Greenland & windmills: Trump’s unhinged Davos speech fact-checked; mentions India-Pak war again

Trump at Davos (Photo credit: AP) Donald Trump reignited tensions with Europe at the World Economic Forum in Davos by again asserting that the United States should acquire Greenland, insisting he wants “right, title and ownership” of the territory while claiming he would not use force. In a combative speech, the president mocked European allies,…

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‘Canada lives because of US’: Trump furious over PM Carney’s Davos speech – what he said

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hit back at Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, saying Canada “lives because of the United States.”Click here for live updates on Trump’s WEF speechHis comments came a day after Carney, speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland’s Davos, criticised American “hegemony.”Trump, also speaking at the WEF in…

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From ‘dead’ economy to ‘hottest’: Trump pitches US as economic engine of the world at WEF; ‘most dramatic turnaround…’

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday addressed the World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos in Switzerland, pitching the American growth story and calling it a miracle. Praising his administration, Trump spoke of how he believes the US has gone from being a ‘dead economy’ to the ‘hottest’ in the world in a year.“Today, after 12…

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Gaza future: Netanyahu accepts Donald Trump’s invitation to ‘Board of Peace’; how Israel’s participation plays out

File photo: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said he had agreed to join US President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace”, marking a shift from his earlier criticism of the body overseeing the Gaza ceasefire.The decision comes after Netanyahu’s office…

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‘Make in India’ boost: Customs duty on some electronics increased to 20%; govt aims to boost locally manufactured goods

The Centre on Wednesday revised customs duties on display-related products to support domestic electronics manufacturing and fix the existing duty structure. The Union finance ministry raised the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on flat panel displays to 20%, while reducing the duty on open cells and key components to 5%. The changes are aimed towards strengthening…

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‘Jana Nayagan’ makers cite legal threat from streamer amidst CBFC dispute |

During a recent court hearing, producers indicated that Amazon Prime Video is contemplating legal measures due to the indefinite release scenario of Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan.’ The film’s rollout has been impacted by the CBFC’s insistence on cuts and a breakdown in communication channels. The makers of Vijay’s much-anticipated ‘Jana Nayagan’ alleged that Amazon Prime Video…

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