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On January 16, 2026, President Donald Trump attended a dedication ceremony in West Palm Beach, Florida, officially renaming a four-mile stretch of Southern Boulevard as “President Donald J. Trump Boulevard.” The roadway serves as the main route from Palm Beach International Airport to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. During the 30-minute event, Trump thanked local leaders and said the new signage would inspire pride in the nation. The legislation also included a dual dedication naming part of the road the “PBSO Motorman Highway,” honoring three Palm Beach County deputies killed in the line of duty in November 2024. The ceremony was attended by State Rep. Meg Weinberger, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, Rep. Brian Mast, and Palm Beach Mayor Danielle Moore. #DonaldTrump #TrumpBoulevard #FloridaPolitics #WestPalmBeach #USPolitics #TrumpNews #MarALago #PalmBeach #PoliticalCeremony #AmericanPolitics #LawEnforcementTribute #PBSO #BreakingNews #USNews #FloridaNews ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: White House, USA

On January 16, 2026, President Donald Trump spoke to reporters during a brief White House press gaggle before departing for Florida. In the five-minute exchange, he addressed major foreign and domestic developments, including thanking Iran for halting planned executions, reiterating U.S. control over Venezuela’s political direction, and outlining the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict with the proposed National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). Trump also commented on tensions in Minnesota following federal deployments, claimed his administration removed dangerous criminals, discussed inflation trends, urged the Federal Reserve to deliver a major rate cut, and announced a temporary pause on forced student loan collections and wage garnishments. This clip captures key policy signals shaping U.S. and global politics. #Trump #WhiteHouse #PressGaggle #USPolitics #Iran #Gaza #Venezuela #FederalReserve #Inflation #StudentLoans #Minnesota #MiddleEast #BreakingNews #WorldPolitics #USA ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: White House, USA

On January 16, 2026, First Lady Melania Trump delivered a major address titled “Curiosity For Intellectual Freedom” at the Zoom Ahead: AI for Tomorrow’s Leaders event. Outlining her vision for an emerging “Age of Imagination,” she emphasized that artificial intelligence must remain a human-guided tool for creativity, learning, and innovation. Mrs. Trump underscored the importance of human-centric innovation, warning against surrendering independent thinking to technology. She called for intellectual honesty in AI use and encouraged students to use AI to enhance—not replace—human intelligence. The speech aligns with her BE BEST initiative and Fostering the Future Together coalition, aimed at preparing children for AI-driven careers in fashion, film, art, and design. She also announced the Presidential AI Challenge for K-12 students and educators, with national championships scheduled for June 2026. #MelaniaTrump #ArtificialIntelligence #AgeOfImagination #AIForEducation #BEBEST #IntellectualFreedom #FutureOfAI #HumanCentricAI #AIInnovation #USFirstLady #AIEthics #CreativeAI #EducationLeadership #TechAndSociety #USA ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: White House, USA

On January 16, 2026, President Donald Trump hosted the “Great, Historic Investment in Rural Health Roundtable” at the White House, marking what the administration calls the largest rural healthcare investment in U.S. history. The $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program (2026–2030) allocates $10 billion annually to all 50 states based on rural population and health needs. The initiative focuses on expanding the rural medical workforce, advancing telemedicine and robotic care, and improving access through innovation such as drone-delivered medicines. President Trump said the funding was enabled by cutting waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicaid. The event also highlighted the broader “Great Healthcare Plan,” targeting lower drug prices, full price transparency, and direct subsidies for Americans to choose their own insurance. #Trump #RuralHealth #HealthcareReform #WhiteHouse #USPolitics #HealthInvestment #Telemedicine #MedicaidReform #MAHA #HealthcareInnovation #DrugPricing #HealthPolicy #AmericaFirst #USNews ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: White House, USA

In the Weekly Media Briefing on January 16, 2026, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed key global developments impacting India’s foreign policy. India issued a strict travel advisory urging citizens to avoid travel to Iran amid nationwide protests, while advising nearly 9,000 Indian nationals currently there to leave via commercial flights. The MEA confirmed it is actively monitoring the situation and preparing evacuation contingencies if needed. On Chabahar Port, India clarified that the U.S. sanctions waiver remains valid until April 26, 2026, rejecting reports of any Indian exit from the project. The briefing also covered India-Japan Strategic Dialogue outcomes, India-U.S. diplomatic engagements, expectations on Myanmar elections, and India’s non-participation in the “Will for Peace 2026” naval exercise. #IndiaIran #MEAbriefing #RandhirJaiswal #ChabaharPort #IndiaUSRelations #IndiaJapan #IranProtests #IndianNationalsAbroad #TravelAdvisory #USSanctions #BRICS #IndianForeignPolicy #MyanmarElections #NavalExercises #GlobalDiplomacy ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: MEA, India

On January 16, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron chaired a high-level meeting at the Élysée Palace on the institutional future of New Caledonia. The talks come at a critical moment following the expiration of the Nouméa Accord and three independence referendums, the last held in December 2021. The meeting was notably boycotted by the pro-independence FLNKS and allied parties, highlighting ongoing political divisions. Despite their absence, Macron stressed that France intends to move discussions forward “without forcing decisions,” underlining a commitment to dialogue. The President also recalled a draft agreement signed in July 2025, which proposed a new political framework and shared sovereignty for the Pacific archipelago, insisting that negotiations are not starting from zero. This video explains the political stakes, the boycott, and what lies ahead for New Caledonia’s future within or beyond the French Republic. #Macron #NewCaledonia #FrancePolitics #IndependenceDebate #NoumeaAccord #FLNKS #PacificPolitics #FrenchOverseas #Sovereignty #Elysee #Referendum #Geopolitics #WorldNews #FranceNews #AmaravatiToday ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: France Government

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a special programme at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on January 16, 2026, marking 10 years of the Startup India initiative on National Startup Day. Reflecting on a decade of transformation, PM Modi highlighted India’s rise as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, the surge in unicorns, large-scale job creation, and the growing role of Tier-II and Tier-III cities. He also outlined a bold vision for the next decade, urging startups to lead in manufacturing, deep tech, AI, semiconductors, space, and green hydrogen, while strengthening India’s technological sovereignty through initiatives like the India AI Mission. #StartupIndia #PMModi #NationalStartupDay #IndianStartups #IndiaInnovation #StartupEcosystem #IndianUnicorns #MakeInIndia #IndiaAI #DeepTechIndia #AtmanirbharBharat #IndiaManufacturing #TechLeadership #NewIndia #BharatMandapam ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: PM Modi

On January 16, 2026, Sweden’s Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson briefed the media on the country’s economic outlook, declaring the Swedish economy “very stable” with a clear recovery underway. GDP growth is projected at around 2.6–3.0% in 2026, driven by rising household consumption, higher real wages, and a more expansionary fiscal policy. Inflation is expected to remain below the Riksbank’s 2% target, while the key interest rate stays at 1.75%. Despite improving conditions, unemployment remains a concern. The 2026 budget includes SEK 80 billion in reforms, including lower food VAT, reduced energy taxes, stronger job tax credits, and support for young workers and households. Global risks, geopolitics, and AI market valuations were also highlighted. #SwedenEconomy #Sweden2026 #ElisabethSvantesson #GDPGrowth #LowInflation #Riksbank #SwedishBudget #NordicEconomy #EconomicRecovery #InterestRates #FiscalPolicy #EuropeanEconomy #GlobalRisks #AIMarkets ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: Sweden Government