NEW YORK, 21 SEPTEMBER 2026 (PIFS)— Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders will gather in New York for High Level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) from 21 – 28 September 2026 to advance shared Pacific priorities agreed by Forum Leaders at its 55th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Meeting (55PIFLM) […]
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Satellite images reveal extent of Venezuela’s earthquake devastation
By Luke Cooper with wires In short: (ABC-Australia) Satellite imagery has revealed how many buildings have been flattened by Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes. Tens of thousands of buildings appear likely to have been destroyed or partially damaged, according to preliminary NASA data. What’s next? While the official death toll from the disaster has risen to almost […]
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‘The science is here’: UN chief welcomes first global AI assessment
NEW YORK, 02 JULY 2026 (UN NEWS CENTRE) — Fresh scientific evidence and options for harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) were unveiled Wednesday following the launch of the first global, independent scientific assessment of opportunities, risks and impacts by a pioneering UN expert panel. “The science is here,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said at the report […]