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Missing at Davos: World Economic Forum agenda should have covered antisemitism - opinion

To ignore the spread of antisemitism at a gathering that claims to champion global cooperation would be a moral and strategic failure.

A woman holds up a sign that reads "anti-semitism kills" between police officers as people take part in a Hanukkah candle-lighting organized by the Campaign Against Antisemitism and Chabad in Parliament Square in central London on December 15, 2025.
French President Emmanuel Macron holds a press conference during a European Union leaders' summit, in Brussels, Belgium December 19, 2025.

France asks for NATO exercise in Greenland, ready to contribute to it, Macron says

US President Donald Trump speaks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2026.

Trump: US 'seeking immediate negotiations to discuss acquisition of Greenland' at Davos WEF

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a joint press conference with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein, in Tehran on January 18, 2026.

'Akin to inviting Hitler': Iran's FM disinvited from Davos following backlash


Eurovision 2024: Israel's Eden Golan comes in fifth, Switzerland wins contest

“The Code” by Nemo took the top prize with lyrics about artist coming to terms with their non-binary identity

 Eden Golan, from Israel, waves a flag during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 11, 2024.

Hotel in Switzerland offers Israelis a week's stay for NIS 180,000

Near Lake Geneva, a therapeutic hotel offers Israelis kosher food and post-trauma treatments due to the war. Price: Over NIS 200,000 per week,


Swiss vote to ban swastika in crackdown on extremist symbols

The lower house of parliament voted to prohibit one of the most infamous symbols of Adolf Hitler's National Socialist regime following concerns about rising antisemitism.

Swastika painted onto an Australian road.

The power of human touch: A friendly pat on the back improves basketball performance

In difficult situations, physical touches like a hug or a pat on the back can reduce stress, though whether this influences performance in stressful life situations is yet to be studied in detail.

 Apr 12, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives between New Orleans Pelicans guards Dyson Daniels (11) and CJ McCollum (3) during the third quarter at Chase Center.

Switzerland to try Assad's uncle for crimes against humanity

The office said in a statement that Rifaat al-Assad, 86, had been charged with "ordering homicides, acts of torture, cruel treatments and illegal detentions."

 Former Syrian Vice President Rifaat Al-Assad, disgraced younger brother of Syrian President Hafez al-Assad, appears in an undated file photograph.

Orthodox Jewish man stabbed in Switzerland, police probe antisemitic attack

The Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities said the Jewish community's security arrangements were being reviewed after the attack.

 People walk past as Swiss police vehicles stand by to prevent expected illegal gatherings amid restrictions due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, in the old town of Zurich, Switzerland, April 9, 2021.

Switzerland to ban Hamas, affiliated organizations over October 7 massacre

The Swiss government said under the new legislation, Hamas and "cover or successor organizations," as well as organizations or groups that act on its behalf or in its name, will be banned.

 Masked Hamas men wave flags during the march in Jabalya refugee camp in North Gaza Strip, October 4, 2002

Outrage in Davos: Ski rental refuses service to Jews, sparks investigation

The discriminatory stance was revealed through a notice in Hebrew, stating due to "several very annoying incidents," including theft, the service to Jewish individuals would cease.

A general view of a ski resort. February 25, 2011.

Palestinian Authority panics, official calls to reverse UNRWA funding cut

UNRWA workers were recently fired from their positions for participating in the October 7 Massacre, leading to several countries deciding to withdraw funding for UNRWA.

Palestinian Authority Civil Affairs Minister Hussein Al-Sheikh speaks to The Media Line in his office in Ramallah.

The hotel minibar – a golden jubilee and an uncertain future

A significant number of hotels today equip the minibars with just complimentary cold soft drinks. They promote external trays of snacks etc., as their main product.

 AN EXTERNAL TRAY for hotel guest rooms.