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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.
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.
