The world's political and business leaders have converged on the Swiss resort town of Davos to discuss global challenges. Leaders from China, Ukraine and Germany are taking the stage on day one. Follow DW for more.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday vowed to "defend free trade as the basis of our prosperity", a day after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs and taxes on trade partners.

DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - Chancellor Olaf Scholz voiced cautious optimism on Tuesday on the potential for German-U.S. relations under President Donald Trump, citing good first talks with his administration, and stressed that cooperation was key for peace and prosperity.

DAVOS, Switzerland - Chancellor Olaf Scholz voiced cautious optimism on Tuesday on the potential for German-U.S. relations under President Donald Trump, citing good first talks with his administration,

Infosys expects the way the tech industry manages talent to shift and has already begun experimenting with how this transformation will occur, its chief technology officer said in an interview Davos, Switzerland.

The European Union is working on a proposal for bloc-wide purchase incentives for electric vehicles to support the bloc’s struggling automakers, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticised Elon Musk for making a gesture resembling the Roman salute during Donald Trump's inauguration. "What we do not accept is if this is supporting extreme right positions,

Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed cautious optimism regarding Germany's relations with the U.S. under President Trump, highlighting positive initial discussions. He emphasized the importance of cooperation for global peace and economic progress but acknowledged the need for European self-reliance amidst potential turbulence and tariff threats.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said his government would do its best to support Bangladesh in its transition to

President Volodymyr Zelensky separately met with German opposition leader Friedrich Merz and Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Jan. 22.

US billionaire Elon Musk called the chancellor of Germany "Oaf Schitz" on his social media platform X on Tuesday, responding to a video of the leader's comments on free speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.