Geopolitics, trade tensions and AI front and centre at WEF 2026 in Davos
The third day of the World Economic Forum in Davos is set to feature high-profile appearances by U.S. President Donald Trump, European Central Bank Pr...
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $425 million sale of Patriot missile systems equipment and support services to Kuwait, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
The deal includes spare parts, engineering, training, and logistics support. RTX Corp will serve as the primary contractor.
The approval comes amid growing regional security concerns and underscores Kuwait’s long-standing defence partnership with the United States. Final delivery will depend on formal agreements and congressional notification.
Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died at the age of 93, his foundation said on Monday.
More than 100 vehicles were involved in a massive pileup on Interstate 96 in western Michigan on Monday (19 January), forcing the highway to shut in both directions amid severe winter weather.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would impose a 200% tariff on French wines and champagnes after France declined to join his proposed Board of Peace on Gaza initiative.
Syria's Interior Ministry said on Tuesday that about 120 Islamic State detainees escaped from Shaddadi prison, after the Kurdish website Rudaw reported that a spokesperson for the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, Farhad Shami, said around 1,500 Islamic State members had escaped.
Syrian government troops tightened their grip across a swathe of northern and eastern territory on Monday after it was abruptly abandoned by Kurdish forces in a dramatic shift that has consolidated President Ahmed al-Sharaa's rule.
The third day of the World Economic Forum in Davos is set to feature high-profile appearances by U.S. President Donald Trump, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, as global leaders and business executives tackle trade tensions, AI and geopolitics.
Protesters in Washington D.C. joined the "Free America" walkout on Tuesday to rally against U.S. government policies, coinciding with the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump's second term.
In a move reinforcing the "Fortress America" doctrine that has rattled global markets, the United States plans to reduce personnel within critical NATO command centres.
A South Korean court sentenced former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years in jail on Wednesday for charges including engaging in a key action of insurrection concerning ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law in December 2024.
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