The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) could come at a significant environmental cost, with a new United Nations report warning that the rising energy demands of AI systems may place additional pressure on global resources.
World Environment Day , observed on 5 June every year, serves as a reminder of humanity's collective responsibility to protect the environment and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.
The report, titled "Human Rights Violations and Abuses related to the Protests of July and August 2024 in Bangladesh," was published on February 12, 2025.
A fresh diplomatic dispute has erupted between Israel and the United Nations after a report-related listing prompted sharp criticism, allegations of bias, and a decision to halt engagement.
Despite the downgrade, India is expected to remain among the world’s fastest-growing major economies.
Sharp holds a postgraduate diploma in HIV/AIDS management from the National Medical University of South Africa and Stellenbosch University.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that the outcome of the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, or COP26, is not enough.
The urban communities are facing food insecurity on levels similar to rural areas for the first time.
The stakes for the summit are high, not least the impact on livelihoods the world over and the stability of the global financial system.
The prevarication, that was palpable notably in Libya and Syria, seems set to resonate in the echo chambers of Kabul and further afield in the tormented land now headed by Taliban hardliners, just as it does in Myanmar
