The 56th World Economic Forum kicks off today in Davos with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng leading Beijing's delegation – his Tuesday morning speech on global cooperation already has climate activists and investors buzzing 🎤💼. Over 60 world leaders including US President Donald Trump (fresh from tariff threats over Greenland) and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy (eyeing sideline talks with Washington) are converging in Switzerland.
Tech Titans Meet Political Heavyweights
🤝 Microsoft's Satya Nadella and Meta's Dina Powell McCormick joining climate finance debates
🌐 WTO and IMF chiefs coordinating crisis response strategies
🇪🇺 EU leaders von der Leyen and Macron pushing green tech alliances
Notable No-Shows Spark Questions
Iran and Denmark pulled out last-minute amid domestic crises ❌ – while Spain's PM canceled after Sunday's deadly train crash. Keep eyes on Russia's Kirill Dmitriev though – Putin's envoy plans discreet meetings with US delegates despite Moscow's official absence.
