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Donald Trump arrives in Switzerland for the Davos Forum

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Switzerland on Wednesday to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, according to journalists present on site. Air Force One landed at Zurich Airport around midday, later than initially scheduled. From there, the American president was expected to travel by helicopter to the Alpine resort of Davos,......

Global leaders clash over trade, tariffs and technology at Davos

World leaders, top policymakers and corporate executives convened in Davos, Switzerland, for the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, held under the banner of promoting dialogue at a moment of deepening geopolitical rifts and economic uncertainty. Over the course of the week, nearly 3,000 participants from more than 130 countries......

Trump and NATO chief agree to Greenland meeting at Davos

President Donald Trump revealed a productive phone call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Monday, focusing on Greenland and setting the stage for talks involving key stakeholders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. This development intensifies a brewing transatlantic rift, as Trump underscored the territory's vital......

Switzerland bar fire: investigation update

Nearly three weeks after a deadly fire at the “Le Constellation” bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, which killed 40 people and injured 116 on New Year’s Eve, authorities continue to investigate the incident amid lingering uncertainties. Preliminary findings indicate that the fire may have been triggered by sparks......

Trump heads to Davos amid EU tariff tensions over Greenland

President Donald Trump is set to take center stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where escalating trade frictions with European allies over his renewed push to acquire Greenland threaten to overshadow the annual gathering of global leaders. The 56th forum, running from January 19 to 23, has been thrust into the spotlight......

Akhannouch represents Morocco at the Davos economic forum

Morocco’s Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, has arrived in Switzerland to represent the Kingdom at the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), being held in Davos until 23 January. The event brings together around 400 senior political leaders, including approximately 65 heads of state and government. Mr. Akhannouch......

Global supply chains enter era of permanent volatility

Global value chains have shifted into an era of enduring structural volatility, compelling businesses and governments to overhaul how products are produced and distributed worldwide. This transformation, detailed in a key report from the World Economic Forum released on January 19 during its 56th annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, marks......

A hundred art objects collected by a German ethnologist return to Ivory Coast

More than one hundred cultural objects collected over several decades by a German ethnologist have returned to Ivory Coast, marking a significant moment in the ongoing movement for the restitution of African heritage. Until recently displayed in Switzerland, these works are now enriching the national collections and are being presented to......

Switzerland expects housing shortage to worsen in 2026

Switzerland is likely to face a deeper housing shortage in 2026, driven by sustained population growth, economic recovery, and limited residential construction, according to senior housing officials. Martin Tschirren, director of the Federal Office for Housing, warned that structural factors behind the housing deficit cannot be resolved quickly.......

UK and Ukraine succeed in first Octopus interceptor drone tests

Ukraine and the United Kingdom announced on January 15, 2026, the successful first test flights of Octopus interceptor drones, marking a pivotal advancement in their collaborative defense initiative. This breakthrough aims to neutralize the persistent Russian drone assaults battering Ukrainian urban centers and critical infrastructure, offering......

White House says Iran halted 800 planned executions amid diplomatic pressure

The White House stated on Thursday that Iran has suspended approximately 800 executions of protesters that were reportedly scheduled for Wednesday, following intense diplomatic efforts by Gulf allies aimed at preventing a further escalation of tensions. Speaking at a press briefing, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said the Iranian......

WAM Morocco debuts to drive Africa’s industrial transformation

The World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility Exhibition (WAM Morocco) is set to debut in Casablanca from January 20 to 22, marking a significant milestone as the region’s first Industry 4.0-focused platform. Dedicated to advanced and intelligent manufacturing, future mobility, industrial innovation, and supply-chain transformation,......

Zelenskyy and Trump to meet in Davos on Ukraine security

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump are set to meet next week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where G7 leaders aim to secure Trump's personal backing for security guarantees to shield Ukraine following a potential ceasefire with Russia. Scheduled for Wednesday during the January 19-23......

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