US President Donald Trump used his appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos to renew his demand for American control of Greenland, casting the Arctic territory as a security liability for Europe and insisting that only Washington has the power to defend it.Trump Davos speech – follow live updatesSpeaking on Wednesday, Trump told business...
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‘Hardest job after PM’s’: Shashi Tharoor praises ‘old friend’ Gautam Gambhir; lauds his calmness
Shashi Tharoor and Gautam Gambhir (Agency Images) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed admiration to Gautam Gambhir, head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team on Wednesday, with praise during a meet in Nagpur, ahead of the first T20 International in the five-match series against New Zealand at the New VCA Stadium in Jamtha. Shashi Tharoor...
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Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: “The purpose of life is not to be happy…”
Image Credit: Wikipedia Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was one of the leading American thinkers, writers, and philosophers of the nineteenth century. He was the leading figure in the movement of Transcendentalism, whose ideology was centered on the belief in the moral goodness of people and nature, as well as the concept of self-reliance. He believed...
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From ‘dead’ economy to ‘hottest’: Trump pitches US as economic engine of the world at WEF
Donald Trump at WEF 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...
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Greenland, tariffs and 8 wars ended: Trump boasts of US muscle in key Davos speech – top quotes
US President Donald Trump used his return to the World Economic Forum in Davos to deliver a combative defence of his record at home while warning that Europe is “not headed in the right direction”, sharpening already fraught transatlantic tensions over trade, security and Greenland. “Certain places in Europe are not even recognisable, frankly, anymore....
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Gates Foundation-OpenAI partnership: $50 m to be invested in African clinics
The Gates Foundation and OpenAI are launching a $50 million initiative, Horizon1000, to deploy AI in 1,000 African primary healthcare clinics by 2028, starting with Rwanda. This partnership aims to tackle critical healthcare worker shortages by integrating AI technology, providing crucial support to local health systems and communities. The goal is to enhance care quality...
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The scent of toxicity: Why your fabric softener might be the leading cause of indoor air pollution
Are fabric softeners a leading cause of indoor pollution? As social media has been abuzz with claims that these softeners can be toxic, we reached out to Dr Manas Mengar, consultant in pulmonology at KIMS Hospitals, Thane, who said there is growing evidence that volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in scented fabric softeners can irritate the...
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Bangladesh face T20 WC exit: ICC rejects venue shift request; votes to replace team
Photo/Agencies NEW DELHI: In a decision that could have long-term consequences for cricket in Asia and beyond, the ICC on Wednesday voted to reject the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) request to shift their T20 World Cup matches from India.“The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will proceed as scheduled, with Bangladesh’s matches to be played in...
