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Trump backs down on Greenland and cancels tariff threat after NATO agrees to future Arctic deal

DAVOS, Switzerland, January 22, 2026 (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday scrapped the tariffs that he threatened to impose on eight European nations to press for U.S. control over Greenland, pulling a dramatic reversal shortly after insisting he wanted to get the island “including right, title and ownership.” In a post on his social media site, Trump said he had agreed with the head of NATO on a “framework of a future deal” on Arctic security, potentially defusing tension that had far-reaching geopolitical implications. He said “additional discussions” on Greenland were being held concerning the Golden Dome missile defense

SIR deadline likely be extended in Bengal as EC reviews top court directives: Official

Kolkata, Jan 21 (PTI) The EC is considering extending the deadline for the SIR exercise in West Bengal, with the publication of the final voters’ list likely to be deferred beyond the scheduled date of February 14, an official of the poll panel said on Wednesday. Compliance with multiple directions issued by the Supreme Court may make it difficult to adhere to the existing timeline, he said, adding that no final decision has been taken so far. “Implementing all the Supreme Court’s instructions within the existing timeline is challenging. Additional time may be required,” he added. The Election Commission (EC)

Gold soars near Rs 1.60 lakh/10g; silver hits record Rs 3.34 lakh/kg on global buying rush

New Delhi, Jan 21 (PTI) Extending the record-breaking rally, gold prices surged to a new high near Rs 1.60 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, while silver scaled a fresh peak of Rs 3.34 lakh per kg amid a worldwide chase for safe-haven assets. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity soared by Rs 6,500, or 4.24 per cent, to Rs 1,59,700 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). On Tuesday, gold breached the crucial Rs 1.5 lakh-per-10-gram milestone in the national capital for the first time. Silver

Wangchuk wants thermometer for experiments to improve jail barracks, says wife Angmo

New Delhi, Jan 21 (PTI) Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has asked for a thermometer in the Jodhpur jail to conduct some experiments on eco-responsive architecture to make jail barracks better, his wife and HIAL co-founder Gitanjali J Angmo said on Wednesday. In a post on X, Angmo said she met Wanghuk on Tuesday, and finally gave him books on ants and one on climate change, as was requested by the activist. I met @Wangchuk66 yesterday and finally gave him the book on Ants, a gift from his eldest brother, along with books on climate change and its solution that he

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