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Big tech firms recklessly pursuing profits from AI, says UN head

Big tech companies are pursuing profits from AI without considering the risks
There is a need for global collaboration and regulations to ensure AI is used responsibly

Red Herring, Meaningful Human Control and the Autonomous Weapons Systems Debate

Call to establish rules to limit use of autonomous weapon systems
Push for new regulatory framework by UN and ICRC

The UN finally unanimously agrees on cybercrime treaty

UN approved Russia's proposal against cyber crime despite opposition from tech companies and privacy activists.

Hurricane Helene batters the South. And, takeaways from voters in swing state Nevada

Hurricane Helene causes destruction and fatalities as it weakens over the U.S. South.
Netanyahu continues to reject U.S. cease-fire proposals amid escalating tensions in Lebanon.

New COP28 agreement calls for "transitioning away from fossil fuels"

The closing agreement at the UN's COP28 meeting includes a call for a transition away from fossil fuels, aligning with the implications of the Paris Treaty.
The Global Stocktake document acknowledges incremental progress but highlights the need for more aggressive measures to meet climate goals.

Why the Humanitarian Situation in Gaza Is Worse Than It's Ever Been

Parts of the Gaza Strip are at imminent risk of famine due to severe aid access restrictions caused by the ongoing conflict.

Big tech firms recklessly pursuing profits from AI, says UN head

Big tech companies are pursuing profits from AI without considering the risks
There is a need for global collaboration and regulations to ensure AI is used responsibly

Red Herring, Meaningful Human Control and the Autonomous Weapons Systems Debate

Call to establish rules to limit use of autonomous weapon systems
Push for new regulatory framework by UN and ICRC

The UN finally unanimously agrees on cybercrime treaty

UN approved Russia's proposal against cyber crime despite opposition from tech companies and privacy activists.

Hurricane Helene batters the South. And, takeaways from voters in swing state Nevada

Hurricane Helene causes destruction and fatalities as it weakens over the U.S. South.
Netanyahu continues to reject U.S. cease-fire proposals amid escalating tensions in Lebanon.

New COP28 agreement calls for "transitioning away from fossil fuels"

The closing agreement at the UN's COP28 meeting includes a call for a transition away from fossil fuels, aligning with the implications of the Paris Treaty.
The Global Stocktake document acknowledges incremental progress but highlights the need for more aggressive measures to meet climate goals.

Why the Humanitarian Situation in Gaza Is Worse Than It's Ever Been

Parts of the Gaza Strip are at imminent risk of famine due to severe aid access restrictions caused by the ongoing conflict.
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Hamas terrorists had 'a thing with sexual organs' and targeted genitalia of Israeli victims: UN testimony

Hamas terrorists targeted the genitalia of Israelis during their Oct. 7 attack on Israel, according to UN testimony
The Jewish state accused the UN of moving too slowly to address reports of sexual violence as a weapon of war in the attack

Friday Briefing

Israel's military claims that Hamas militants are firing rockets from humanitarian zones in Gaza, but this has not been independently verified.
The UN has opposed the concept of 'safe zones' in Gaza, instead advocating for civilians to seek shelter in protected buildings like schools and hospitals.

Israel and WHO in online row over removal of medical supplies in Gaza

Israel denies ordering the UN health agency to remove medical supplies from its warehouse in southern Gaza.
An online row has emerged between the World Health Organization (WHO) and Israel after the United Nations health body said the Israeli army ordered it to remove supplies from its warehouse in southern Gaza, a claim Israel then denied.

Hamas terrorists had 'a thing with sexual organs' and targeted genitalia of Israeli victims: UN testimony

Hamas terrorists targeted the genitalia of Israelis during their Oct. 7 attack on Israel, according to UN testimony
The Jewish state accused the UN of moving too slowly to address reports of sexual violence as a weapon of war in the attack

Friday Briefing

Israel's military claims that Hamas militants are firing rockets from humanitarian zones in Gaza, but this has not been independently verified.
The UN has opposed the concept of 'safe zones' in Gaza, instead advocating for civilians to seek shelter in protected buildings like schools and hospitals.

Israel and WHO in online row over removal of medical supplies in Gaza

Israel denies ordering the UN health agency to remove medical supplies from its warehouse in southern Gaza.
An online row has emerged between the World Health Organization (WHO) and Israel after the United Nations health body said the Israeli army ordered it to remove supplies from its warehouse in southern Gaza, a claim Israel then denied.
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UN weather agency says 2023 was hottest year on record

2023 is projected to be the hottest year on record, with increasing floods, wildfires, glacier melt, and heatwaves.
The average temperature is 1.4 degrees Celsius higher than pre-industrial levels, just below the 1.5-degree target set in the Paris climate accord.
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Where's the beef? UN calling on Americans to cut down on meat consumption

The UN's FAO is expected to release a global food systems' roadmap urging the West to reduce meat consumption.
The roadmap aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and will also address issues such as weather adaptation and emissions from food waste and fertilizer use.
The recommendations will not be binding, but the US COP28 delegation may sign onto them.

UN to call on US to slash meat consumption 'to tackle climate change'

The UN is expected to call for a reduction in red meat consumption in Western countries to combat climate change.
Countries like China contribute more to global emissions than the US agriculture industry.
The UN's guidance is not legally binding, similar to the FDA's Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Where's the beef? UN calling on Americans to cut down on meat consumption

The UN's FAO is expected to release a global food systems' roadmap urging the West to reduce meat consumption.
The roadmap aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and will also address issues such as weather adaptation and emissions from food waste and fertilizer use.
The recommendations will not be binding, but the US COP28 delegation may sign onto them.

UN to call on US to slash meat consumption 'to tackle climate change'

The UN is expected to call for a reduction in red meat consumption in Western countries to combat climate change.
Countries like China contribute more to global emissions than the US agriculture industry.
The UN's guidance is not legally binding, similar to the FDA's Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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Great power manipulation riddles United Nations | East Asia Forum

Russia and China faced setbacks at the UN in October 2023.
The UN's resistance to reform allows countries like Russia and China to maintain influence.
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