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Taiwan's Climate Experience Can Bolster Pacific Resilience at COP31
Pacific leaders are calling for urgent action on climate change, which threatens the very security, livelihoods, and wellbeing of their people. As Australia leads negotiations at COP31, the question is: will it prioritize the Pacific's pressing needs, like easing coastal erosion and water shortages, with concrete commitments?
AI Exacerbates Radicalisation of Young Australians Online
The world needs to join forces to tackle the dark side of AI, and fast - Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is sounding the alarm, urging global cooperation to mitigate risks like the radicalisation of young Australians online.
Trump Mandates 'Super Intelligence' Label for AI in US Documents
In a surprise move, President Donald Trump has declared that all US government documents will now refer to AI as "super intelligence" - a term he believes better reflects the technology's capabilities. This bold directive aims to shift the narrative around AI and distance it from the notion that it's somehow fake or manufactured.
Trump Rebrands AI as 'Super Intelligence', Sparks Global Debate
President Donald Trump has sparked a global debate by announcing a bold rebranding of artificial intelligence as "super intelligence", vowing to make the term official in all US documents and urging the world to follow suit. This move has ignited a fresh conversation about the future of tech and its role in shaping the global economy.
VH-92A Helicopter Debuts on New White House Helipad
President Donald Trump took to the skies in style, marking the maiden voyage from a brand-new granite helipad on the South Lawn with a thrilling helicopter ride aboard the VH-92A Patriot. He boarded Marine One, cutting the ribbon just moments before, and soared to new heights, first to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, and then on to New York for the United Nations General Assembly.
China's Economic Coercion Erodes Sovereign Decision Space
Ten years on, a resounding endorsement of a landmark arbitral award has been issued by 14 governments, including global powers like Australia, Japan, the UK, and the US, alongside a united statement from the European Union, yet a deafening silence from others raises questions about the complex forces at play.
UN's Absence Exposes Gaps in Global Crisis Mediation
The UN's quiet absence from major diplomatic crises has become the new norm, leaving a void that's being filled by unexpected regional players like Oman, Qatar, Turkey, and Pakistan, who are stepping up to mediate global conflicts. They're proving to be surprisingly effective, with Oman acting as a trusted backchannel between the US and Iran, and Qatar brokering high-stakes talks between the US and the Taliban.
China's AI Governance Push Sparks Global Concerns
President Xi Jinping is calling for a people-centered approach to AI governance, urging global cooperation to harness its power for the greater good and ensure a just and equitable future for all. He envisions a collaborative framework that promotes openness, inclusiveness, and human control to drive shared prosperity and common security.
Biography Unveils Untold Story of UN's U Thant
Discover the remarkable journey of U Thant, who rose from a small town in rural Burma to become the UN Secretary-General, navigating unexpected twists and turns that led him to the world's most influential diplomatic stage. His unlikely ascent was marked by key roles as headmaster, government servant, and Burma's ambassador to the UN.
UN Loss to Philippines Bolsters Case for Minilateral Security Pacts
Kyrgyzstan has secured the Asia-Pacific seat on the UN Security Council for 2027-2028, defeating the Philippines in a decisive 142-49 vote after a surprise fourth-round collapse. This unexpected margin has sparked intrigue about the dynamics at play in the UN General Assembly.