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UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged restraint and dialogue after deadly protests in Madagascar left 22 dead, as youth-led demonstrations over power cuts spread nationwide.
Six years after the fire, Notre-Dame Cathedral’s spire will reopen on Sept. 20, allowing visitors to ascend 420 steps and view Paris from above.
German Chancellor Merz warns the EU may retaliate against U.S. tech firms if trade talks fail, signaling deepening tensions with Trump’s tariff threats.
Elon Musk launches the “American Party” to challenge Trump, but experts warn of six key obstacles to his third-party gamble in U.S. politics.
FedEx founder Fred Smith, hailed as a logistics visionary, passed away at 80. He transformed global delivery with his revolutionary hub-and-spoke model and enduring leadership.
The UN Development Programme has released a report warning that the severe restrictions on women’s rights in Afghanistan, particularly in relation to education and employment, have contributed to the country’s catastrophic socio-economic situation.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has appealed for an immediate end to the hostilities in Sudan and called for the warring factions to return to the negotiating table.
Xu Yiwen has held 12 academic solo exhibitions in China’s mainland and Hong Kong, Europe, and Japan, and has participated in dozens of international and domestic large-scale exhibitions and themed academic joint exhibitions, including the 2nd Global Ink Art Biennale in 2019 and 2022 (Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre).
Musk’s latest move comes as a surprise, given that he joined experts in signing an open letter calling for a six-month pause in the development of powerful AI systems. The letter, published on the Future of Life Institute website, argued that such systems pose profound risks to society and humanity, and the pause should be used to ensure their safety through regulation.
Boosting economic growth is essential for creating jobs, increasing productivity, and generating wealth, all of which are critical for reducing poverty and improving people’s standard of living. When economies stagnate or shrink, as they are at risk of doing in the current environment, it becomes harder for individuals and families to make ends meet, let alone aspire to a better future.
he World Bank is facing a funding crisis over its planned overhaul to transition the world’s power grids, automobiles, and industries to green sources. The transition will cost trillions of dollars, and the U.S. and EU authorities, including Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, are hesitant to make massive new spending commitments.
The global economy is facing its weakest medium-term growth in over 30 years, according to IMF. This is due to geopolitical fragmentation, slower labour force growth, and weaker prospects for previously fast-growing economies like China.
AI has the potential to revolutionize many aspects of our lives, from healthcare to transportation to finance. However, it is crucial that we proceed with caution and take steps to mitigate the potential risks.
A new report from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) warns that without an extra 97 billion U.S. dollars in funding, several countries will fail to meet their 2030 national education targets.
Hollywood glamor meets women empowerment at the upcoming World Madam USA Grand Finals Award Ceremony in Los Angeles on April 2. With preparations in full swing, Anni Huang, the visionary founder of World Madam Group, took Society & Diplomatic Review (SADR) on a tour of the competition venue and gave a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to organize such a prestigious event.
The ceremony was also observed by several distinguished guests, including Mayor of Arcadia Paul P. Cheng, Mayor of South Pasadena Michael Cacciotti, former Mayor of San Gabriel Tony Ding, Mayor of Monterey Park Yvonne Yiu, and representatives from the General Consulate of the People’s Republic of China in Los Angeles.
The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, has warned that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are at risk of slipping away due to cascading global crises, highlighting the need to reform the global financial system.
