But Europe’s favorite secessionist telenovela appears to have come to an end — at least for now. Last May, nationalist parties failed to secure a majority in Catalonia’s regional parliament for the first time in 30 years. Instead, voters backed 58-year-old Salvador Illa, a pro-unionist socialist politician who campaigned on social issues instead of separatism. … Read more
This live blog has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang delivered a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday, making him the first senior … Read more
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will go to India for the first trip of her new term to shore up relations with the world’s largest democracy, she said Tuesday. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, von der Leyen said Europe was an increasingly attractive partner from Africa to Asia. “Hence, … Read more
Actor and popular environmental activist Bhumi Pednekar is all set to make her mark on the global stage at the prestigious World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, Switzerland. There, Bhumi would be representing India as a Young Global Leader (YGL) and will be joining a distinguished group of global changemakers committed to … Read more
It’s that time of year! Thousands of business leaders, politicians, tech maestros and an array of hangers are about to descend on the Swiss Alps. As the 55th meeting of the annual World Economic Forum gets underway in Davos, many eyes will be on Washington D.C. when Donald Trump takes the presidential oath — and … Read more
This picture taken from the Israeli side of the border with the Gaza Strip shows smoke plumes rising from explosions above destroyed buildings in the northern Gaza Strip on January 13, 2025 amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. Menahem Kahana | Afp | Getty Images Risk specialists identified armed conflict, extreme weather and … Read more
The Commission informed journalists on Jan. 3 that von der Leyen was suffering from “severe” pneumonia, but did not disclose that she had been hospitalized, even after direct questioning. German newswire DPA broke the news on Jan. 10, which is the same day von der Leyen left hospital, according to Pinho. Pinho said that von … Read more
Travel within south China’s Greater Bay Area took off in a big way in 2024 and a new visa-free arrangement is only likely to increase visitor numbers. Guangzhou is one of them. Its new “Line 11” – a 31-station underground line that loops around the city – will make it even easier to visit attractions … Read more
Alikhani and Santo Domingo share a passion for the snow and often enjoy skiing—both cross-country and downhill—on the Swiss peaks. “Happy birthday to my sister from another mister! Thank you for being YOU! Love you so so much and would be lost without you!” Alikhani wrote to her friend on her 41st birthday. Family Life … Read more
A groundbreaking feat of engineering has arrived in Switzerland’s Bernese Alps with the opening of the world’s steepest cable car. Connecting the picturesque village of Stechelberg on the valley floor to the alpine village of Murren, this marvel boasts a staggering gradient of 159.4%. The cable car covers an impressive vertical climb of 775 meters … Read more
