Jan 16 War, climate among high priority topics at Davos meeting By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The World Economic Forum is back with its first winter meetup since 2020 in the Swiss Alpine town of Davos. Leaders are seeking to bridge political divisions in a divided world, buttress a hobbling economy and address concerns about a… Continue reading
Jan 11 Report warns the cost-of-living crisis may overshadow climate change By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press A report by the World Economic Forum says climate change is the global economy's biggest long-term challenge but one the world is least prepared to tackle because of short-term problems led by a cost-of-living crisis. Continue reading
May 26 Climate activists in Davos say major issues ignored By Peter Prengaman, Associated Press While climate change was the focus of many discussions, activists say that important things like helping people who are impacted by climate change, largely didn't happen. Continue reading
May 23 Zelenskyy calls for ‘maximum’ sanctions on Russia in virtual speech at Davos By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling for "maximum" sanctions against Russia during a virtual speech at the World Economic Forum gathering in Davos, Switzerland. Continue reading
May 22 World Economic Forum returns in Davos after pandemic pause By Jamey Keaten, Masha Macpherson, Associated Press Forum organizers have their work cut out for them with soaring food and fuel prices, Russia's war in Ukraine, climate change, drought and food shortages in Africa, yawning inequality between rich and poor, and autocratic regimes gaining ground in some… Continue reading
Jan 22 Watch 4:11 News Wrap: At Davos, Trump urges Europe to liberalize trade policies In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump departed the World Economic Forum after urging European countries to liberalize trade. Trump complained that the European Union is “more difficult to do business with than China.” Also, high winds and sweltering temperatures… Continue watching
Jan 21 Watch 4:47 In Davos, Trump hails U.S. ‘economic boom,’ downplays climate crisis By Ryan Chilcote As his Senate impeachment trial begins, President Trump is meeting with other world leaders, economic scholars and business moguls in Davos, Switzerland, as part of the World Economic Forum. In an address there, Trump hailed a U.S. economic "boom" and… Continue watching
Jan 21 AP Fact Check: Trump spreads distortion at Davos By Collin Binkley, Josh Boak, Associated Press At Davos, President Donald Trump has shared distortions about his policies and record while attending the World Economic Forum, according to the Associated Press. Continue reading
Jan 21 WATCH: Trump addresses World Economic Forum at Davos Trump addressed the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, hours before his historic impeachment trial was to reconvene in the U.S. Senate in Washington. Continue reading
Jan 20 Trump heads to Davos as Senate readies for impeachment trial By Darlene Superville, Associated Press When President Donald Trump’s historic impeachment trial is called to order in the Senate this week, he'll be thousands of miles away at the Davos economic forum in the Swiss Alps. Continue reading