Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has left Damascus to an unknown destination, say two senior army officers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for the Kutch and Saurashtra region at Marwadi University, Rajkot, on January 11, 2026. The two-day conference (Jan 11–12) is a region-focused initiative ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027, aimed at accelerating industrial growth and investment. PM Modi announced 14 greenfield smart GIDC industrial estates across key districts, e-inaugurated a 336-acre Medical Device Park in Rajkot, and highlighted Kutch’s 30 GW renewable energy park—the world’s largest hybrid energy project. Major investment commitments were announced by Reliance Industries, Adani Group, Jyoti CNC, and Welspun, positioning Gujarat as a global hub for clean energy, manufacturing, and advanced infrastructure. #VibrantGujarat #NarendraModi #GujaratDevelopment #IndianEconomy #MakeInIndia #RenewableEnergy #GreenHydrogen #IndustrialGrowth #InvestmentSummit #RelianceIndustries #AdaniGroup #MedicalDevicePark #GIDC #Kutch #Rajkot ------------------------------------------------- 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, India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz jointly inaugurated the International Kite Festival 2026 at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad. The vibrant event marked Chancellor Merz’s first official visit to India and celebrated 25 years of the India–Germany Strategic Partnership. Both leaders flew kites together, including tricolour kites and a special Hanuman-themed kite, symbolising cultural diplomacy. The ceremony featured traditional Indian dances, a unique Indo-German musical performance, and interactions with women artisans showcasing Gujarat’s kite-making heritage. The festival brings together 135 international kite flyers from 50 countries, alongside hundreds of Indian and local participants. Following the event, Modi and Merz held high-level talks on defence, trade, green development, and technology, reinforcing growing bilateral ties. #InternationalKiteFestival #ModiMerz #IndiaGermany #KiteFestival2026 #SabarmatiRiverfront #IndiaGermanyPartnership #CulturalDiplomacy #AhmedabadEvents #GermanChancellor #PMModi #IndoGermanRelations #GlobalCulture #VibrantGujarat #DiplomaticVisit #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: PM Modi India

President Donald Trump spoke to reporters during an informal press gaggle aboard Air Force One on January 11, 2026, as turbulence added a lighter moment to pointed foreign policy remarks. Trump addressed escalating protests in Iran, warning of “very strong” U.S. military options and signaling support for demonstrators amid Tehran’s crackdown. He claimed Iranian leaders sought talks, while cautioning that action could precede diplomacy. The President also commented on Venezuela, hinting at positive developments in South America, reaffirmed U.S. strategic interest in Greenland to counter Russian and Chinese influence, and revealed ongoing discussions with Cuba focused on Cuban-American citizens forced into exile. Full context and key takeaways from the airborne exchange. #Trump #AirForceOne #IranProtests #USForeignPolicy #Greenland #Venezuela #Cuba #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #WhiteHouse #TrumpRemarks #IranCrisis #SouthAmerica #USPolitics #BreakingNews ------------------------------------------------- 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 12, 2026, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered a major address titled “Technological Dominance at the War Department” at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Brownsville, Texas 🇺🇸. Speaking as part of his nationwide “Arsenal of Freedom” tour, Hegseth outlined a bold new strategy to secure 21st-century technological supremacy for the U.S. military. The speech introduced an AI Acceleration Strategy to transform the armed forces into an AI-first warfighting force across all domains. Hegseth also called for ending “woke AI,” streamlining defense bureaucracy, and rapidly integrating private-sector innovations—including Elon Musk’s Grok—into military systems. He highlighted autonomous weapons, quantum computing, hypersonics, and long-range drones as top priorities for U.S. strategic dominance. Watch the full breakdown of this landmark speech shaping the future of U.S. defense #PeteHegseth #USMilitary #AIFirst #DefenseTechnology #ArtificialIntelligence #Pentagon #ArsenalOfFreedom #SpaceX #Starbase #FutureWarfare #MilitaryAI #USDefense #QuantumComputing #HypersonicWeapons #NationalSecurity ------------------------------------------------- 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: Department of War, USA

On January 12, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the historic Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, marking the start of Merz’s first official visit to India since assuming office. The leaders paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi, visited Hriday Kunj, and observed the spinning of the charkha, symbolising self-reliance and human dignity. Chancellor Merz noted that Gandhi’s ideals continue to inspire both Indians and Germans. The visit was followed by their participation in the International Kite Festival 2026 at the Sabarmati Riverfront. The leaders also reviewed 25 years of the India–Germany Strategic Partnership and 75 years of diplomatic relations, with talks focusing on trade, investment, technology, green development, and defence cooperation. #Modi #FriedrichMerz #SabarmatiAshram #IndiaGermany #IndoGermanRelations #GandhiLegacy #KiteFestival2026 #DiplomaticTies #StrategicPartnership #GlobalPolitics #InternationalRelations #Ahmedabad #IndiaNews #GermanyNews ------------------------------------------------- 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, India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the concluding session of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on National Youth Day. Marking Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary, the second edition of VBYLD brought together nearly 3,000 young leaders, with over 5 million youth participating nationwide through a merit-based process. PM Modi described the dialogue as a “global think tank,” emphasized youth-led policy ideas across 10 themes, outlined the roadmap to Viksit Bharat by 2047, highlighted the rise of the Orange Economy, and proposed institutionalizing the dialogue at state and district levels to build a national “think web.” #PMModi #VBYLD2026 #ViksitBharat #NationalYouthDay #AmritKaal #YouthLeadership #India2047 #OrangeEconomy #SwamiVivekananda #YouthInDemocracy #WomenLedDevelopment #SustainableIndia #NewIndia #BharatMandapam #India ------------------------------------------------- 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, India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held delegation-level talks in Gandhinagar during Merz’s first official visit to India 🇮🇳🇩🇪. Marking 75 years of diplomatic ties and 25 years of strategic partnership, the leaders agreed to deepen cooperation in defence co-production, clean energy, technology, trade, education, and global governance. Germany committed €1.24 billion to renewables and green hydrogen, while both sides advanced higher education mobility, visa-free airport transit for Indians, and support for concluding the India–EU FTA by January 2026. Discussions also covered the Indo-Pacific, terrorism, Russia–Ukraine, and UN Security Council reforms. #IndiaGermany #PMModi #FriedrichMerz #StrategicPartnership #DefenceCooperation #GreenEnergy #Hydrogen #IndiaEUFTA #BilateralTrade #CEOsForum #HigherEducation #IndoPacific #GlobalSecurity #UNReforms #Diplomacy ------------------------------------------------- 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, India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz addressed the media after high-level bilateral talks at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar. The joint press conference marked Chancellor Merz’s maiden visit to India and highlighted 75 years of India–Germany diplomatic ties and 25 years of strategic partnership. Key announcements included a new Indo-Pacific consultation mechanism, expanded defence and counter-terrorism cooperation, bilateral trade crossing $50 billion, and the launch of an India–Germany Centre of Excellence in renewable energy. Both sides signed 19 agreements across critical minerals, green ammonia, health, education, and semiconductors. Chancellor Merz reaffirmed support for concluding the India–EU Free Trade Agreement by January 2026, while PM Modi welcomed Germany’s visa-free transit for Indian citizens. Global issues, including Ukraine, Gaza, and Iran, were also discussed. #Modi #FriedrichMerz #IndiaGermany #JointPressConference #IndiaEUFTA #StrategicPartnership #IndoPacific #GlobalDiplomacy #TradeTalks #DefenceCooperation #RenewableEnergy #Semiconductors #WorldNews #Gandhinagar #EUIndia ------------------------------------------------- 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, India