The 55 th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum opened this week with a powerful message and all-encompassing themes. Klaus Schwab, World Economic Forum Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, global leaders, leaving no doubt about his message: the undeniable need for, in Schwab’s words, Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.

Even as the US has pulled out from the World Health Organization, Serum Institute of India (SII) chief Adar Poonawalla on Thursday said that the UN health agency's role is essential in global health systems.

President Donald Trump will give a virtual address and answer questions from the World Economic Forum on Thursday.

A number of leaders are skipping this week’s World Economic Forum in Davos, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Trump has signed executive orders to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization and the Paris climate agreement since he took office.

Only 23 countries use climate data for health surveillance, says head of WMO, adding more collaboration needed

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U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) fell $1.01, or 1.34%, to $74.43. The broader economic implications of U.S. tariffs could further dampen global oil demand growth, said Priyanka Sachdeva, senior market analyst at brokerage Phillip Nova.

A speech by the U.N. chief, economic growth potential in places like China and Russia, the challenges of artificial intelligence and leaders from Spain to Malaysia are set to headline the agenda at the World Economic Forum’s annual event in Davos.

Ursula von der Leyen, president of European Community, and German chancellor Olaf Scholz, also taking part in Jan. 20-24 meeting in Switzerland - Anadolu Ajansı

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