Opinion | COP30 Outcomes Report: Real gains or continued unfulfilled pledges

Opinion | COP30 Outcomes Report: Real gains or continued unfulfilled pledges

UN Secretary General António Guterres with COP30 President André Corrêa do Lago. PHOTO/UN. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] The Outcomes Report from COP30, released on Friday in Belém, Brazil, has made headlines for presenting what is hailed as “groundbreaking progress” on real-world climate actions. With high-profile commitments from global leaders and businesses, including a trillion-dollar investment into…

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Zelenskyy says Trump’s Ukraine plan must ensure ‘real and dignified peace’ | Russia-Ukraine war News

Zelenskyy says Trump’s Ukraine plan must ensure ‘real and dignified peace’ | Russia-Ukraine war News

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is working on a proposal from the United States to end the Russia-Ukraine war, as Kyiv faces growing pressure from Washington and sustained attacks by Russian forces on the battlefield nearly four years into the conflict. Zelenskyy said on Friday that he discussed US President Donald Trump’s plan in…

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separating AI hype from real transformation

separating AI hype from real transformation

The business process outsourcing industry is no stranger to transformation. From offshore outsourcing to automation, the ground has never stopped shifting. But with the rise of generative artificial intelligence, the pressure is no longer just about operational efficiency, it’s about long-term relevance. But how do BPOs shift from being seen as transactional service providers to…

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Russia rejects Trump’s criticism over Ukraine war, with Kremlin declaring the country “a real bear”

Russia rejects Trump’s criticism over Ukraine war, with Kremlin declaring the country “a real bear”

Russia pushed back Wednesday at comments made by President Trump, who disparaged Moscow’s military capabilities and economy and said Ukraine could potentially recapture all of the territory seized by Russian forces since President Vladimir Putin launched the full-scale invasion over three years ago. It marked a dramatic shift in rhetoric for Mr. Trump, who has…

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Africa: UN Chief Calls for Justice and ‘Real Change’ for People of African Descent

Africa: UN Chief Calls for Justice and ‘Real Change’ for People of African Descent

On the International Day for People of African Descent, celebrated each year on 31 August, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for justice, dignity and equality for people of African descent around the world. In a message released ahead of the Day, Mr. Guterres honoured the “extraordinary” contributions of people of African descent across every…

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