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The 56th World Economic Forum in Davos wrapped after days of speeches and dealmaking framed by geopolitical tension, including strains between the United States and allies and debates over security, growth, and innovation.
Davos 2026 ended after a week of high-level meetings and speeches shaped by rising geopolitical tension, including friction between the United States and NATO partners. Leaders focused on cooperation in a more contested world, growth, and innovation—while debates over security and alliances dominated side conversations.
A strong earthquake struck northern Pakistan, killing at least one person, damaging homes, and causing landslides that blocked roads as authorities assessed damage and launched rescue efforts.
Senior U.S. envoys urged Israel to advance to the second phase of a Gaza ceasefire, with attention on reopening Rafah and unresolved hostage issues amid continuing violence.
An AP analysis describes how Trump’s second-term approach toward Europe—marked by threats, demands and public friction—has shaken long-established alliances and encouraged leaders to explore strategies less dependent on US leadership.
A major drone-and-missile strike on Ukraine’s largest cities wounded civilians and damaged energy infrastructure as U.S.-linked negotiations continued, highlighting the gap between diplomacy and battlefield reality.
Saudi Arabia and the Olympic Council of Asia agreed to postpone the 2029 Asian Winter Games planned for Trojena at NEOM, signaling the complexity and cost pressures of staging snow sports in an arid region.
Russia launched a large-scale drone-and-missile attack on Ukraine’s two biggest cities as U.S.-led talks involving Ukrainian and Russian negotiators continued in Abu Dhabi. The strikes wounded civilians and damaged energy infrastructure, underscoring the gap between battlefield realities and diplomatic efforts.
Top U.S. envoys met with Israel’s prime minister as talks focused on moving the Gaza ceasefire into its next stage, including steps tied to border crossings, monitoring, and hostage-related issues.
Ukraine said a large Russian drone-and-missile assault struck major cities and power infrastructure as negotiators continued U.S.-supported talks. Officials framed the timing as an attempt to undermine diplomacy while discussions pressed on.
Demonstrations and clashes erupted in Uganda after a contentious election, with security forces responding as opposition figures alleged fraud and called for political change.
As trilateral talks continued in Abu Dhabi, Russia launched large-scale strikes on Ukraine’s major cities, deepening a humanitarian and infrastructure crisis while negotiators signaled the process will continue.