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Geopolitical tensions and AI dominate start of World Economic Forum

Ukraine, Middle East and Taiwan overshadow annual meeting at Davos, with artificial intelligence also high on agenda

The Guardian - UK

Kremlin dismisses Ukraine talks at Davos without Russian presence

The Kremlin dismisses the upcoming talks in Davos on Ukraine, stating that they will be ineffective since Russia is not participating.

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Davos 2024: Oxfam slams 'decade of division' amid worsening inequality

The fortunes of the world's five richest men have more than doubled since 2020, while three in five people around the globe have been made poorer. Those are just some of the findings in Oxfam's new inequality report, released to coincide with the start of the World Economic Forum, an…

France 24

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Conflict, climate cast shadow over Davos economic summit

The annual meeting of global leaders gets underway in the Swiss ski-resort of Davos on Monday, with the world economy facing a year of dampened growth prospects and uncertainty stemming from geopolitical unrest, tight financing conditions and the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence.

Radio France Internationale

Russia dismisses Davos discussion on Ukrainian president’s peace plan

Zelenskyy’s proposal, discussed by 83 delegations, calls for Russia to pull its troops back and face up to war crimes.

Al Jazeera

World leaders to meet to discuss threat of hypothetical ‘Disease X’ pandemic in Davos

‘Disease X’ is ranked as a priority for awareness campaigning by the WHO alongside Covid-19, Ebola and Zika virus

The Independent UK

Oxfam Predicts Trillionaire Within Decade Amidst Growing Global Inequalities

Oxfam warns that the world could have its first trillionaire within a decade, highlighting growing inequalities exacerbated by the pandemic.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine says it has shot down Russian spy plane; 200 Ukrainian PoWs given lengthy sentences by Russia – as it happened

Ukraine army chief says A-50 spy plane and Il-22 command aircraft downed near Sea of Azov; some prisoners of war given life sentences by Russia

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine peace talks end without agreement as Kyiv insists China must be involved

National security advisers from over 83 countries attend fourth meeting to discuss peace plan

The Independent UK

Geopolitics, AI to slow global economy, grow inequality: Davos survey

Economists predict weakened global economic conditions while technology will help promote differences across regions.

Al Jazeera

World leaders to discuss conflict, climate and AI at annual Davos gathering

The Earth is heating up, as is conflict in the Middle East. The world economy and Ukraine's defense against Russia are sputtering along. Artificial intelligence could upend all our lives. The to-do list of global priorities has grown for this year’s edition of the World Economic Forum’s gabfest of business,…

France 24

Conflict, climate change and AI get top billing as leaders converge for elite meeting in Davos

Climate, conflict, a divided world and the rise of artificial intelligence round out a to-do list of global priorities at this year’s edition the World Economic Forum’s gabfest of business, political and other elites in Davos, Switzerland

The Independent UK

Five richest men doubled fortunes after 2020, Oxfam says as Davos opens

Charity says billionaires $3.3 trillion richer than in 2020 as annual gathering of business elites take place.

Al Jazeera

Governments Urged to Tackle Inequality as Davos Meeting Commences

As global leaders convene at Davos, calls grow for governments to take action against rising inequality, focusing on curbing the power of billionaires.

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The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 691

Volodymyr Zelenskiy heads to Davos amid multinational push to find a formula for peace; Ukrainians urged to build DIY drones for the military

The Hindu

WeLead to Credible India: Indian lounges dominate World Economic Forum in Davos

Indian lounges dominate Davos as the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting begins, showcasing Indian leadership, technology, and culture.

The Conversation

As the billionaires gather at Davos, it's worth examining what's become of their dreams

Gathering for their annual World Economic Forum at Davos in Switzerland this week, the world’s business and political elite will be digesting some unpleasant reading courtesy of the aid agency Oxfam International.

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So far it's a grand decade for billionaires, says new report. As for the masses ...

As the World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos, the charity Oxfam has issued its annual report on wealth, poverty and inequality. It makes some bold assertions. But there are skeptics.

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International Business Times

IMF Chief Says AI Holds Risks, 'Tremendous Opportunity' For Global Economy

AI will affect 60 percent of jobs in advanced economies, the International Monetary Fund's managing director, Kristalina Georgieva, said in an interview in Washington, shortly before departing for the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Al Jazeera

Is the World Economic Forum still relevant?

Experts weigh in on how much value actually Davos provides to the global community.

The Independent UK

Watch live: World Economic Forum advisers hold briefing on Zelensky’s peace plan for Ukraine

Security advisers at the World Economic Forum (WEF) are giving a briefing on President Zelensky’s peace plan for Ukraine, as the country returns to Davos for the first time since the war began.

The Independent UK

Top Western envoys review Ukraine peace formula to end Russia's war as Zelenskyy plans Davos visit

Top foreign policy advisers from Western countries, Ukraine and others are meeting to help push forward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s peace formula that aims to end Russia’s war on his country

The Hindu

Smriti Irani, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hardeep Puri to represent India in WEF Davos meeting

World Economic Forum 2024: The annual meeting, which will be held under the theme of ‘Rebuilding Trust’ from January 15-19, will also be attended by nearly 100 political and business leaders from India.

The Hindu

Revanth leaves for Delhi, to meet party high command today

Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy heads to meet party high command in New Delhi to discuss MLC nominations. He will participate in the flagging-off of Bharat Jodo Nyay yatra and later leave to Davos to attend World Economic Forum Meeting.

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Davos Dilemmas: Global-Markets Take Five Themes

In this informative article, we delve into five key dilemmas that world leaders and business executives will be grappling with at the Davos forum. Find out...

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