Davos 2026 calls for dialogue amid rising global risks, slowing growth
January 20, 2026
Dialogue, leaders said, is now the world’s most urgent tool to prevent conflict, restore trust, and unlock shared economic recovery.
Dialogue, leaders said, is now the world’s most urgent tool to prevent conflict, restore trust, and unlock shared economic recovery.
Amid international scrutiny, the UK says the agreement with Mauritius ensures long-term military operations and regional security at Diego Garcia.
Renewed clashes near Kobani and Hasakah strain Syria’s fragile ceasefire, displacing thousands and prompting urgent calls for civilian protection.
Nearly 400 headquarters posts to move to Bonn and Madrid, UNDP has said, amidst ongoing UN reforms and operational restructuring.
China now hosts 278 of 819 global gazelle startups, highlighting rapid growth in biotech, semiconductors and artificial intelligence sectors worldwide.
Falling global cocoa prices are pushing Ivorian farmers into hardship, leaving harvests unsold and livelihoods increasingly uncertain across key producing regions.
Rising floodwaters have displaced hundreds of thousands, cut vital transport links, and deepened an urgent humanitarian crisis across southern and central Mozambique.
Stakeholders are shaping a fair pricing model to keep Amahoro Stadium accessible, sustainable, and fit for world-class sporting experiences.
Rwanda strengthens border communities’ resilience, using innovative digital tools, participatory education, and coordinated strategies to tackle epidemic-prone diseases effectively.
Vice Premier Zhang emphasizes practical training and applied research at the new university to cultivate skilled professionals in emergency management.
