A new UN report reveals that approximately 392 million children in India (92% of 0-18 year olds) face extreme heat, with 89 million exposed to heatwaves. The report highlights the vulnerability of young children to increasing heatwave severity and calls for child-specific measures in Heat Action Plans.
President Erdoğan announced Turkey's Artificial Intelligence Vision and Action Plan at the "Turkey Artificial Intelligence Summit" in Istanbul. Baykar Chairman Selçuk Bayraktar criticized global tech giants for "techno-capitalist global domination" and advocated for a human-centric approach to AI development, emphasizing "Technological Solidarity Alliance" with allied nations.
President Erdoğan announced Turkey's new Artificial Intelligence Action Plan for 2026-2030 at the Turkey AI Summit, aiming to position the country among AI leaders. He emphasized that humanity is entering a new era with AI.
President Erdoğan announced the "Turkey Artificial Intelligence Action Plan" covering 2026-2030, aiming to position Turkey among leading AI nations. He highlighted the importance of cybersecurity and leveraging defense industry expertise for AI development.
President Erdoğan unveiled Turkey's new AI action plan, focusing on four pillars: awareness, utilization, production, and management. The plan aims to train 5 million citizens in AI literacy within two years and increase the country's data center capacity to 1 gigawatt by 2030, positioning Turkey as a leader in AI technologies.
Marlene Louise Johnson, a former Associated Press reporter whose lawsuit against the wire service for race and gender discrimination spurred affirmative action hiring plans, has died at 89. Johnson died May 9 in Inglewood, California.
China unveiled its National Human Rights Action Plan (2026-2030) at a forum in Beijing. The plan addresses rights including life, personal integrity, information, religious freedom, democratic participation, and fair trial, emphasizing legal frameworks and protections.
China unveiled its National Human Rights Action Plan (2026-2030) at a forum in Beijing. The plan outlines advancements in economic, social, cultural, civil, political, and environmental rights, alongside protections for various demographic groups and emerging human rights fields.
China has released its fifth National Human Rights Action Plan (2026-2030), focusing on economic, social, cultural, civil, political, and environmental rights. It emphasizes people's principal status, fairness, and comprehensive development, while also addressing emerging human rights fields and global governance.
Island nations adopted an action plan at the World Island Nations Ocean Conference to address climate change, focusing on human resource development and sustainable ocean management. The Nippon Foundation pledged $100 million over 10 years to support these initiatives.
The German government has approved a 12-point action plan for a circular economy, aiming to boost product longevity, repair, and recycling by 2027. It includes a €260 million initial investment and aims to enhance economic independence by reducing reliance on raw materials.
The German government has agreed on a 12-point action plan for a circular economy, to be implemented by the end of 2027. The plan aims to boost product longevity, repair, and recycling, supported by €260 million in initial funding and €305 million from 2027-2030. It includes a new digital platform, product passports, and a textile law.
London Underground drivers, members of the RMT union, will strike on Tuesday and Thursday over plans for a voluntary four-day working week. Talks broke down as the union cited concerns over driver fatigue and longer hours. TfL aims to run half of services, with significant disruption expected.
The Supreme Court has ordered the Tamil Nadu government to prepare an action plan within a month to evict thousands of encroachers from the Agasthyamalai biodiversity hotspot. The court also mandated disciplinary action against 118 government servants involved in land encroachment.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed hope that a new action plan for strategic guidance of executive authorities, businesses, and public circles in Russia and African states will be approved at a leaders' meeting.
China's "Consumption Boost Action Plan," launched in March 2025, has significantly boosted domestic demand. In 2025, retail sales exceeded 50 trillion yuan, with final consumption contributing 52% to economic growth. From January to April this year, retail sales grew 1.9%, with online sales up 6.6%. The plan has spurred growth in goods and services, including auto and appliance upgrades, tourism, and elder/childcare.
Businesses on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula, plagued by 18 months of insulator pollution-related power outages, are hopeful for a solution as SA Power Networks invests $10 million to replace and coat thousands of insulators. The outages have caused significant financial losses and operational disruptions.
The Ministry of Justice has instructed the Supreme Prosecutors' Office to report on its purchases of Starbucks products, clarifying that this is to check the status of events utilizing the brand, not to impose disciplinary measures on purchasers. This follows a controversy over a Starbucks promotion and a broader boycott movement in government agencies.
The Justice Ministry instructed the Supreme Prosecutors' Office to report Starbucks product purchases made with public funds. This followed controversy over Starbucks' 'Tank Day' promotion. The Supreme Prosecutors' Office confirmed no such purchases were made, and the Ministry clarified no disciplinary action is planned, aiming to prevent the use of Starbucks products as prizes.
Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria awarded PM Modi the Royal Order of the Polar Star. India and Sweden upgraded ties to a strategic partnership, focusing on green transition, tech, trade, and defense.
Beijing is moving to make green electricity usage a key metric in the operation of new data centre projects, as part of a major push to align the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence with national carbon goals, according to an action plan released Friday. The policy document, jointly released by four bodies – the National Energy Administration, National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and National Data Administration – encouraged operators...
In a communication to all zones, the Railway Board has directed them to conduct detailed inspections of train rakes and prepare time-bound action plans to address deficiencies in passenger amenities.
Delhi government has identified thermal hotspots using satellite data to combat extreme heat, with areas like Ayanagar and Najafgarh showing high temperatures. The Heat Wave Action Plan 2026 prioritizes targeted interventions for vulnerable populations, including children, outdoor workers, and animals, with measures like increased ORS stock and water availability.
Crown Prosecution Service launches action plan to help potential victims and perpetrators understand behavioursYoung people may not even realise they have been victims of stalking, the Crown Prosecution Service has said as it launched a scheme to tackle a rise in offending.The number of stalking offences charged by the CPS in England and Wales reached a record high last year of 7,168. More than 80% of these were flagged as relating to domestic abuse, meaning most victims were stalked or harassed by someone they knew. Continue reading...
