World Economic Forum

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Trump seeks Greenland talks at Davos and U.S. moves ISIS detainees from Syria

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Donald Trump said he was seeking "immediate negotiations" to take over Greenland, asking the packed auditorium if they wanted him to say a few words about "a place called Greenland" and warning allies of economic consequences if they

Politics

Trump’s Davos address deepens rift with European leaders

President Donald J. Trump used a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to challenge central pillars of the Western order, leaving many attendees speechless, groaning or gasping. Over more than an hour Mr. Trump mocked European leaders, attacked the Western alliance, criticized the values of their societies

Politics

Al Gore Reacted to Commerce Secretary’s Davos Remarks, Report Says

Former Vice President Al Gore reacted after Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick delivered combative remarks at a World Economic Forum dinner in Davos on Jan. 20, People reports. The Financial Times said Lutnick was dismissive about Europe and argued the world should prioritize coal over renewable energy, prompting "widespread jeering,

Politics

Gavin Newsom denied entry to USA House at Davos, his office says

Businessinsider reports that California Gov. Gavin Newsom was denied entry to the US Pavilion at Davos on Wednesday, and his office accused the Trump administration of pressuring the official pavilion to block his scheduled fireside-chat appearance. Newsom had been invited by Fortune, the event's official media partner, to

Politics

Trump’s Davos Speech Misstates Greenland History and NATO Contributions

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, President Trump rebuked European allies, reasserted ambitions to seize Greenland and made a series of claims about NATO and his record that The New York Times found misleading or false. On Greenland, Mr. Trump said, "After the war, we

Business

Trump abandons Greenland tariff plans as crypto and stocks rebound

Beincrypto reports US President Donald Trump said he would not proceed with tariffs linked to Greenland, easing trade-war fears and triggering a rebound in cryptocurrencies and US equities. Bitcoin climbed back toward $90,000 and Ethereum rebounded near $3,000 after earlier losses driven by renewed tariff rhetoric at the

Politics

Trump Assails NATO, Europe and Pushes for Greenland Talks at Davos

President Trump delivered a lengthy speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, taking aim at NATO, European leaders and others while pressing for U.S. control of Greenland. He pledged not to use force to seize the semiautonomous Danish territory, saying, "I don’t have to

World

Trump urges immediate talks to acquire Greenland, cites national security

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, US President Donald Trump said he is seeking immediate negotiations to acquire Greenland and emphasized the United States would not use force, Beincrypto reported. Trump framed the initiative as driven solely by national security and dismissed rare earth minerals as a motive. He

Business

Trump to Speak in Davos as Greenland, Tariffs and Market Turmoil Loom

President Trump is set to speak today at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, a much-anticipated address that has generated both excitement and trepidation. A large crowd of protesters reportedly descended on the main street ahead of his arrival, and the speech is expected to touch on Greenland, tariffs,

Crypto

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Challenges France’s Central Bank Chief on Bitcoin at Davos

Beincrypto reported that Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confronted Banque de France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau at the World Economic Forum in Davos, arguing that Bitcoin is more independent than sovereign monetary authorities. Gareth Jenkinson reported that Villeroy de Galhau said, "I trust more independent central banks with a

Politics

Trump lands on backup plane and heads to Davos as Greenland row looms

Businessinsider: President Donald Trump landed in Switzerland on a replacement Boeing C-32A after an electrical fault forced Air Force One to turn back, and is scheduled to speak at the World Economic Forum in Davos — his jet touched down just after 12:30 p.m. local time and the address

World

Macron Wore Sunglasses in Davos Because of an Eye Condition

President Emmanuel Macron wore blue-tinted aviator-style sunglasses while addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The glasses were prompted by a medical issue, not fashion, the Times reported. Mr. Macron did not acknowledge the choice during his 18-minute speech. The sunglasses first appeared last Thursday when he sported an

Politics

Air Force One Returns to Joint Base Andrews After Reported Electrical Issue

People reports Air Force One turned around with President Donald Trump on board on Tuesday, Jan. 20, after takeoff for Switzerland due to a "minor electrical issue," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said. "After takeoff, the AF1 crew identified a minor electrical issue," Leavitt said.

Tech

Anthropic CEO criticizes US approval of Nvidia chip sales to China at Davos

At the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei sharply criticized the U.S. administration and chipmakers over last week’s decision to approve sales of Nvidia’s H200 chips and a chip line by AMD to approved Chinese customers. The chips, while not necessarily the

Politics

Trump travels to Davos as European leaders reassess alliance over Greenland bid

President Trump arrived in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum as many European leaders reassess ties with the United States amid his insistence on acquiring Greenland, turning the gathering into an effort to de-escalate tensions. Mr. Trump’s demands to acquire Greenland and vague threats of tariffs have bewildered

Politics

Trump's Davos trip delayed after Air Force One returns to Andrews

Businessinsider reports President Donald Trump's flight to Davos was delayed Tuesday night after Air Force One turned back to Joint Base Andrews because of a "minor electrical issue," per a White House pool report. Flight-tracking data showed the plane turning around over the waters off Long

Politics

Air Force One returns to Andrews after 'minor electrical issue'

Air Force One returned to Joint Base Andrews late Tuesday with President Trump on board after experiencing a "minor electrical issue," a White House official said. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Mr. Trump would board a different plane at the base and continue on to Switzerland,

Crypto

Davos tariff remarks trigger crypto sell-off as Bitcoin falls under $90,000

Beincrypto reports crypto markets sold off after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos signaled renewed trade‑war risks and potential tariff escalation. Bitcoin fell below $90,000 and Ethereum slipped under $3,000 as investors turned risk‑off. Bessent reaffirmed tariffs as

Tech

Nadella says AI must deliver useful outcomes or risk losing social permission

Pcgamer reported that at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warned that AI will lose public support unless it is used to "do something useful that changes the outcomes of people and communities and countries and industries." On the supply side, Nadella said

Politics

Trump gives nearly two-hour White House briefing, tosses staff list

President Trump spent roughly one hour 45 minutes at the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room on Tuesday to mark the anniversary of his return to office, discarding a 31-page staff list and delivering an extended set of remarks about the first year of his second term. His meandering remarks

World

Carney at Davos calls U.S.-led order a 'rupture' and wins standing ovation

Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada delivered a stark speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, prompting global political and corporate leaders in the audience to give a rare standing ovation. He described the end of the era underpinned by United States hegemony, calling the current

Politics

Trump presses Greenland demand, threatens tariffs and deepens rift with Europe

As he prepared to meet European leaders at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss Alps, President Trump escalated tensions with long-standing allies by demanding that the United States take over Greenland, threatening new tariffs and inviting President Vladimir V. Putin to join a proposed “board of peace,” The New

Crypto

Hong Kong defends 'same activity, same risk, same regulation' approach at Davos

Hong Kong Finance Secretary Paul Chan defended the city’s “same activity, same risk, same regulation” framework for digital assets while speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, according to the South China Morning Post. Chan said finance and technology were increasingly intertwined but required a balanced regulatory approach,

World

Macron rejects Trump’s tariff threats, defends European sovereignty in Davos

President Emmanuel Macron, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, said on Tuesday that France would not capitulate to bullying or attempts to undermine European sovereignty and rejected President Trump’s efforts to put pressure on Europe. Mr. Macron warned that “we are reaching a time of instability and

Culture

William Shatner eats cereal at an L.A. red light as other celeb snaps surface

Pagesix reports William Shatner was photographed eating a bowl of cereal while sitting at a red light in Los Angeles. The gallery also includes A$AP Rocky and Rihanna stepping out in denim in NYC; Bella Hadid catching snowflakes on her tongue during a snowstorm in NYC; and Hilary Duff