Trump to Dominate World Economic Forum 2024
- In a world swinging from free trade to mercantilism, the annual gathering of political and business leaders in Davos this week will make for interesting watching, and watch...
- US President Donald Trump will be arriving in force - the largest ever American delegation by some estimates - and he'll be joined by his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr...
- Japan's electorate is set to get some crucial news: a snap election date.
Hello and welcome to the working week.
In a world swinging from free trade to mercantilism, the annual gathering of political and business leaders in Davos this week will make for interesting watching, and watch it we must as some of the most powerful people in the world descend on the Alpine retreat.
US President Donald Trump will be arriving in force – the largest ever American delegation by some estimates – and he’ll be joined by his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, France’s Emmanuel Macron, UK chancellor Rachel Reeves, Germany’s Friedrich Merz among others. It’s a recipe for something to happen, perhaps (hopefully) some critically important progress on that long-sought Ukraine deal or maybe more talk about the eastern European country’s accession to the EU. Will it mean anything to Trump that this week marks a year of his return to the Oval Office? He would there’s no doubt whatsoever like an anniversary gift. Greenland perhaps?
Japan’s electorate is set to get some crucial news: a snap election date. Current thinking is that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will make a public statement on Monday ahead of a dissolution of the lower house of parliament on Friday.The general election will then be called either for February 8 or 15, according to local media.
Approval ratings for Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party have been low. But she has been seen as a refreshing change for Japanese politics, notably by younger voters who have been drawn to smaller, populist parties. This is a big gamble for the new PM.
In the UK, the long-running saga over whether to allow China to build a mega embassy in London is due to at last be decided as the deadline for a ruling on the planning application arrives on Tuesday, wiht the plans widely expected to be approved.
The markets will start the week more quietly than usual as Wall Street takes a break for Martin Luther King jr Day . However, they will make up for lost time from Tuesday as earnings season rolls along, including earnings from Netflix, expected to Wednesday
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* Republic Day (india): Confirmed. India celebrates Republic Day on January 26th to commemorate the adoption of its constitution in 1950. President Murmu’s address is a standard annual event.As of January 18, 2026, the address for 2026 has not yet occurred.
* Burns Night: Confirmed. Burns Night is celebrated annually on January 25th, commemorating Robert Burns. The traditions described (haggis dinner) are accurate.No new developments.january 25th & 26th: Historical and Cultural Observances
The 40th Anniversary of the Wapping Printers’ Strike (History Extra – Wapping Strike)
The Wapping printers’ strike began on February 6, 1986, when approximately 6,000 print workers initiated industrial action against News International, owned by Rupert Murdoch. The dispute stemmed from News international’s decision to relocate newspaper production from Fleet Street in London to a new facility in Wapping, East London. This move involved the introduction of new technologies, including computerised typesetting, and altered working conditions, effectively diminishing the power of print unions like the National Union of Journalists and GMB. The strike concluded in February 1987, marking a turning point in British industrial relations and significantly weakening the influence of trade unions in the newspaper industry.
India’s Republic Day (Prime Minister of India – Republic Day 2024)
India celebrates Republic Day on January 26th each year, commemorating the date the Constitution of India came into effect in 1950. The day marks India’s transition to a republic with a democratic goverment. President Droupadi Murmu traditionally delivers an address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day, outlining the country’s achievements and future goals. As of January 18, 2026, the 2026 address has not yet been delivered.
Burns night and the Legacy of Robert Burns (VisitScotland – Robert Burns)
Burns night, observed annually on January 25th, is a celebration of the life and poetry of robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet.Born on January 25, 1759, Burns is revered for his contributions to Scottish literature and his celebration of Scottish culture. The traditional Burns Night supper includes a haggis, a savory pudding containing sheep’s pluck, and is accompanied by recitations of Burns’ poetry and speeches.
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