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The best countries to visit in 2026 have been revealed

Six of the top 10 tourism hotspots were countries in Europe

The Independent UK · Oct 7

Norway Opens Epstein Hearings as Parliament Examines Documented Links to Politicians and Diplomats

Børge Brende admits lying about Jeffrey Epstein as Norway's parliament probes political ties, WEF connections and questions over public trust.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30

How successful is Europe at closing the gender gap between men and women?

Europe continues to be a global leader when it comes to what is possible for men and women, but huge gaps exist between European countries, and full equality remains a very distant reality.

Euronews · Sep 28

India scores high on latest WEF standings: Growth outlook strongest, but some ground lost with MNCs

India's economy shows strong growth prospects for the next twelve months, a WEF survey found. Household incomes are also expected to rise, but the country's appeal as a business destination has slightly decreased. As per the survey, global economic sentiment has generally improved significantly since May.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

India outpaces China, Europe to emerge with strongest growth outlook globally: WEF survey

India has emerged as the strongest growth story in the latest WEF survey, with 74% of chief economists expecting strong or very strong growth over the next year. While confidence in India has risen sharply, China’s outlook has weakened and Europe remains the weakest region, highlighting a widening growth divergence.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Pakistan third from bottom in WEF gender gap index; women lag in workforce

NEW DELHI: Pakistan has ranked 143rd among 145 economies in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Gender Gap Report 2026, placing it third from the bottom with 59.5% of its gender gap closed. Its score improved by 2.8 percentage points from 2025, marking the country's strongest year-on-year improvement in a…

The Times of India · Sep 19

India's rank on Global Gender Gap Index unchanged at 131; Iceland retains top spot

India remains at 131st on the Global Gender Gap Index 2026. Progress towards gender parity stands at 64.5 percent, below the global average. Educational attainment shows strong gains, while economic participation remains lower. Political empowerment is India's highest ranked subindex, though it has seen reversals. Full gender parity is projected…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

ECB head Christine Lagarde 'ready to serve' WEF, report says

The World Economic Forum is currently co-chaired by BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and André Hoffmann, the vice chairman of Roche.

Euronews · Aug 23

Employers Start Paying a Premium for Skills AI Still Cannot Fake

AI is transforming job skills, making human judgement, communication, and curiosity more valuable as employers seek skills AI cannot replicate.

International Business Times UK · Aug 16

World Economic Forum unveils next tech wave

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has identified 10 emerging technologies it believes are nearing commercial maturity and could transform industries, addressing global challenges ranging from clean energy and healthcare to cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI).

Bangkok Post · Jul 28