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Iran agrees to let in team to discuss restoring nuclear monitoring, IAEA boss says (LINK) — 23 April 2025.
China has denied U.S. President Donald Trump's assertion that the two sides were involved in active negotiations over tariffs, saying that any suggestion of progress in this matter was as groundless as "trying to catch the wind" (LINK) — 24 April 2025.
China to allow overseas investors access to more sectors (LINK) — ground.news: 19 media reports (LINK) — 24 April 2025.
World Economic Forum appoints two new members to its Board of Trustees: Muriel Pénicaud and Mark Schneider (LINK) — 24 April 2025.
World Economic Forum, Klaus Schwab, accused of manipulating research data to curry governments favour (LINK) — 23 April 2025.
— Anonymous letter accuses Schwab of altering global rankings to favour governments and fostering a toxic workplace culture. According to the Wall Street Journal, the whistleblower letter was sent to the WEF board last week. It claimed that Schwab had altered the methodology behind the Forum's influential Global Competitiveness Report. The former WEF head admitted that some governments had submitted corrections or updates to data, but denied using the data to manipulate rankings.
— The couple also denied misusing properties, stating that they only hosted Forum-related events at Villa Mundi, a house near their residence where several renovations had been made. In his written statement, he also addressed the accusation that he used WEF staff to campaign for a Nobel Peace Prize. "Contrary to what is insinuated here, I have repeatedly asked people who wanted me not to do it," Schwab argued.
— The whistleblower letter mentioned some issues in the WEF's workplace culture under Schwab's leadership. It referenced instances of unchecked sexual harassment and discriminatory behaviour, all previously reported by WSJ.
— The board ultimately voted unanimously to open an independent investigation after consulting with external legal counsel. "He never had a chance to give his side of the story to the board or the audit committee," his spokesman asserted. As a gesture of goodwill, Schwab supposedly forfeited a pension worth five million Swiss francs.
WSJ: The World Economic Forum (WEF) is investigating its founder, Klaus Schwab and his wife on accusations of using WEF funds for personal expenses (LINK) — 23 April 2025.
— Schwab and his wife are accused of using WEF funds for private luxury trips and allegedly using a Geneva property bought by the WEF for their exclusive private use. According to the report, Schwab denies the allegations and has announced he will take legal action against those making the claims.
— The WEF told the news agency Reuters that it takes the allegations seriously, but they haven't been proven yet. The organisation will wait for the investigation's results before making any further comments.
Breaking news
Trump says he is 'not happy' with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv: "Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP!" (LINK) — 24 April 2025.
— Overnight strikes killed at least eight people and injured 77 more, local officials have said.
Zelensky cuts short South Africa visit after eight people were killed and dozens injured in a Russian overnight attack on Kyiv: says the US can put more pressure on Russia to secure a ceasefire (LINK) — 24 April 2025.
Russia launches deadliest strikes on Kyiv since last summer, as Trump accuses Zelensky of harming peace talks (LINK) — 24 April 2025.
Pakistan cancels visas for Indian nationals, suspends trade, closes airspace after Kashmir attack kills 26 (LINK) — ground.news: 17 media reports (LINK) — 24 April 2025.
Fewer Swiss holidaymakers travel to Trump's US: -34% on year in March, -20% on quarter 1 (LINK) — 24 April 2025.
Trump signs orders cracking down on diversity and inclusion at US universities: Actions attack funding and accreditation but also seek to increase affordability and retention at Black colleges (LINK) — 23 April 2025.
Markets rebound as Trump signals cutting China tariffs 'substantially' (LINK) — 23 April 2025.
Major news
Iran agrees to let in team to discuss restoring nuclear monitoring, IAEA boss says (LINK) — 23 April 2025.
China has denied U.S. President Donald Trump's assertion that the two sides were involved in active negotiations over tariffs, saying that any suggestion of progress in this matter was as groundless as "trying to catch the wind" (LINK) — 24 April 2025.
China to allow overseas investors access to more sectors (LINK) — ground.news: 19 media reports (LINK) — 24 April 2025.
World Economic Forum appoints two new members to its Board of Trustees: Muriel Pénicaud and Mark Schneider (LINK) — 24 April 2025.
World Economic Forum, Klaus Schwab, accused of manipulating research data to curry governments favour (LINK) — 23 April 2025.
— Anonymous letter accuses Schwab of altering global rankings to favour governments and fostering a toxic workplace culture. According to the Wall Street Journal, the whistleblower letter was sent to the WEF board last week. It claimed that Schwab had altered the methodology behind the Forum's influential Global Competitiveness Report. The former WEF head admitted that some governments had submitted corrections or updates to data, but denied using the data to manipulate rankings.
— The couple also denied misusing properties, stating that they only hosted Forum-related events at Villa Mundi, a house near their residence where several renovations had been made. In his written statement, he also addressed the accusation that he used WEF staff to campaign for a Nobel Peace Prize. "Contrary to what is insinuated here, I have repeatedly asked people who wanted me not to do it," Schwab argued.
— The whistleblower letter mentioned some issues in the WEF's workplace culture under Schwab's leadership. It referenced instances of unchecked sexual harassment and discriminatory behaviour, all previously reported by WSJ.
— The board ultimately voted unanimously to open an independent investigation after consulting with external legal counsel. "He never had a chance to give his side of the story to the board or the audit committee," his spokesman asserted. As a gesture of goodwill, Schwab supposedly forfeited a pension worth five million Swiss francs.
WSJ: The World Economic Forum (WEF) is investigating its founder, Klaus Schwab and his wife on accusations of using WEF funds for personal expenses (LINK) — 23 April 2025.
— Schwab and his wife are accused of using WEF funds for private luxury trips and allegedly using a Geneva property bought by the WEF for their exclusive private use. According to the report, Schwab denies the allegations and has announced he will take legal action against those making the claims.
— The WEF told the news agency Reuters that it takes the allegations seriously, but they haven't been proven yet. The organisation will wait for the investigation's results before making any further comments.
Miscellaneous
South Korea says Chinese AI startup DeepSeek transferred user data to China and the U.S. without consent (LINK) — ground.news: 38 media reports (LINK) — 24 April 2025.
From Alps to lake: A wine lover's guide to Lavaux (LINK) — 24 April 2025.
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes Istanbul, injuring over 230 but no immediate reports of serious damage (LINK) — ground.news: 457 media reports (LINK) — 23 April 2025.
Room Mate Hotels adds Geneva to its European luxury hospitality offer with the acquisition of the 104-room Hotel Marmont (LINK) — 23 April 2025.
Federal judge orders ICE to reinstate legal status of 133 foreign students (LINK) — 22 April 2025.
LAPD recovers $2.7M worth of Bitcoin miners stolen in airport heist (LINK) — 22 April 2025.
NPR: A survey of more than 500 political scientists finds that the vast majority think the United States is moving swiftly from liberal democracy toward some form of authoritarianism. (LINK) — 22 April 2025.
Elon Musk to pull back in DOGE role starting May amid 71% dip in Tesla profits — (LINK) — 22 April 2025.
— On an investor call, Musk said the work necessary to get the government's "financial house in order is mostly done". "Starting probably next month, May, my time allocation to Doge will drop significantly," he said. That said, he expects to spend one to two days a week continuing to do what he referred to as "critical work" at DOGE "for as long as the president would like me to do so and as long as it is useful". Musk is scheduled to leave Doge on May 30, a strict 130-day cap on his service as a special government employee.
"All the crazy claims Elon Musk made about Tesla self-driving today" (LINK) — 22 April 2025.
Tesla's $1.54 billion 'horror show': it lost 71% of its profit compared to last year (LINK) — 22 April 2025.
— "Uncertainty in the automotive and energy markets continues to increase as rapidly evolving trade policy adversely impacts the global supply chain and cost structure of Tesla and our peers," Tesla said in a statement. Tesla saw a 13% drop in the number of cars sold during the quarter compared to last year.
Sarah Palin loses her defamation retrial against The New York Times (LINK) — 22 April 2025 .
— Palin first filed her lawsuit against the Times and former editor James Bennet in June 2017 after the paper ran an editorial alleging Palin had engaged in "political incitement" ahead of the 2011 shooting of Gabby Giffords. According to Palin's lawsuit, the editorial incorrectly claimed an advertisement run by the former governor's political action committee placed "Giffords and 19 other Democrats under stylized cross hairs." The Times released a correction less than 24 hours later, clarifying that "no such link was established" but noting that the error did not "undercut or weaken the argument of the piece".
On Earth Day, CERN underlines its commitments to energy management (LINK) — 22 April 2025.
— CERN "is wholly committed to improving its energy performance. CERN was one of the first scientific laboratories to obtain ISO 50001 certification for energy management, in February 2023."
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