SpaceX, Davos, Trump’s inauguration… The next 7 days promise to be full of news. Discover the events that will mark the international agenda this week, from space to geopolitics.
The next 7 days promise to be particularly dense in terms of international news. From space to politics and the economy, an overview of the events to follow that will mark the global agenda this week.
SpaceX prepares to launch the world’s largest rocket
On Thursday evening, all eyes will be on Boca Chica, Texas, from where SpaceX plans to launch Starship for his 7th test flight. At 120 meters high, it is quite simply the largest rocket ever built. A launch to follow live which could mark a new turning point for manned flights to the Moon and Mars.
The World Economic Forum at the heart of global challenges
The posh ski resort of Davos in Switzerland welcomes from Monday the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. On the program, 5 days of debates between political and economic leaders on the major issues of the moment, from the war in Ukraine to global inequalities and the climate. All against the backdrop of global recession which threatens in 2025.
We face a world full of challenges, from acute geoeconomic and geopolitical tensions to the climate crisis and energy and food security.
– Børge Brende, President of the World Economic Forum
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Washington prepares for a high-tension inauguration
Wednesday, Donald Trump will take an oath for his 2nd presidential term in Washington. But the event promises to be tense. Thousands of people are expected from Saturday to demonstrate against the political priorities of the president elected. Trump is also planning a big meeting on Saturday to galvanize his supporters. The police will be on war footing to avoid any excess.
South Korean president facing impeachment
Another leader under pressure, the South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol. On Thursday, the Constitutional Court will hold a third hearing as part of the impeachment procedure against him. His opponents accuse him of electoral interference and lies. The highly anticipated verdict is expected in February. Until then, South Korea is plunged into a political crisis.
Gaza and Libya on the Security Council’s agenda
The fate of the hostages in Gaza will also be at the heart of discussions on Monday at UN Security Councilincluding a rally planned in Paris to demand their release. On Thursday, the Council will decide on the renewal of sanctions against Libya, against a backdrop of deep divisions between the 15 member countries.
In brief
- Canada will sentence Pat Kingfigure of the 2022 protest.
- Signature expected in Mongolia of an agreement for the exploitation of a mine d’uranium by the French group Oran.
- Iran and Russia expected to sign a strategic partnership treaty to Moscow.
- In sport, Australian Tennis Open, Dakar, Handball World Cup and Rugby Champions Cup on the program.
The week therefore promises to be particularly busy, on all fronts of international news. In a world shaken by geopolitical tensions, conflicts, the climate challenge and growing inequalities, the next 7 days will highlight the colossal challenges to be met to build a more peaceful and sustainable future for all.
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