UN experts expressed serious concern over the 17-year prison sentences handed to Pakistani human rights lawyers Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha under cyber-terrorism laws. The rapporteurs warned that broad legislation is being misused to criminalise legal advocacy, restrict expression, and
Azar stated that Israel has countered these threats in the past two years and hopes ongoing US-Iran negotiations succeed, leading Iran to abandon its aggressive policies. He warned that if diplomacy fails, Israel remains vigilant and prepared to defend itselfm adding that the situation is
US Envoy Mike Huckabee slammed Tucker Carlson for promoting a ''dangerous conspiracy theory'' about Jewish lineage. Simultaneously, 14 nations condemned Huckabee's ''inflammatory'' remarks suggesting Israel could expand into Arab lands. While Huckabee later called his territorial comments
Hungary's Deputy Speaker Lajos Olah on Friday warned that unchecked artificial intelligence could erode the very foundations of democratic systems and said that "democracy cannot function in the absence of accountability," as leaders gathered for a session titled "AI for Democracy- Reimag
HE called an end of "black box" algorithms culture, where AI decision-making is opaque and hidden. He advocated for a shift toward total transparency. Invoking a famous thought experiment in AI safety research, the PM warned of the "Paperclip Problem"- a scenario where an AI with a narrow
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned the US as indirect nuclear talks with Washington resumed in Geneva. He challenged American military claims, while President Donald Trump stressed the "consequences" of failing to reach a deal. The negotiations follow earlier tensions, including US strikes and
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar warned that the global order is entering a messy and unpredictable transition. Speaking at the Global Economic Cooperation Summit in Mumbai, he highlighted the growing role of politics, security, and AI, while emphasising India's strategy of building
Brian Cute, Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Global Cyber Alliance, warned that Generative AI is making cybercrime cheaper and more effective. He highlighted exponential growth in phishing and AI-driven scams, rising click-through success rates, and emphasised the need to leverage A
Energy expert Arunabha Ghosh highlighted how AI can optimize solar and wind integration into power grids, provide hyper-accurate flood forecasting, and increase agricultural resilience. However, he warned of the "duality" of AI -- noting that massive data centres are incredibly thirsty fo
US President Donald Trump warned of consequences if Iran fails to reach a deal ahead of Geneva talks. He credited recent US B-2 strikes on Iranian nuclear sites for pushing Tehran back to diplomacy, expressed hope for more reasonable negotiations, and emphasised regional stability despite ac
Duncan Cass-Beggs of CIGI highlighted India's crucial role in fostering global cooperation on AI governance at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. He warned about risks from AGI and ASI while noting AI's benefits. PM Narendra Modi welcomed leaders and will inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo