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The emblem of the United Arab Emirates is seen on the fence of the Qasr al-Watan presidential palace in Abu Dhabi on Friday. Photo: AFP

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.

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World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos

As Trump shakes world order, Western countries recalibrate approach to China

23 Jan 2026 - 11:00PM

Donald Trump

‘Never been more relevant’: did Trump make Davos great again?

23 Jan 2026 - 8:42PMvideocam

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 - 1:21PMvideocam

US President Donald Trump has withdrawn an invitation to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to join his controversial Board of Peace. Photo: AFP

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 - 4:01PMvideocam

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

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 - 12:07PMvideocam

World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos

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

Hong Kong is tackling decarbonisation through its Climate Action Plan 2050, focusing on net-zero electricity by phasing out coal for backup, increasing renewables and promoting green transport with electric vehicles. Photo: Karma Lo

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

US President Donald Trump attends the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Thursday. Photo: AP

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 - 12:00AMvideocam

World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos

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

Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam during the 56th annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters

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

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin (left) greets Steve Witkoff in Moscow on August 6, 2025. Photo: Sputnik/AFP

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 - 5:54PMvideocam

Donald Trump

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

Air Force One on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland after it was forced to return. Photo: AFP

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 - 4:13AMvideocam

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

World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos

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 - 9:36PMvideocam

Vice-Premier He Lifeng delivers a speech during the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday. Photo: AFP

Poverty

Opinion | 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

Young people enjoy the waves on a beach near the Nouakchott Artisanal Port in Mauritania on July 17 last year. The UN projects that the world population will grow to 11.2 billion by 2100. Photo: Reuters

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

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

A session of the United Nations Human Rights Council held in Geneva in 2024. Photo: AFP

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

A fresco at the Musée International d’Horlogerie in Switzerland. Photo: Handout

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 - 5:54PMvideocam

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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Switzerland

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.

As Trump shakes world order, Western countries recalibrate approach to China

‘Never been more relevant’: did Trump make Davos great again?

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.

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.

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’.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Opinion | 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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

Opinion | Why we should aspire to raising living standards for all