Back in 2017, The Economist declared that data, not oil, had become the world’s most valuable resource, and the refrain has been repeated ever since. Organizations across every industry have been investing, and continue to heavil…
The trick to balancing governance with innovation in the age of AI
Along with the publicized benefits, gen AI brings new risks to businesses and their customers. Just over half of organizations using AI report at least one instance of a negative consequence, according to research from McKinsey, …
Chaos erupts in Mexico City’s Congress during transparency reform debate
Mexico City’s Congress descended into a brief scuffle during a debate on transparency reform, leading to a walkout by the opposition and approval of the changes.
Funerals begin for victims of Bondi Beach mass shooting
Hundreds of mourners gathered in Sydney, Australia, this week for the first funerals for the victims of the Bondi Beach mass shooting.
U.S. looks for countries willing to send peacekeepers to Gaza to maintain peace
After a ceasefire that has lasted more than two months, the U.S. is pushing for a lasting peace in Gaza.
U.N. peacekeeping mission winding down despite Israel violating ceasefire
UN peacekeepers in Lebanon face end of decades-old mission despite regular attacks by Israel breaking year-old ceasefire.
Bondi Beach mass shooting suspect charged with 59 offences, including 15 counts of murder
A suspected gunman in Sydney’s Bondi Beach massacre was charged with 59 offences including 15 charges of murder on Wednesday, as hundreds of mourners gathered in Sydney to begin funerals for the victims.
Myanmar’s military is planning to hold a general election. Critics say it’s a sham
Myanmar’s military is planning a general election this month, one critics call a sham that comes in the midst of a nearly five-year long civil war that’s left thousands dead and millions displaced.
New Kremlin dictionary redefines common words and excludes others altogether
The Kremlin has a new “Explanatory Dictionary of the State Language of the Russian Federation.” We look into some of the revised definitions of common words.
South African immigration authorities raid a US refugee processing center
South African authorities say a center processing applications for the United States refugee program was raided by immigration and law enforcement officers and seven Kenyan nationals were arrested for working there illegally.