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Davos

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over possible deal with China

US President Donald Trump warned Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that a trade deal with China would endanger his country.
US President Donald Trump warned Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that a trade deal with China would endanger his country.

Fear meets resignation in Davos as Trump dominates WEF agenda

U.S. President Donald Trump walks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
U.S. President Donald Trump walks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

World order changing, not rupturing, finance chiefs say

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 23, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 23, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Democracy strained by some governments’ failure to deliver, not problems with the system: Edwin Tong

Law Minister Edwin Tong said it is not possible to assess democracy without understanding the social compact that lies behind it.
Law Minister Edwin Tong said it is not possible to assess democracy without understanding the social compact that lies behind it.

Thanks Donald, Europe will take it from here

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a reception with business leaders at the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a reception with business leaders at the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 23, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and US President Donald Trump posing for a photo during their meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and US President Donald Trump posing for a photo during their meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Trump’s rhetoric rallies Canadian support for Prime Minister Mark Carney

FILE PHOTO: Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

Elon Musk makes Davos debut with promise of robots for all

Elon Musk attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Elon Musk attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

In fiery Davos speech, Ukraine’s Zelensky blasts EU, says US ‘security guarantees’ ready

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 22.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 22.

Quotes from Zelenskiy speech criticising Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks at the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks at the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

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