dominated by the US – is an aspect in the tussles between Trump and the UN health body. Here is a look at what led Trump to exit, how the WHO meets its budget requirements, and why exit of the US could only bolster the influence of China in the body, even when China was a key factor in Trump’s decision.<h2>Why did Trump pull the US out of WHO?</h2>The main trigger was Trump’s complaints about WHO’s alleged mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic – from response to perceived favouritism towards China. When the pandemic hit in late 2020, there were doubts that the Coronavirus escaped from a lab in the Chinese city of Wuhan. The US also accused WHO of failure to implement reforms for accountability and transparency, lack of independence, and the disproportionate financial burden on the US. The US had provided between 15 to 20 per cent of the WHO’s budget through assessed and voluntary contributions. This had made the US one of the top funders of the world body. That could change now.<h2>What happened to the first withdrawal of Trump from WHO?</h2>In the first Trump administration, Trump withdrew from the WHO at the fag end of his first term, on 6 July 2020, which was set to take effect on July 6, 2021. But by then, he was out of power, having lost the re-election bid to Democrat Joe Biden. On January 20, 2021, his first day in office, President Biden reversed Trump's decision by rescinding the withdrawal notice. The US funding was restored, with the nation re-engaging in WHO activities with American leadership back in global health and pandemic preparedness.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/this-nation-become-the-1st-to-eliminate-mother-to-child-transmission-of-hiv-hepatitis-b-and-syphilis-who-1760419571926">THIS nation become the 1st to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Hepatitis B, and&nbsp;Syphilis</a><h2>Vaccine naysayers are key to why Trump withdrew from WHO. Vaccine advocates are among its top funders</h2>A reason why Trump withdrew from the WHO might lie in how many vaccine advocates are funding the UN health body, as opposed to the vaccine deniers in his administration, including US health secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. Out of WHO’s 2024–2025 biennium budget of around $7 billion, some of the biggest chunks come from advocates of vaccination for various diseases. Let us break it down (Note that most of these figures - taken mainly from the WHO website- are estimates and/or in a range, as funding varies due to different factors).<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/davos-2026-how-kerala-is-building-the-future-of-healthcare-wion-at-davos-1768629985560/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/davos-2026-how-kerala-is-building-the-future-of-healthcare-wion-at-davos-1768629985560/embed</a>The budget includes ‘assessed contributions’ of around $880–900 million, accounting for roughly 18–19 per cent of the total. These are mandatory dues from 196 member states, assessed based on their GDP and other factors. The larger portion, up to around $6.044 bn or 84 per cent of the budget, comes from voluntary contributions from governments, foundations, organisations, and donors.In the period mentioned above, the US contribution is estimated to be around $486.7 million, all from voluntary contributions, which is roughly around 6.8 per cent of the overall budget. Note that the US did not pay its assessed contributions of nearly $264 mn for this period, as part of the withdrawal process ordered by Trump.<h2>Who are the top voluntary contributors of the WHO budget?&nbsp;</h2>When one looks at total contribution amounts, including countries and non-state donors, it is the voluntary contributions that dominate the WHO budget. Gates Foundation (formerly Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation), &nbsp;a key advocate of vaccinations, tops the overall list, giving $739.8 million in voluntary contributions. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, gives $640.4 mn. The European Commission gives $459.8 million, while the World Bank gives $240.1 mn (all voluntary).&nbsp;When one combines the assessed and voluntary contributions, the US has traditionally topped the list before Trump’s withdrawal from WHO. For 2024–2025, the amount is $650–700 million.&nbsp;When one looks at governments only, the US had topped assessed contributions in the past, followed by China, Japan, Germany, France and the UK.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/argentina-follows-donald-trumps-lead-withdraws-from-world-health-organization-covid-19-covid-pandemic-us-covid-pandemic-handling-covid-lockdowns-8694529">Argentina follows Trump's lead, withdraws from World Health Organization</a><h2>Could US withdrawal from WHO be an advantage for China?</h2>China has been rising as a key contributor to WHO over the years. Its assessed contributions were around $87–88 million for the 2024–2025 biennium. This makes China the second-largest assessed contributor to WHO after the US.China’s voluntary contribution to WHO has been growing too, though the overall amount is still low, at around $14 million. Assessed contributions are made on the basis of GDP, so they will grow for China, even as it has been increasing voluntary contributions and emerging as a key player in the decision-making of WHO.

The US has formally exited the World Health Organization under Trump, leaving unpaid dues and a funding gap. The exit has much to do with China, but as the top government contributor after the US, Beijing could have greater influence on WHO 

The United States is formally out of the World Health Organization, with the end of the one-year notice period initiated by President Donald Trump’s executive order on January 20, 2025 coming into effect. The WHO’s governing bodies will consider the US withdrawal and look into its outstanding membership dues for 2024–2025, reportedly estimated between $260 million and $278 mn. Failure to pay the dues would be a violation of the 1948 US joint resolution authorising its membership of the UN health body. The Trump administration has said it has no intention of paying the dues. WHO member states are scheduled to discuss the matter at an executive board meeting in February. The funding of WHO – traditionally dominated by the US – is an aspect in the tussles between Trump and the UN health body. Here is a look at what led Trump to exit, how the WHO meets its budget requirements, and why exit of the US could only bolster the influence of China in the body, even when China was a key factor in Trump’s decision. Why did Trump pull the US out of WHO? The main trigger was Trump’s complaints about WHO’s alleged mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic – from response to perceived favouritism towards China. When the pandemic hit in late 2020, there were doubts that the Coronavirus escaped from a lab in the Chinese city of Wuhan. The US also accused WHO of failure to implement reforms for accountability and transparency, lack of independence, and the disproportionate financial burden on the US. The US had provided between 15 to 20 per cent of the WHO’s budget through assessed and voluntary contributions. This had made the US one of the top funders of the world body. That could change now. What happened to the first withdrawal of Trump from WHO? In the first Trump administration, Trump withdrew from the WHO at the fag end of his first term, on 6 July 2020, which was set to take effect on July 6, 2021. But by then, he was out of power, having lost the re-election bid to Democrat Joe Biden. On January 20, 2021, his first day in office, President Biden reversed Trump's decision by rescinding the withdrawal notice. The US funding was restored, with the nation re-engaging in WHO activities with American leadership back in global health and pandemic preparedness. Also read: THIS nation become the 1st to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Hepatitis B, and Syphilis Vaccine naysayers are key to why Trump withdrew from WHO. Vaccine advocates are among its top funders A reason why Trump withdrew from the WHO might lie in how many vaccine advocates are funding the UN health body, as opposed to the vaccine deniers in his administration, including US health secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. Out of WHO’s 2024–2025 biennium budget of around $7 billion, some of the biggest chunks come from advocates of vaccination for various diseases. Let us break it down (Note that most of these figures - taken mainly from the WHO website- are estimates and/or in a range, as funding varies due to different factors). https://www.wionews.com/videos/davos-2026-how-kerala-is-building-the-future-of-healthcare-wion-at-davos-1768629985560/embed The budget includes ‘assessed contributions’ of around $880–900 million, accounting for roughly 18–19 per cent of the total. These are mandatory dues from 196 member states, assessed based on their GDP and other factors. The larger portion, up to around $6.044 bn or 84 per cent of the budget, comes from voluntary contributions from governments, foundations, organisations, and donors. In the period mentioned above, the US contribution is estimated to be around $486.7 million, all from voluntary contributions, which is roughly around 6.8 per cent of the overall budget. Note that the US did not pay its assessed contributions of nearly $264 mn for this period, as part of the withdrawal process ordered by Trump. Who are the top voluntary contributors of the WHO budget? When one looks at total contribution amounts, including countries and non-state donors, it is the voluntary contributions that dominate the WHO budget. Gates Foundation (formerly Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation), a key advocate of vaccinations, tops the overall list, giving $739.8 million in voluntary contributions. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, gives $640.4 mn. The European Commission gives $459.8 million, while the World Bank gives $240.1 mn (all voluntary). When one combines the assessed and voluntary contributions, the US has traditionally topped the list before Trump’s withdrawal from WHO. For 2024–2025, the amount is $650–700 million. When one looks at governments only, the US had topped assessed contributions in the past, followed by China, Japan, Germany, France and the UK. Also read: Argentina follows Trump's lead, withdraws from World Health Organization Could US withdrawal from WHO be an advantage for China? China has been rising as a key contributor to WHO over the years. Its assessed contributions were around $87–88 million for the 2024–2025 biennium. This makes China the second-largest assessed contributor to WHO after the US. China’s voluntary contribution to WHO has been growing too, though the overall amount is still low, at around $14 million. Assessed contributions are made on the basis of GDP, so they will grow for China, even as it has been increasing voluntary contributions and emerging as a key player in the decision-making of WHO.

The US has formally exited the World Health Organization under Trump, leaving unpaid dues and a funding gap. The exit has much to do with China, but as the top government contributor after the US, Beijing could have greater influence on WHO. Here is what you should know&nbsp;

US officially exits World Health Organization, for second time under Trump. Can China's influence on UN body grow? A look at budgets and funding

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 22) confirmed his visit to China later this year. The Republican president said that he is looking forward to meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping, with whom he said he has a “great relationship.” He also added that Xi would visit Washington “towards the end of the year”. The visit will mark the first by Trump since he returned to office for his second term in January last year.<h2>When will Trump visit China?</h2>“We’re gonna make a trip. I’m going in April,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One while returning to Washington from his two-day trip to the World Economic Forum in the Swiss resort town of Davos.“I’ve always had a great relationship,” Trump said of his relations with the Chinese premier, while also acknowledging that the relations between the two countries soured during the COVID-19 pandemic. “It was a very strained relationship during COVID, but now it’s an excellent relationship,” he said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-planning-strike-on-iran-says-massive-fleet-heading-in-that-direction-1769123487528">Trump planning strike on Iran? Says ‘massive fleet heading in that direction’</a>Highlighting the improving ties, the US president pointed out increasing trade with China. “Look at all the farm products they’re buying now,” Trump said. “Soybeans — they’re buying a lot of soybeans.”“That makes our farmers happy, and that makes me happy,” he said.<h2>US-China TikTok deal</h2>Meanwhile, TikTok on Thursday announced that it has established a majority American-owned joint venture to operate its US business. The move will allow the company to avoid the ban imposed by the Trump administration over its Chinese ownership.In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump hailed the deal, claiming that he had “helped in saving TikTok”. He also thanked Xi for working with the US and approving the deal.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-european-union-sends-mixed-signal-on-trump-s-board-of-peace-flags-serious-doubts-but-willing-to-work-together-1769123514783">EU sends mixed signals on Trump’s Board of Peace: Flags ‘serious doubts’ but willing to ‘work together’</a>“I am so happy to have helped in saving TikTok! It will now be owned by a group of Great American Patriots and Investors, the Biggest in the World, and will be an important Voice. Along with other factors, it was responsible for my doing so well with the Youth Vote in the 2024 Presidential Election. I only hope that long into the future I will be remembered by those who use and love TikTok. Thank you to Vice President JD Vance, and all of the others within my Administration, who helped bring this Deal to a very dramatic, final, and beautiful conclusion. I would also like to thank President Xi, of China, for working with us and, ultimately, approving the Deal. He could have gone the other way, but didn’t, and is appreciated for his decision,” Trump wrote.Watch | UK-China: Starmer's Beijing Trip to Rekindle UK-China Golden Era<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/uk-china-starmer-s-beijing-trip-to-rekindle-uk-china-golden-era-1769138458626/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/uk-china-starmer-s-beijing-trip-to-rekindle-uk-china-golden-era-1769138458626/embed</a>

Trump confirmed he will visit China later this year and said Xi Jinping will visit Washington towards the end of the year, citing improving ties and improving trade between the two countries.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 22) confirmed his visit to China later this year. The Republican president said that he is looking forward to meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping, with whom he said he has a “great relationship.” He also added that Xi would visit Washington “towards the end of the year”. The visit will mark the first by Trump since he returned to office for his second term in January last year. When will Trump visit China? “We’re gonna make a trip. I’m going in April,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One while returning to Washington from his two-day trip to the World Economic Forum in the Swiss resort town of Davos. “I’ve always had a great relationship,” Trump said of his relations with the Chinese premier, while also acknowledging that the relations between the two countries soured during the COVID-19 pandemic. “It was a very strained relationship during COVID, but now it’s an excellent relationship,” he said. Also read | Trump planning strike on Iran? Says ‘massive fleet heading in that direction’ Highlighting the improving ties, the US president pointed out increasing trade with China. “Look at all the farm products they’re buying now,” Trump said. “Soybeans — they’re buying a lot of soybeans.” “That makes our farmers happy, and that makes me happy,” he said. US-China TikTok deal Meanwhile, TikTok on Thursday announced that it has established a majority American-owned joint venture to operate its US business. The move will allow the company to avoid the ban imposed by the Trump administration over its Chinese ownership. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump hailed the deal, claiming that he had “helped in saving TikTok”. He also thanked Xi for working with the US and approving the deal. Also read | EU sends mixed signals on Trump’s Board of Peace: Flags ‘serious doubts’ but willing to ‘work together’ “I am so happy to have helped in saving TikTok! It will now be owned by a group of Great American Patriots and Investors, the Biggest in the World, and will be an important Voice. Along with other factors, it was responsible for my doing so well with the Youth Vote in the 2024 Presidential Election. I only hope that long into the future I will be remembered by those who use and love TikTok. Thank you to Vice President JD Vance, and all of the others within my Administration, who helped bring this Deal to a very dramatic, final, and beautiful conclusion. I would also like to thank President Xi, of China, for working with us and, ultimately, approving the Deal. He could have gone the other way, but didn’t, and is appreciated for his decision,” Trump wrote. Watch | UK-China: Starmer's Beijing Trip to Rekindle UK-China Golden Era https://www.wionews.com/videos/uk-china-starmer-s-beijing-trip-to-rekindle-uk-china-golden-era-1769138458626/embed

Trump confirmed he will visit China later this year and said Xi Jinping will visit Washington towards the end of the year, citing improving ties and improving trade between the two countries.

‘We’re gonna make a trip’: Trump confirms China visit this year, says Xi to visit US ‘end of year’ – Details inside

Several private schools in Noida received bomb threats on Friday (Jan 23) morning, days ahead of Republic Day on January 26. The threats were sent via email, the police said. Following the information, senior police officials, personnel from various police stations, bomb disposal squads, dog squads, fire services, and BDDS (bomb detection and disposal squad) teams were immediately deployed at the sites.Thorough checks were carried out at the premises of the schools while a cyber team was conducting a technical analysis of the emails, police said. Meanwhile, threats were also sent to schools in Ahmedabad.“Situation is normal and complete peace and order have been ensured at the sites. People are advised not to pay attention to rumours,” the police said. Preliminary assessment of the incident suggested that the threats were non-specific, although an investigation is underway to trace the source of the emails and determine the objective.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ahmedabad-schools-on-edge-after-bomb-threat-emails-no-explosives-detected-1769147813785">Ahmedabad schools on edge after bomb threat emails; no explosives detected</a>Among the schools that received the bomb threat were Shiv Nadar School and Father Agnel School. Following the information, the school authorities dismissed the classes early in a swift action as a precautionary measure. Apart from these schools, Bal Bharati School and Cambridge School were also closed on Friday in Noida.The Cambridge school alerted the parents, asking them to pick up their children after receiving the threat. While Shiv Nadar School sent an email to parents.“Dear Parent, We have received an email with a Bomb threat this morning and as a precautionary measure to allow for a security sweep, the school will remain closed today, Friday, January 23, 2026,” read the email sent by Shiv Nadar School’s Principal, HT reported.“School buses are being sent back and parents are requested to receive their child at the designated drop-off spot. Parents may connect with the respective bus staff for real-time updates on arrival at the designated location,” it added.Watch | India Traffic: Indian Cities Reel Under Worsening Traffic Conditions<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-traffic-indian-cities-reel-under-worsening-traffic-conditions-1769153772840/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-traffic-indian-cities-reel-under-worsening-traffic-conditions-1769153772840/embed</a> &nbsp;

Several private schools in Noida received bomb threat emails ahead of Republic Day, prompting evacuations, security checks and early closures. Police said the threats were non-specific and investigations are underway.

Several private schools in Noida received bomb threats on Friday (Jan 23) morning, days ahead of Republic Day on January 26. The threats were sent via email, the police said. Following the information, senior police officials, personnel from various police stations, bomb disposal squads, dog squads, fire services, and BDDS (bomb detection and disposal squad) teams were immediately deployed at the sites. Thorough checks were carried out at the premises of the schools while a cyber team was conducting a technical analysis of the emails, police said. Meanwhile, threats were also sent to schools in Ahmedabad. “Situation is normal and complete peace and order have been ensured at the sites. People are advised not to pay attention to rumours,” the police said. Preliminary assessment of the incident suggested that the threats were non-specific, although an investigation is underway to trace the source of the emails and determine the objective. Also read | Ahmedabad schools on edge after bomb threat emails; no explosives detected Among the schools that received the bomb threat were Shiv Nadar School and Father Agnel School. Following the information, the school authorities dismissed the classes early in a swift action as a precautionary measure. Apart from these schools, Bal Bharati School and Cambridge School were also closed on Friday in Noida. The Cambridge school alerted the parents, asking them to pick up their children after receiving the threat. While Shiv Nadar School sent an email to parents. “Dear Parent, We have received an email with a Bomb threat this morning and as a precautionary measure to allow for a security sweep, the school will remain closed today, Friday, January 23, 2026,” read the email sent by Shiv Nadar School’s Principal, HT reported. “School buses are being sent back and parents are requested to receive their child at the designated drop-off spot. Parents may connect with the respective bus staff for real-time updates on arrival at the designated location,” it added. Watch | India Traffic: Indian Cities Reel Under Worsening Traffic Conditions https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-traffic-indian-cities-reel-under-worsening-traffic-conditions-1769153772840/embed

Several private schools in Noida received bomb threat emails ahead of Republic Day, prompting evacuations, security checks and early closures. Police said the threats were non-specific and investigations are underway.

Noida schools receive bomb threat emails, days before Republic Day – Details here

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have detained a 5-year-old in Minnesota. The boy, identified as Liam Conejo Ramos, was captured along with his father as he was arriving from Minnesota. Liam's father, Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias, was with him when they were returning from the preschool. The boy and his father are being held in a detention centre in Texas.&nbsp;“These are not illegal aliens. They came legally and are pursuing a legal pathway,” said Mr Prokosch, a lawyer working with the family. According to the report, the child was used to knock on his door to check if anyone else was residing inside. School officials have strongly condemned the tactics of using the child as “bait”. Columbia Heights Public Schools Superintendent Zena Stenvik said that this will irreparably damage the child and traumatise them.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/journalist-laura-jedeed-ice-job-offer-without-vetting-1768482436595">Journalist Laura Jedeed claims ICE hired her without vetting despite positive drug test</a>The government authorities are trying to shift the blame to the father, who they said was in the country illegally. DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin suggested that when the ICE agents tried to detain the father, he fled, leaving the child behind. She stated that the officer stayed with the child for his safety. Ms Stenvik, the district superintendent, said that another adult who lived with the family “begged” to take care of the child, but he was denied.&nbsp;&nbsp;This has sparked outrage in the community. Many sarcastically commented on whether Liam was an example of the criminals the government has said it is trying to detain. A GoFundMe fundraiser “Help Bring 5-Year-Old Liam Home” for the 5-year-old had raised more than $110,000 on Thursday.Vice President JD Vance has defended the ICE agents and blamed Minnesota officials for chaos. He accused the “far-left agitators” of being not cooperating with federal investigation.&nbsp;&nbsp;The ICE agents were under scrutiny following misconduct, several shootings, and the forceful and violent detention of “immigrants” who were allegedly staying in the US illegally. Minneapolis had been under the radar of the immigration officers for a long time, and an earlier scuffle between the ICE agents and a resident, Renee Nicole Good, led to her brutal death. Vance in his visit to Minneapolis reiterated that Good "rammed" her vehicle at the federal agent. JD Vance was in Minneapolis to regain support for the Trump administration following weeks of unrest.

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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained a 5-year-old boy and his father in Minnesota, sparking outrage as community criticism grows over aggressive tactics.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have detained a 5-year-old in Minnesota. The boy, identified as Liam Conejo Ramos, was captured along with his father as he was arriving from Minnesota. Liam's father, Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias, was with him when they were returning from the preschool. The boy and his father are being held in a detention centre in Texas. “These are not illegal aliens. They came legally and are pursuing a legal pathway,” said Mr Prokosch, a lawyer working with the family. According to the report, the child was used to knock on his door to check if anyone else was residing inside. School officials have strongly condemned the tactics of using the child as “bait”. Columbia Heights Public Schools Superintendent Zena Stenvik said that this will irreparably damage the child and traumatise them. Also Read: Journalist Laura Jedeed claims ICE hired her without vetting despite positive drug test The government authorities are trying to shift the blame to the father, who they said was in the country illegally. DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin suggested that when the ICE agents tried to detain the father, he fled, leaving the child behind. She stated that the officer stayed with the child for his safety. Ms Stenvik, the district superintendent, said that another adult who lived with the family “begged” to take care of the child, but he was denied. This has sparked outrage in the community. Many sarcastically commented on whether Liam was an example of the criminals the government has said it is trying to detain. A GoFundMe fundraiser “Help Bring 5-Year-Old Liam Home” for the 5-year-old had raised more than $110,000 on Thursday. Vice President JD Vance has defended the ICE agents and blamed Minnesota officials for chaos. He accused the “far-left agitators” of being not cooperating with federal investigation. The ICE agents were under scrutiny following misconduct, several shootings, and the forceful and violent detention of “immigrants” who were allegedly staying in the US illegally. Minneapolis had been under the radar of the immigration officers for a long time, and an earlier scuffle between the ICE agents and a resident, Renee Nicole Good, led to her brutal death. Vance in his visit to Minneapolis reiterated that Good "rammed" her vehicle at the federal agent. JD Vance was in Minneapolis to regain support for the Trump administration following weeks of unrest.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained a 5-year-old boy and his father in Minnesota, sparking outrage as community criticism grows over aggressive tactics.

ICE agents detain 5-year-old boy during immigration operation in Minnesota

The shadow surrounding TikTok's survival in the US has finally faded as the company has announced a new deal according to which a majority of American-owned joint venture like like the software giant Oracle, private equity firm Silver Lake, and Abu Dhabi-based investment firm MGX.com &nbsp;will operate TikTok's US business thus ending its Chinese ownership in the country, which has been the main bone of contention for Trump.&nbsp;However, TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance will retain a 19.9% stake.&nbsp;This comes just one day before the deadline set by US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;Soon after the announcement was made, Trump took to Truth Social to say how he has lived up to his promise and "helped in saving TikTok" in the US.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-raises-questions-on-nato-s-commitment-says-allies-avoided-afghanistan-frontline-sparks-outrage-1769140179268">Trump raises questions on NATO's commitment, says allies avoided Afghanistan frontline, sparks outrage</a>&nbsp;"I am so happy to have helped in saving TikTok! It will now be owned by a group of Great American Patriots and Investors, the Biggest in the World, and will be an important Voice. Along with other factors, it was responsible for my doing so well with the Youth Vote in the 2024 Presidential Election. I only hope that long into the future I will be remembered by those who use and love TikTok," wrote Trump&nbsp;"Thank you to Vice President JD Vance, and all of the others within my Administration, who helped bring this Deal to a very dramatic, final, and beautiful conclusion," he wrote further.He also thanks the Chinese President Xi for his support in bringing the deal to its conclusion.<h2>Trump thanks Xi</h2>I would also like to thank President Xi, of China, for working with us and, ultimately, approving the Deal. He could have gone the other way, but didn’t, and is appreciated for his decision.&nbsp;Critics are of the view that the deal doesn't fully meet US regulations and that TikTok may not have the same feel as a global app under this arrangement.&nbsp;

Soon after the announcement was made, Trump took to Truth Social to say how he has lived up to his promise and helped in saving TikTok in the US.

The shadow surrounding TikTok's survival in the US has finally faded as the company has announced a new deal according to which a majority of American-owned joint venture like like the software giant Oracle, private equity firm Silver Lake, and Abu Dhabi-based investment firm MGX.com will operate TikTok's US business thus ending its Chinese ownership in the country, which has been the main bone of contention for Trump. However, TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance will retain a 19.9% stake. This comes just one day before the deadline set by US President Donald Trump. Soon after the announcement was made, Trump took to Truth Social to say how he has lived up to his promise and "helped in saving TikTok" in the US. ALSO READ: Trump raises questions on NATO's commitment, says allies avoided Afghanistan frontline, sparks outrage "I am so happy to have helped in saving TikTok! It will now be owned by a group of Great American Patriots and Investors, the Biggest in the World, and will be an important Voice. Along with other factors, it was responsible for my doing so well with the Youth Vote in the 2024 Presidential Election. I only hope that long into the future I will be remembered by those who use and love TikTok," wrote Trump "Thank you to Vice President JD Vance, and all of the others within my Administration, who helped bring this Deal to a very dramatic, final, and beautiful conclusion," he wrote further. He also thanks the Chinese President Xi for his support in bringing the deal to its conclusion. Trump thanks Xi I would also like to thank President Xi, of China, for working with us and, ultimately, approving the Deal. He could have gone the other way, but didn’t, and is appreciated for his decision. Critics are of the view that the deal doesn't fully meet US regulations and that TikTok may not have the same feel as a global app under this arrangement.

After TikTok closed the deal, US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to say how he has lived up to his promise and helped the company survive in the US.

'Happy to have helped save TikTok', says Trump, praises China's Xi for helping him close deal

Gaza Board of Peace: Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law, presented a presentation featuring skyscrapers and luxurious properties in Gaza. He announced that the construction will be done in phases, and work has started to clear the rubble.

Kushner's $25bn Gaza 'master plan': Skyscrapers, yachts and 100,000 buildings | Pictures

United States President Donald Trump's dislike for NATO's working style again came to the fore when he said that troops from the allied nations “stayed a little back, a little off the frontlines” in US' &nbsp;campaign against the Taliban in Afghanistan. In an interview to Fox News in Davos he said he was not "sure" the alliance would ever back US if they needed them.&nbsp;"They'll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan … and they did, they stayed a little back, a little off the front lines," said Trump adding that US has been “very good to Europe and to many other countries. It has to be a two-way street.”&nbsp;Immediately after the interview Trump took to Truth Social to again express his displeasure with NATO.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-cancel-carney-s-board-of-peace-invitation-amid-canada-lives-because-of-us-row-1769136931631">Trump cancels Carney’s Board of Peace invitation amid ‘Canada lives because of US’ row</a>&nbsp;“Maybe we should have put NATO to the test: Invoked Article 5, and forced NATO to come here and protect our Southern Border from further Invasions of Illegal Immigrants, thus freeing up large numbers of Border Patrol Agents for other tasks.”<h2>Allies slam Trump</h2>Trump’s comments has not gone down well with its NATO allies. The United Kingdom that lost maximum number of troops after the US in Afghanistan conflict has expressed displeasure over Trump's comments.&nbsp;Dame Emily Thornberry MP, chair of the Commons Foreign Affairs Select Committe speaking to BBC on the issue called Trump's comments "an insult" to the families of those killed in Afghanistan conflict and "so much more than a mistake".&nbsp;While Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said: "How dare he question their sacrifice?".&nbsp;UK suffered 457 military deaths in the conflict, which is second after the US that lost 1,160 soldiers - around a third of the total coalition deaths. &nbsp;

The United Kingdom that lost maximum number of troops after the US in Afghanistan conflict has expressed displeasure over Trumps comments.

United States President Donald Trump's dislike for NATO's working style again came to the fore when he said that troops from the allied nations “stayed a little back, a little off the frontlines” in US' campaign against the Taliban in Afghanistan. In an interview to Fox News in Davos he said he was not "sure" the alliance would ever back US if they needed them. "They'll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan … and they did, they stayed a little back, a little off the front lines," said Trump adding that US has been “very good to Europe and to many other countries. It has to be a two-way street.” Immediately after the interview Trump took to Truth Social to again express his displeasure with NATO. ALSO READ: Trump cancels Carney’s Board of Peace invitation amid ‘Canada lives because of US’ row “Maybe we should have put NATO to the test: Invoked Article 5, and forced NATO to come here and protect our Southern Border from further Invasions of Illegal Immigrants, thus freeing up large numbers of Border Patrol Agents for other tasks.” Allies slam Trump Trump’s comments has not gone down well with its NATO allies. The United Kingdom that lost maximum number of troops after the US in Afghanistan conflict has expressed displeasure over Trump's comments. Dame Emily Thornberry MP, chair of the Commons Foreign Affairs Select Committe speaking to BBC on the issue called Trump's comments "an insult" to the families of those killed in Afghanistan conflict and "so much more than a mistake". While Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said: "How dare he question their sacrifice?". UK suffered 457 military deaths in the conflict, which is second after the US that lost 1,160 soldiers - around a third of the total coalition deaths.

The United Kingdom that lost maximum number of troops after the US in Afghanistan conflict has expressed displeasure over Trump's comments.

Trump raises questions on NATO's commitment, says allies avoided Afghanistan frontline, sparks outrage

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 22) said that he is withdrawing Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s invite to join his Board of Peace. This comes after Canadian prime minister shot back at Trump over his inflamatory remarks at the World Economic Forum at Davos, where the US president said that “Canada lives because of the United States.” Responding to Trump, Carney said refuted the claims saying that Canada thrives because “we are Canadians.”In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “Dear Prime Minister Carney: Please let this Letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding Canada’s joining, what will be, the most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled, at any time.”In his speech at Davos on Tuesday, Carney described the current global state as a “rupture, not a transition”, arguing that the “pleasant fiction” of a stable world order has been replaced by a “brutal reality” of great power rivalry and economic coercion.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-european-union-sends-mixed-signal-on-trump-s-board-of-peace-flags-serious-doubts-but-willing-to-work-together-1769123514783">EU sends mixed signals on Trump’s Board of Peace: Flags ‘serious doubts’ but willing to ‘work together’</a>Following his explosive speech, Trump hit back at Carney, saying saying that the northern neighbour of the United States was “not grateful” despite receiving several “freebies” from Washington, DC.&nbsp;“Canada lives because of the United States,” and adding, “Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements,” Trump said at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.&nbsp;The US president also argued that the acquisition of Greenland by the US would benefit Canada, which he said “gets a lot of freebies,” expressing his interest in using the strategic Arctic territory to build Golden Dome that would provide missile defence for the region, and would benefit Canada as well.WATCH | US-Greenland: Trump Softens on Greenland Grab<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-greenland-trump-softens-on-greenland-grab-1769135739543/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-greenland-trump-softens-on-greenland-grab-1769135739543/embed</a>

Trump revoked Mark Carney’s invitation to join his Board of Peace after Canadian Prime Minister criticized Trump’s Davos remarks that “Canada lives because of the United States.” 

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 22) said that he is withdrawing Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s invite to join his Board of Peace. This comes after Canadian prime minister shot back at Trump over his inflamatory remarks at the World Economic Forum at Davos, where the US president said that “Canada lives because of the United States.” Responding to Trump, Carney said refuted the claims saying that Canada thrives because “we are Canadians.” In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “Dear Prime Minister Carney: Please let this Letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding Canada’s joining, what will be, the most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled, at any time.” In his speech at Davos on Tuesday, Carney described the current global state as a “rupture, not a transition”, arguing that the “pleasant fiction” of a stable world order has been replaced by a “brutal reality” of great power rivalry and economic coercion. Also read | EU sends mixed signals on Trump’s Board of Peace: Flags ‘serious doubts’ but willing to ‘work together’ Following his explosive speech, Trump hit back at Carney, saying saying that the northern neighbour of the United States was “not grateful” despite receiving several “freebies” from Washington, DC. “Canada lives because of the United States,” and adding, “Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements,” Trump said at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The US president also argued that the acquisition of Greenland by the US would benefit Canada, which he said “gets a lot of freebies,” expressing his interest in using the strategic Arctic territory to build Golden Dome that would provide missile defence for the region, and would benefit Canada as well. WATCH | US-Greenland: Trump Softens on Greenland Grab https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-greenland-trump-softens-on-greenland-grab-1769135739543/embed

Trump revoked Mark Carney’s invitation to join his Board of Peace after Canadian Prime Minister criticized Trump’s Davos remarks that “Canada lives because of the United States.”&nbsp;

Trump cancels Carney’s Board of Peace invitation amid ‘Canada lives because of US’ row

The Kremlin said on Friday (Jan 23) that the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff was “useful in every respect”. The talks, which were held as part of efforts to end the war in Ukraine, lasted more than three hours. The statement added that a trilateral working group on security issues has been agreed upon, with representatives from the US, Russia, and Ukraine set to hold talks in the United Arab Emirates.“It was agreed that the first meeting of a trilateral working group on security issues will take place today in Abu Dhabi,” Kremlin diplomatic adviser Yuri Ushakov told reporters.During the discussions, Witkoff was accompanied by Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, while Putin appeared alongside his foreign policy adviser, Yuri Ushakov, and international economic affairs envoy, Kirill Dmitriev.Speaking at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss ski resort of Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also mentioned the trilateral talks scheduled in Abu Dhabi. He added that his team will meet the US team, and then they will have a two-day “trilateral meeting” in the United Arab Emirates from Friday (Jan 23).Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-european-union-sends-mixed-signal-on-trump-s-board-of-peace-flags-serious-doubts-but-willing-to-work-together-1769123514783">EU sends mixed signals on Trump’s Board of Peace: Flags ‘serious doubts’ but willing to ‘work together’</a>Zelensky said that Russia should also be prepared for some compromises. “Everyone has to be ready, not only Ukraine. It’s better than not having any type of dialogue,” he said. “God bless the war will stop—I hope so.”Following talks in Moscow, Witkoff, along with US officials, will be flying to Abu Dhabi, where the talks are expected to continue. Kremlin diplomatic adviser Yuri Ushakov said that a Russian delegation, led by General Igor Kostyukov, director of Russia's GRU military intelligence agency, will also head to the UAE “in the coming hours” for the talks.“It was agreed that the first meeting of a trilateral working group on security issues will take place today in Abu Dhabi,” Ushakov added.“We are genuinely interested in resolving (the conflict) through political and diplomatic means,” he said, but added, “Until that happens, Russia will continue to achieve its objectives... on the battlefield.”Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky-Trump Davos Meet Boosts Ukraine Peace Hopes<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-zelensky-trump-davos-meet-boosts-ukraine-peace-hopes-1769143841243/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-zelensky-trump-davos-meet-boosts-ukraine-peace-hopes-1769143841243/embed</a>

Putin met Trump envoy Steve Witkoff for over three hours, calling talks “useful.” A trilateral security working group with the US, Russia, and Ukraine will meet in Abu Dhabi.

The Kremlin said on Friday (Jan 23) that the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff was “useful in every respect”. The talks, which were held as part of efforts to end the war in Ukraine, lasted more than three hours. The statement added that a trilateral working group on security issues has been agreed upon, with representatives from the US, Russia, and Ukraine set to hold talks in the United Arab Emirates. “It was agreed that the first meeting of a trilateral working group on security issues will take place today in Abu Dhabi,” Kremlin diplomatic adviser Yuri Ushakov told reporters. During the discussions, Witkoff was accompanied by Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, while Putin appeared alongside his foreign policy adviser, Yuri Ushakov, and international economic affairs envoy, Kirill Dmitriev. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss ski resort of Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also mentioned the trilateral talks scheduled in Abu Dhabi. He added that his team will meet the US team, and then they will have a two-day “trilateral meeting” in the United Arab Emirates from Friday (Jan 23). Also read | EU sends mixed signals on Trump’s Board of Peace: Flags ‘serious doubts’ but willing to ‘work together’ Zelensky said that Russia should also be prepared for some compromises. “Everyone has to be ready, not only Ukraine. It’s better than not having any type of dialogue,” he said. “God bless the war will stop—I hope so.” Following talks in Moscow, Witkoff, along with US officials, will be flying to Abu Dhabi, where the talks are expected to continue. Kremlin diplomatic adviser Yuri Ushakov said that a Russian delegation, led by General Igor Kostyukov, director of Russia's GRU military intelligence agency, will also head to the UAE “in the coming hours” for the talks. “It was agreed that the first meeting of a trilateral working group on security issues will take place today in Abu Dhabi,” Ushakov added. “We are genuinely interested in resolving (the conflict) through political and diplomatic means,” he said, but added, “Until that happens, Russia will continue to achieve its objectives... on the battlefield.” Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky-Trump Davos Meet Boosts Ukraine Peace Hopes https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-zelensky-trump-davos-meet-boosts-ukraine-peace-hopes-1769143841243/embed

Putin met Trump envoy Steve Witkoff for over three hours, calling talks “useful.” A trilateral security working group with the US, Russia, and Ukraine will meet in Abu Dhabi.

‘Useful in every respect’: Russia hails Putin-Witkoff meet on Ukraine, announces trilateral talks in UAE

After US President Donald Trump officially signed the founding charter of the Board of Peace at a ceremony on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, European leaders have expressed “serious doubts” about the scope of the body. However, EU chief Antonio Costa on Friday (Jan 23) added that despite this, the European Union is ready to work with the United States and the newly founded body in Gaza.“We have serious doubts about a number of elements in the charter of the Board of Peace related to its scope, its governance and its compatibility with the UN Charter,” the European Council president said following an EU leaders’ summit in Brussels. “We are ready to work together with the US on the implementation of the comprehensive Peace Plan for Gaza, with a Board of Peace carrying out its mission as a transitional administration.” Trump unveiled the Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss ski resort of Davos on Thursday as he joined the stage with leaders and officials from 19 countries to sign its founding charter.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-cancel-carney-s-board-of-peace-invitation-amid-canada-lives-because-of-us-row-1769136931631">Trump cancels Carney’s Board of Peace invitation amid ‘Canada lives because of US’ row</a>Trump’s Board of Peace aims to oversee demilitarisation, humanitarian relief, infrastructure rebuilding, and the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian administration under the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), led by Ali Shaath.Trump sees this “as a potential substitute for the UN... a kind of parallel unofficial body to deal with other conflicts beyond Gaza.”The US, “depending on its performance in Gaza” will consider expanding the board’s remit to include other global conflicts, like Russia-Ukraine and Azerbaijan-Armenia, according to FTThe board's remit is also likely to be expanded to Venezuela, which is already in turmoil after the capture of Nicolas Maduro and his wife by the US.Watch | Davos 2026: Europe Relieved as Trump Softens on Greenland<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/davos-2026-europe-relieved-as-trump-softens-on-greenland-1769139371997/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/davos-2026-europe-relieved-as-trump-softens-on-greenland-1769139371997/embed</a>

EU leaders voiced “serious doubts” about Trump’s new Board of Peace charter but said they are ready to work with the US on Gaza, despite concerns over scope and UN compatibility.

After US President Donald Trump officially signed the founding charter of the Board of Peace at a ceremony on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, European leaders have expressed “serious doubts” about the scope of the body. However, EU chief Antonio Costa on Friday (Jan 23) added that despite this, the European Union is ready to work with the United States and the newly founded body in Gaza. “We have serious doubts about a number of elements in the charter of the Board of Peace related to its scope, its governance and its compatibility with the UN Charter,” the European Council president said following an EU leaders’ summit in Brussels. “We are ready to work together with the US on the implementation of the comprehensive Peace Plan for Gaza, with a Board of Peace carrying out its mission as a transitional administration.” Trump unveiled the Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss ski resort of Davos on Thursday as he joined the stage with leaders and officials from 19 countries to sign its founding charter. Also read | Trump cancels Carney’s Board of Peace invitation amid ‘Canada lives because of US’ row Trump’s Board of Peace aims to oversee demilitarisation, humanitarian relief, infrastructure rebuilding, and the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian administration under the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), led by Ali Shaath. Trump sees this “as a potential substitute for the UN... a kind of parallel unofficial body to deal with other conflicts beyond Gaza.” The US, “depending on its performance in Gaza” will consider expanding the board’s remit to include other global conflicts, like Russia-Ukraine and Azerbaijan-Armenia, according to FT The board's remit is also likely to be expanded to Venezuela, which is already in turmoil after the capture of Nicolas Maduro and his wife by the US. Watch | Davos 2026: Europe Relieved as Trump Softens on Greenland https://www.wionews.com/videos/davos-2026-europe-relieved-as-trump-softens-on-greenland-1769139371997/embed

EU leaders voiced “serious doubts” about Trump’s new Board of Peace charter but said they are ready to work with the US on Gaza, despite concerns over scope and UN compatibility.

EU sends mixed signals on Trump’s Board of Peace: Flags ‘serious doubts’ but willing to ‘work together’

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 22) issued a stark warning to Iran, saying that a “massive fleet” was heading towards the Islamic Republic, renewing the possibility of a US strike. Trump made the remarks while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on his way back to Washington from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Last week, Trump pulled back from a threat to strike Iran over its leadership’s crackdown against protesters after Tehran halted planned executions of protesters.“We’re watching Iran,” Trump said. “We have a lot of ships going that direction just in case. We have a big flotilla going in that direction. And we’ll see what happens.” Trump said.<h2>‘Big force going toward Iran’</h2>Claiming the credit for stopping hundreds of executions in Iran amid the violent protests that killed thousands, Trump said, “We have a big force going toward Iran. I’d rather not see anything happen, but we’re watching them very closely. I stopped 837 hangings on Thursday. They would have been dead. Everyone would have been hung. This is like from 1,000 years ago.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-re-gonna-make-a-trip-trump-confirms-china-visit-this-year-says-xi-to-visit-us-end-of-year-details-inside-1769153755799">‘We’re gonna make a trip’: Trump confirms China visit this year, says Xi to visit US ‘end of year’ – Details inside</a>He further added, “I said, ‘If you hang those people, you’re going to be hit harder than you’ve ever been hit. It’ll make what we did to you around nuclear look like peanuts.’ And an hour before this horrible thing was going to take place, they canceled it, and they actually said they canceled it. They didn’t postpone it. They canceled it. So that was a good sign. But we have an armada. We have a massive fleet heading in that direction, and maybe we won’t have to use it. We’ll see.”On Wednesday (Jan 21), Iran released its first official death toll amid the protests, saying that 3,117 people were killed. While rights groups have suggested the actual number of dead could be much higher.<h2>‘Iran wants to talk’</h2>In the last weeks, Trump had targeted Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, accusing the regime of causing “complete destruction of the country and the use of violence at levels never seen before.”While speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he unveiled an international ‘Board of Peace’, Trump said, “Iran does want to talk, and we’ll talk.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-european-union-sends-mixed-signal-on-trump-s-board-of-peace-flags-serious-doubts-but-willing-to-work-together-1769123514783">EU sends mixed signals on Trump’s Board of Peace: Flags ‘serious doubts’ but willing to ‘work together’</a><h2>US warships heading to Iran?</h2>On Tuesday (Jan 20), the USS Abraham Lincoln, which earlier had been stationed in the South China Sea in recent days, was seen making its way towards the Middle East, the New York Post reported. A US Navy official confirmed to the Associated Press that the aircraft carrier, along with three destroyers were heading west.The USS George HW Bush, which was earlier positioned in the Atlantic Ocean, heading to Europe, also departed from Virginia’s Naval Station Norfolk last week. According to a post on the ship’s official social media handle, the aircraft carrier is conducting “live-fire exercises” and other training activities.Watch | President Donald Trump Says We Have a Big Force Going Toward Iran <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/president-donald-trump-says-we-have-a-big-force-going-toward-iran-1769151078034/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/president-donald-trump-says-we-have-a-big-force-going-toward-iran-1769151078034/embed</a>

Trump warned Iran that a “massive fleet” is heading its way, reviving strike fears. He claimed US pressure forced Tehran to halt executions amid deadly protests and said Washington is watching closely.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 22) issued a stark warning to Iran, saying that a “massive fleet” was heading towards the Islamic Republic, renewing the possibility of a US strike. Trump made the remarks while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on his way back to Washington from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Last week, Trump pulled back from a threat to strike Iran over its leadership’s crackdown against protesters after Tehran halted planned executions of protesters. “We’re watching Iran,” Trump said. “We have a lot of ships going that direction just in case. We have a big flotilla going in that direction. And we’ll see what happens.” Trump said. ‘Big force going toward Iran’ Claiming the credit for stopping hundreds of executions in Iran amid the violent protests that killed thousands, Trump said, “We have a big force going toward Iran. I’d rather not see anything happen, but we’re watching them very closely. I stopped 837 hangings on Thursday. They would have been dead. Everyone would have been hung. This is like from 1,000 years ago.” Also read | ‘We’re gonna make a trip’: Trump confirms China visit this year, says Xi to visit US ‘end of year’ – Details inside He further added, “I said, ‘If you hang those people, you’re going to be hit harder than you’ve ever been hit. It’ll make what we did to you around nuclear look like peanuts.’ And an hour before this horrible thing was going to take place, they canceled it, and they actually said they canceled it. They didn’t postpone it. They canceled it. So that was a good sign. But we have an armada. We have a massive fleet heading in that direction, and maybe we won’t have to use it. We’ll see.” On Wednesday (Jan 21), Iran released its first official death toll amid the protests, saying that 3,117 people were killed. While rights groups have suggested the actual number of dead could be much higher. ‘Iran wants to talk’ In the last weeks, Trump had targeted Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, accusing the regime of causing “complete destruction of the country and the use of violence at levels never seen before.” While speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he unveiled an international ‘Board of Peace’, Trump said, “Iran does want to talk, and we’ll talk.” Also read | EU sends mixed signals on Trump’s Board of Peace: Flags ‘serious doubts’ but willing to ‘work together’ US warships heading to Iran? On Tuesday (Jan 20), the USS Abraham Lincoln, which earlier had been stationed in the South China Sea in recent days, was seen making its way towards the Middle East, the New York Post reported. A US Navy official confirmed to the Associated Press that the aircraft carrier, along with three destroyers were heading west. The USS George HW Bush, which was earlier positioned in the Atlantic Ocean, heading to Europe, also departed from Virginia’s Naval Station Norfolk last week. According to a post on the ship’s official social media handle, the aircraft carrier is conducting “live-fire exercises” and other training activities. Watch | President Donald Trump Says We Have a Big Force Going Toward Iran https://www.wionews.com/videos/president-donald-trump-says-we-have-a-big-force-going-toward-iran-1769151078034/embed

Trump warned Iran that a “massive fleet” is heading its way, reviving strike fears. He claimed US pressure forced Tehran to halt executions amid deadly protests and said Washington is watching closely.

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