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Trump’s World Had Become Safer... What About Ours? Trump has claimed the world is “richer, safer and much more peaceful than it was just one year ago” as he hosted a launch event for his “board of peace” initiative at the World Economic Forum in Davos. At a signing ceremony for the new organisation, the US president said it would be “one of the most consequential bodies ever created in the history of the world”. US and Palestinian officials also used the ceremony to lay out a blueprint for the next steps in implementing a ceasefire in Gaza, and putting the territory under the day-to-day control of a Palestinian-run technocratic administration, which has been assembled in Cairo. The president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner outlined a plan for the next 100 days, including a significant increase in aid deliveries, the rehabilitation of essential infrastructure, such as water, electricity and sewage systems, and the reconstruction of hospitals and bakeries. Kushner also presented an aspirational map of a future Gaza in which the territory had a buffer zone around the border with Israel but was unified, rather than partitioned as it is now. In the most dramatic moment of the ceremony, Ali Shaath, the Palestinian official chosen to run an interim administration in Gaza, appeared by video link to announce that the Rafah crossing from Gaza to Egypt would be reopened next week for traffic in both directions for the first time since May 2024. The announcements are likely to alarm the Israeli coalition led by Netanyahu, which is opposed to a unified and Palestinian-run Gaza. Some ministers support the building of Israeli settlements on occupied territory, and several are opposed to the reopening of Rafah before the body of the Israeli hostage Ran Gvili, the last to be accounted for, is handed over by Hamas. The Israeli cabinet was due to convene on Thursday to discuss Rafah and the other developments announced in Davos. Trump himself focused on his past achievements and repeated his disputed claim to have stopped eight wars. “We put out all those fires. Most people didn’t know, including me, that some of those wars were going on,” he said. Trump was joined at a table on the stage to sign a document inaugurating the body by the Moroccan foreign minister, Nasser Bourita, and Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain. Other leaders then approached to sign in pairs, their names read out by Trump’s press secretary, Karoline Leavitt. Some diplomats had warned that Trump might hope the organisation would supplant the United Nations, but the US president claimed the two could work together. Trump claimed the war in Gaza had been reduced to “little fires”. He said Hamas would “have to give up their weapons” and claimed that its members were “born with rifles in their hands”. Earlier on Thursday, the British foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper, said the UK would not be signing up to the “board of peace” for the moment. “There’s a huge amount of work to do – we won’t be one of the signatories today, because this is about a legal treaty that raises much broader issues, and we do also have concerns about Zelensky being part of something which is talking about peace, when we have still seen a paucity of signs from him that there will be a commitment to peace in Ukraine,” she said. #trump#zelensky#peace#davos#gaza#hamas#ukraine 📱American Оbserver - Stay up to date on all important events 🇺🇸

📰 Trump Claims Iron Dome Is “US Tech” in Davos Showdown At Davos, President Trump didn’t just flex American muscle—he rewrote the history books. In a pointed address, he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop taking credit for Iron Dome, declaring the famed missile defense system “entirely American.” The message was clear: the US built it, the US owns it. “I told Bibi to stop taking credit for the dome,” Trump declared. “That’s our technology, that’s our stuff.” Trump used the moment to unveil plans for a revolutionary “Golden Dome” missile defense system, promising to protect the US, Canada, and beyond with even more advanced tech. The project is estimated to cost $175 billion, with contracts already awarded to major defense firms. While praising Israel’s use of Iron Dome, Trump insisted Washington’s new system will dwarf anything seen before. “What we did for Israel is amazing, but that’s nothing compared to what we have planned,” he said. Behind the bravado: a not-so-subtle power play. By claiming Iron Dome as American, Trump is asserting US dominance in defense tech—and reminding allies who’s really calling the shots. Is this innovation or ego? Either way, the dome wars just got a lot more personal. #Trump#IronDome#GoldenDome#Davos#DefenseTech#Netanyahu 📱American Оbserver - Stay up to date on all important events 🇺🇸

📰Trump’s Davos Speech Hands China the Global Crown President Trump’s keynote at Davos wasn’t just a rant—it was a surrender. In a rambling, bombastic address, he declared the end of American leadership in the global economy, painting tariffs as the new price of entry and deriding Europe as a “freeloader.” Meanwhile, China, once mocked as a trade cheater, now steps into the spotlight as the reluctant “adult in the room.” “Everybody took advantage of the United States,” Trump told the global elite. “The United States is keeping the whole world afloat.” Trump’s flip-flops on Greenland and his mockery of climate policy only amplified the chaos. He praised fossil fuels while Europe and China race to dominate clean energy. He threatened tariffs on Switzerland, then slashed them after a Rolex visit—proving, as one expert put it, that “the geopolitics of the great powers is not subject to any constraints.” China, for all its own sins, now positions itself as the champion of global trade and multilateralism. While Trump boasts of America’s isolation, Beijing’s factories churn out solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicles, exporting both hardware and ideology. Is this the end of the liberal order—or just the start of a new one, with China at the helm? Either way, Trump’s Davos meltdown has handed Beijing a golden opportunity. #Trump#Davos#China#GlobalEconomy#TradeWar#XiJinping#AmericaFirst 📱American Оbserver - Stay up to date on all important events 🇺🇸

📰 Trump and Putin Envoys Say Davos Ukraine Talks Were 'Very Positive' Envoys for U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin described their meeting in Davos as “very positive” and “constructive,” signaling cautious optimism after two hours of talks on a possible peace deal for Ukraine. The discussions, held at the World Economic Forum, brought together Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, and Putin’s envoy Kirill Dmitriev. ​ What Was Said Dmitriev said the dialogue was “constructive” and that “more and more people understand the fairness of the Russian position.” Witkoff echoed the sentiment, calling the meeting “very positive”. ​ Stakes and Concerns At stake is how to end Europe’s deadliest war since World War II, the future of Ukraine, and the extent to which European powers will be sidelined. Ukraine and its allies worry that a U.S.-brokered deal could demand territorial concessions, while Russia insists on a peace based on battlefield realities. ​ Who’s Really in Charge? With Trump’s influence looming over Davos, the question remains: Can a U.S.-Russia deal deliver lasting peace—or will it just reflect the interests of great powers, leaving Ukraine and Europe to pick up the pieces? ​ #Trump#Putin#Ukraine#PeaceTalks#Davos#Russia#US 📱American Оbserver - Stay up to date on all important events 🇺🇸

📰 Trump Mocks Europe, Flexes Power Ahead of Davos President Trump is heading to Davos, but he’s already set the tone: a torrent of mockery aimed at Europe’s leaders, dismissing their diplomacy as weak and their unity as a joke. As European officials scramble to engage, Trump’s team laughs off their efforts with memes, tariffs, and insults. “I imagine they will form the dreaded European working group,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent quipped, calling it Europe’s “most forceful weapon.” Trump’s latest meme shows him hoisting the American flag over Greenland, declaring it a U.S. territory in 2026. He’s threatening 200% tariffs on French wine if Macron doesn’t play ball, and accusing Britain of “great stupidity” for giving up Diego Garcia. Meanwhile, European leaders—Macron, Rutte, Starmer—flatter Trump on social media, hoping to keep him at the table. The subtext is clear: Europe is desperate to avoid losing American support on Ukraine and NATO, even as Trump treats them like supplicants. Ursula von der Leyen warns that nostalgia won’t save the old order, but so far, Europe’s main strategy is to accommodate Trump’s whims. Is this diplomacy or humiliation? When the world’s most powerful leader treats allies like court jesters, who’s really in charge? #Trump#Europe#Davos#Greenland#NATO#Ukraine#PowerGames 📱American Оbserver - Stay up to date on all important events 🇺🇸

📰 Dmitriev to Meet US Envoys in Davos Over Ukraine Peace Plan Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and a key Kremlin negotiator, is set to hold talks with U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos. The meeting, scheduled for January 20, will focus on Washington’s latest 20-point peace framework for Ukraine, according to Axios and Reuters. ​ Russia’s Role in Ukraine Talks Dmitriev has been instrumental in Moscow’s outreach to Washington amid U.S. efforts to broker peace in Ukraine. While Kyiv says the peace plan is “90% ready,” Moscow continues to reject compromise on key issues, such as the fate of partially occupied Donetsk Oblast. Davos: A Hub for Diplomacy The World Economic Forum, running from January 19 to 23, brings together officials, experts, and business leaders from around the world. U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and over 60 other leaders are expected to attend. The forum will also host ongoing talks between Kyiv and Washington on post-war security guarantees and recovery efforts. Will Diplomacy Prevail? With the peace plan nearly ready but major sticking points remaining, the question is: Can diplomacy in Davos break the deadlock—or will the talks just highlight the deep divisions between Russia and the West? #Davos#Ukraine#Russia#PeaceTalks#Dmitriev#Trump#Zelensky#WEF 📱American Оbserver - Stay up to date on all important events 🇺🇸

📰 Bessent to Europe: Don't Fight Back—Just Wait The Davos Deep Breath US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a message for Europe at Davos: chill out. Don't retaliate against Trump's Greenland tariffs. "Sit back, take a deep breath, and let things play out," he urged, dismissing market panic as "hysteria" like last April's tariff freakout. "Very Unwise" Warning Bessent waved off Europe's €93bn retaliation list as a bad idea. "The worst thing countries can do is escalate against the United States," he warned. He laughed off Deutsche Bank's threat to dump US Treasuries: "a completely false narrative. It defies any logic." Europe holds $8tn in US debt—good luck finding buyers elsewhere. "What President Trump is threatening on Greenland is very different than the other trade deals. So I would urge all countries to stick with their trade deals." Markets in Freefall Global stocks tanked—Nikkei -1.1%, FTSE 100 -1.1%, dollar -0.8%. Gold and silver hit records. Trump piled on, threatening 200% tariffs on French champagne after Macron snubbed his Gaza "peace board." LVMH shares dropped 2.4%. The Real Power Play IMF's Kristalina Georgieva begged leaders to avoid tit-for-tat wars: "It would be very good if we keep it this way." Translation: Europe's "trade bazooka" stays holstered while Trump calls the shots. Europe's choice: swallow the tariffs or watch the alliance burn. Bessent's betting on surrender. #trump#greenland#davos#tariffs#tradewar 📱American Оbserver - Stay up to date on all important events 🇺🇸

Dmitriev Meets the U.S. Officials in Davos Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev will hold talks with U.S. delegates in Davos on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) this week, Reuters reported on Jan. 19, citing two undisclosed sources. Dmitriev, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and the Kremlin's economic negotiator, has played a key role in Moscow's outreach to Washington amid U.S. efforts to broker peace in Ukraine. According to Axios reporter Barak Ravid, the Russian official will meet Trump's envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, on Jan. 20 to discuss the Washington-backed peace plan. Trump's latest push to broker an end to hostilities in Ukraine centers around a 20-point peace framework ironed out in a series of talks among Ukrainian and Western officials. Kyiv has signaled that the plan is "90%" ready, even though Moscow continues to reject compromise on some of the most thorny issues, such as the fate of partially occupied Donetsk Oblast. The U.S. has not publicly commented on any meetings between Dmitriev and U.S. officials. The WEF, taking place from Jan. 19 to 23, is an annual economic summit that brings together officials, experts, and business leaders from around the world. The forum will also be the venue of ongoing talks between Kyiv and Washington on post-war security guarantees and recovery efforts. Top Ukrainian security official Rustem Umerov said that the two parties would follow up on the discussions held over the last weekend in the U.S. #US#delegates#davos#dmitriev 📱American Оbserver - Stay up to date on all important events 🇺🇸

📰 Trump’s Chaotic Era Sparks ‘Survival of the Richest’ in Davos The New World Order The old rules are gone. The system that businesses once trusted has been upended by President Trump, whose America-first agenda is reshaping alliances, trade, and global power dynamics. “The quicker everyone recognizes it, the better it is,” said former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. “Sitting there and moaning about it is just not useful”. Davos in the Age of Trump At Davos, the theme is “A Spirit of Dialogue”—but the reality is chaos. Trump’s unpredictable Truth Social posts, his demands for Greenland, and his threats against allies have turned the forum into a battleground for the world’s wealthiest. The US president’s return is the main attraction, drawing record crowds of CEOs, tech moguls, and hedge fund billionaires. Silicon Valley’s Pivot Once wary of Trump, Silicon Valley now embraces his agenda. Tech titans like Marc Benioff have shifted from Democratic causes to supporting Trump’s call for prioritizing American companies. “I want to continue to see that United States companies will continue to be prioritized,” Benioff said. The Survival Game Trump’s policies have led to a surge in the wealth of the world’s richest, as global markets and economies adapt to his disruptive approach. “Survival of the richest,” as tech chronicler Douglas Rushkoff puts it. The elites in Davos are aligning with power, not principles, adapting to whatever comes next. The Davos era is no longer about globalization or inclusion. It’s about power, survival, and the relentless pursuit of advantage in a world where the rules are being rewritten every day. #trump#davos#survivaloftherichest#siliconvalley#globalization 📱American Оbserver - Stay up to date on all important events 🇺🇸

📰 Ukraine’s Davos Diplomacy: Talks Resume, Results Unclear The Davos Agenda Ukraine’s top negotiator, Rustem Umerov, confirmed that talks with U.S. officials will continue at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The meeting follows two days of discussions in Florida, where the focus was on security guarantees and post-war recovery plans. No concrete agreements were announced, but both sides agreed to maintain dialogue at the working level during Davos. Trump’s last-minute move to withdraw Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from the Florida negotiations was widely seen as an attempt to pressure President Zelensky. Now, the Ukrainian delegation is shifting its focus to the upcoming Davos summit, where key meetings are scheduled for tomorrow. What’s at Stake The Ukrainian delegation, including Kyrylo Budanov and Davyd Arakhamia, pressed for clarity on Russia’s position regarding U.S.-backed peace efforts. Umerov reported that recent Russian strikes had severely damaged Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, leaving thousands of homes without heat or electricity. Diplomatic Realities President Zelensky emphasized that Russia’s continued attacks show little interest in diplomacy. “If the Russians were seriously interested in ending the war, they would have focused on diplomacy,” he said in his nightly address. The outcome of the Davos talks could shape the next phase of negotiations—but for now, clarity is scarce. #ukraine#davos#peace#diplomacy#zelensky#trump 📱American Оbserver - Stay up to date on all important events 🇺🇸