The WHO projects cancer cases to nearly double by 2050, potentially affecting over 90% of the global population. Cancer is the second-leading cause of death globally, with survival rates heavily dependent on income and location. Many countries lack essential facilities and coverage, leading to financial hardship for patients.
AWS Summit Hong Kong 2026 highlighted the rapid growth of agentic AI, with predictions of over 1 billion agents by 2029. The event showcased practical roadmaps for enterprise adoption, focusing on human-machine collaboration, data, security, and cloud innovation. Key announcements included a deepened partnership with HKSTP to support AI startups and talent development.
The world's population, projected to reach 8.3 billion by 2026, may be a historical anomaly. Experts suggest that if low fertility rates persist, global population could decline naturally, impacting economic and technological development.
"Since the SCO represents a large part of the global population, we have a responsibility to ensure peace and stability not only in our region but across the world," India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh stated
This opinion piece argues that female city leaders are driving unprecedented urban transformation toward more inclusive, sustainable cities. Drawing on examples from Barcelona's Ada Colau, Montréal's Valérie Plante and Paris's Anne Hidalgo, the authors contend that women leaders' lived experiences result in policies benefiting vulnerable groups. The article cites statistics showing only 25 of the world's 300 largest cities have female mayors, and calls for more gender balance in municipal leadership to create public spaces that work for everyone.
