Davos
Who is Borge Brende? WEF CEO steps down following Epstein ties' revelation
World Economic Forum CEO Borge Brende announced his resignation following an investigation into his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. Alois Zwinggi will act as interim president.
2 min read26 Feb 2026Canada PM Mark Carney denies retracting Davos remarks in call with Trump, US Treasury Secretary Bessent says he did
The controversy stems from Carney’s speech in Davos, where he urged nations to accept the end of a rules-based global order. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent commented that Carney “was very aggressively walking back” some of his remarks after the speech.
3 min read27 Jan 2026Thucydides in Greece to Carney in Davos: What does India make of insights from ancient times?
Canadian PM Mark Carney’s Davos speech on today’s global rupture evoked Thucydides on power rivalry and the role of middle powers as a potential counterforce. The US-China dynamic may demand that India takes a clearer stance on how the world is shaping up.
4 min read26 Jan 2026Our pitch at Davos this year: Why reliable India is a solid bet amid global uncertainty
In a world unsettled by geopolitical strain, trade fragmentation and AI-driven anxiety, India used the Davos stage to make a clear argument. The country has positioned itself as a dependable partner for economic progress at a time when predictability, trust and delivery are in short supply.
4 min read26 Jan 2026Europe prepares for a nightmare scenario: The US blocking access to tech
Trump’s threats have injected new urgency into European efforts to reduce its reliance on American technology.
6 min read24 Jan 2026The West stepped back from the brink. But Europe’s distrust of America lingers.
Despite President Trump’s U-turn on using military force and tariffs to seize the Danish island, America’s allies fear worse turbulence ahead.
5 min read23 Jan 2026Forget Greenland. Macron’s sunglasses take over Davos.
Not since Sarah Palin hit the stage in rimless glasses has a piece of eyewear created such a global stir. The story behind the French president’s shades.
1 min read23 Jan 2026WEF 2026: Arvind Kejriwal mocks CMs’ Davos visits as ‘picnic’, highlights AAP governance model in Punjab | Watch
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal criticises CMs for attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, framing their participation as a frivolous trip rather than a serious investment effort. He contrasts this with his party's focus on public welfare, highlighting the priorities of the AAP government in Punjab.
2 min read22 Jan 2026Did Trump mix up Greenland and Iceland at Davos? Karoline Leavitt defends POTUS, gets community-noted
During his speech at Davos, Donald Trump brought up Iceland four times. Iceland and Greenland neighbour one another, but Greenland is about 20 times larger in area.
1 min read22 Jan 2026Trump's Greenland ambitions: Details of ‘deal’ emerge as US President rules out force, tariffs
Shortly after his speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, where he softened his stance and signalled his openness to negotiations, US President Donald Trump said he met NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and chalked out a 'framework for a future deal'.
2 min read22 Jan 2026