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Does The India-EU 'Mother Of All Trade Deals' Spell Trouble For Donald Trump?

Although the deal was 20 years in the making, the return of US President Donald Trump had accelerated the need to seal the deal.

Published on: 27.01.2026 16:29
China Hacked Phones Of British Officials Close To Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss And Boris Johnson: Report

Chinese hackers infiltrated phones of senior Downing Street aides from 2021 to 2024, raising security concerns ahead of the UK PM's China visit.

Published on: 27.01.2026 16:22
Pakistan Opens Restored Loh Temple Dedicated To Lord Ram's Son

The Loh Temple, dedicated to one of Lord Ram's sons, located at the historical Lahore Fort in Punjab province of Pakistan, has been fully restored and opened for the public.

Published on: 27.01.2026 16:14
'Bonjour!': UK's Starmer Pokes Fun At Macron By Sporting Sunglasses

Britain's Keir Starmer has become the latest world leader to gently mock French President Emmanuel Macron for wearing sunglasses at Davos, donning a pair of aviator shades at a comedy event.

Published on: 27.01.2026 16:10
"We Delivered The Mother Of All Deals": India-EU Trade Pact Finally Sealed

The India-EU free trade agreement which European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called "the mother of all trade deals" has been sealed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Tuesday afternoon.

Published on: 27.01.2026 13:45
"Stop Undermining Peace": China Vows 'Support' For Cuba After US Threats

China promised on Tuesday to provide Cuba with "support and assistance" in the face of repeated threats from the United State, which weeks ago removed Havana's ally in Venezuela Nicolas Maduro.

Published on: 27.01.2026 13:16
Greenland's Melting Ice Transforming Geography Faster Than Diplomacy

Greenland ranks eighth globally in rare earth reserves, hosting two of the world's largest known deposits.

Published on: 27.01.2026 13:14
"They Want To Make A Deal, I Know So": Trump Says Iran Wants Talks

AUSnaval strike force led by anaircraftcarrierwas in Middle Eastern waters on TuesdayasIranvowed to hit back against any strike and President DonaldTrumpsaid he believed the Islamic republic still wantedtalks.

Published on: 27.01.2026 13:06
Luxury Cars, Wines, Medicines: What Will Be Cheaper After India-EU Pact

The sealing of the Free Trade Agreement between India and the European Union after an 18-year wait will bring joy to many, connoisseurs of wine and whiske, and automobile enthusiasts, among them.

Published on: 27.01.2026 13:05
Video: Snow Leopard Attacks Female Skier Who Got Too Close For A Picture

A skier in China's Xinjiang region was hospitalized after being bitten by a snow leopard she had approached to take a photo.

Published on: 27.01.2026 12:44
Two Men Arrested In China For Spreading False Panda Mating Claims

Two men in Chengdu, China, are arrested for spreading false information that two male giant pandas had successfully mated in the wild.

Published on: 27.01.2026 12:23
India-EU Pact Boosts Economic Confidence Of Traders, Artisans: Traders' Body

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has welcomed the landmark India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), calling it a historic breakthrough that could reshape India's trade landscape.

Published on: 27.01.2026 11:47
Saudi Arabia's $500 Billion Megacity Neom Could Be Turned Into AI Data Centre Hub: Report

Saudi Arabia may significantly downscale its Neom project, particularly The Line city, citing financial pressures and slow progress amid rising costs and environmental concerns.

Published on: 27.01.2026 11:46
From Tariffs To Market Access: How India-EU Trade Deal Will Benefit Exporters

India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on a long-awaited free trade agreement as both sides seek to cushion the impact of strained ties with the United States.

Published on: 27.01.2026 11:46
How Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami Is Undergoing Image Makeover Ahead Of Polls

The Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami is betting big on the upcoming election in Bangladesh on February 12, amidst the reports by The Washington Post of a secret understanding with the United States.

Published on: 27.01.2026 11:27
EU Firms Bet Big on India FTA, Survey Shows Investment Wave, Jobs Push

European companies in India are prepping for a fresh investment cycle and an overwhelming majority of these firms are planning to expand and deepen manufacturing in the country, and also embed India more firmly into global supply chains

Published on: 27.01.2026 11:25
India-EU Summit 2026 LIVE: Delivered 'Mother Of All' Trade Deals With India, Says EU Chief

India-EU Summit LIVE Updates: India and the EU have concluded negotiations on the much-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA), and the announcement of the conclusion of talks will be made at the 16th India-EU Summit.

Published on: 27.01.2026 10:33
Video: European Council Chief Antonia Costa Flaunts OCI Card As India, EU Seal Trade Deal

European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa shared a light moment when he unexpectedly took out his OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) card and spoke about his Goan roots.

Published on: 27.01.2026 10:17
Federal Agents To Support US Security Operations At Winter Olympics In Italy

Agents from the divisive Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will help support US security operations for the Winter Olympic Games in Italy next month

Published on: 27.01.2026 09:27
"I Was Everyone's Child": Survivor Born In Concentration Camp Shares Story

Now 81, Ilana Kantorowicz Shalem is among the youngest Holocaust survivors. She survived only because she was born when the Nazi leadership was in disarray as the war was ending. Otherwise, she most certainly would have been killed.

Published on: 27.01.2026 09:26

News from Arabic Countries

Japan says goodbye to last pandas amid strained ties with China

Thousands gathered in Tokyo to bid farewell to Japan’s last two pandas as they began their return to China.

Published on: 27.01.2026 16:58
Real Madrid visit Benfica: UEFA Champions League – all to know

Former Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho can stifle his former side in must-win UCL match for his current club, Benfica.

Published on: 27.01.2026 16:15
Gauff blasts broadcasters over privacy after Australian Open racket smash

Coco Gauff, who lost to Elina Svitolina in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, was filmed smashing her racket.

Published on: 27.01.2026 15:52
Meet Hamza Al-Rubaie, one of Gaza’s 17,000 orphaned children

Hamza Al-Rubaie is one of at least 17,000 children to have lost both parents in Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.

Published on: 27.01.2026 15:37
‘Mother of all deals’: How India-EU trade deal creates $27 trillion market

Major agreement reached after 20 years of negotiations and during ongoing tensions with the US.

Published on: 27.01.2026 15:19
Iran’s currency drops to record low against dollar as tensions soar

Rial hits record ‍1,500,000 rials to ‍the US ⁠dollar, weeks after protests prompted by currency's falling value.

Published on: 27.01.2026 15:18
Iraq presidential vote delayed as Kurdish blocs struggle to pick candidate

Whoever is nominated from the two Kurdish parties still needs approval from the Shia and Sunni blocs in the parliament.

Published on: 27.01.2026 14:54
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ puts rights abusers in charge of global order

Trump’s latest assault on the UN replaces international law with power, money and impunity.

Published on: 27.01.2026 14:45
LIVE: Trump to pitch affordability amid outrage over protest killings

Trump set to attempt to pivot Republican messaging as he shows signs of softening on deadly Minnesota operation.

Published on: 27.01.2026 14:30
Is Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ a threat to the United Nations?

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ was to focus on Gaza’s reconstruction but it's now being promoted as a global conflict-resolver

Published on: 27.01.2026 14:29
Meta, TikTok and YouTube face landmark trial over youth addiction claims

Plaintiff claims apps fueled her depression and suicidal thoughts and is seeking to hold the companies liable.

Published on: 27.01.2026 14:15
Have universities begun to favor ideology over truth?

Have universities begun to favor ideology over truth?

Published on: 27.01.2026 14:08
Why Japan’s economic plans are sending jitters through global markets

Japanese prime minister's pledge to suspend consumption tax prompts turmoil in bond markets.

Published on: 27.01.2026 14:03
Spain to host 2030 World Cup final, its football federation president says

Spain, Portugal, Morocco are tournament cohosts, but FIFA, which has the final say, has not said who will get last game.

Published on: 27.01.2026 13:24
Somalis in Minnesota

Maryam Mohamad is a Somali American who lives in Minnesota.

Published on: 27.01.2026 13:21
Gaza’s unequal dead: 10,000 Palestinians under rubble, one Israeli captive

Israel razes 200 graves for body of final captive while thousands of Palestinians killed are lost and unidentified.

Published on: 27.01.2026 13:14
US downplays China threat in new defence strategy

Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen breaks down the US's new defence strategy.

Published on: 27.01.2026 13:05
‘I would keep my expectations low for a Gaza ceasefire phase two’

‘I would keep my expectations low for a Gaza ceasefire phase two’

Published on: 27.01.2026 12:52
Alcaraz crushes de Minaur to reach Australian semis; Svitolina beats Gauff

Carlos Alcaraz defeats Alex de Minaur to reach last four at Australian Open while Elina Svitolina sends Coco Gauff home.

Published on: 27.01.2026 12:52
Israeli woman watches TV report of her death in Iran protests

An Israeli woman was shocked to discover that Israeli media was falsely reporting about her death during Iran protests.

Published on: 27.01.2026 12:37
Celebrations after Sudan military says broken siege of key town

Sudan’s military claimed to have broken a siege by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on a key town in South Kordofan

Published on: 27.01.2026 12:34
US witnessed many ICE-related deaths in 2026. Here are their stories

Shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good are two of at least nine deaths related to immigration enforcement in US.

Published on: 27.01.2026 12:25
Video: Immigrant families held in Texas stage protest over detention of boy

Video shows dozens of immigrant families protesting at a detention facility in the US state of Texas.

Published on: 27.01.2026 12:17
Gravely ill pro-Palestine activist ends hunger, thirst strike in UK prison

A months-long rolling protest joined by eight Palestine Action-linked activists concludes as Umer Khalid ends strike.

Published on: 27.01.2026 12:12
What’s in phase two of the Gaza ceasefire?

The Gaza ceasefire is moving to phase two after Israel announced that it had recovered the body of the last captive.

Published on: 27.01.2026 12:04