Among the issues likely to be explored at the World Economic Forum this week is the future of Ukraine and its impact on Europe.

Donald Trump will mark his return to the global stage with a virtual World Economic Forum appearance in Davos next week, as world leaders await details of the incoming U.S. President's policies and his pledge to end the war in Ukraine.

Rightwing politicians in the US have increased their attacks on “woke” company policies ahead of Trump’s return to the White House. US banks have been targeted by 22 Republican attorneys general who accused them of colluding to block finance to oil and gas companies.

Donald Trump will speak online to the annual meeting of the global political and business elite in Davos next week, days after taking office as US president, the World Economic Forum said on Tuesday.

By Elisa Martinuzzi LONDON (Reuters) - Armed conflict is the top risk in 2025, a World Economic Forum (WEF) survey released on Wednesday showed, a reminder of the deepening global fragmentation as government and business leaders attend an annual gathering in Davos next week.

Larry Fink, Ray Dalio and Marc Benioff are among a group of billionaires worth a collective $124 billion set to join the annual pilgrimage of the rich and powerful to the Swiss Alps next week.

Ahead of next week's annual World Economic Forum in Davos, a survey suggests that industry leaders see armed conflict as the biggest potential threat to global economies in 2025.

Donald Trump will appear virtually at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Jan. 23, as world leaders anticipate insights on his new policies and efforts to end the Ukraine war. Key participants include European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen,

Donald Trump will attend the WEF virtually, which is scheduled for next week. Three days after entering the White House, his appearance is expected to be the highlight of the annual elite gathering in the Swiss Alpine resort.

The World Economic Forum summit, where the liberal cosmopolitan elite gathers to network and self-congratulate, will be an early litmus test for Trump 2.0.

When Rachel Reeves touches down in snowy Davos next week, she will be embarking on a hectic few days pressing flesh with the global elite. Attendees include big bank bosses, world leaders such as the government waste slashing Javier Milei of Argentina and royalty – in the form of Princess Beatrice.