At the 2026 World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions, widely known as "Summer Davos", in Dalian, China, the discourse around artificial intelligence shifted from speculative fear to the practical realities of workforce integration. With nearly 40% of jobs currently facing AI-driven transformation, leaders emphasized that the primary challenge is no longer the technology itself, but the "human systems" required to support it.

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India is building 12 sovereign artificial intelligence models tailored to specific national problems, India's top Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said at the World Economic Forum in Davos.The minister described the models as part of a five-layer national AI strategy, saying they have already been tested in real environments with strong results. “We are developing a bouquet of 12 sovereign models which will be focused on very specific types of problems that they can solve,” he said while speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal. “Many of these models have already been tested in real environments, and the results are very good.”He also announced progress in semiconductors, with four of ten approved plants now in pilot production and one set to begin commercial output in the last week of February. India aims to advance from 28nm to 2nm technology by 2035, he added.On infrastructure, Mr Vaishnaw confirmed the first section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail, Surat to Bilimora, will open in August 2027, with the project making “very good progress”. The announcements come as India prepares to host the AI Impact Summit, focusing on productivity gains, technology access and safety guardrails. The minister holds the portfolio of Minister for Railways, Information &amp; Broadcasting, Electronics &amp; Information Technology.<h2>Full interview:</h2>Sidhant Sibal: With me is Minister Ashwani Vashnav, who has been wearing several hats. Sir, welcome to WION here in Davos. And the first question to you is the big India message from Davos. What is it? We have a big pavilion. We have the message of ‘Partner with India’, but if you can talk much more about India’s presence here at Davos.Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: The entire world is going through a very serious turbulence. The old rules are changing. The old alliances and partnerships are changing. Under such circumstances, India is today seen as a trusted value chain partner, as a very vibrant democracy, as a country which delivers, as a leadership which is focused on inclusive growth. So, that is the main message which the world today is giving to us in panel after panel, discussion after discussion, meeting after meeting. People trust India as a country with which they can work, co-create, co-develop new technologies, new solutions, and a country with which they can work very comfortably.Sidhant Sibal: AI, which is a dominating issue here and globally as well. India is taking the lead on it. In fact, one of your clips is going viral from earlier today, your meeting there. But what's the vision of India when it comes to AI and leading it at a time when this is the buzzword everywhere?&nbsp; Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: So, if you look at the AI stack, it's in five layers. The top layer is the application layer. How do you use AI to get your return on investment? How do you use AI to have that efficiency gain, that productivity gain, that multiplier that AI can bring? That is where our IT companies have taken a big pivot, away from the old software services model. And now they are working towards providing AI-based solutions to the world. We are definitely going to be the leader in this first. The second layer is the model layer. Models today have become commodities. A model of 50 billion parameters can do 95% of the work that is required to be done, and you don't need a very large infrastructure to run a 50 billion parameter model. We are developing a bouquet of 12 sovereign models, which will be focused on very specific types of problems that they can solve. And that is giving us a huge capability. Many of these models have already been tested in real environments, and the results are very good. The third layer is the chip layer. The semiconductor ecosystem is developing very good. We had a semiconductor round table yesterday. Each and every semiconductor industry leader was 1 21st January, 2026 super happy with the performance. And it's a very complex thing. So, we are cognizant of the difficulties that we are facing and working meticulously to solve those. The fourth layer is the infra layer. Today, we have confirmed investments of $70 billion in the AI data centres. And hopefully in the coming months, we'll have another $50 billion investment coming into India. So, that will take the investment in AI data centres to $120 billion, or maybe even more than that. The final layer, the fifth layer, is the energy layer. So, this is where nuclear energy is going to be very important. In the fifth industrial revolution, which is going to be driven by AI, energy is going to be a major input. So, that's why our Prime Minister has given so much emphasis on getting nuclear energy opened up and developed in our country, so that we keep getting the most vital ingredient in the fifth industrial revolution. So, we are working on all five layers.Sidhant Sibal: Five layers, and perhaps much will be talked about when India hosts the AI summit. What is the focus? How important will the AI summit be? Almost 100 countries have been sent an invitation. Many of them will be present at the head of government leaders' level. So what is India looking for in terms of deliverables by hosting this summit?Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: Three major objectives. Objective number one, as the name of the summit indicates, AI Impact Summit. What is the impact of AI? How do you bring ROI? How do you improve productivity? How do you add that value in people's lives and industries' lives? That is the first. Second, make technology accessible to all. Our Prime Minister always focuses on democratizing technology. So, how do you make technology accessible, available to all? The third deliverable out of that summit is: AI has great capabilities, but there are certain harms which AI can do; how do you put the right guardrails in the whole new technology, so that the harms can be controlled and the benefits can be harnessed?Sidhant Sibal: Sir, you were in Washington. You were invited for the critical minerals meeting that took place, led by the United States. What were the conversations like, and how can India play an important role when it comes to dealing with critical minerals and critical mineral chains? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: So, the critical mineral value chain is very complex. Multiple players have to play their roles. Minerals are available, but getting them into useful products requires a lot of refining, a lot of processing. We today have collaborations with Japan, with South Korea, with Singapore, with Australia, with all of Europe and with the US now, where these collaborations can play a major role in securing our critical minerals value chain.Sidhant Sibal: My final two questions, first on semiconductors and chip manufacturing. Any good news? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: Yes. Out of the 10 plants which are approved, four had started pilot production in the last few months, and one of them is going to start commercial production in the last week of February. So this is a very significant milestone for us. We must understand the complexity of the semiconductor industry. You recall, in our childhood, we would write the name on a piece of rice. That is the precision required in the semiconductor industry. So, it's a very complex thing, the most complex thing that human beings have ever done. So, that's why we are very cognizant of the difficulties, and we are focused on solving them. Very meticulously, very methodically, we have worked in creating the value chain, the entire ecosystem. We are first starting with 28 nm, then we'll be going to 7 nm, then to 3 nm, then to 2 nm, in a very methodical way. By 2035, we'll become one of the major semiconductor nations in the world.Sidhant Sibal: My final question, and this is pertaining to your different hat, that's the railway sector. The bullet train is being much talked about. We saw the Japanese foreign minister visiting India. There were conversations on that as well. When can we see the first Indians using that bullet train which is much talked about between Ahmedabad and Mumbai?Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: 2027Sidhant Sibal: And what's the progress like, any update?Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: Very good progress. The project is progressing very well. Construction for the first section will be ready by December of 2026 itself. First section will be Surat to Bilimora. The second section will be from Vapi, all the way to Ahmedabad. That will be ready in the first half of 2027. And then up to Tane, then up to Mumbai. Progress is absolutely good. And, we should be opening the first section, Surat to Bilimora, in August 2027. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The announcements come as India prepares to host the AI Impact Summit, focusing on productivity gains, technology access and safety guardrails. 

India is building 12 sovereign artificial intelligence models tailored to specific national problems, India's top Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The minister described the models as part of a five-layer national AI strategy, saying they have already been tested in real environments with strong results. “We are developing a bouquet of 12 sovereign models which will be focused on very specific types of problems that they can solve,” he said while speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal. “Many of these models have already been tested in real environments, and the results are very good.” He also announced progress in semiconductors, with four of ten approved plants now in pilot production and one set to begin commercial output in the last week of February. India aims to advance from 28nm to 2nm technology by 2035, he added. On infrastructure, Mr Vaishnaw confirmed the first section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail, Surat to Bilimora, will open in August 2027, with the project making “very good progress”. The announcements come as India prepares to host the AI Impact Summit, focusing on productivity gains, technology access and safety guardrails. The minister holds the portfolio of Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Electronics & Information Technology. Full interview: Sidhant Sibal: With me is Minister Ashwani Vashnav, who has been wearing several hats. Sir, welcome to WION here in Davos. And the first question to you is the big India message from Davos. What is it? We have a big pavilion. We have the message of ‘Partner with India’, but if you can talk much more about India’s presence here at Davos. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: The entire world is going through a very serious turbulence. The old rules are changing. The old alliances and partnerships are changing. Under such circumstances, India is today seen as a trusted value chain partner, as a very vibrant democracy, as a country which delivers, as a leadership which is focused on inclusive growth. So, that is the main message which the world today is giving to us in panel after panel, discussion after discussion, meeting after meeting. People trust India as a country with which they can work, co-create, co-develop new technologies, new solutions, and a country with which they can work very comfortably. Sidhant Sibal: AI, which is a dominating issue here and globally as well. India is taking the lead on it. In fact, one of your clips is going viral from earlier today, your meeting there. But what's the vision of India when it comes to AI and leading it at a time when this is the buzzword everywhere? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: So, if you look at the AI stack, it's in five layers. The top layer is the application layer. How do you use AI to get your return on investment? How do you use AI to have that efficiency gain, that productivity gain, that multiplier that AI can bring? That is where our IT companies have taken a big pivot, away from the old software services model. And now they are working towards providing AI-based solutions to the world. We are definitely going to be the leader in this first. The second layer is the model layer. Models today have become commodities. A model of 50 billion parameters can do 95% of the work that is required to be done, and you don't need a very large infrastructure to run a 50 billion parameter model. We are developing a bouquet of 12 sovereign models, which will be focused on very specific types of problems that they can solve. And that is giving us a huge capability. Many of these models have already been tested in real environments, and the results are very good. The third layer is the chip layer. The semiconductor ecosystem is developing very good. We had a semiconductor round table yesterday. Each and every semiconductor industry leader was 1 21st January, 2026 super happy with the performance. And it's a very complex thing. So, we are cognizant of the difficulties that we are facing and working meticulously to solve those. The fourth layer is the infra layer. Today, we have confirmed investments of $70 billion in the AI data centres. And hopefully in the coming months, we'll have another $50 billion investment coming into India. So, that will take the investment in AI data centres to $120 billion, or maybe even more than that. The final layer, the fifth layer, is the energy layer. So, this is where nuclear energy is going to be very important. In the fifth industrial revolution, which is going to be driven by AI, energy is going to be a major input. So, that's why our Prime Minister has given so much emphasis on getting nuclear energy opened up and developed in our country, so that we keep getting the most vital ingredient in the fifth industrial revolution. So, we are working on all five layers. Sidhant Sibal: Five layers, and perhaps much will be talked about when India hosts the AI summit. What is the focus? How important will the AI summit be? Almost 100 countries have been sent an invitation. Many of them will be present at the head of government leaders' level. So what is India looking for in terms of deliverables by hosting this summit? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: Three major objectives. Objective number one, as the name of the summit indicates, AI Impact Summit. What is the impact of AI? How do you bring ROI? How do you improve productivity? How do you add that value in people's lives and industries' lives? That is the first. Second, make technology accessible to all. Our Prime Minister always focuses on democratizing technology. So, how do you make technology accessible, available to all? The third deliverable out of that summit is: AI has great capabilities, but there are certain harms which AI can do; how do you put the right guardrails in the whole new technology, so that the harms can be controlled and the benefits can be harnessed? Sidhant Sibal: Sir, you were in Washington. You were invited for the critical minerals meeting that took place, led by the United States. What were the conversations like, and how can India play an important role when it comes to dealing with critical minerals and critical mineral chains? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: So, the critical mineral value chain is very complex. Multiple players have to play their roles. Minerals are available, but getting them into useful products requires a lot of refining, a lot of processing. We today have collaborations with Japan, with South Korea, with Singapore, with Australia, with all of Europe and with the US now, where these collaborations can play a major role in securing our critical minerals value chain. Sidhant Sibal: My final two questions, first on semiconductors and chip manufacturing. Any good news? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: Yes. Out of the 10 plants which are approved, four had started pilot production in the last few months, and one of them is going to start commercial production in the last week of February. So this is a very significant milestone for us. We must understand the complexity of the semiconductor industry. You recall, in our childhood, we would write the name on a piece of rice. That is the precision required in the semiconductor industry. So, it's a very complex thing, the most complex thing that human beings have ever done. So, that's why we are very cognizant of the difficulties, and we are focused on solving them. Very meticulously, very methodically, we have worked in creating the value chain, the entire ecosystem. We are first starting with 28 nm, then we'll be going to 7 nm, then to 3 nm, then to 2 nm, in a very methodical way. By 2035, we'll become one of the major semiconductor nations in the world. Sidhant Sibal: My final question, and this is pertaining to your different hat, that's the railway sector. The bullet train is being much talked about. We saw the Japanese foreign minister visiting India. There were conversations on that as well. When can we see the first Indians using that bullet train which is much talked about between Ahmedabad and Mumbai? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: 2027 Sidhant Sibal: And what's the progress like, any update? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: Very good progress. The project is progressing very well. Construction for the first section will be ready by December of 2026 itself. First section will be Surat to Bilimora. The second section will be from Vapi, all the way to Ahmedabad. That will be ready in the first half of 2027. And then up to Tane, then up to Mumbai. Progress is absolutely good. And, we should be opening the first section, Surat to Bilimora, in August 2027.

The announcements come as India prepares to host the AI Impact Summit, focusing on productivity gains, technology access and safety guardrails.&nbsp;

India to develop 12 sovereign AI models and launch commercial chip production: Top Indian Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Discover the key takeaways for Kerala from the World Economic Forum 2026, including major policy insights, investment opportunities, climate initiatives, innovation partnerships, and strategies that could shape the state’s growth.

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United States President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 22) formally signed the documents of his 'Board of Peace' at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. During the signing of the documents and charter by Trump there were leaders of 19 countries present, including India's neighbour Pakistan.&nbsp;While Pakistan Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif was signing the 'Board of Peace' documents, his brief interaction with US president Trump caught the attention of people present there. Sharif for a moment turned towards Trump and pointing towards Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir who was present at the venue.&nbsp;Trump too reacted by pointing towards Munir and acknowledged his presence in the audience. Trump has occasionally displayed a liking for Munir which is probably why Sharif pointed towards the presence of Munir in the audience.

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Notably, no permanent member of the UN Security Council - other than the US itself - have joined the 'Board of Peace' formed by Trump to oversee Gaza reconstruction after being ravaged in the conflict with Israel.<h2>All about Trump's 'Board of Peace'</h2>The announcement of the formation of the board was made on January 15, as part of phase two of Trumps 20-point peace plan endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803.&nbsp;The Board aims to oversee demilitarisation, humanitarian relief, infrastructure rebuilding, and the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian administration under the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), led by Ali Shaath.&nbsp;The founding executive committee features high-profile figures like US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, special envoy Steve Witkoff, World Bank President Ajay Banga, billionaire Marc Rowan, and adviser Robert Gabriel.

Trump has occasionally displayed a liking for Munir which is probably why Sharif pointed towards the presence of Munir in the audience which was acknowledged by the US President.

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 22) formally signed the documents of his 'Board of Peace' at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. During the signing of the documents and charter by Trump there were leaders of 19 countries present, including India's neighbour Pakistan. While Pakistan Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif was signing the 'Board of Peace' documents, his brief interaction with US president Trump caught the attention of people present there. Sharif for a moment turned towards Trump and pointing towards Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir who was present at the venue. Trump too reacted by pointing towards Munir and acknowledged his presence in the audience. Trump has occasionally displayed a liking for Munir which is probably why Sharif pointed towards the presence of Munir in the audience.

Trump has occasionally displayed a liking for Munir which is probably why Sharif pointed towards the presence of Munir in the audience which was acknowledged by the US President.

WATCH: Trump acknowledges Munir's presence as Sharif points towards Pakistan army chief at Davos event

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned on Friday that the ‘artificial intelligence (AI) tsunami’ will hit the labour market soon, and 60% of jobs in advanced economies will be affected by it. The ‘AI tsunami’ will wipe out many entry-level roles, and hence the young will be the most affected, Georgieva said, citing research. Artificial intelligence will be a “tsunami hitting the labour market”, with young people being the worst hit, the IMF chief said at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Friday.&nbsp;Georgieva told delegates that the IMF’s own research suggested that there would be a big transformation of demand for skills as the technology becomes increasingly widespread.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-in-karachi-shopping-mall-blaze-rises-to-71-may-go-up-further-as-search-operation-still-on-1769170605758">Death toll in Karachi shopping mall blaze rises to 71, may go up further as search operation still on</a>&nbsp;“We expect over the next years, in advanced economies, 60% of jobs to be affected by AI, either enhanced or eliminated or transformed–40% globally,” she said. “This is like a tsunami hitting the labour market.”She further said that one in 10 jobs in advanced economies had already been “enhanced” by AI, tending to boost these workers’ pay, with knock-on benefits for the local economy.&nbsp;<h2>‘AI would wipe out roles taken up by younger workers’</h2>&nbsp;By contrast, Georgieva warned that AI would wipe out many roles traditionally taken up by younger workers. “Tasks that are eliminated are usually what entry-level jobs do at present, so young people searching for jobs find it harder to get to a good placement.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/davos-2026-soon-there-will-be-more-robots-than-people-says-elon-musk-1769105556661">Davos 2026: ‘Soon there will be more robots than people,’ says Elon Musk</a>&nbsp;Besides, people whose jobs are not directly changed by artificial intelligence will be at risk of being squeezed, and their pay may potentially fall without a productivity boost from AI, she said.“So the middle class, inevitably, is going to be affected,” Georgieva predicted.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>‘AI insufficiently regulated, moving fast but not safe yet’</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;She further said that her greatest fear was that AI was insufficiently regulated. “This is moving so fast, and yet we don’t know how to make it safe. We don’t know how to make it inclusive. Wake up, AI is for real, and it is transforming our world faster than we are getting ahead of it,” she said.&nbsp;Georgieva was speaking on a panel alongside the president of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, who warned that the AI boom could be hampered by growing mistrust between rival economies as the US throws up tariff barriers.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/davos-2026-zelensky-says-europe-needs-to-protect-itself-take-action-to-become-global-force-1769091116500">‘Europe needs to protect itself, take action to become global force,’ says Zelensky at Davos</a>&nbsp;“We are dependent on each other,” she said, pointing out that AI was capital intensive, energy intensive, and data intensive. If countries did not work cooperatively and “define the new rules of the game,” she said, there would be less capital and less data. “We are in a bind, let’s face it,” she said.&nbsp;<h2>‘Disparity getting deeper and bigger,’ says Christine Lagarde</h2>&nbsp;Lagarde also sounded the alarm about widening global inequality, highlighting the “disparity that is getting deeper and bigger”.The session titled ‘The Great Rebalancing: Artificial Intelligence, Jobs, and the Future of Inclusive Growth’ was held at the UAE Pavilion.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-claims-total-access-greenland-deal-pm-says-unaware-as-europe-unites-1769111824495">Trump claims ‘total access’ Greenland deal, PM Nielsen says unaware of details</a>&nbsp;Earlier, Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella warned at Davos that AI could lose its “social permission” to compete for resources such as energy, for example, if it failed to generate benefits beyond a few powerful tech firms–such as the rapid development of effective new drugs.

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said her greatest fear was that AI was insufficiently regulated. It is moving so fast, and yet we don’t know how to make it safe, she said. “Wake up, AI is for real, and it is transforming our world faster than we are getting ahead of it,” she added.

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned on Friday that the ‘artificial intelligence (AI) tsunami’ will hit the labour market soon, and 60% of jobs in advanced economies will be affected by it. The ‘AI tsunami’ will wipe out many entry-level roles, and hence the young will be the most affected, Georgieva said, citing research. Artificial intelligence will be a “tsunami hitting the labour market”, with young people being the worst hit, the IMF chief said at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Friday. Georgieva told delegates that the IMF’s own research suggested that there would be a big transformation of demand for skills as the technology becomes increasingly widespread. Also Read: Death toll in Karachi shopping mall blaze rises to 71, may go up further as search operation still on “We expect over the next years, in advanced economies, 60% of jobs to be affected by AI, either enhanced or eliminated or transformed–40% globally,” she said. “This is like a tsunami hitting the labour market.” She further said that one in 10 jobs in advanced economies had already been “enhanced” by AI, tending to boost these workers’ pay, with knock-on benefits for the local economy. ‘AI would wipe out roles taken up by younger workers’ By contrast, Georgieva warned that AI would wipe out many roles traditionally taken up by younger workers. “Tasks that are eliminated are usually what entry-level jobs do at present, so young people searching for jobs find it harder to get to a good placement.” Also Read: Davos 2026: ‘Soon there will be more robots than people,’ says Elon Musk Besides, people whose jobs are not directly changed by artificial intelligence will be at risk of being squeezed, and their pay may potentially fall without a productivity boost from AI, she said. “So the middle class, inevitably, is going to be affected,” Georgieva predicted. ‘AI insufficiently regulated, moving fast but not safe yet’ She further said that her greatest fear was that AI was insufficiently regulated. “This is moving so fast, and yet we don’t know how to make it safe. We don’t know how to make it inclusive. Wake up, AI is for real, and it is transforming our world faster than we are getting ahead of it,” she said. Georgieva was speaking on a panel alongside the president of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, who warned that the AI boom could be hampered by growing mistrust between rival economies as the US throws up tariff barriers. Also Read: ‘Europe needs to protect itself, take action to become global force,’ says Zelensky at Davos “We are dependent on each other,” she said, pointing out that AI was capital intensive, energy intensive, and data intensive. If countries did not work cooperatively and “define the new rules of the game,” she said, there would be less capital and less data. “We are in a bind, let’s face it,” she said. ‘Disparity getting deeper and bigger,’ says Christine Lagarde Lagarde also sounded the alarm about widening global inequality, highlighting the “disparity that is getting deeper and bigger”. The session titled ‘The Great Rebalancing: Artificial Intelligence, Jobs, and the Future of Inclusive Growth’ was held at the UAE Pavilion. Also Read: Trump claims ‘total access’ Greenland deal, PM Nielsen says unaware of details Earlier, Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella warned at Davos that AI could lose its “social permission” to compete for resources such as energy, for example, if it failed to generate benefits beyond a few powerful tech firms–such as the rapid development of effective new drugs.

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said her greatest fear was that AI was insufficiently regulated. It is moving so fast, and yet we don’t know how to make it safe, she said. “Wake up, AI is for real, and it is transforming our world faster than we are getting ahead of it,” she added.

AI ‘tsunami’ will hit job market, young and middle class will suffer most: IMF chief

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) Chief addresses the World Economic Forum 2026 following the US exit, emphasizing that the global energy transition presents significant opportunities for growth, investment, and sustainable development worldwide.

ISA Chief Speaks at WEF 2026, Calls Energy Transition Growth Opportunity

Gaza Board of Peace: Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law, presented a presentation featuring skyscrapers and luxurious properties in Gaza. He announced that the construction will be done in phases, and work has started to clear the rubble.

Kushner's $25bn Gaza 'master plan': Skyscrapers, yachts and 100,000 buildings | Pictures

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 22) said that he is withdrawing Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s invite to join his Board of Peace. This comes after Canadian prime minister shot back at Trump over his inflamatory remarks at the World Economic Forum at Davos, where the US president said that “Canada lives because of the United States.” Responding to Trump, Carney said refuted the claims saying that Canada thrives because “we are Canadians.”In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “Dear Prime Minister Carney: Please let this Letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding Canada’s joining, what will be, the most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled, at any time.”In his speech at Davos on Tuesday, Carney described the current global state as a “rupture, not a transition”, arguing that the “pleasant fiction” of a stable world order has been replaced by a “brutal reality” of great power rivalry and economic coercion.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-european-union-sends-mixed-signal-on-trump-s-board-of-peace-flags-serious-doubts-but-willing-to-work-together-1769123514783">EU sends mixed signals on Trump’s Board of Peace: Flags ‘serious doubts’ but willing to ‘work together’</a>Following his explosive speech, Trump hit back at Carney, saying saying that the northern neighbour of the United States was “not grateful” despite receiving several “freebies” from Washington, DC.&nbsp;“Canada lives because of the United States,” and adding, “Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements,” Trump said at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.&nbsp;The US president also argued that the acquisition of Greenland by the US would benefit Canada, which he said “gets a lot of freebies,” expressing his interest in using the strategic Arctic territory to build Golden Dome that would provide missile defence for the region, and would benefit Canada as well.WATCH | US-Greenland: Trump Softens on Greenland Grab<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-greenland-trump-softens-on-greenland-grab-1769135739543/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-greenland-trump-softens-on-greenland-grab-1769135739543/embed</a>

Trump revoked Mark Carney’s invitation to join his Board of Peace after Canadian Prime Minister criticized Trump’s Davos remarks that “Canada lives because of the United States.” 

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 22) said that he is withdrawing Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s invite to join his Board of Peace. This comes after Canadian prime minister shot back at Trump over his inflamatory remarks at the World Economic Forum at Davos, where the US president said that “Canada lives because of the United States.” Responding to Trump, Carney said refuted the claims saying that Canada thrives because “we are Canadians.” In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “Dear Prime Minister Carney: Please let this Letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding Canada’s joining, what will be, the most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled, at any time.” In his speech at Davos on Tuesday, Carney described the current global state as a “rupture, not a transition”, arguing that the “pleasant fiction” of a stable world order has been replaced by a “brutal reality” of great power rivalry and economic coercion. Also read | EU sends mixed signals on Trump’s Board of Peace: Flags ‘serious doubts’ but willing to ‘work together’ Following his explosive speech, Trump hit back at Carney, saying saying that the northern neighbour of the United States was “not grateful” despite receiving several “freebies” from Washington, DC. “Canada lives because of the United States,” and adding, “Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements,” Trump said at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The US president also argued that the acquisition of Greenland by the US would benefit Canada, which he said “gets a lot of freebies,” expressing his interest in using the strategic Arctic territory to build Golden Dome that would provide missile defence for the region, and would benefit Canada as well. WATCH | US-Greenland: Trump Softens on Greenland Grab https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-greenland-trump-softens-on-greenland-grab-1769135739543/embed

Trump revoked Mark Carney’s invitation to join his Board of Peace after Canadian Prime Minister criticized Trump’s Davos remarks that “Canada lives because of the United States.”&nbsp;

Trump cancels Carney’s Board of Peace invitation amid ‘Canada lives because of US’ row

The Kremlin said on Friday (Jan 23) that the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff was “useful in every respect”. The talks, which were held as part of efforts to end the war in Ukraine, lasted more than three hours. The statement added that a trilateral working group on security issues has been agreed upon, with representatives from the US, Russia, and Ukraine set to hold talks in the United Arab Emirates.“It was agreed that the first meeting of a trilateral working group on security issues will take place today in Abu Dhabi,” Kremlin diplomatic adviser Yuri Ushakov told reporters.During the discussions, Witkoff was accompanied by Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, while Putin appeared alongside his foreign policy adviser, Yuri Ushakov, and international economic affairs envoy, Kirill Dmitriev.Speaking at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss ski resort of Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also mentioned the trilateral talks scheduled in Abu Dhabi. He added that his team will meet the US team, and then they will have a two-day “trilateral meeting” in the United Arab Emirates from Friday (Jan 23).Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-european-union-sends-mixed-signal-on-trump-s-board-of-peace-flags-serious-doubts-but-willing-to-work-together-1769123514783">EU sends mixed signals on Trump’s Board of Peace: Flags ‘serious doubts’ but willing to ‘work together’</a>Zelensky said that Russia should also be prepared for some compromises. “Everyone has to be ready, not only Ukraine. It’s better than not having any type of dialogue,” he said. “God bless the war will stop—I hope so.”Following talks in Moscow, Witkoff, along with US officials, will be flying to Abu Dhabi, where the talks are expected to continue. Kremlin diplomatic adviser Yuri Ushakov said that a Russian delegation, led by General Igor Kostyukov, director of Russia's GRU military intelligence agency, will also head to the UAE “in the coming hours” for the talks.“It was agreed that the first meeting of a trilateral working group on security issues will take place today in Abu Dhabi,” Ushakov added.“We are genuinely interested in resolving (the conflict) through political and diplomatic means,” he said, but added, “Until that happens, Russia will continue to achieve its objectives... on the battlefield.”Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky-Trump Davos Meet Boosts Ukraine Peace Hopes<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-zelensky-trump-davos-meet-boosts-ukraine-peace-hopes-1769143841243/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-zelensky-trump-davos-meet-boosts-ukraine-peace-hopes-1769143841243/embed</a>

Putin met Trump envoy Steve Witkoff for over three hours, calling talks “useful.” A trilateral security working group with the US, Russia, and Ukraine will meet in Abu Dhabi.

The Kremlin said on Friday (Jan 23) that the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff was “useful in every respect”. The talks, which were held as part of efforts to end the war in Ukraine, lasted more than three hours. The statement added that a trilateral working group on security issues has been agreed upon, with representatives from the US, Russia, and Ukraine set to hold talks in the United Arab Emirates. “It was agreed that the first meeting of a trilateral working group on security issues will take place today in Abu Dhabi,” Kremlin diplomatic adviser Yuri Ushakov told reporters. During the discussions, Witkoff was accompanied by Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, while Putin appeared alongside his foreign policy adviser, Yuri Ushakov, and international economic affairs envoy, Kirill Dmitriev. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss ski resort of Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also mentioned the trilateral talks scheduled in Abu Dhabi. He added that his team will meet the US team, and then they will have a two-day “trilateral meeting” in the United Arab Emirates from Friday (Jan 23). Also read | EU sends mixed signals on Trump’s Board of Peace: Flags ‘serious doubts’ but willing to ‘work together’ Zelensky said that Russia should also be prepared for some compromises. “Everyone has to be ready, not only Ukraine. It’s better than not having any type of dialogue,” he said. “God bless the war will stop—I hope so.” Following talks in Moscow, Witkoff, along with US officials, will be flying to Abu Dhabi, where the talks are expected to continue. Kremlin diplomatic adviser Yuri Ushakov said that a Russian delegation, led by General Igor Kostyukov, director of Russia's GRU military intelligence agency, will also head to the UAE “in the coming hours” for the talks. “It was agreed that the first meeting of a trilateral working group on security issues will take place today in Abu Dhabi,” Ushakov added. “We are genuinely interested in resolving (the conflict) through political and diplomatic means,” he said, but added, “Until that happens, Russia will continue to achieve its objectives... on the battlefield.” Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky-Trump Davos Meet Boosts Ukraine Peace Hopes https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-zelensky-trump-davos-meet-boosts-ukraine-peace-hopes-1769143841243/embed

Putin met Trump envoy Steve Witkoff for over three hours, calling talks “useful.” A trilateral security working group with the US, Russia, and Ukraine will meet in Abu Dhabi.

‘Useful in every respect’: Russia hails Putin-Witkoff meet on Ukraine, announces trilateral talks in UAE

After US President Donald Trump officially signed the founding charter of the Board of Peace at a ceremony on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, European leaders have expressed “serious doubts” about the scope of the body. However, EU chief Antonio Costa on Friday (Jan 23) added that despite this, the European Union is ready to work with the United States and the newly founded body in Gaza.“We have serious doubts about a number of elements in the charter of the Board of Peace related to its scope, its governance and its compatibility with the UN Charter,” the European Council president said following an EU leaders’ summit in Brussels. “We are ready to work together with the US on the implementation of the comprehensive Peace Plan for Gaza, with a Board of Peace carrying out its mission as a transitional administration.” Trump unveiled the Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss ski resort of Davos on Thursday as he joined the stage with leaders and officials from 19 countries to sign its founding charter.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-cancel-carney-s-board-of-peace-invitation-amid-canada-lives-because-of-us-row-1769136931631">Trump cancels Carney’s Board of Peace invitation amid ‘Canada lives because of US’ row</a>Trump’s Board of Peace aims to oversee demilitarisation, humanitarian relief, infrastructure rebuilding, and the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian administration under the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), led by Ali Shaath.Trump sees this “as a potential substitute for the UN... a kind of parallel unofficial body to deal with other conflicts beyond Gaza.”The US, “depending on its performance in Gaza” will consider expanding the board’s remit to include other global conflicts, like Russia-Ukraine and Azerbaijan-Armenia, according to FTThe board's remit is also likely to be expanded to Venezuela, which is already in turmoil after the capture of Nicolas Maduro and his wife by the US.Watch | Davos 2026: Europe Relieved as Trump Softens on Greenland<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/davos-2026-europe-relieved-as-trump-softens-on-greenland-1769139371997/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/davos-2026-europe-relieved-as-trump-softens-on-greenland-1769139371997/embed</a>

EU leaders voiced “serious doubts” about Trump’s new Board of Peace charter but said they are ready to work with the US on Gaza, despite concerns over scope and UN compatibility.

After US President Donald Trump officially signed the founding charter of the Board of Peace at a ceremony on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, European leaders have expressed “serious doubts” about the scope of the body. However, EU chief Antonio Costa on Friday (Jan 23) added that despite this, the European Union is ready to work with the United States and the newly founded body in Gaza. “We have serious doubts about a number of elements in the charter of the Board of Peace related to its scope, its governance and its compatibility with the UN Charter,” the European Council president said following an EU leaders’ summit in Brussels. “We are ready to work together with the US on the implementation of the comprehensive Peace Plan for Gaza, with a Board of Peace carrying out its mission as a transitional administration.” Trump unveiled the Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss ski resort of Davos on Thursday as he joined the stage with leaders and officials from 19 countries to sign its founding charter. Also read | Trump cancels Carney’s Board of Peace invitation amid ‘Canada lives because of US’ row Trump’s Board of Peace aims to oversee demilitarisation, humanitarian relief, infrastructure rebuilding, and the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian administration under the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), led by Ali Shaath. Trump sees this “as a potential substitute for the UN... a kind of parallel unofficial body to deal with other conflicts beyond Gaza.” The US, “depending on its performance in Gaza” will consider expanding the board’s remit to include other global conflicts, like Russia-Ukraine and Azerbaijan-Armenia, according to FT The board's remit is also likely to be expanded to Venezuela, which is already in turmoil after the capture of Nicolas Maduro and his wife by the US. Watch | Davos 2026: Europe Relieved as Trump Softens on Greenland https://www.wionews.com/videos/davos-2026-europe-relieved-as-trump-softens-on-greenland-1769139371997/embed

EU leaders voiced “serious doubts” about Trump’s new Board of Peace charter but said they are ready to work with the US on Gaza, despite concerns over scope and UN compatibility.

EU sends mixed signals on Trump’s Board of Peace: Flags ‘serious doubts’ but willing to ‘work together’

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 22) issued a stark warning to Iran, saying that a “massive fleet” was heading towards the Islamic Republic, renewing the possibility of a US strike. Trump made the remarks while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on his way back to Washington from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Last week, Trump pulled back from a threat to strike Iran over its leadership’s crackdown against protesters after Tehran halted planned executions of protesters.“We’re watching Iran,” Trump said. “We have a lot of ships going that direction just in case. We have a big flotilla going in that direction. And we’ll see what happens.” Trump said.<h2>‘Big force going toward Iran’</h2>Claiming the credit for stopping hundreds of executions in Iran amid the violent protests that killed thousands, Trump said, “We have a big force going toward Iran. I’d rather not see anything happen, but we’re watching them very closely. I stopped 837 hangings on Thursday. They would have been dead. Everyone would have been hung. This is like from 1,000 years ago.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-re-gonna-make-a-trip-trump-confirms-china-visit-this-year-says-xi-to-visit-us-end-of-year-details-inside-1769153755799">‘We’re gonna make a trip’: Trump confirms China visit this year, says Xi to visit US ‘end of year’ – Details inside</a>He further added, “I said, ‘If you hang those people, you’re going to be hit harder than you’ve ever been hit. It’ll make what we did to you around nuclear look like peanuts.’ And an hour before this horrible thing was going to take place, they canceled it, and they actually said they canceled it. They didn’t postpone it. They canceled it. So that was a good sign. But we have an armada. We have a massive fleet heading in that direction, and maybe we won’t have to use it. We’ll see.”On Wednesday (Jan 21), Iran released its first official death toll amid the protests, saying that 3,117 people were killed. While rights groups have suggested the actual number of dead could be much higher.<h2>‘Iran wants to talk’</h2>In the last weeks, Trump had targeted Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, accusing the regime of causing “complete destruction of the country and the use of violence at levels never seen before.”While speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he unveiled an international ‘Board of Peace’, Trump said, “Iran does want to talk, and we’ll talk.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-european-union-sends-mixed-signal-on-trump-s-board-of-peace-flags-serious-doubts-but-willing-to-work-together-1769123514783">EU sends mixed signals on Trump’s Board of Peace: Flags ‘serious doubts’ but willing to ‘work together’</a><h2>US warships heading to Iran?</h2>On Tuesday (Jan 20), the USS Abraham Lincoln, which earlier had been stationed in the South China Sea in recent days, was seen making its way towards the Middle East, the New York Post reported. A US Navy official confirmed to the Associated Press that the aircraft carrier, along with three destroyers were heading west.The USS George HW Bush, which was earlier positioned in the Atlantic Ocean, heading to Europe, also departed from Virginia’s Naval Station Norfolk last week. According to a post on the ship’s official social media handle, the aircraft carrier is conducting “live-fire exercises” and other training activities.Watch | President Donald Trump Says We Have a Big Force Going Toward Iran <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/president-donald-trump-says-we-have-a-big-force-going-toward-iran-1769151078034/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/president-donald-trump-says-we-have-a-big-force-going-toward-iran-1769151078034/embed</a>

Trump warned Iran that a “massive fleet” is heading its way, reviving strike fears. He claimed US pressure forced Tehran to halt executions amid deadly protests and said Washington is watching closely.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 22) issued a stark warning to Iran, saying that a “massive fleet” was heading towards the Islamic Republic, renewing the possibility of a US strike. Trump made the remarks while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on his way back to Washington from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Last week, Trump pulled back from a threat to strike Iran over its leadership’s crackdown against protesters after Tehran halted planned executions of protesters. “We’re watching Iran,” Trump said. “We have a lot of ships going that direction just in case. We have a big flotilla going in that direction. And we’ll see what happens.” Trump said. ‘Big force going toward Iran’ Claiming the credit for stopping hundreds of executions in Iran amid the violent protests that killed thousands, Trump said, “We have a big force going toward Iran. I’d rather not see anything happen, but we’re watching them very closely. I stopped 837 hangings on Thursday. They would have been dead. Everyone would have been hung. This is like from 1,000 years ago.” Also read | ‘We’re gonna make a trip’: Trump confirms China visit this year, says Xi to visit US ‘end of year’ – Details inside He further added, “I said, ‘If you hang those people, you’re going to be hit harder than you’ve ever been hit. It’ll make what we did to you around nuclear look like peanuts.’ And an hour before this horrible thing was going to take place, they canceled it, and they actually said they canceled it. They didn’t postpone it. They canceled it. So that was a good sign. But we have an armada. We have a massive fleet heading in that direction, and maybe we won’t have to use it. We’ll see.” On Wednesday (Jan 21), Iran released its first official death toll amid the protests, saying that 3,117 people were killed. While rights groups have suggested the actual number of dead could be much higher. ‘Iran wants to talk’ In the last weeks, Trump had targeted Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, accusing the regime of causing “complete destruction of the country and the use of violence at levels never seen before.” While speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he unveiled an international ‘Board of Peace’, Trump said, “Iran does want to talk, and we’ll talk.” Also read | EU sends mixed signals on Trump’s Board of Peace: Flags ‘serious doubts’ but willing to ‘work together’ US warships heading to Iran? On Tuesday (Jan 20), the USS Abraham Lincoln, which earlier had been stationed in the South China Sea in recent days, was seen making its way towards the Middle East, the New York Post reported. A US Navy official confirmed to the Associated Press that the aircraft carrier, along with three destroyers were heading west. The USS George HW Bush, which was earlier positioned in the Atlantic Ocean, heading to Europe, also departed from Virginia’s Naval Station Norfolk last week. According to a post on the ship’s official social media handle, the aircraft carrier is conducting “live-fire exercises” and other training activities. Watch | President Donald Trump Says We Have a Big Force Going Toward Iran https://www.wionews.com/videos/president-donald-trump-says-we-have-a-big-force-going-toward-iran-1769151078034/embed

Trump warned Iran that a “massive fleet” is heading its way, reviving strike fears. He claimed US pressure forced Tehran to halt executions amid deadly protests and said Washington is watching closely.

Trump planning strike on Iran? Says ‘massive fleet heading in that direction’

The Director of the Davos Tech Summit spoke exclusively to WION, highlighting how robot showcases and emerging technologies are shaping conversations on innovation, automation, and the future of tech at the global summit.


Davos 2026: Davos Tech Summit Director Speaks to WION on Robots and Future Technology

At World Economic Forum 2026, discussions on Carbon Market 2.0 highlighted India as one of the world’s largest emerging carbon markets. The focus included sustainable growth, Kerala’s proposed state carbon bank, and the significant employment opportunities expected to be generated in the climate sector.


Davos 2026: Carbon Market 2.0 Positions India as a Global Climate Leader 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on European nations to unite militarily during his speech at Davos. Emphasizing the urgency of coordinated defense and regional security, Zelensky warned that decisive action is needed to counter growing threats.

Zelensky Urges Europe to Unite Militarily in Davos Speech

At the World Economic Forum 2026, Musk shared predictions for AI, robotics, and space: AI may surpass collective human intelligence by 2031, robots could dominate the workforce, and reusable Starship rockets could cut space costs dramatically.

‘AI may exceed the combined intelligence of all humans by 2031’: Elon Musk’s predictions at Davos 2026

On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, US President Donald Trump formally signed the Board of Peace charter with 19 founding members. The representatives of the countries supporting the organisation established to resolve conflicts across the globe included Pakistan, a country that has globally proscribed terrorists operating from its soil. Present at the podium for the signing ceremony was Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/davos-2026-from-ministers-to-tech-tycoons-wion-brings-exclusive-insights-from-wef-wion-1769103345547/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/davos-2026-from-ministers-to-tech-tycoons-wion-brings-exclusive-insights-from-wef-wion-1769103345547/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;In May 2025, the country was embroiled in cross-border fighting with India, this as New Delhi decided to retaliate after the country’s inaction against The Resistance Front, an offshoot of the Lashkar-e-Taiba. On April 22, 2025, innocent tourists spending time with the families were killed by terrorists. The dastardly attack took place in Pahalgam, and news of which numbed the entire nation. It was Pakistan’s inaction against the terrorists even after a fortnight that led India to launch Operation Sindoor and target the terror hubs deep inside the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;On Wednesday (Jan 21), Pakistan accepted Trump's invite and in a statement, the country expressed that it “would like to announce its decision to join the Board of Peace (BoP) as part of its ongoing efforts to support the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan under the framework of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-so-many-friends-few-enemies-trump-s-defiant-return-to-davos-charms-ceos-but-warns-rivals-1769017069172">'So many friends, few enemies': Trump’s defiant return to Davos charms CEOs but warns rivals</a> “Pakistan expresses the hope that with the creation of this framework, concrete steps will be taken towards the implementation of a permanent ceasefire, further scaling up of humanitarian aid for the Palestinians, as well as reconstruction of Gaza,” the statement added.&nbsp;<h2>Highlights of Board of Peace:</h2>&nbsp;<ul><li>Chairman and his powers: Donald Trump, who is the founding chairman of the board, holds exclusive authority to appoint members and issue resolutions.</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>$1 billion seat: A country can be part of the board only by invite, but the charter famously includes a provision where countries can secure a permanent seat. This can be done by contributing $1 billion in cash. The US President has mentioned the funds contributed will be forwarded toward Gaza; $70 billion reconstruction effort.</li></ul>

Pakistan, a country that has globally proscribed terrorists operating from its soil. Present at the podium for the signing ceremony was Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. 



On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, US President Donald Trump formally signed the Board of Peace charter with 19 founding members. The representatives of the countries supporting the organisation established to resolve conflicts across the globe included Pakistan, a country that has globally proscribed terrorists operating from its soil. Present at the podium for the signing ceremony was Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. https://www.wionews.com/videos/davos-2026-from-ministers-to-tech-tycoons-wion-brings-exclusive-insights-from-wef-wion-1769103345547/embed In May 2025, the country was embroiled in cross-border fighting with India, this as New Delhi decided to retaliate after the country’s inaction against The Resistance Front, an offshoot of the Lashkar-e-Taiba. On April 22, 2025, innocent tourists spending time with the families were killed by terrorists. The dastardly attack took place in Pahalgam, and news of which numbed the entire nation. It was Pakistan’s inaction against the terrorists even after a fortnight that led India to launch Operation Sindoor and target the terror hubs deep inside the country. On Wednesday (Jan 21), Pakistan accepted Trump's invite and in a statement, the country expressed that it “would like to announce its decision to join the Board of Peace (BoP) as part of its ongoing efforts to support the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan under the framework of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803.” Also read: 'So many friends, few enemies': Trump’s defiant return to Davos charms CEOs but warns rivals “Pakistan expresses the hope that with the creation of this framework, concrete steps will be taken towards the implementation of a permanent ceasefire, further scaling up of humanitarian aid for the Palestinians, as well as reconstruction of Gaza,” the statement added. Highlights of Board of Peace: Chairman and his powers: Donald Trump, who is the founding chairman of the board, holds exclusive authority to appoint members and issue resolutions. $1 billion seat: A country can be part of the board only by invite, but the charter famously includes a provision where countries can secure a permanent seat. This can be done by contributing $1 billion in cash. The US President has mentioned the funds contributed will be forwarded toward Gaza; $70 billion reconstruction effort.

Pakistan, a country that has globally proscribed terrorists operating from its soil. Present at the podium for the signing ceremony was Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shehbaz Sharif at Davos 2026: Pakistan signs Trump's Board of Peace charter; India abstains

Tech billionaire Elon Musk made his first appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday and predicted that robots will eventually outnumber humans in the years to come and humanoid machines will become as commonplace as smartphones. “By the end of next year I think we’d be selling humanoid robots to the public,” Musk said, adding, “My prediction is there’ll be more robots than people… everyone on Earth is going to have one and going to want one… who wouldn’t want a robot to… watch over your kids, take care of your pets… we are in the most interesting time in history.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-ukraine-us-russia-to-hold-trilateral-talks-in-uae-hope-war-ends-says-zelensky-at-davos-2026-1769097668812">‘Ukraine, US, Russia to hold trilateral talks in UAE; hope war ends,’ says Zelensky at Davos 2026</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;The South Africa-born Tesla and SpaceX chief, who is the world’s richest person, spoke with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink at the Davos summit he previously dismissed as elitist and boring.Musk began with a joke about US President Donald Trump’s territorial ambitions, referencing a peace summit. “And I was like, is that piece? A little piece of Greenland. A little piece of Venezuela,” he said to limited laughter.Trump also repeated his claim about extraterrestrial life. “I’m often asked: ‘Are there aliens among us?’ And I say, I am one, but they don’t believe me. If anyone would know if there were aliens among us, it would be me.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/davos-2026-zelensky-says-europe-needs-to-protect-itself-take-action-to-become-global-force-1769091116500">‘Europe needs to protect itself, take action to become global force,’ says Zelensky at Davos</a><h2>‘AI and robotics would trigger an unprecedented economic explosion’</h2>&nbsp;Musk also told the audience that AI and robotics would trigger an unprecedented economic explosion.“We will actually make so many robots and AI that they will actually saturate human needs,” he said. “My prediction is that there will be more robots than people.”Musk said Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robots would perform simple tasks in factories by the end of this year and more complex industrial work within 12 months.“Who wouldn’t want a robot to, assuming it’s very safe, watch over your kids, take care of your pets?” Musk asked.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-peace-deal-talks-down-to-one-issue-says-us-envoy-steve-witkoff-1769082947582">Russia-Ukraine peace talks ‘down to one issue’, says US envoy Steve Witkoff</a><h2>‘AI would become smarter than any human by 2026-end’</h2>&nbsp;Musk also predicted that AI would become smarter than any individual human by the end of 2026 and surpass the collective intelligence of humanity within five years.Tesla has rolled out robotaxi services in several US cities and expects widespread deployment across the country by year’s end, Musk said. He added that Tesla hopes to receive European approval for the vehicles next month but did not specify which countries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uae-hands-over-list-of-over-900-indian-prisoners-set-for-release-1769084675586">UAE hands over list of over 900 Indian prisoners set for release</a><h2>‘Ageing a very solvable problem’</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>Discussing human longevity, Musk said ageing was “a very solvable problem” and predicted that once identified, the cause would be “incredibly obvious” to scientists.Musk was added to the WEF schedule as a last-minute participant, appearing one day after Trump addressed the forum.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/davos-2026-ashwini-vaishnaw-corrects-imf-chief-says-india-among-top-tier-ai-powers-1769020163510">Davos 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw corrects IMF chief, says India among ‘top tier’ AI powers</a>&nbsp;He had previously called the annual gathering “boring” and slammed the WEF as a body that’s “increasingly becoming an unelected world government” in previous years.In December 2022, he said he declined a Davos invitation because it sounded “boring af”.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk told the audience that AI and robotics would trigger an unprecedented economic explosion. He said Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robots would perform simple tasks in factories by the end of this year and more complex industrial work within 12 months.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk made his first appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday and predicted that robots will eventually outnumber humans in the years to come and humanoid machines will become as commonplace as smartphones. “By the end of next year I think we’d be selling humanoid robots to the public,” Musk said, adding, “My prediction is there’ll be more robots than people… everyone on Earth is going to have one and going to want one… who wouldn’t want a robot to… watch over your kids, take care of your pets… we are in the most interesting time in history.” Also Read: ‘Ukraine, US, Russia to hold trilateral talks in UAE; hope war ends,’ says Zelensky at Davos 2026 The South Africa-born Tesla and SpaceX chief, who is the world’s richest person, spoke with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink at the Davos summit he previously dismissed as elitist and boring. Musk began with a joke about US President Donald Trump’s territorial ambitions, referencing a peace summit. “And I was like, is that piece? A little piece of Greenland. A little piece of Venezuela,” he said to limited laughter. Trump also repeated his claim about extraterrestrial life. “I’m often asked: ‘Are there aliens among us?’ And I say, I am one, but they don’t believe me. If anyone would know if there were aliens among us, it would be me.” Also Read: ‘Europe needs to protect itself, take action to become global force,’ says Zelensky at Davos ‘AI and robotics would trigger an unprecedented economic explosion’ Musk also told the audience that AI and robotics would trigger an unprecedented economic explosion. “We will actually make so many robots and AI that they will actually saturate human needs,” he said. “My prediction is that there will be more robots than people.” Musk said Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robots would perform simple tasks in factories by the end of this year and more complex industrial work within 12 months. “Who wouldn’t want a robot to, assuming it’s very safe, watch over your kids, take care of your pets?” Musk asked. Also Read: Russia-Ukraine peace talks ‘down to one issue’, says US envoy Steve Witkoff ‘AI would become smarter than any human by 2026-end’ Musk also predicted that AI would become smarter than any individual human by the end of 2026 and surpass the collective intelligence of humanity within five years. Tesla has rolled out robotaxi services in several US cities and expects widespread deployment across the country by year’s end, Musk said. He added that Tesla hopes to receive European approval for the vehicles next month but did not specify which countries. Also Read: UAE hands over list of over 900 Indian prisoners set for release ‘Ageing a very solvable problem’ Discussing human longevity, Musk said ageing was “a very solvable problem” and predicted that once identified, the cause would be “incredibly obvious” to scientists. Musk was added to the WEF schedule as a last-minute participant, appearing one day after Trump addressed the forum. Also Read: Davos 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw corrects IMF chief, says India among ‘top tier’ AI powers He had previously called the annual gathering “boring” and slammed the WEF as a body that’s “increasingly becoming an unelected world government” in previous years. In December 2022, he said he declined a Davos invitation because it sounded “boring af”.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk told the audience that AI and robotics would trigger an unprecedented economic explosion. He said Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robots would perform simple tasks in factories by the end of this year and more complex industrial work within 12 months.

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised football’s magic at the World Economic Forum (WEF) summit in Davos, Switzerland, highlighting the game’s power. Speaking on the penultimate day of the WEF, Infantino reckons football has transformed people’s lives around the globe as it brings the community together. During the summit, 2006 FIFA World Cup winner Alessandro Del Piero and former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger also reflected on football’s role.<h2>Infantino praises football's magic globally</h2>"This is a magic instrument (while holding a football) that transforms people into happy people. This is what this strange instrument does. And children, the children's faces become happy and adults become children and they start playing, passing the ball. This is fantastic, this is beautiful and this is something that we are forgetting,” FIFA President Infantino said at the World Economic Forum summit in Davos on Thursday.&nbsp;“Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen, in these particular times we forget to be happy, to be joyful. Everyone has their own problems, issues in life and with football, we want to give to communities all over the world. FIFA has 211 countries that are members of FIFA. We want to give them a moment of joy and happiness. When a child kicks a ball, when an adult kicks a ball, they don't think about their issues and their problems in life and we have to always remember that," Infantino added.&nbsp;The FIFA president reckons that the upcoming FIFA World Cup is a huge economic booster, with an estimated $80 billion turnaround. He also underlined that the FIFA World Cup will create thousands of job opportunities for the community.&nbsp;Del Piero spoke about the role football played in his life growing up and how winning the FIFA World Cup with his country in 2006 made him feel complete not only as a footballer but also as a human being.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;"It's not very difficult, but we probably need more time to explain how big lifting the trophy and winning the World Cup means to me, to every football player, I guess. I mean, first of all, you feel complete. You feel complete as a footballer, of course, and also as a human being,” Del Piero said during his address.&nbsp;“I say both because, you know, I started playing because I had a passion for football. My only focus was playing football, even though I have to say that I needed to go to school and be a good student, and blah, blah, blah--but yeah, it's part of the journey. Football was always in my mind: trying to become a football player, but also just enjoying it. And then, as soon as you grow up, you understand, of course, different things," the former Juventus attacker said.&nbsp;Wenger explained that football has grown enormously since the first World Cup, expanding from a small, Europe-South America-focused competition into a truly global sport.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;“100 years ago, you had 13 teams playing in the first World Cup and it shows football's development. I'm now in football development and I realize how big football has become in the world. When you speak about the number of tickets people want, you cannot imagine,” Wenger said during his address.&nbsp;“I travel all over the world and football has become the most important thing people talk about. And to me, for a long time, it was a confidential competition between Europe and South America. We had to open it to the world and I think the minimum we could do is to open it to more African countries, more Asian countries. Because you want football to be strong everywhere," Wenger stated.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino reckons that the upcoming FIFA World Cup is a huge economic booster, with an estimated $80 billion turnaround. He also underlined that the FIFA World Cup will create thousands of job opportunities for the community.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised football’s magic at the World Economic Forum (WEF) summit in Davos, Switzerland, highlighting the game’s power. Speaking on the penultimate day of the WEF, Infantino reckons football has transformed people’s lives around the globe as it brings the community together. During the summit, 2006 FIFA World Cup winner Alessandro Del Piero and former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger also reflected on football’s role. Infantino praises football's magic globally "This is a magic instrument (while holding a football) that transforms people into happy people. This is what this strange instrument does. And children, the children's faces become happy and adults become children and they start playing, passing the ball. This is fantastic, this is beautiful and this is something that we are forgetting,” FIFA President Infantino said at the World Economic Forum summit in Davos on Thursday. “Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen, in these particular times we forget to be happy, to be joyful. Everyone has their own problems, issues in life and with football, we want to give to communities all over the world. FIFA has 211 countries that are members of FIFA. We want to give them a moment of joy and happiness. When a child kicks a ball, when an adult kicks a ball, they don't think about their issues and their problems in life and we have to always remember that," Infantino added. The FIFA president reckons that the upcoming FIFA World Cup is a huge economic booster, with an estimated $80 billion turnaround. He also underlined that the FIFA World Cup will create thousands of job opportunities for the community. Del Piero spoke about the role football played in his life growing up and how winning the FIFA World Cup with his country in 2006 made him feel complete not only as a footballer but also as a human being. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli "It's not very difficult, but we probably need more time to explain how big lifting the trophy and winning the World Cup means to me, to every football player, I guess. I mean, first of all, you feel complete. You feel complete as a footballer, of course, and also as a human being,” Del Piero said during his address. “I say both because, you know, I started playing because I had a passion for football. My only focus was playing football, even though I have to say that I needed to go to school and be a good student, and blah, blah, blah--but yeah, it's part of the journey. Football was always in my mind: trying to become a football player, but also just enjoying it. And then, as soon as you grow up, you understand, of course, different things," the former Juventus attacker said. Wenger explained that football has grown enormously since the first World Cup, expanding from a small, Europe-South America-focused competition into a truly global sport. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds “100 years ago, you had 13 teams playing in the first World Cup and it shows football's development. I'm now in football development and I realize how big football has become in the world. When you speak about the number of tickets people want, you cannot imagine,” Wenger said during his address. “I travel all over the world and football has become the most important thing people talk about. And to me, for a long time, it was a confidential competition between Europe and South America. We had to open it to the world and I think the minimum we could do is to open it to more African countries, more Asian countries. Because you want football to be strong everywhere," Wenger stated.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino reckons that the upcoming FIFA World Cup is a huge economic booster, with an estimated $80 billion turnaround. He also underlined that the FIFA World Cup will create thousands of job opportunities for the community.

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