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Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Topic: US President

‘After war, we gave Greenland back to Denmark… how stupid were we’: Trump’s full speech at WEF Davos

US President Donald Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he ruled out military intervention in Greenland and touted his administration's economic policies, including tariffs.

‘No longer feel obligation’ towards peace, Trump tells Norway PM as he links Greenland row to Nobel snub

The Nobel Peace Prize isn’t decided by the Norwegian government but is awarded by an independent committee. “I have several times clearly explained to Trump what is well known…” the Norway PM said.

To celebrate US’s 250th anniversary, Trump plans ‘Patriot Games’, a parade & a fair

The capstone event will be Independence Day, where events include a “major” Trump address, and a military flyover.

Trump-Xi meet bodes ‘consensus’ on rare earth exports, easing of tariffs but no final deal

The thaw in US-China trade ties, especially over critical minerals and magnets, is likely to benefit other countries including India, caught in the middle of a trade war.

Lost India & Russia to ‘deepest, darkest China’, says Trump. No comment, says New Delhi

US President's Truth Social post comes days after Modi travelled to China for the SCO summit, where bonhomie between him, Putin and Xi Jinping was on full display.

After steaks & Bibles, brand Trump’s latest offering: smartphone that’s cheaper than an iPhone

US President Donald Trump’s sons have announced launch of Trump Mobile, a mobile service and smartphone brand. On offer is ‘The 47 Plan’ & a smartphone for $499.

Watch CutTheClutter: Can Trump 2.0 be an American king emperor? Presidential powers & test of US democracy

In Episode 1593, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at Trump’s reasons for issuing extreme executive orders and dramatic pardons, and his approach to power.

Trump’s ‘drill, baby drill’ policy may have interim gains, but likely to slow down clean energy switch

US administration says allowing more oil-drilling & expanding federal lands open to drilling rigs will help ‘unleash America’s affordable & reliable energy, & natural resources’.

Trump begins presidency with America First Trade Policy, may hit Canada, Mexico with 25% tariff on 1 Feb

Trump made the announcement while signing executive orders in Oval Office, hours after his inauguration. He has repeatedly threatened tariffs on US’ neighbours, China & even EU allies.

Trump quashes Biden’s EV mandate in favour of petrol, says ‘you can buy car of your choice’

Among Trump’s poll promises, which he activated on Day 1 of presidency, was rescinding Biden’s ‘Green New Deal’ that envisaged half of US cars by 2030 would be electric.

On Camera

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.