Day: April 21, 2025

Schwab informed the WEF’s board that “as I enter my 88th year, I have decided to step down from the position of Chair and as a member of the Board of Trustees, with immediate effect”.

Schwab stepped down as executive chairman last year, with former Norwegian foreign minister Borge Brende taking over daily management.

The WEF said Vice Chairman Peter Brabeck-Letmathe was appointed board chairman in the interim and that a search committee for replacement had been appointed.

WEF’s board hailed Schwab’s “outstanding achievements” in his 55 years as the leader of the organisation.

“At a time when the world is undergoing rapid transformation, the need for inclusive dialogue to navigate complexity and shape the future has never been more critical,” it said in a statement. 

“Building on its trusted role, the Forum will continue to bring together leaders from all sectors and regions to exchange insights and foster collaboration,” it added.

Klaus Schwab steps down from WEF chairmanship and the board; effective immediately.

“Following my recent announcement, and as I enter my 88th year, I have decided to step down from the position of Chair and as a member of the Board of Trustees, with immediate effect.” pic.twitter.com/sboIIJHGjW

— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) April 21, 2025

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World Economic Forum founder, Klaus Schwab, in an address to the World Government Summit, in March 2022:

"History is truly at a turning point. Global energy systems, food systems and supply chains will be deeply affected. In times of crisis, the role of governments is more… pic.twitter.com/HxSKODLv8t

— Wide Awake Media (@wideawake_media) September 4, 2023

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China does not accept any deals of other countries that are concluded at the expense of its interests; if this happens, Beijing will take equivalent countermeasures, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said, commenting on reports of US plans to achieve economic isolation of China. 

Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that the US authorities planned to obtain commitments from trading partners to economically isolate China in exchange for lower tariffs during negotiations with other countries. 

“China respects the desire of all parties to resolve trade and economic differences with the United States through equal consultations,” the ministry said. 

It noted that, in China’s opinion, in the issue of “reciprocal tariffs” all parties should stand on the side of justice, on the right side of history and protect international trade and economic rules and the multilateral trading system.

BREAKING :

China vows to retaliate against nations aligning with the US in ways that threaten its interests.

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce warns: “Any deal at China’s expense will face resolute countermeasures.” Global trade tensions rise. pic.twitter.com/vhB8P8chXF

— Brian Rose, Founder & Host of London Real (@LondonRealTV) April 21, 2025

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The pontiff has passed away at the age of 88, the Vatican has announced

The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has announced.

Francis began his papacy in March 2013 and was the first pontiff from Latin America. 

“At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church,″ Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo, said in a statement on Monday morning.

Pope Francis “taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, courage, and universal love, especially for the poorest and most marginalized,”Farrell wrote.

“With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite, merciful love of God, One and Tribune,″ the cardinal added.

NEW – Pope Francis (†88) has died on Easter Monday. pic.twitter.com/PRs73nNC9D

— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) April 21, 2025

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Pope Francis May Have Died of Stroke or Brain Hemorrhage — La Repubblica Reports

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in a working-class neighborhood of Buenos Aires, was one of five children in a family of Italian immigrants. He became the first pope… pic.twitter.com/mFrvsckzx4

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) April 21, 2025

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