As wealthy nations deploy next-generation technologies like 5G and AI, the digital gap is growing deeper, not shallower.
GENEVA (AN) — The global effort to connect the world’s last 2.6 billion people is falling dangerously behind schedule, with a new report from a United Nations agency projecting the cost could soar to nearly $2.8 trillion by the end of the decade.
The figure is a stark reminder of the widening chasm between the world’s digitally connected "haves" and "have-nots."
The twin moves reflect an attempt to navigate intense competition between the U.S., China, and the E.U.
NASA's plan is governed by a complex framework of international accords including the 1967 Outer Space Treaty.
The Geneva foundation emphasizes that science diplomacy needs anticipation so it can evolve and renew multilateralism.
The vote came after an unexpected and high-stakes diplomatic tug-of-war between the United States and China.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization's initial security focus has broadened to include economic and trade cooperation.
The latest raids are a significant escalation in a long-running crackdown by the rebels against international organizations.
The action is expected to impact operations and funding of international organizations that rely on U.S. contributions.
Lebanese officials wanted UNIFIL to remain because of the country's inability to maintain regional security on its own.
