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The 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum drew to an end with the closing ceremony on Sunday, January 24, 2025, in Davos, Switzerland, urging a deeper need for global cooperation to respond to pressing issues. Attended by 3,000 participants and delegates from over 130 nations to rub shoulders with a number of over 350 governmental leaders and over 60 head of states and with the focus on changing geopolitical landscapes, economic instability, and rising technological advancements. Mr. Brende, President of the WEF, said during his closing address, “We all began to get the reality this week that we…

Yunus attends 47 events during Davos WEF Summit. Engages with 4 heads of state and 10 CEOs. Addresses climate and social issues at plenary sessions. Holds meetings with UN, WEF leaders, and global influencers. To return to Dhaka after a 4-day hectic schedule. Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus attended at least 47 events during the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual meeting and other high-level side events in the Swiss town of Davos. His participation included critical meetings with global leaders, addressing pressing issues like climate change, social entrepreneurship, and global economics. “The Chief Adviser had a very busy schedule during…

Davos, Switzerland, January 24, 2025 – At the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva acknowledged significant strides by global policymakers in addressing inflation without triggering a recession. However, she emphasized that the battle against inflation remains unfinished. “The head of the genie is in the bottle, most of the body of the genie is in the bottle, kind of getting stuck there, but the legs are kind of hanging still out,” Georgieva remarked during the Economic Outlook session. “We need to push it all the way down.” Georgieva also highlighted the impact of…

Faysal Wahab Donald Trump’s return to the White House marked the beginning of a fast series of executive orders. Rebranding of internal relations and geopolitics. The environment began to debate an industrialist who mentioned his wills on Poland and the issue of Greenland, the “Panamax” of the Panama Canal, the Bay of Mexico, and the Americas. The problem of these Americans is the issue of US-China relations during the Trump set-up. These relationships include both cooperative and confrontational factors. The economy, technological competition, geopolitics; they are all the stakes being toys around by Trump himself. Trump’s goals include boosting American…

Judge John Coughenour halts Trump’s executive order, calling it “blatantly unconstitutional.” The 14th Amendment ensures citizenship for almost all individuals born in the US. Four states argued the order would harm residents and violate constitutional rights. Trump’s administration plans to appeal the decision, likely taking the case to the Supreme Court. Legal experts claim the issue can only be resolved through a constitutional amendment. In a significant ruling on Thursday, 23 January, a federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocked former President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship in the United States. US District Court Judge John Coughenour issued a…

DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 23, 2025 – World Bank Managing Director for Operations, Anna Bjerde, reaffirmed the institution’s support for the rebuilding efforts of Bangladesh under the Interim Government. Bjerde made this statement during a meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, as reported by Abul Kalam Azad Majumder, Deputy Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser. During the meeting, Bjerde conveyed the World Bank’s commitment to assist Bangladesh with its ongoing recovery and development. “I want to express our support. Count on us for whatever support you want,”…

Four U.S. states challenge President Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order. Order denies citizenship to children of undocumented or temporary visa-holding parents. Plaintiffs argue it violates the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Department of Justice defends the order, citing immigration reform goals. The court’s ruling may set the stage for a Supreme Court battle. A federal court in Seattle will hear a crucial case on Thursday, 23 January, as Washington, Arizona, Illinois, and Oregon jointly request a temporary halt to President Donald Trump’s executive order. This order, signed earlier this week, seeks to eliminate birthright citizenship for children born to…

Emilia Pérez leads the 2025 Oscar nominations with 13 nods, including Best Picture. Karla Sofía Gascón makes history as the first openly transgender acting nominee. The film explores themes of identity and redemption, blending drama with musical elements. Nominations include Best Original Song, Best Original Score, and Best Sound Design. The Oscars ceremony is set for March 2, 2025, despite delays due to LA wildfires. The much-anticipated Oscar nominations 2025 have finally been announced, and Emilia Pérez, a unique transgender musical thriller, has taken center stage. Directed by the acclaimed French filmmaker Jacques Audiard, this Mexico-set story of transformation and redemption has earned an impressive 13 nominations,…

DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 23, 2025 – Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today urged Meta to take proactive measures to combat misinformation and fake news spreading through Facebook in Bangladesh. Professor Yunus made this call during a meeting with Sir Nick Clegg, Meta’s Head of Global Affairs, at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. The discussion was also attended by Abul Kalam Azad Majumder, Deputy Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser. Professor Yunus highlighted the ongoing issue of misinformation, particularly pointing to the actions of oligarchs and politicians linked to the former regime of Sheikh Hasina. He claimed…

UN Chief warns of climate crisis and geopolitical divisions. Rising sea levels threaten major oil ports. Climate change disrupts economies and infrastructure. Renewable energy seen as key to ending fossil fuel dependence. Unregulated AI poses global risks; collaboration is crucial. Humanity is facing a cascade of unprecedented challenges, including the climate crisis and growing geopolitical divisions, warned UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Speaking at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Guterres painted a grim picture of the global landscape, referring to it as a “Pandora’s box of troubles.” “We are confronting two profound and unprecedented threats that demand…