Washington, Jan 22 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signalled what he described as a breakthrough framework with NATO on Greenland and Arctic security, linking it to alliance burden-sharing, US economic leverage and a wider transatlantic reset during a packed day of engagements at the World Economic Forum in Davos.“Based upon a very productive meeting that I have had with the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, we have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in …
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Washington, Jan 22 (IANS) President Donald Trump used a World Economic Forum appearance in Davos to tout what he called a “dramatic economic turnaround,” unveil new housing and consumer credit proposals, and press European allies on energy, migration and Greenland, while also claiming he was close to agreements to end the war in Ukraine and lock in Middle East peace. “It’s great to be back in beautiful Davos, Switzerland,” Trump told an audience moderated by BlackRock CEO Larry Fink on…
Davos, Jan 21 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that the state’s engagement with global industry leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos has opened up promising avenues for future investment and collaboration. In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister noted that over the last three days, he interacted with more than 20 leading business figures, exchanging views on how Assam offers a unique and competitive ecosystem across…
Davos, Jan 21 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday extended an invitation to investors at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos to invest in Bengaluru. “Bengaluru is the city of the future. We have excellent weather, culture and human resources. Many global companies are thriving in the city. I welcome you also to our city,” the Deputy CM Shivakumar told the investors in an address at the World Economic Forum.“More than 500 of the top global companies are o…
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi held a series of high-level engagements at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos on Wednesday, underscoring India’s leadership in driving a just, affordable and inclusive global energy transition.Pralhad Joshi held a constructive discussion with Borge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum, along with Union Minister of Railways, Electronics & IT and Information & Broadcasting Ash…
Davos/Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday slammed America’s traditional allies, European leaders, and NATO member countries, for what he described as relying disproportionately on US military power and financial support while failing to adequately defend their own security interests, even as Washington bears the brunt of the Ukraine war. “The United States is treated very unfairly by NATO,” Trump told a gathering of European and global leaders at the World Econ…
Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said the United States should reopen negotiations with Denmark to acquire Greenland, arguing that the vast Arctic territory is a “core national security interest” and can only be protected by Washington amid rising global military threats. “No nation or group of nations is in any position to be able to secure Greenland, other than the United States,” Trump said, asserting that the island occupies a critical strategic position “rig…
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday addressed the World Economic Forum (WEF) in here, where he strongly promoted what he called the “American growth miracle” and praised his administration’s economic record.Speaking to global leaders and business executives, Trump said the United States had transformed from a “dead economy” into the “hottest economy in the world” within one year of his return to the White House.He claimed that growth, productivity, inves…
Amaravati, Jan 21 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Wednesday that he is focusing on promotion of ‘Brand Andhra Pradesh’ to attract more investments.The Chief Minister told media representatives on the third day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) that Andhra Pradesh is industry-friendly and by adopting speed of doing business it is according permissions to companies within no time.In addition, an escrow account and other incentives are being provided to attract inv…
Davos, Jan 21 (IANS) Decentralised renewable energy has the potential to significantly reduce government subsidies, cut Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses and make power more affordable, Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman and Managing Director of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) said on Wednesday.Das was speaking at a panel discussion titled ‘Scaling Solar Where It Matters: India’s Lessons on Rooftop, Agriculture and Decentralised Energy for the Global South…