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Trump rolls out his Board of Peace at Davos, but many top US allies aren’t participating

DAVOS, Switzerland, January 22, 2026 (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday inaugurated his Board of Peace to lead efforts at maintaining a ceasefire in Israel’s war with Hamas, insisting that “everyone wants to be a part” of the body that could eventually rival the United Nations — despite many U.S. allies opting not to participate. In a speech at the World Economic Forum, Trump sought to create momentum for a project to map out a future of the war-torn Gaza Strip that has been overshadowed this week, first by his threats to seize Greenland, then by a dramatic retreat

Gold, silver decline from record peaks as global rally eases

New Delhi, Jan 22 (PTI) Gold and silver prices retreated from record highs in the national capital on Thursday as investors turned to profit-booking amid subdued global cues and easing demand for safe-haven assets, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity declined by Rs 2,500, or 1.56 per cent, to Rs 1,57,200 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) on Thursday, after closing at the highest-ever level of Rs 1,59,700 per 10 grams in the previous session. Silver ended its unprecedented nine-day rally, tumbling by Rs 14,300, or 4.3 per cent, to

Indian-American filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir bags two Oscar nominations

Los Angeles, Jan 22 (PTI) Indian-American filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir on Thursday earned two Oscar nominations — for her short “The Devil Is Busy” in the best documentary short category and “The Perfect Neighbor” in the best documentary feature segment. The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards were announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles. Gandbhir and Christalyn Hampton have co-directed “The Devil Is Busy”, which will compete against “All the Empty Rooms”, “Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud”, “Children No More: Were and Are Gone” and “Perfectly a

Tiny tweaks to sleep, exercise and diet help you live longer

Combined shifts in sleep, exercise and diet may significantly extend your lifespan and you can spend years in good health, according to a new study published in The Lancet. Researchers from the University of Sydney analyzed data from thousands of older adults, using it to calculate individual sleep, exercise and diet scores and examine how they related to life span. A pattern emerged: better sleep, increased exercise and healthier diets were linked to a significantly longer life expectancy. “All those tiny behaviors we change can actually have a very meaningful impact, and they add up over time to make a

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