Police officers stand behind a logo of the World Economy Forum in front of the Congress Center where the Annual Meeting Forum takes place in Davos, Switzerland, from Janauary 19 to January 23. AP
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Firstpost19-01-2026, 07:18

WEF Davos Kicks Off, NATO Meets Greenland Amid Trump's Arctic Threats, Japan Eyes Snap Election

  • The World Economic Forum's 2026 Annual Meeting begins in Davos, Switzerland, with US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and EU's Ursula von der Leyen among attendees.
  • NATO chief Mark Rutte is meeting Denmark's Minister of Defence and Greenland's Minister for Foreign Affairs in Brussels, following Donald Trump's renewed threats regarding US claims to Greenland.
  • Donald Trump has threatened sanctions against European countries rejecting US claims to Greenland, casting a shadow over the WEF summit.
  • Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to announce plans for a snap election, potentially set for February 8, to seek a fresh mandate.
  • CBI has summoned Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay for further questioning today in connection with the Karur stampede tragedy, which claimed 41 lives.

Why It Matters: Major global events unfold with WEF in Davos, NATO addressing Arctic tensions, Japan's snap election, and CBI probe in India.

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