Trump says Mark Zuckerberg showed him a ‘Manhattan-sized’ AI data center Trump told Davos elites that Meta’s AI infrastructure shows why the U.S. must clear the way for tech giants to generate their own power. Fortune · Jan 21
The ‘rules-based order’ Davos craves has bigger problems than Trump: it represents a world that no longer exists The global economic system doesn’t even benefit its US and European creators any more, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott The Guardian - UK · Jan 21
Gold Price Surge: XAU/USD Nears $4,900 Record As Trump Davos Speech Rattles Markets Gold prices hit record highs near $4,900 as Trump's Davos speech on Greenland and tariff threats send investors fleeing the US Dollar for safe-haven assets. XAU/USD is eyeing the psychological $5,000 level amid escalating geopolitical tensions. International Business Times UK · Jan 21
Trump rules out 'use of force' but insists the US must have Greenland US President Donald Trump said at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday that he would not use force to acquire Greenland and called for immediate negotiations over the future of the autonomous Danish territory. Radio France Internationale · Jan 21
How Far Trump Will Go To Get Greenland? Buying Territory, Forcing Referendums, or Military Force Donald Trump refuses to clarify how far he would go to seize Greenland, raising questions about US intentions and NATO stability amid rising global tensions. International Business Times UK · Jan 21
Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires across 24 countries are demanding Davos leaders tax them more: ‘Tax us. Tax the super rich.’ As the world’s wealthiest touch down in Davos for the World Economic Forum, hundreds of the ultra-rich—including the Disney heirs and millionaire real estate developer Jeffrey Gural—call on leaders to end the “control” of global oligarchs with taxes. Fortune · Jan 21
Jamie Dimon tells Davos: ‘You didn’t do a particularly good job making the world a better place’ “What the hell else do you want me to say?” Fortune · Jan 21
Trump repeatedly confuses Greenland and Iceland during speech to the world in Davos Donald Trump has repeatedly mixed up Greenland and Iceland again during a rambling speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday (21 January). The Independent UK · Jan 21
Trump responds to Carney in Davos: "Canada lives because of the United States" Canada should be "grateful" to the U.S. for the "freebies" it receives, Trump claimed. Axios · Jan 21
'Now, focus on real issues,' says Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper after Trump climbdown on Greenland The US president had threatened to impose tariffs on eight European nations, including Britain, over his demands for the territory Evening Standard · Jan 21
Trump fast-tracks ‘three-week’ nuclear approval for Big Tech to fuel AI race At Davos, President Donald Trump invited Silicon Valley to bypass the aging U.S. grid by building private reactors, promising to slash years of regulatory red tape into days. Fortune · Jan 21
Video: Trump makes jab at Macron’s ‘beautiful’ sunglasses during Davos address Donald Trump has mocked Emmanuel Macron for his choice of “beautiful” eyewear during a speech at the the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The Independent UK · Jan 21
Trump promises not to use force to take Greenland but still wants it to be part of US The president demanded ‘immediate negotiations’ over Greenland The Independent UK · Jan 21
Trump rules out using military force to take Greenland European allies have been bracing for a clash with Trump over Greenland this week in the Swiss Alps. Axios · Jan 21
The Guardian - UK · Jan 21 Trump steps up Greenland annexation demand and attacks European leaders at Davos US president tells business and political leaders in Davos his country needs ownership to defend ‘unsecured island’
The Independent UK · Jan 21 Trump mocks Macron’s aviator sunglasses during Davos speech: ‘What the hell happened?’ French president drew attention for wearing pair of blue aviators while addressing delegates on Tuesday
The Independent UK · Jan 21 Ukraine endures a bitter winter after Russian attacks as peace efforts overshadowed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says about 4,000 buildings in Kyiv remain without heating, and nearly 60% of the city is without power following days of Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power grid
Whats Hot · Jan 21 Trump’s Davos Address Sharpens Transatlantic Tensions, Targets Europe and Greenland Dispute U.S. President Donald Trump used his return to the World Economic Forum in Davos to deliver a fierce defence of his domestic record while taking aim at Europe’s political and economic trajectory, in remarks that underscored growing friction with traditional U.S. allies.
Euronews · Jan 21 US seeks 'immediate negotiations' to acquire Greenland but 'won't use force', Trump tells Davos Trump arrived in Davos by helicopter on Wednesday, entering a tense atmosphere as European and allied leaders pushed back against his demands for control of the Arctic island, part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
Axios · Jan 21 Zelensky to meet Trump in Davos as U.S. envoys head to Moscow Putin has not agreed to Trump's plan for Ukraine.
Euronews · Jan 21 Azerbaijan strengthens investment ties with Brookfield, BlackRock, GIP The State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan has signed long-term strategic partnerships with Brookfield Asset Management, BlackRock, and GIP at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
The Independent UK · Jan 21 Watch live: Trump addresses Davos amid Greenland tensions with allies Watch live as Donald Trump delivers a major speech at Davos in his latest attack on Washington’s allies in Europe amid his continued threats over Greenland.
International Business Times UK · Jan 21 Lights Out: Trump's Air Force One Forced Into Emergency U-Turn Amid Mid-Air Electrical Failure Press cabin lights died 30 minutes into Trump's Davos flight. The 35-year-old jet turned back and he switched planes at midnight.
Euronews · Jan 21 ‘No King’: Protests in Davos as Trump arrives for World Economic Forum US President Donald Trump faced a tense encounter with world leaders in Davos, as they united against his bid for Greenland and mocked his leadership.
Euronews · Jan 21 European leaders take the floor in Davos - All you need to know about day one Our correspondents on the ground bring you all the highlights from the heart of the World Economic Forum in Davos.