Trump's virtual appearance at Davos dominated Italian media coverage, introducing his oil-price theory of peace: lower oil prices would force Russia to end the Ukraine war. He announced plans to meet Putin, claimed Ukraine's readiness for negotiations, and threatened global companies with tariffs unless they moved production to the US.
The Almasri case evolved as Interior Minister Piantedosi defended the controversial deportation before the Senate, citing security concerns despite the Court of Appeal's objections. This aligned with strengthening Italy-Libya relations.
Oscar nominations generated attention with Isabella Rossellini's nomination, while Italian film "Vermiglio" failed to make the shortlist. By evening, Trump's announcement to declassify Kennedy and MLK assassination files shifted focus from his earlier statements about European tech companies and green energy criticism.