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Davos returns from pandemic with Ukraine, climate in mind

After a nearly 2-1/2-year hiatus, the Swiss town of Davos is set to again host global elites from business, government and activist groups for the World Economic Forum

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

Davos Returns from Pandemic with Ukraine, Climate in Mind

After a nearly 2-1/2-year hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Swiss town of Davos is set to again host global elites from business, government and activist groups for the World Economic Forum. Russia’s war in Ukraine and climate change worries are expected to be on many minds at the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 18, 2022

We will showcase A.P.’s strength at Davos, says Industries Minister Amarnath

The long coastline that the State enjoys is our USP, he says

The Hindu · May 18, 2022

Sansad Watch Ep 25: How India's rich are getting richer at the cost of the poor

There was drama at the World Economic Forum in Davos after a bunch of "patriotic millionaires" released a letter asking their governments to tax them more. They took this step after Oxfam released a report titled Inequality Kills. As its title suggests, the report pointed out that inequality – where…

Newslaundry · Jan 25, 2022

Climate, COVID, China: Takeaways from online Davos event

Government and business leaders have urged global cooperation on climate change, the coronavirus pandemic and the economic recovery at the World Economic Forum’s virtual gathering this week

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2022

World Economic Forum to hold 2022 annual meeting in Davos in May

The World Economic Forum will hold its 2022 annual meeting in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos from May 22-26, the Geneva-based group said on Friday.

Reuters · Jan 21, 2022

Ultra-rich: "It's taxes or pitchforks"

"History paints a pretty bleak picture of what the endgame of extremely unequal societies looks like"

Salon · Jan 20, 2022

German leader champions new tack on climate at Davos event

New German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for a “paradigm shift” in the way the world approaches climate policy, saying his country would leverage its presidency of the Group of Seven industrial nations this year to push for standards to fight global warming

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2022

Daily Dose Ep 259: Bangladesh PM reacts to CAA, WhatsApp's 5 billion milestone, rising inequality, and more

This episode is hosted by Meghnad S who brings you stories from Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Delhi, Davos and more.

Newslaundry · Jan 20, 2020