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The draft bill, seen by AFP, ends decades of state control over Venezuela's biggest industry by allowing "private companies domiciled in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela" to engage independently in oil exploration and extraction.
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In a post on X on Thursday, Grossi highlighted India's push to expand nuclear energy to deliver clean, reliable power. India is moving ahead with ambitious plans to expand nuclear energy as a way to deliver clean, reliable power for its growing needs.
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Nielsen said he was "happy" that Trump had stated that the use of force was off the table, but that he was not aware of the contents of the deal.
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Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen voiced guarded relief, but he said he knew no concrete details of the agreement Trump cited.
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Since returning to the White House a year ago, US President Donald Trump has slapped new tariffs on multiple countries, with the aim of rebalancing the US trade deficit and reindustrialising the country.
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Russian diplomats on Thursday made clear to the German government that "we see Berlin's approach as criminalising any contact with the residents and organisations of Donbas, including humanitarian ones," the embassy told AFP.
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Reitz sparked outrage after vowing that Texas would not “turn into either India or Pakistan” and attacking the H-1B visa programme, which he labelled a “cheap labour scam.”
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.Highlighting what he described as symbolic gestures on security, Zelenskyy said sending "40 soldiers to protect Greenland won't make a difference".
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Zelensky said the meeting would mark the first time Ukraine, Russia and the US have engaged in a trilateral format since the war began.
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For Beijing, Bangladesh is a gateway to South Asia and an important link in its Belt and Road Initiative. For Washington, the concern is about limiting China’s expanding footprint in the region.
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Water systems are being depleted faster than nature can replenish them, and many can no longer return to their historical state. The UN now calls this condition global water bankruptcy.
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.The Ukrainian presidency confirmed the talks had concluded, with Zelensky’s communications adviser later describing it as a “good meeting”.
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While no final decision has been made, the scale of the US military build-up, combined with Israel’s heightened readiness and Iran’s warnings, suggests the situation remains highly volatile.
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Live highlights from Davos 2026 Day 4: At Davos 2026, Moneycontrol brings you exclusive interviews and highlights: Trump delivers his speech at Davos, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shares India’s AI strategy ahead of the India AI Impact Summit, Rishi Kapoor, VC & CIO of Invescorp, talks about India’s investment opportunities and sectoral trends, Kim Baroudy, McKinsey’s Global Head of Tech in Asia, discusses AI and tech investments in Europe and Asia, and Rajan Bharti Mittal, Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, on India’s role in the global economy, telecom growth, and investment potential.
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New Delhi has historically participated in peacekeeping or stabilisation missions only under a clear United Nations mandate, and that red line remains firmly in place when it comes to Gaza.
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Shehbaz Sharif used Davos to repeat familiar talking points about export-led growth, falling inflation and improving macroeconomic indicators.
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France remains wary of repeated threats against its exports of alcoholic drinks, however, with a large share going across the Atlantic.
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The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant in Niigata province had been closed since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, but operations to relaunch it had begun on Wednesday after it received the final green light from the nuclear regulator.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the numerous global leaders that the US President has invited to join the board that was announced under the second phase of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza strip.
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Speaking at the announcement of the Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ Charter at Davos 2026, Trump said surrendering weapons was non-negotiable for the group’s future.
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The US President said, the world today is much more richer, safer and peaceful than it was an year ago
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While American households grapple with rising costs and shrinking purchasing power, Trump’s personal fortune has ballooned dramatically, prompting growing questions about whether the real project is national revival or personal enrichment.
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Pakistan may also seek a leadership role within the stabilisation force, positioning itself as a representative of multiple Muslim-majority countries involved in the Board of Peace.
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US President Donald Trump described the F-47 as the “most devastating plane ever” at the World Economic Forum, highlighting the sixth-generation stealth fighter’s speed, range and next-generation combat capabilities.
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In Greenland, buying a home does not mean owning land. It is a deliberate choice shaped by history, scarcity, and a deep fear of losing control over territory.
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Between 1945 and 2017, more than 2,400 nuclear devices were detonated in tests conducted by nuclear powers across multiple continents.
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A device that has long unsettled lawmakers and doctors is back in the spotlight.
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As drones overtake artillery as the war’s most decisive weapon, the struggle for Chinese-made components is quietly shaping who holds the advantage on the battlefield.
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Remarks to global business leaders about soaring fortunes sit uneasily with polling that shows most Americans feel stuck in a weak economy.
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Pakistan's decision to join Gaza 'Board of Peace' reflects diplomatic desperation rather than strategic thinking, driven more by a desire to stay in Trump’s good books than by any coherent foreign policy vision.
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Trump said the US cut Swiss tariffs from 39% to 15% after pressure from companies like Rolex, while admitting the earlier hike was personal and warning rates could rise again.
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In 2025, Japan's exports to the United States fell 4.1 percent, contributing to a 12.6 percent decline in Tokyo's trade surplus with Washington
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An hour-long appearance at the World Economic Forum left European leaders uneasy about NATO, trade and how far Washington might push its demands.
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Bangladesh Elections 2026: By October 2024, Jamaat had narrowed its realistic targets to 162 constituencies where victory was considered achievable with concentrated effort.
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The new amendment lets parliamentarians withhold personal and family asset declarations for up to a year if public disclosure poses a threat to their safety, pending Senate approval.
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Shipments of the grade dropped to about $10 a barrel below Brent futures this week, according to people involved in the trade
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Forecasters warn that snow, ice and brutal cold could disrupt travel, knock out power and affect more than 200 million people from Friday through Monday.
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Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump said Greenland would be central to the Golden Dome, claiming it would protect not only the United States but also Canada.
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After a rambling speech, Trump announced he would not be imposing tariffs on his allies
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Michael Kugelman said that the decision itself is not "surprising" since Pakistan is looking to bolster is influence in the Middle East and wants to strengthen its ties with Trump.
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With Bangladesh at risk of sliding into a deeply polarised and Islamist-influenced political order, Indian policymakers see the 2026 election as a potential inflection point.
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According to the US President, no other country owns such a device. He added that United States is in possession of certain weapons that nobody else is even aware of.
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Speaking at Davos, Donald Trump called himself a “dictator” in a moment of candour while ruling out force or tariffs over Greenland and signalling a cooperative security-and-minerals deal with NATO allies.
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Trump dropped planned tariffs on European allies after NATO talks in Davos produced a preliminary Greenland framework focused on Arctic security and an expanded US military presence, stopping short of annexation.
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From Greenland to the Fed, Trump's actions trigger a global "Sell America" panic, forcing Wall Street to confront the cost of political instability.
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Pakistan has confirmed it will join Trump’s “Board of Peace” with a $1 billion fee, even as it seeks a $2.5 billion debt rollover from the UAE and support from the IMF for its struggling economy.
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The decision, which Trump announced Wednesday on social media, marks a stark reversal for a president who has repeatedly attempted to coerce Europe over Greenland
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Pointing to Finland’s defence posture, Stubb said the country operates a system of conscription, with around one million people trained, and can mobilise 280,000 soldiers within weeks.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow could channel $1 billion from frozen Russian assets into the proposed “Board of Peace” and use remaining funds to rebuild Ukraine war-affected territories after a peace deal, amid conflicting claims over his participation in the initiative.
