Israeli military retrieves bodies of six hostages held in Gaza

In opening remarks during his meeting with Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar underlined that Luxembourg is a very important partner for India, both bilaterally and within the European Union. Dr. Jaishankar highlighted opportunities for deeper collaboration in Fintech, Space, Artificial Intelligence, and the digital economy, while thanking Bettel for his strong advocacy in strengthening India–EU ties. He noted the solid trade foundation, the steady evolution of bilateral relations, and the value of open discussions on global and regional developments. The EAM also acknowledged the active Indian community in Luxembourg and recalled key milestones, including the 2020 virtual summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and recent interactions in the UAE. #IndiaLuxembourg #Jaishankar #XavierBettel #IndiaEU #Diplomacy #Fintech #ArtificialIntelligence #SpaceCooperation #DigitalEconomy #GlobalAffairs #ForeignPolicy #TradeRelations #IndianDiaspora #EU ------------------------------------------------- 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

Midday press briefing from 05 January 2026 covering key developments in EU foreign policy and global affairs. The briefing includes the President’s agenda for the week, extensive Q&A on EU-US relations and Greenland, repeated exchanges on Venezuela, and updates on the war in Ukraine, including the upcoming “Coalition of the Willing” leaders’ meeting and reparations loan discussions. Trade-related questions focus on oil imports from Venezuela, Mercosur negotiations, and French concerns over food imports containing residue substances. The briefing also addresses the Digital Services Act with specific questions on Grok, as well as transport issues related to the closure of Greek airspace. Full official responses and follow-up Q&A included. #EUPressBriefing #EUNews #EUUSRelations #Greenland #Venezuela #UkraineWar #CoalitionOfTheWilling #EUTRADE #Mercosur #DigitalServicesAct #GrokAI #OilImports #EUForeignPolicy #EuropeNews #GlobalAffairs ------------------------------------------------- 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: EU

On January 4, 2026, President Donald Trump held an extensive press gaggle aboard Air Force One while traveling from Florida to Joint Base Andrews. He addressed a major U.S. military operation in Venezuela, claiming the U.S. is now overseeing efforts to fix the country’s infrastructure and revive its oil industry. Trump also spoke on Colombia, Cuba, Russia-Ukraine peace prospects, and warned India that tariffs could rise quickly over continued purchases of Russian oil. He renewed threats toward Iran, reiterated U.S. interest in Greenland for national security, discussed National Guard deployments, criticized the January 6 investigations, and confirmed a Kennedy Center appearance. Watch the full gaggle for detailed foreign policy and domestic insights. #DonaldTrump #AirForceOne #USForeignPolicy #VenezuelaCrisis #RussiaUkraineWar #IndiaUSRelations #IranTensions #GreenlandSecurity #LatinAmerica #NationalSecurity #WhiteHouse #TrumpSpeech #GlobalPolitics #BreakingNews #WorldNews ------------------------------------------------- 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

The European Commission Midday Press Briefing of 6 January 2026 covers a wide range of key European and global policy issues. Topics include EU foreign affairs with a focus on Venezuela, EU sanctions against Russia, and developments in EU–US relations, particularly concerning Greenland. The briefing also addresses trade discussions on Mercosur, digital regulation under the Digital Services Act with emphasis on protecting minors online, EU–US border security cooperation, and energy security including US LNG supply. Additional Q&A segments cover Somalia–Somaliland relations, EU–Switzerland ties following the Crans-Montana fire, defence-related engagements, and upcoming commissioner-level meetings involving agriculture and farmers. This video provides authoritative insights into EU policy, diplomacy, trade, security, and digital governance. #EUPressBriefing #EuropeanCommission #EUPolitics #RussiaSanctions #EUSRelations #Greenland #Mercosur #DigitalServicesAct #EUTrade #EUDefence #EUEnergy #BorderSecurity #Venezuela #Somalia #WorldNews ------------------------------------------------- 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: EU

On January 5, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered his annual Epiphany address during the traditional Galette ceremony at the Élysée Palace. Upholding the republican tradition introduced under Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, the “Galette of Equality” was served without a fève or crown, symbolizing that there can be no “king” in the Republic—even for a day. In his speech, President Macron paid tribute to France’s finest bakers and pastry chefs, with this year’s giant galette crafted by Jean-Yves Boullier of “Le Moulin.” A key highlight was his call for French bistros to be recognized as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage, underlining their role in social cohesion and the French art of living. The ceremony took place amid a packed national and diplomatic agenda, including a Council of Ministers briefing and meetings with international leaders. #Macron #FrancePolitics #Epiphany2026 #GaletteDesRois #ElyseePalace #FrenchHeritage #UNESCOHeritage #FrenchBistros #ArtisanBakery #FrenchCulture #RepublicanTradition #EuropeanPolitics #WorldNews #LeadershipSpeech ------------------------------------------------- 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: French Government

On January 3, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the historic international exposition “The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One” at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in New Delhi. For the first time since their discovery in 1898, the sacred Piprahwa relics—repatriated after 127 years—are reunited with authentic Buddhist relics and archaeological treasures preserved at the National Museum, New Delhi, and the Indian Museum, Kolkata. The exhibition features over 80 rare objects dating from the 6th century BCE to the present, including sacred gem relics from the Peppé family collection, ancient sculptures, manuscripts, thangkas, and the original monolithic stone coffer. Organised around five thematic sections inspired by the Sanchi Stupa, the exposition highlights India’s enduring Buddhist legacy. The Prime Minister underlined that these relics are living symbols of India’s civilisation and welcomed the granting of Classical Language status to Pali as a major step in preserving Buddhist heritage. #PMModi #PiprahwaRelics #BuddhistHeritage #LightAndTheLotus #SacredRelics #IndiaCivilisation #BuddhaLegacy #NewDelhiEvents #NationalMuseumIndia #IndianMuseumKolkata #PaliLanguage #SanchiStupa #CulturalDiplomacy #WorldHeritage #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: PM Modi, USA

On January 3, 2026, U.S. President Donald J. Trump addressed the media from Mar-a-Lago, announcing a dramatic U.S. military operation in Caracas, Venezuela. Trump confirmed that a large-scale strike conducted on January 2 led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, who were subsequently flown out of the country. The mission, named Operation Absolute Resolve, was described as one of the most powerful demonstrations of American military strength in history. Trump further stated that the United States would temporarily manage Venezuela, including its oil sales, until a political transition is completed. He also suggested that U.S. regional policy could expand toward Cuba following what he called the success of the Venezuela operation. #Trump #Maduro #Venezuela #BreakingNews #USMilitary #OperationAbsoluteResolve #MarALago #Caracas #USForeignPolicy #Geopolitics #LatinAmerica #Cuba #WorldNews #MilitaryStrike #OilPolitics ------------------------------------------------- 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

Zohran Mamdani was inaugurated on January 1, 2026, as the 112th Mayor of New York City, marking a historic milestone. At just 34, he becomes the city’s youngest mayor in over a century and the first Muslim and South Asian to hold the office. The day began with a private midnight swearing-in at the decommissioned City Hall subway station, where Attorney General Letitia James administered the oath on a historic Quran from the New York Public Library. A public ceremony followed at City Hall, with Senator Bernie Sanders administering the ceremonial oath. Mamdani’s inaugural address outlined a bold agenda focused on affordability, universal childcare, rent freezes, and free bus fares. On his first day, he signed executive orders to protect tenants and revoke prior orders issued after the 2024 indictment of former Mayor Eric Adams. The celebrations concluded with a massive citywide block party in the Canyon of Heroes, attended by tens of thousands despite freezing weather, with appearances by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Cynthia Nixon, and Lucy Dacus. #ZohranMamdani #NYCMayor #NewYorkCity #NYCInauguration #HistoricMoment #USPolitics #CityHall #ProgressivePolitics #BernieSanders #AOC #MuslimMayor #SouthAsian #NYCNews #BreakingNews #WorldNews ------------------------------------------------- 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: New York Mayor, USA