Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared that the “old order is not coming back” and urged middle powers to collaborate in response to the changing global landscape. He warned that great powers are increasingly using economic tools for coercion, citing examples like the US’s approach to tariffs and its interest in Greenland. Carney affirmed Canada’s unwavering support for Greenland, Denmark, and the NATO alliance, highlighting Canada’s commitment to Article Five of the NATO agreement and its focus on forming diverse coalitions based on shared values.
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Ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, protesters in Zurich voiced their opposition with demonstrations. Protesters carried signs such as “Trump not welcome” and burned a U.S. flag. The demonstrations, which targeted American businesses, escalated, leading to the use of water cannons, tear gas, and rubber bullets by police and resulting in injuries. The protests were fueled by Trump’s controversial international policies, including his musings about Greenland and conflicts with leaders like French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Following the death of Pope Francis, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene linked the event to global leadership shifts, interpreting it as “evil being defeated by the hand of God.” This statement followed Klaus Schwab’s resignation from the World Economic Forum, an organization Greene has previously criticized. Greene’s past comments have drawn condemnation for their anti-Catholic sentiments and accusations against the Church. The White House and President Trump issued statements mourning Pope Francis’s death, while also noting his recent meeting with Vice President Vance.
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