Global Powers Navigate Security, Economy, and Diplomacy
India expands port capacity, boosts youth vote, and deepens Buddhist ties. Italy rebukes Trump's NATO comments and recalls envoy over Swiss court ruling. Nigeria returns from Davos touting economic growth. US-Mexico security talks target fentanyl and arms.
India Boosts Youth Vote, Port Capacity, Buddhist Ties
Jan 25 marks National Voters' Day with a youth focus. Vizhinjam Port expands to 2 km, boosting transshipment to 5.7 million TEUs. New Delhi hosts the Global Buddhist Summit. Minister Naik highlighted PM-KUSUM and PM-JANMAN progress.
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- National Voters' Day 2026 ↗
PIB Headquarters
National Voters' Day is Jan 25. Theme: "My India, My Vote." Focuses on youth participation, democratic values. ECI reforms include 100% webcasting, EPIC delivery in 15 days. President addresses main event.
- Infinite best wishes to all daughters for a bright future on National Girl Child Day: Minister of Women and Child Development Smt. Annapurna Devi ↗
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Minister Annapurna Devi wished daughters a bright future on National Girl Child Day. She emphasized education, safety, and equal rights as crucial for national progress. The Ministry of Women and Child Development is committed to girls' empowerment.
- Shri Sarbananda Sonowal Inaugurates Capacity Augmentation Works of Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala ↗
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated Vizhinjam Port's capacity expansion in Kerala. The project will extend the container berth to 2 km, the longest in India, and the breakwater to 3.88 km. This aims to boost India's transshipment capacity to 5.7 million TEUs annually.
- India Emerges as Global Platform for Buddhist Dialogue under PM Modi: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat ↗
Ministry of Culture
India hosts 2nd Global Buddhist Summit in New Delhi, Jan 24-25, 2026. Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat highlights PM Modi's leadership in Buddhist dialogue. Summit theme: "Collective Wisdom, United Voice, and Mutual Coexistence." Nearly 200 international delegates attended.
- Union Minister of State Shripad Yesso Naik Interacts with Beneficiaries of PM-KUSUM, PM-JANMAN and DA-JGUA ↗
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Minister Shripad Yesso Naik met 249 beneficiaries from 15 states attending Republic Day. He highlighted PM-JANMAN (95% electrification for PVTGs), DA-JGUA (₹4,203 crore grant), and PM-KUSUM (10.4 GW solar capacity, 21.7 lakh solar pumps).
Italy Rips Trump NATO Comments, Recalls Envoy From Swiss
Meloni slams Trump's NATO remarks, citing Italy's 20-year Afghan sacrifice. Separately, Rome recalls its Bern ambassador after Swiss court frees Moretti, suspect in Crans-Montana tragedy, demanding justice.
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- Statement by President Meloni ↗
Italy's PM Meloni calls Trump's remarks on NATO in Afghanistan "unacceptable." She highlights Italy's 20-year commitment, 53 fallen soldiers, and 700 injured. Friendship requires respect, she states, referencing NATO's Article 5 activation after 9/11.
- Italy lodges protest with the Swiss judicial authorities and recalls the Italian Ambassador from Bern ↗
Italy protests Swiss court's release of Jacques Moretti, suspected in Crans-Montana tragedy. Ambassador Cornado recalled from Bern. PM Meloni, FM Tajani demand justice for victims.
Nigeria Reclaims Global Economic Stage
VP Shettima returns from Davos, touting 4.4% GDP growth and 12.94% inflation. He commissioned Nigeria House Davos. President Tinubu also met with Olubadan Oba Ladoja, signaling continued engagement.
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- VP Shettima Returns To Abuja, Says Nigeria Firmly Back On Global Economic Frontline ↗
VP Shettima returns to Abuja after representing Nigeria at Guinea's inauguration and the World Economic Forum in Davos. He stated Nigeria is back on the global economic frontline, highlighting 4.4% GDP growth projection and 12.94% inflation. He also commissioned Nigeria House Davos, an investment hub.
- PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU RECEIVES IN AUDIENCE THE OLUBADAN OF IBADAN, OBA RASHIDI ADEWOLU LADOJA, IN A COURTESY VISIT, AT THE STATE HOUSE, ABUJA ↗
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, at the State House, Abuja on Friday, January 23, 2026. The meeting was a courtesy visit.
US-Mexico Security Group Tackles Fentanyl, Arms, Drones
U.S.-Mexico Security Group met Jan. 23 in Washington, DC. Focused on fentanyl crisis, arms trafficking, and countering illicit UAS. Celebrated 37 extraditions and Ryan Wedding's capture.
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- Third Meeting of the U.S.-Mexico Security Implementation Group ↗
Bureau Of Counterterrorism And Countering Violent Extremism
U.S.-Mexico Security Group met Jan. 23 in Washington, DC. Focused on fentanyl crisis, arms trafficking, and countering illicit UAS. Celebrated 37 extraditions and Ryan Wedding's capture.