Antonio Guterres called India a successful emerging economy, and said it is the right place to host the AI Impact Summit, now under way in New Delhi, Feb 16-20.
WHO prequalified Biological E nOPV2 vaccine type 2, adding an India-based maker and widening UN procurement for type 2 outbreak control worldwide now, this week.
Baker McKenzie proposed business services changes after an AI focused review putting hundreds of support roles under consultation across its global offices now.
Kamchatka’s capital will stage the Sustainable Development Forum Feb 17-21, with three tracks covering investment, urban master plans, and tourism plus hospitality.
European Commission launches EU cyberbullying plan with reporting app blueprint and Digital Services Act safeguards to better protect children and teens online.
European Parliament approves new EU asylum rules, adding a safe countries list and stricter safe third country tests to speed claims and returns since June 2026.
EU antitrust charges target Meta over WhatsApp Business API limits on third party AI assistants, while WhatsApp Web rolls out voice and video calls in browser.
Gold’s rebound above $5,000 to near $5,078 followed steep early-February losses and record January highs, with the softer U.S. dollar in focus for metal buyers.
China challenged the U.S. WHO withdrawal at the Geneva board, saying international law must guide exits and pressing clearer rules on dues ahead of May Assembly.
Three skiers died in off-piste avalanches in northern Italy’s Alps, including Marmolada and Valtellina, as rescuers urged caution amid unstable snow this weekend.