The United Nations has raised concerns about a potential widening gap between rich and poor countries due to advancements in artificial intelligence. This issue is not just about technology but also about how it affects people's skills and the way countries are governed. For the past 50 years, the
AI is changing the world fast. It's not just about cool tech. It's about who gets left behind. The UN has a new report. It says AI could make rich countries richer. But poor countries might fall even further behind. This is like what happened during the Industrial Revolution. Some countries got supe
Every day, 137 women and girls lose their lives at the hands of someone they know. This shocking statistic comes from a recent report that sheds light on the grim reality of femicide, the intentional killing of women and girls because of their gender. The report reveals that in 2024, around 50, 000
Jakarta, Indonesia's bustling capital, has taken the top spot as the world's most populous city, according to a recent United Nations report. This change comes not just from a sudden population explosion, but from a new way of counting urban populations. The report, released on November 18, estimat
You've probably heard about climate change and how we're trying to slow it down. But guess what? The United Nations says our efforts aren't enough. They looked at plans from nearly 200 countries to cut carbon emissions. The bad news? These plans won't even cut pollution much by 2030. This makes it s
In a stark warning, the United Nations says we're heading for a dangerous 3. 1°C temperature rise. The world's nations need to cut greenhouse gases dramatically, starting now. The UN Environmental Program (UNEP) says we can aim for 1. 5°C, but it won't be easy. We need to slash emissions by 42% by 2
Imagine our world getting warmer by at least 2. 6 degrees Celsius this century. That’s what could happen if countries don’t step up their game on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This grim outlook comes from a recent report by the United Nations Environment Program. The report paints a picture whe
Imagine trying to rebuild a place that's been destroyed by a war that's been going on for over a year. That's the challenge facing Gaza right now. The United Nations says it could take a whopping 350 years to get Gaza's economy back to where it was before this latest conflict started. The war has ca
A recent United Nations report has sparked controversy by claiming that Israel intentionally targeted Gaza's health care system during the 2021 war with Hamas. The report, released by the UN’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry, says Israel’s actions amount to war crimes and crimes agai
A United Nations-backed panel has come out with some strong words against Israel. They say that Israel is wrecking Gaza's health care system with deliberate attacks. Both sides, Israel and the Palestinians, have been accused of torturing people. The panel was set up by the U.N. Human Rights Council
