Tag Archives: Davos

28Feb/26

The Board of Peace is Bombing Iran for the Gaza Riviera

5 Radical Realities Reshaping the Middle East

28 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ —  The 2026 US-Iran War (“Operation Epic Fury”) Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated sharply in late 2025 and early 2026 following massive anti-regime protests in Iran, which the Iranian government suppressed with unprecedented lethal force and internet blackouts. In response, US President Donald Trump initiated a massive military buildup in the Middle East, deploying two aircraft carrier strike groups and issuing ultimatums demanding Iran halt its nuclear program and proxy support.
After US-brokered nuclear negotiations in Geneva broke down, the US and Israel launched joint military strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, dubbed “Operation Epic Fury” and “Operation Roaring Lion”. The massive bombardment targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, military infrastructure, and leadership compounds in Tehran. In retaliation, Iran launched significant ballistic missile barrages at Israel and US military bases across the Persian Gulf, including in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE, while its regional proxies mobilized, triggering a multi-theater conflict.

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21Jan/26

Tilting at Turbines: The 2026 Davos Standoff

Jan. 21, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The trending comparison of Donald Trump to Don Quixote stems from his keynote address at the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) on January 21. In a speech that has rattled global markets, the President targeted European green energy as a “Green New Scam,” specifically mocking wind turbines as “losers” and “bird graveyards.” He alleged that China is “selling windmills to stupid people in Europe” while secretly avoiding their use at home—a claim that fact-checkers and European leaders have characterized as a “Quixotic” battle against imaginary giants. Continue reading

03Dec/25

The $7 Trillion Green Economy: A CEO Blueprint

Dec. 03, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This report highlights key findings from a joint report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) regarding the immense growth of the global green economy. The document states that this sector has already surpassed $5 trillion and is projected to reach over $7 trillion by 2030, growing faster than every major sector except technology. This economic resilience is supported by substantial cost declines in essential technologies, which now make climate solutions addressing 55% of global emissions cost-competitive. The report also underscores that China is cementing its role as the global leader in green technology through overwhelming investment, innovation, and production capabilities. To assist corporate leaders, the report concludes by providing a “CEO Guide” that outlines strategies for successful growth, focusing on factors like technology maturity and close regulatory shaping. Continue reading

22Jan/24

Trip.com Group CEO tackles overtourism for sustainable travel at World Economic Forum

Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider, has set its sights on tackling key challenges surrounding the tourism industry. This is evidenced by CEO Ms Jane Sun’s participation in the panel discussion “Sorry, We’re Full: Tackling Overtourism” at the prestigious World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The forum invited influential dignitaries, from political elites to business leaders, to tackle the challenges facing our world, in the hope of finding common ground and united solutions, aligning with this year’s theme of “Rebuilding Trust”. Continue reading

17Jan/23

Trip.com Group participates in World Economic Forum 2023, reaffirming crucial role of travel in global economy

Leading online global travel service provider, Trip.com Group, is driving the ongoing recovery of travel at the prestigious World Economic Forum (WEF). Trip.com Group Chief Executive Officer, Jane Sun, attended the in-person forum held in Davos, Switzerland that brings together leaders from government, business, and civil society to address the state of the world and discuss priorities for the year ahead. Continue reading

12Sep/22

Janngo Capital Startup Fund, Africa’s largest gender equal tech VC fund, reaches the first close of its €60 million new fund

At the eve of the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), Janngo Capital Startup Fund (JCSF) has announced its first close at EUR34 million (approximately US$36 million) in capital commitments. Launched in Davos in 2020, Janngo Capital’s latest fund will invest 50% of its proceeds in companies founded, co-founded, or benefiting women. Backed by global financial institutions as well as leading private corporations, the fund management company plans to invest EUR60 million (approximately US$63 million) in startups leveraging technology to leapfrog development and achieve SDGs in Africa. Continue reading