Why elephant-digested coffee tastes surprisingly smooth
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
- Elephant digestion makes coffee beans smoother and less bitter.
- Black Ivory Coffee's flavor comes from gut microbes, not just roasting methods.
- Beans are ethically collected from dung without harming elephants.
When America booms, the entire world booms: Donald Trump’s top quotes from Davos speech
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
- Trump returned to Davos, touting US economic strength and criticizing Europe
- He praised US growth, nuclear energy progress, and Venezuela's oil prospects
- Trump claimed Europe is hurt by green energy and migration policies
Davos 2026: Trump renews demand to acquire Greenland but says 'won't use force'; calls Denmark 'ungrateful'
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
President Trump called for immediate negotiations to acquire Greenland, claiming only the US can secure it, but said force won't be used. His remarks at Davos sparked opposition from Europe, Canada, and NATO, who urged diplomacy and warned of a crisis in relations.
Big tariffs, bigger receipts: Study finds Americans, not foreigners, are paying 96% of Trump’s tariff costs
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
- Study finds US consumers pay 96% of tariff costs, not foreign countries
- US manufacturing lost 60,000 jobs since tariffs began in April 2025
- Export volumes to US dropped sharply; exporters redirected sales elsewhere.
The $10 million holiday that’s coming: US start-up plans world’s first Moon hotel by 2032. Here’s how it will work
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
California start-up GRU Space plans to open the first permanent hotel on the Moon by 2032, using lunar soil for construction. Early stays require spaceflight experience and a $1 million deposit, with final costs expected to exceed $10 million per guest.
'Broken safety culture': Aviation watchdog flags deep technical flaws in Boeing 787 after Ahmedabad Dreamliner crash
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
A US aviation safety watchdog accuses Boeing of ignoring technical flaws in the 787 Dreamliner, linking them to the Ahmedabad crash that killed 260. Over 2,000 issues are reported, urging investigations to focus beyond pilot error and examine systemic problems.
Big invitations, bigger questions | Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’: Who’s in, who’s out and why many are hesitating to join
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
Donald Trump announced the Board of Peace to oversee Gaza’s post-war governance, inviting leaders from 60 countries. Some nations joined, others remain undecided or rejected the plan. Key questions about the board’s authority and future scope remain unresolved.
Trump 1.0 Vs Trump 2.0: How US stocks behaved in the first year of each presidency
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
- Trump's first term had strong market gains; second term saw volatility, modest growth.
- Higher rates and policy uncertainty have hurt Trump 2.0 market performance.
- Obama's first year had the biggest equity rally; Biden's saw moderate gains.
Power without noise: How an India-UAE-Israel bloc is quietly countering Pakistan’s 'Islamic NATO' push | Explained
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
Global security dynamics are shifting as US influence wanes. Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey pursue an "Islamic NATO," but face internal challenges. India, UAE, and Israel form a pragmatic, capability-driven alignment, expanding ties to Greece and Cyprus.
Britain, China to revive 'Golden Era' business dialogue during Starmer visit: Report
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
- UK PM Starmer to visit Beijing, aiming to revive UK-China business dialogue
- Major UK and Chinese firms invited to join revamped UK-China CEO Council
- Starmer's visit follows approval for China's largest embassy in Europe in London
Japan restarts world's biggest nuclear plant
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
- Japan restarts world's largest nuclear plant after 2011 disaster.
- Local residents remain divided, with 60 percent opposing the restart
- Japan aims to boost nuclear power to cut fossil fuel use and meet energy needs
Pakistan's terror paradox: Hafiz Saeed seen praying at new Lashkar site in Pakistan. What this reveals about Lashkar’s revival
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
Photos of Hafiz Saeed at a foundation ceremony in Multan highlight Pakistan’s ongoing support for banned terror groups, raising concerns about its counterterrorism claims and enforcement, especially as Saeed oversees new Lashkar-e-Taiba infrastructure projects.
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang plans to visit China as he works to reopen market
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to visit China as US eases AI chip export rules
- China to approve Nvidia H200 chip imports, restrict use in sensitive sectors
- US lawmakers debate tighter oversight of Nvidia AI chip sales to China
OpenAI says it will pay for energy upgrades at Stargate sites
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
- OpenAI to fund energy infrastructure for Stargate data centers to prevent bill hikes
- OpenAI pledges its operations won't raise local electricity prices
- Stargate sites in TX, NM, WI, and MI will adopt this policy
Shehbaz Sharif’s Davos call for civil-military ‘teamwork’ to tackle economy revives debate on who actually runs Pakistan
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
At Davos, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif called for “teamwork” between political and military leaders to tackle economic woes, highlighting the military’s dominant role in policymaking, which critics say undermines civilian authority and has failed to deliver relief.
6-year-old girl the only survivor of her family in Spain train crash, had escaped barefoot through a broken window
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
- At least 42 killed in high-speed train collision near Cordoba, Spain
- Six-year-old girl survived crash with minor injuries, lost family members
- Spain's king and queen visited the site; cause of collision under investigation
With monitors and lawsuits, Pakistanis fight for clean air
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
- Citizens in Pakistan deploy air monitors to track severe pollution levels
- PAQI data led to Punjab installing 44 official air quality stations
- Legal actions and grassroots efforts push for cleaner air and policy changes
Scott Bessent says India has stopped buying Russian oil. Do numbers support US claim amid Trump tariffs?
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed India reduced Russian oil imports due to US tariffs, but analysts say India's oil strategy is driven by economics, not politics. Data shows only short-term fluctuations, with Russia still a major supplier to India.
US bought the Danish Virgin Islands in 1917 for $25M. Does that mean Greenland is for sale?
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
- The US bought the Danish Virgin Islands for $25M in gold in 1917.
- The purchase was for strategic reasons during WWI, not for real estate.
- Greenland now has self-governance and faces complex modern issues.
Trump slams UK’s Diego Garcia handover as ‘great stupidity’, links move to Greenland push
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
- Trump calls UK plan to transfer Diego Garcia to Mauritius "great stupidity"
- He links the move to his push for acquiring Greenland for US national security
- UK will lease Diego Garcia back for 99 years after transferring Chagos Islands
Why markets are dumping US assets again: Trump’s Greenland tariff threat reignites ‘Sell America’
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
- Investors sell US assets after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland dispute
- US stocks, bonds, dollar fall; gold, yen, Swiss franc rise as safe havens.
- EU considers retaliation; market volatility rises amid geopolitical uncertainty
One year in, Trump is governing without filters, and without guardrails
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
- Trump marked his term anniversary with an 80-minute unscripted White House speech.
- He showed confidence, shared personal stories, and rejected traditional norms.
- Trump stressed ruling without limits, prioritizing loyalty and self-validation.
Asim Munir’s ‘I run Pakistan’ pitch explains Trump’s warmth: Zakaria warns of long-term costs, hails India as ‘serious democracy’
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
Fareed Zakaria argues Pakistan’s outreach to Trump is driven by appealing to his preference for strongman leaders, not strategic alignment. India, as a democracy, avoids such tactics, gaining long-term credibility despite less immediate favor from Trump.
What awaits Trump at Davos: A tense reception and the 8-lakh-sq-mile elephant in the room
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
- Trump to attend Davos 2026, leading a record-large US delegation
- Tensions rise over Trump's Greenland demands and new tariffs on European imports
- Trump proposes a "Board of Peace" to rebuild Gaza, inviting Putin and India
Marriyum Aurangzeb's glow-up stuns social media, sparks cosmetic surgery rumours
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
- Marriyum Aurangzeb's wedding photos spark online buzz about her appearance.
- No confirmation of cosmetic procedures; experts cite makeup and lighting effects
- Focus on appearance overshadowed Aurangzeb's political work in viral discussions
Goa double murder probe turns up disturbing digital trail on accused’s phone
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
- Police found 100+ women's photos on Aleksei Leonov's phone in Goa case.
- Investigators review digital evidence, financial records, and witness statements.
- Police urge public not to speculate as probe into the double murder continues
Scientists find ‘plastic clouds’ hanging over major Chinese cities
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
- "Plastic clouds" found over Guangzhou and Xi'an from airborne microplastics.
- Airborne microplastic levels are up to 6 times higher than previously estimated.
- Plastic pollution may impact rainfall and local weather patterns, researchers warn.
Trump to meet top Indian CEOs at Davos 2026 amid tariff and visa concerns: Full guest list
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
- Trump to meet top Indian business leaders at WEF 2026 in Davos
- Over 100 Indian corporate leaders attending the Davos summit
- US H-1B visa changes and tariffs raise concerns for Indian exporters
Pak’s Khawaja Asif flags fire brigade crisis after Karachi mall blaze: ‘If local govt systems are not strengthened…’
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
- Karachi's Gul Plaza fire kills 28, reveals major fire safety flaws.
- City has only 28 fire stations, far below the 2,500 needed for its population
- Lawmakers urge stronger local governments and fire safety reforms after tragedy
Eye injury or something else? Why Macron’s quirky look at Davos has triggered marriage gossip online
World | Updated: Jan 21, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron’s reflective blue sunglasses at Davos sparked online speculation, overshadowing his speech. He wore them due to a harmless eye injury, but social media focused on rumors about his marriage and mocked his appearance.