How Geopolitics Is Complicating the Move to Clean Energy
The fate of Indonesia’s unrivaled stocks of nickel — a critical mineral used to make batteries for electric vehicles — is caught in the conflict between the United States and China.Read More
Belief or Betrayal? Ukraine’s Conscientious Objectors Face Hostility.
The option of “alternative service” vanished after martial law was declared last year. But some have refused to serve, and now face jail time and skepticism about their motives.Read More
To Stop an Extinction, He’s Flying High, Followed by His Beloved Birds
Using an ultralight aircraft, Johannes Fritz once taught endangered ibises a migration path over the Alps. Because of climate change, he is now showing them a much longer route to a winter’s refuge.Read More
Maui’s Emergency Management Chief Resigns After Questions About Hawaii Fire Response
The chief, Herman Andaya, cited his health in stepping down. His agency’s decision not to sound emergency sirens as wildfires neared Lahaina had drawn scrutiny.Read More
Maui Sued Big Oil in 2020, Citing Fire Risks and More
Maui County’s lawsuit against some of the world’s largest oil and gas companies is still winding its way through state court.Read More
How Many of Trump’s Trials Will Happen Before the Election?
Donald J. Trump is the target of four separate criminal indictments, but the prosecutions could drag on for months or even years.Read More
At Camp David Summit, Japan, South Korea and U.S. Present a United Front
President Biden will host the leaders of the two Asian nations to overcome historical grievances and present a united front in the face of an increasingly assertive China.Read More
63% of Chief Executives Concerned About Possible Unintended Consequences of AI Implementation: EY
Almost two-thirds (63 per cent) of financial service bosses are concerned that not enough is being done to prepare the sector for potential unintended consequences of artificial intelligence (AI); reveals the latest EY ‘CEO Outlook Pulse’ survey. A number of concerns are related to the threat of ‘bad actors’ using AI to spread misinformation or […]
Redefining Regulation: Innovate Finance Urges UK to Prioritise Fintech Innovation
As the UK charts a transformative journey in the world of financial technology, regulators have a prime opportunity to shape this landscape by fostering innovation. Leading this clarion call is Innovate Finance, the representative body for the nation’s fintech sector. In a proactive step, Innovate Finance has articulated its vision in response to HM Treasury’s […]
Ivory Coast Raises Digital Awareness in West Africa Through ‘Responsabilité Numérique 225’
Ivory Coast has deployed a new strategy called ‘Responsabilité Numérique 225’. Led by Communication and Digital Economy Minister Amadou Coulibaly, the strategy will direct the responsible use of tech in West Africa. The strategy aims to revolutionise the way citizens interact and use social networks, promoting responsible and ethical use. It focuses on education, awareness-raising […]
