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Swiss Federal President Viola Amherd, left, and her guest, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, right, President of Ukraine, inspect the guard of honour in Kehrsatz near Bern, Switzerland, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.

World News

Zelenskyy takes center stage in Davos as he tries to rally support for Ukraine

4:38am January 16, 2024

by The Associated Press

Zelenskyy is headlining a frenzied first full day of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in the Swiss resort, where officials from the U.S., EU, China and Middle East will also be prominent.

A demonstration at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in 2023. A perennial Davos topic is how to improve the lives of the world's poor.

Health & Safety

So far it's a grand decade for billionaires, says new report. As for the masses ...

7:01pm January 14, 2024

by Ari Daniel

As the World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos, the charity Oxfam has issued its annual report on wealth, poverty and inequality. It makes some bold assertions. But there are skeptics.

A man walks past a damaged building after a strike in Kramatorsk in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donbas, on Wednesday.

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 25)

4:55pm May 25, 2022

by NPR Staff

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

A Davos sign sits atop a hotel roof ahead of this year's World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Is Davos As Bad As Critics Say? Global Leaders Weigh In

11:42am January 24, 2020

by Joanne Lu

Critics love to hate the World Economic Forum's annual meeting for elites. But people who work in global health and development say it has helped do some good.

Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan speaks at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. His message: The U.S. shouldn't expect too much from China when it comes to cracking down on intellectual property theft.

Analysis: Why A Chinese Leader Told The Story Of 'A Devil And A Demon'

9:48am January 29, 2019

by Pallavi Gogoi

China's Vice President Wang Qishan likes parables. In Davos he told a story to answer a question on U.S.-China trade relations.

A poor resident of a village in Kenya checks his phone to confirm that a cash transfer has been made.

Tax The Ultrarich To Solve Poverty? Easier Said Than Done

8:18pm January 25, 2019

by Joanne Lu

Oxfam has issued its annual report on the gap between the wealthy and the poor — and offered a solution.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg delivers a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Teen Inspires Youth Demonstrations Across Europe, Demanding Action On Climate Change

4:48pm January 25, 2019

by Shannon Van Sant

16-year-old Greta Thunberg has been the inspiration for many of the protests. She has staged weekly protests on the steps of the Swedish Parliament and spoke this week at Davos.

Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's new president, is among a wave of far-right leaders who have risen on the world stage. On Tuesday, Bolsonaro will headline the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Analysis: How The Rise Of The Far Right Threatens Democracy Worldwide

11:38am January 21, 2019

by Pallavi Gogoi

From Turkey and Hungary, to India and the Philippines, the voices of nationalism have become dominant forces that begin with the election of a charismatic, influential and powerful man.

President Trump speaks during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 26, 2018. He became the first U.S. leader to visit the annual gathering in 18 years.

Analysis: At Davos, A Darker Mood Awaits Meeting Of Global Elites

4:00am January 09, 2019

by Pallavi Gogoi

Last year, the Davos scene was marked by grand entrances and ambitious power politics. But this year, the power of several word leaders is in decline and the global economy is shaky.

President Donald Trump speaks at the World Economic Forum on Friday.

Trump To Davos: 'America Is Open For Business'

2:17pm January 26, 2018

At the World Economic Forum in Switzerland on Friday, President Trump encouraged movers and shakers to invest in the U.S., touting his economic agenda of tax cuts and deregulation.