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India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has warned that artificial intelligence (AI), along with demographic shifts and connectivity, will reshape the global order. He compared AI’s potential danger to nuclear weapons and also expressed concerns about the effectiveness of the United Nations, likening it to a company struggling to adapt to market trends. Jaishankar further highlighted the challenges posed by globalization, arguing that its benefits have not been evenly distributed and have led to backlash in many countries.

The Group of 77 (G77), a coalition of 134 developing nations, will convene in New York on Friday for its 48th annual meeting. The gathering will address critical issues impacting developing countries, from widening economic disparities to the effects of climate change. Learn about the G77’s history, goals, and the diverse group of nations it represents.

The Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF), marking its 30th anniversary, is a beacon of cultural influence in the region, supported by the United Nations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This year’s festival focuses on peacebuilding, sustainability, and human rights through various initiatives and partnerships. The event also highlights the festival’s significant economic and cultural contributions to the country.

August 8th is a day etched in history for India, commemorating the launch of the Quit India Movement. This day also saw crucial international agreements, the founding of the United Nations, and other momentous events.

Friendship Day is celebrated globally, with India observing it on the first Sunday of August, which falls on August 4th in 2024. This day honors the value of friendship, encourages peace efforts, and celebrates the unique bonds we share with our friends.

The United Nations has released its first in-depth report on the October 7 attack in Gaza, finding that both Israel and Hamas committed war crimes. The report details the deaths and displacement of thousands of Palestinians, as well as the captivity of hundreds of Israeli hostages by Hamas. Furthermore, the report highlights the systematic attack on the civilian population of Gaza, as well as the denial of humanitarian aid, resulting in the starvation of its inhabitants.

Palestine’s relentless pursuit of full membership in the United Nations remains hindered by geopolitical calculations, primarily influenced by the United States’ veto power in the UN Security Council. Despite the General Assembly’s reaffirmation of Palestine’s eligibility, the path to membership continues to be obstructed by the procedural requirement for Security Council recommendation. While India and other countries support Palestine’s application, the US’s consistent vetoes and apprehension from China and Russia over potential precedents cloud the prospects for Palestine’s full recognition as a UN member state.

The United Nations lowered its flag to half-mast to honor the passing of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. Raisi, known as the “Butcher of Tehran,” was known for his role in human rights abuses and his support of terrorism. While some nations mourned his death, others expressed relief and criticized the Biden administration’s offer of condolences. The incident sparked a global debate about the erosion of human values and the nature of Iran’s political system, which has been plagued by accusations of sham elections and suppression of dissent.

President Sheikh has conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on several global dignitaries for their contributions to the success of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, which the UAE hosted last year. The ceremony recognized the recipients’ efforts that led to the historic UAE Consensus, a key framework for global climate action and sustainability.

The United Nations has suspended food distribution in the southern Gaza city of Rafah due to a lack of supplies and security concerns stemming from Israel’s military operation. The UN warns that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is on the brink of collapse, with over 1.1 million people facing severe hunger. Israel claims it has addressed US concerns about a full-scale ground invasion of Rafah, but the US stopped short of greenlighting the plan.