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January 22, 2025 11:10 AM

Zelenskiy says security guarantee would need at least 200,000 peacekeepers ⁩

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who is seeking a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, said on Tuesday that at least 200,000 European peacekeepers would be needed to prevent a new Russian attack after any ceasefire deal. The Ukrainian l...

January 21, 2025 5:26 PM

India cannot be ignored as it is the fastest-growing economy: Rajan Bharti Mittal at Davos

Rajan Bharti Mittal, Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises on Tuesday said that India’s global image, both economically and politically, is on the rise, and the country cannot be ignored. “I've been coming here for many years, and I can tell you w...

January 21, 2025 3:29 PM

AI can add $4.4 trillion to global economy, but digital divide must be removed: WEF report

While Artificial Intelligence (AI ) could add $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion to the global economy annually, there is also a need to pay attention to the careers, lives and communities it will disrupt -- including those who have already been left out...

January 21, 2025 2:21 PM

WEF meet kicks off in Davos with Crystal Awards for Beckham, Furstenberg, Yamamoto

The 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting kicked off with the theme "Collaboration for the Intelligent Age", at Davos in the Swiss Alps on Tuesday with three celebrities -- football legend David Beckham, fashion designer Diane von Furstenber...

January 19, 2024 11:47 PM

‘Global Good Alliance for Gender Equity and Equality’ launched at Davos with support from India

As the World Economic Forum 2024 comes to a close, one of the key takeaways from this year's annual meeting was the announcement of the launch of a "Global Good Alliance for Gender Equity and Equality" with the support and endorsement by the Forum an...

January 19, 2024 11:26 AM

Saudi Arabia to host World Economic Forum meeting in April

Saudi Arabia will host a special World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in April, economy minister Faisal Alibrahim said on Thursday, as it aims to boost the global profile of the kingdom and its capital Riyadh. The meeting, scheduled to take place from...

January 17, 2024 1:05 PM

World Economic Forum 2024: Telangana govt, Adani Portfolio ink MoUs worth over Rs 12,400 cr

In a major development at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024 in Davos, the Government of Telangana and the Adani Portfolio of Companies signed four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) totalling over Rs 12,400 crore. According to a media release by ...

January 16, 2024 2:47 PM

UN chief calls for urgent humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza as conflict reaches 100 days

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday renewed his call for an urgent humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip as the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel reached its 100th day. Guterres emphasized the need for a cease-fire to address t...

January 15, 2024 2:00 PM

Global leaders gather at Davos as World Economic Forum’s 54th annual meet kicks off

The 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) has commenced in Davos, Switzerland, convening leaders from around the world. Themed "Rebuilding Trust," the meeting will run from January 15 to January 19. Over the next five days, discussio...