A series of warnings over the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) has created an urgent imperative for the AI race: it is not enough simply to build more powerful models; efforts must also focus on controlling the pace and potential dangers, ensuring that humans remain in command of the technology’s development trajectory.

The voices of developing countries are attracting growing attention from the international community, reflecting their efforts to play a greater role in addressing shared global challenges. However, strengthening their international standing requires not only determination on their part but also reforms to multilateral institutions to meet the demands of a changing world.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world once again faces a test of solidarity and cooperation in responding to a public health challenge as the Ebola outbreak grows increasingly serious.

“Resilience starts at home” is the timely message from the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) for this year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (October 13). Amid the complex evolution of climate change, this theme urges the world towards reshape its mindset to prevention: building adaptive capacity from each family - society’s smallest unit.

Geopolitical volatility, instability in energy and financial markets, and the growing trend towards trade barriers are placing increasing pressure on the global economy.

Amid a world economy beset by a series of challenges, the boom in investment in artificial intelligence (AI) has become a rare “bright spot”, providing a strong boost to global trade. However, as the AI “fever” continues to heat up, economies are also facing a number of major questions.

The European Commission (EC) is preparing to announce a new Arctic strategy, marking the European Union’s push to strengthen its presence in a region of strategic importance to the Old Continent’s economy, security, and energy.

As the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt oil flows and push diesel prices to record highs, major oil exporters are holding back from increasing output. Oil prices have eased after the G7 agreed to release 100 million barrels of crude oil and diesel from strategic reserves, but the “black gold” market remains at risk of a prolonged period of high prices.

The 70th session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference recently opened in Vienna (Austria), with a key focus of discussion being the promotion of nuclear energy development for peaceful purposes.

In just a few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has moved beyond being a new technology to become a field that is attracting a powerful wave of investment and reshaping the global economy.

Fierce clashes between Houthi forces in Yemen and Saudi Arabia in recent days have caused serious concern among the international community. The tit-for-tat attacks between the two sides have added fuel to the already burning Middle East - a region that remains fraught with tensions.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has held frank discussions with US President Donald Trump regarding outstanding issues in their bilateral trade relationship. This move signals an easing of tensions over tariffs between the two North American neighbours.

Over more than 80 years of its existence and development, the United Nations has consistently been a “flagship” in efforts to prevent conflicts, maintain peace and build a better life for its member states.

With the theme “Building resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainable development”, the agenda of the 18th BRICS Summit, scheduled to take place in New Delhi, India, goes beyond traditional political coordination, moving towards practical cooperation in many fields.