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HISTORICAL FACTS: Davos - Caught on Camera

Where is transatlantic intelligence-sharing headed under the Trump administration?

Repeated threats to annex Greenland, controversial diplomatic statements, and, more broadly, the antagonistic stance of the American executive toward Europeans point to an unprecedented climate of distrust among transatlantic allies, of which the latest Davos forum provided a revealing example. But what about alliances between intelligence services?

The Conversation

The World Economic Forum is the latest to postpone Gulf conference in Saudi

WEF is committed to returning to the Gulf. Business and political leaders there know that the need for conversation and the hunt for solutions is now paramount.

Fortune

Respecting international law depends on who breaks it: Why Canada backed the war against Iran

When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney recently warned at the World at the Economic Forum in Davos that “middle powers must act together because if we’re not at the table, we’re on the menu,” many saw this as a defence of international law and the multilateral order. That earned him…

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Poor brain health costs the world economy $5 trillion a year. The world is waking up to the crisis

I'm the founding chairman of the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative and I see a difference this year: the world is realizing that brains are infrastructure.

Fortune

The Epstein files keep toppling the powerful. The latest: the man who runs Davos.

The CEO of the World Economic Forum announced his resignation Thursday.

Axios

Davos forum chief Brende steps down after WEF probes Epstein links

The WEF opened an internal investigation after the US released new Epstein documents, complicating the succession race at the prestigious economic organization.

Euronews

CEO of World Economic Forum to step down after investigation into Epstein ties

Borge Brende was foreign minister of Norway before leading the group behind the annual Davos summit

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Troop and funding pledges come in for Trump's Gaza plan

After signing the Board of Peace’s founding declaration in Davos, the plan for Gaza will now move to concrete implementation. Commitments include reconstruction funding, infrastructure rebuilding and, in one case, troop deployment within the US-backed stabilisation framework for the Strip.

Euronews

Why Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella and Shantanu Narayen Built Their Careers Outside India

When Indians see familiar names leading companies like Google, Microsoft and Adobe, pride feels natural. These leaders were educated in Indian institutions, shaped by Indian classrooms and mentors. Yet their rise to the top happened thousands of miles away. To understand why, we must look not at emotion, but at…

Times Life

Forget the Algarve – Portugal’s best winter escape is in the mountains

A century ago, the Serra da Estrela mountains were Portugal’s answer to the Swiss health resorts of St Moritz and Davos. Now, a historic sanatorium has been given a 21st-century makeover and is drawing people back to the hills

The Guardian - UK

Top 10 risks the world might face in the next 10 years and how they could change everything

Is 2026 going to be gentle? The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report says the world is in what experts call an “age of competition”. Short-term, leaders worry about trade, misinformation, and social divides. Long-term, climate, tech, and environmental threats loom large. People are noticing it too including price hikes,…

The Times of India

Trump’s whole hand caked in makeup as he covers bruises before meeting with coal miners

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt chalked up the president’s bruised hands to his ‘hard work’ and numerous hand shakes

The Independent UK

Ex-Google CEO's bond with daughter of top politician raises questions in Germany

Eric Schmidt and Gloria-Sophie Burkandt have sparked speculation in Germany after appearing together at Davos amid questions over political ties and possible influence.

Euronews

Trump confused Greenland and Iceland so much that Reykjavík hired a DC lobbyist for advice: report

Trump repeatedly mixed up Greenland and Iceland during his Davos speech last month as he pushed for the U.S. to acquire the Danish territory

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Court battle over Picasso art exposes offshore finances of Farage’s billionaire Davos sponsor

Exclusive: Sasan Ghandehari reluctant to share details of $10bn trust in row with Christie’s auction house

The Guardian - UK

Nigel Farage’s two-day trip to Davos cost more than £50,000, documents reveal

Reform UK leader who received two guest passes from Iranian-born billionaire declares attendance at event on register of MPs’ interests

Euronews

President Ilham Aliyev outlines strategy on global order, peace and energy security

Speaking at Davos, President Ilham Aliyev outlines Azerbaijan’s response to global geopolitical shifts, progress towards peace in the South Caucasus and expanding energy cooperation with Europe.

Fortune

We need more capitalists, not necessarily more capitalism

Is the world already nostalgic for American capitalism? The image of America as the land of opportunity may no longer match the economic reality.

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What happened at Davos was a warning to CEOs: their companies are designed for a world that no longer exists

When allies hedge, CEOs must decide.

The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino insists Trump ‘deserves’ controversial Fifa peace prize

Infantino was heavily criticised for awarding Trump the inaugural FIFA peace prize

The Conversation

Trump’s Greenland threats reveals no-win dilemma at the heart of European security strategy

In the days since a fractious World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzeland, ended, some of Europe’s main players have pushed a narrative of continental togetherness. “Trump makes us feel not only German, but also European,” said one influential figure – German soccer star Leon Goretzka.

The Guardian - UK

‘Do the leg thing’: Mark Carney jokes with Heated Rivalry star on red carpet

Canadian PM swaps tough talk at Davos aimed at Donald Trump for some fun at a film gala with Hudson Williams

The Conversation

Australia needs to get real about Trump’s changing America

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Davos speech should unsettle Australian strategic thinkers, who have been raised in the belief the US alliance is the unshakeable foundation of Australia’s regional security.

Fortune

Bessent accuses Carney of ‘virtue signaling’ after his big speech at Davos, with divorce between Canada and America in the air

“In my investment career, I’ve seen what happens when a technocrat tries to pivot and become a politician—never really works out well.”

Euronews

Belarus joins Trump's 'Board of Peace,' raising eyebrows over Lukashenka's role

Belarus joined Donald Trump's conflict resolution initiative despite concerns over its president's continued crackdown on dissent and support for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

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