AI is transforming the world, but who's in control? As countries scramble to regulate a technology evolving at breakneck speed, China is already putting artificial intelligence to work, using it to make cities smarter, safer, and more efficient.

Cuba’s economic and energy crisis continues to deepen as a result of the US oil blockade that Washington imposed on the Caribbean island last January.

Additional sanctions are also adding to the severe hardship and suffering that millions of Cubans now endure. But Cuba’s government is taking st...

On November 3, Americans head to the polls in an election that could transform Washington. Every seat in the House of Representatives and a third of the Senate will be contested.

In the last 20 midterm elections, the party in the White House has lost seats 90% of the time. With the latest polls...

Seven months into the US-Iran war, diplomacy remains uncertain and tensions continue around the Strait of Hormuz. And in the occupied West Bank, Palestinians are facing a surge in settler attacks, land seizures and violence. #US #Iran #Hormuz #WestBank #SettlerViolence #Palestine

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Fresh data on Friday revealed disappointing job growth and a slight increase in the unemployment rate. The latest numbers are not good news for most Americans who’re struggling with rising grocery and gas and prices, especially diesel. #USjobs #unemployment #USeconomy #inflation #Heat

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It is now seven months since the US and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran at the end of February. Efforts to find a diplomatic resolution to the crisis have proved elusive but recent indirect talks between the US and Iran in New York raised some hopes. #US #Iran #MiddleEast #Trump #War

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Laos Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavan Phomvihane discusses his country’s development as the Southeast Asian nation prepares to graduate from the UN's least-developed-country category and seeks a stronger international voice. #UN #Laos #Heat

From the global economy, to war and the future of multilateralism, the world faces enormous challenges. Pakistan's Foreign Secretary-designate Asim Iftikhar Ahmad discusses Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts, the Iran conflict and relations with China. #UN #Pakistan #Iran #China #Heat

In today’s interconnected world, countries are navigating conflict, economic uncertainty, humanitarian pressures and uncharted challenges.

We spoke with the UN’s Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Li Junhua, about some of the challenges facing countries in the Global South ...

We spoke with UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix about the challenges of managing conflicts around the world, and what happens in Lebanon when UNIFIL's mandate ends.#UNPeace #Lebanon #UNIFIL #war #heat

The ceasefire in Gaza remains fragile as fighting continues and Israel maintains control over large parts of the territory. Egypt has been at the center of efforts to secure a lasting agreement, and Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discusses the path to sustainable peace in the region. #Egypt #Gaz...

During this year's United Nations General Assembly, leaders expressed outrage over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank. UNRWA's Acting Commissioner-General Christian Saunders discusses the challenges his team faces. #UNRWA #Gaza #Palestine #Heat

During this year's United Nations General Assembly, leaders expressed outrage over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank and growing concerns about those experiencing hunger and potentially famine due to more regional conflicts. #WFP #foodsecurity #hunger #heat

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Dialogue and stability were at the center of the conversation as President Xi Jinping wrapped up his state visit to the US. President Xi’s meetings with President Trump put renewed attention on opportunities for cooperation, from trade and economic ties to broader global challenges.

During his ...

The leaders of the world's two largest economies are meeting once again. Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington, four months after President Trump visited Beijing, putting the US-China relationship back in the global spotlight.

With trade, security, artificial intelligence and econom...

We spoke with Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe in New York where he is attending the United Nations General Assembly.

He discussed several issues including calls for greater African representation at the UN, the significance of President Xi's US visit and Rwanda’s ties with China. ...

High level debate is underway at this year's UN General Assembly as the world faces conflicts, climate change and economic headwinds.

We spoke with Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Roberto Kury about his country’s challenges, relations with China and President Xi’s visit to the United States. #UN #E...

World leaders are in New York as High-Level Week gets underway at the UN General Assembly.

Some of the biggest issues include the conflicts in the Middle East, Ukraine, energy prices and the future of Artificial Intelligence. One of the most closely watched speeches came from US President Donald...

What are some of the major challenges to protecting our biodiversity in this era of climate crisis?

We spoke with Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, about what it will take to protect the world's land and oceans. #UN #Biodiversity #climatechange ...

The International Committee of the Red Cross has personnel involved in key operations throughout several conflict zones across the world as it provides medical assistance and humanitarian support.

We spoke with ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric about the organization's ongoing operations and the...

The world is facing major disruptions: geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, climate pressures and widening development gaps.

We spoke with Tshilidzi Marwala, UN Under-Secretary-General and Rector of the United Nations University, a leading voice on how technology, global governance and s...

At a time of war, humanitarian crises and unprecedented global uncertainty, the battle over information has become almost as consequential as events themselves. For an institution like the United Nations, credibility and public trust are central to its ability to communicate during global crises....

From GPS navigation and weather forecasts to emergency alerts and global communications, modern life depends on space more than most people realize.

But with Earth's orbit becoming increasingly crowded by satellites and space debris, who keeps everything running safely?

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A troubling finding from the latest UN World Cities Report: More than three billion people currently lack safe, secure housing.

The #Heat host Anand Naidoo spoke with the Executive Director of UN-Habitat, Anaclaudia Rossbach, and started by asking how the global housing crisis is being addresse...