While the board has said the allegations remain unproven, the investigation is the focal point of an internal power struggle.
GENEVA (AN) — The fierce public dispute between Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, and its governing board is nearing a potential turning point as a long-awaited external investigation into allegations of misconduct against him is expected to conclude this month.
The probe, launched by the board in April, followed Schwab’s sudden resignation after an anonymous whistleblower letter accused him of financial impropriety and ethical breaches.
The commission concluded that statements by Israeli officials and the pattern of military conduct provided direct evidence.
The Trump administration targeted two judges from Canada and France and two deputy prosecutors from Fiji and Senegal.
Schwab is dropping a criminal complaint against the whistleblowers and a separate legal action against WEF.
The U.N. official's position directly clashes with the Trump administration, an indicator of a potential legal battle.
Lula criticized 'unilateral attacks' on Brazil's institutions. Trump said the United Nations is not living up to its potential.
While the U.N. grapples with crises and wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan, it is fighting for its own financial survival.
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A global treaty that took almost two decades to create will become law early next year, enabling conservation areas.
