International
French President Emmanuel Macron has pushed back against what he described as attempts to intimidate Europe, saying the continent prefers respect and dialogue over bullying. Speaking amid rising tensions with the United States, Macron said Europe would not accept pressure tactics in international affairs. Message to the United States Macron’s remarks were widely seen as
International
U.S. President Donald Trump has said there will be “no going back” on his administration’s position regarding Greenland, describing the Arctic territory as strategically vital for U.S. and global security. His remarks have reinforced Washington’s focus on Greenland amid rising geopolitical competition in the Arctic region. EU Pushes Back Strongly The European Union
National Politics
The Indian National Congress criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party after it announced Nitin Nabin as its new national president, saying the process lacked a genuine election. Congress leaders said the BJP declared the president first and then spoke of an “election,” calling the exercise predetermined and not a real vote. Opposition’s Remarks on Election Process […]
Business Markets
Asia Pacific stock markets fell as investors reacted to renewed U.S. tariff threats tied to President Donald Trump’s push for tariffs on several European countries over geopolitical tension linked to Greenland. Japan’s Nikkei 225 and South Korea’s Kospi both declined, reflecting a cautious mood in regional equities. Wall Street Drop Hits Sentiment Wall Street suffered […]
International
India and the European Union are close to finalising a long-pending free trade agreement, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, she said negotiations have reached an advanced stage and described the proposed pact as a historic milestone in India–EU economic relations. […]