Trump 2.0 boosts interest in Davos: World Economic Forum chief
Davos (Switzerland) (AFP) – Donald Trump is not stepping foot in Davos this week but the head of the World Economic Forum says the new president has brought renewed interest in the annual gathering of business and political leaders.
EU's legal weapon facing the heat from US big tech
Brussels (AFP) – For tech billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, the EU’s digital rules are a tool of censorship. For the bloc, they are its most powerful weapon to stop the spread of illegal content.
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Taipei (AFP) – A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, injuring 27 people, triggering landslides and causing ceilings of homes to cave in according to local authorities.
Emotional Badosa stuns Gauff to reach Australian Open semi
Melbourne (AFP) – An “emotional” Paula Badosa shattered world number three Coco Gauff’s dream of a first Australian Open title when she stunned her 7-5, 6-4 in the quarter-finals on Tuesday.
Asian markets swing as Trump revives tariff fears on taking office
Hong Kong (AFP) – Asian markets saw big fluctuations Tuesday as Donald Trump took office warning he could impose stiff tariffs on Canada and Mexico next month but appeared to delay any action against China for now.
S.Korea's suspended president to attend impeachment hearing
Seoul (AFP) – South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol will appear for the first time Tuesday at the Constitutional Court, his lawyer said, for hearings that will decide whether to remove him from office.
Trump signs order to pull US from WHO, citing funding disparities
Washington (AFP) – President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order directing the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), a body he has repeatedly criticized over its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Facing Trump and Musk, EU lawmakers seek sure footing
Strasbourg (France) (AFP) – How to deal with Donald Trump’s disruptive return to the White House and the tempestuous forays of his billionaire ally Elon Musk into European affairs?
Starry Sundance fest moves ahead in wake of LA fires
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – The US film industry’s first big gathering since fires devastated Los Angeles will begin Thursday at the Sundance festival, where highlights include a glitzy new Jennifer Lopez musical and a dark Benedict Cumberbatch drama.
Trump's climate retreat shines light on green leaders
Paris (AFP) – The United States withdrawing from the Paris Agreement is a blow to global cooperation on climate change, but other countries are marching ahead and stepping up leadership on the issue.
