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Ukraine war
Russia and Ukraine sit for tense talks on thorny territorial issue
The Abu Dhabi negotiations are the first trilateral meetings involving Ukrainian and Russian envoys and US mediators since the war began.
6 hours ago
World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
As Trump shakes world order, Western countries recalibrate approach to China
23 Jan 2026 - 11:00PM
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Donald Trump
‘Never been more relevant’: did Trump make Davos great again?
23 Jan 2026 - 8:42PM
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Canada
Trump withdraws invitation to Canada’s Carney to join his Board of Peace
The American president made the announcement in a brief post on his online platform Truth Social, without giving a reason.
23 Jan 2026 - 1:21PM
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Ukraine war
Putin meets US envoys for midnight talks as Ukraine hinges on key issue
US, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators to meet in UAE for security talks as territory remains a sticking point.
23 Jan 2026 - 8:08PM
World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
Newsom, on world stage in Davos, accuses Trump of trying to suppress dissent
After being barred from a Davos event, California’s governor blasts the Trump administration for its ‘authoritarian tendencies’.
23 Jan 2026 - 4:01PM
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Donald Trump
Trump blames table and aspirin after new bruise on hand
Fresh marks on the US president’s left hand during his ‘Board of Peace’ signing spark renewed speculation about his health.
23 Jan 2026 - 1:30PM
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Donald Trump
Greenland PM says he doesn’t know what’s in deal reached with Trump
Locals, meanwhile, are fed up with negotiations done over their heads after the US president’s meeting with Nato’s chief.
23 Jan 2026 - 12:07PM
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Indonesia’s Prabowo pitches stability at Davos amid rising global tensions
Prabowo says Indonesia aims to stamp out corruption and ‘greedanomics’, and calls for trade integration to help boost global prosperity.
23 Jan 2026 - 1:49AM
Hong Kong environmental issues
Hong Kong won’t pursue carbon-based taxes under bid to go green: Paul Chan
Finance chief takes question from CEO of Swiss chemicals producer Clariant on whether to take ‘broader approach’ to decarbonisation.
23 Jan 2026 - 12:32AM
Ukraine war
Trump sends message to Putin ‘war has to end’ after ‘good’ meeting with Zelensky
Trump’s comments come after crucial Davos talks with Ukraine’s leader, as peace efforts intensify amid fresh strikes and high-stakes diplomacy.
22 Jan 2026 - 11:03PM
World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
Duel in Davos: Macron’s ‘Top Gun’ shades charm internet, get mocked by Trump
The French leader’s US$770 sunglasses, which he wore as he criticised the US president, have sparked a flood of social media memes.
22 Jan 2026 - 2:26AM
Donald Trump
Huge lines, laughs and gasps as Trump addresses Davos
Trump stuns Davos with jabs at Greenland, Nato, Canada’s Carney, and France’s Macron, as attendees liken the chaotic scene to a rock concert.
22 Jan 2026 - 12:00AM
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At Davos, Singapore’s Tharman calls for US-China rivalry to ‘benefit’ world
The city state’s president urges nations to build resilient global alliances and, at a separate panel, calls for ways to boost job creation.
22 Jan 2026 - 12:37AM
Ukraine war
US envoy Witkoff to meet Putin in Moscow for pivotal peace talks Thursday
US special envoy and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner head to Russia to pursue a breakthrough on territorial disputes and security guarantees.
21 Jan 2026 - 8:35PM
Israel-Gaza war
3-month-old dies of cold in Gaza tent as Trump talks peace at Davos
While Trump pitches his new Board of Peace in Davos, a 3-month-old becomes the 9th child to die of hypothermia in a Gaza tent this winter.
21 Jan 2026 - 6:34PM
World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
Larry Fink considers rotating World Economic Forum away from Davos
The interim co-chief, and BlackRock CEO says the ‘mountain must come down to earth’ proposing a rotation to hubs like Detroit, Dublin and Jakarta.
21 Jan 2026 - 5:54PM
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Air Force One taking Trump to Davos turns around due to electrical issue
Donald Trump and his entourage switched to another plane and continued the trip to Switzerland.
21 Jan 2026 - 5:09PM
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US-China relations
Bessent cites trade progress after meeting China’s He Lifeng in Davos
US Treasury chief says rare earths are flowing and China is buying soybeans as talks move towards an April Trump-Xi meeting.
21 Jan 2026 - 4:13AM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong promotes ‘responsible and sustainable’ digital asset regime at Davos
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po says finance and technology are ‘mutually reinforcing’ but balanced approach needed to support development.
20 Jan 2026 - 9:02PM
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China’s He Lifeng warns of ‘law of the jungle’, blasts protectionism, at Davos
Amid escalating transatlantic rifts fuelled by Donald Trump, vice-premier urges global cooperation, free trade and dialogue, pledging to boost imports and open China’s market.
20 Jan 2026 - 9:36PM
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Poverty
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Why we should aspire to raising living standards for all
Our history of progress shows we can care for a growing population, but only if we tackle inequality and protect the environment.
20 Jan 2026 - 6:41AM
Ukraine war
Top Ukrainian negotiator says talks with US to continue in Davos
Negotiators move from Florida to Switzerland for talks as Ukrainians reel from Russian attacks that have damaged energy infrastructure.
19 Jan 2026 - 11:29AM
Greenland
Europe prepares retaliation over Trump’s Greenland ultimatum
Eight European countries consider US$108 billion retaliation and ‘anti-coercion’ tools after Trump vows tariffs on Europe over Arctic island.
19 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
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Indonesia
‘False pride’: Indonesia’s UN rights role clashes with its domestic record
While officials tout a diplomatic win, rights groups ask how a nation that ‘criminalises expression’ can lead the UN Human Rights Council.
18 Jan 2026 - 12:00PM
Timepieces
Horology’s most storied addresses: watch museums, workshops and archives
These locales, from museums to brands’ own premises, are hallowed grounds for watch fans, giving them insights and a peek into timekeeping history.
19 Jan 2026 - 10:16AM
Pakistan
Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia plan defence deal to counter chaos in Middle East
Iran’s neighbours are worried that the US’ increasingly erratic behaviour may pose a risk to regional power balance and trade, analysts say.
16 Jan 2026 - 5:54PM
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Timepieces
The Swatch x Guggenheim range is released as Swatch Art Peace Hotel turns 15
4 new collectable Art Journey watches feature works by artists Claude Monet, Jackson Pollock, Edgar Degas and Paul Klee.
16 Jan 2026 - 12:06PM
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