World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab to step back from executive role
The World Economic Forum confirmed Tuesday that founder Klaus Schwab is moving away from the day-to-day management of the organization after more than 50 years at the helm.
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Read a Transcript of Volodymyr Zelensky’s Interview With The Times
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine spoke to the Times journalists Andrew Kramer, Philip P. Pan and Bill Brink for 50 minutes at the presidential office in Kyiv on Monday.
A top ally of Pakistan’s imprisoned former premier Imran Khan is released on bail in graft case
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A top ally of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan was released from prison Tuesday after nearly a year when a court granted him bail in a corruption case, his party said.
Macron is making a surprise trip to New Caledonia amid deadly unrest and indigenous frustration
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron is making a surprise trip to riot-hit New Caledonia, the French Pacific territory that has been gripped by days of deadly unrest and where indigenous people have long sought independence.
South Korea's Yoon vetoes investigation into drowning death of marine
SEOUL -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday vetoed a special prosecution investigation into the death of a marine, drawing fierce condemnation from his political opponents and underscoring concerns over official attitudes and commitment to safety.
South China Sea: Chinese ‘cognitive warfare’ fears in Philippines as Marcos calls for deal probe
“We are looking into it because, the fact of the matter is, there have been mentions of a tape that confirms that there was this agreement,” Marcos Jnr said on the sidelines of an event in Makati City on Saturday.
Vietnam parliament elects Tran Thanh Man new chairman amid leadership reshuffle
Vietnam’s National Assembly on Monday elected Tran Thanh Man as its new chairman, one of several key changes in an ongoing reshuffle of the country’s top leadership.