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How societies can adapt to AI & 5 insights from tech leaders | WEF | Top Stories of the Week

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

This week’s top stories of the week include:

0:14 – How can societies adapt to AI: Artificial intelligence is going to create enormous disruption in the #jobs market, but there is much that governments, organizations, educators and people themselves can do to ensure new technologies such as #AI uplift everyone. Here are insights from: Liz Shuler, President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations; Peter Howitt, Professor Emeritus at Brown University; Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Group CEO of Mubadala; Erik Brynjolfsson Professor at Stanford University; and Oren Cass, founder and CEO of American Compass.

04:23 – 5 insights from tech leaders: From why AI isn’t improving your organization’s productivity, to the future of the human condition in the era of AI, and how much longer until AGI is here – here are 5 insights from Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, Sarah Friar, CFO of OpenAI, Demis Hassabis, Co-founder and CEO of Google DeepMind, and Dario Amodei, Co-founder and CEO of Anthropic.

15:22 – Solar company powers one million homes: In Sierra Leone, around two-thirds of the population are not connected to the power grid. EasySolar has come up with an affordable and reliable solution, explains co-founder Nthabiseng Mosia. Customers buy a basic solar kit with a down payment, paying off the rest in interest-free instalments. With that, they gain access to emissions-free electricity generated by something Sierra Leone has in abundance: sunshine.

11:50 – What sport teaches us about leadership: Sana Mir is a star of women’s international cricket. She captained #Pakistan for 137 matches over 8 years, and became the first woman from her country to be inducted into the International #Cricket Council’s Hall of Fame. She is also a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader. Here, she explains the life lessons her career has taught her, such as building resilience, learning to collaborate, and growing into leadership.

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Violence Affects Everyone in #Nigeria

Source: United Nations (video statements)

UN News interviews Mr. Mohamed M. Malick Fall, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria on the latest situation in the country. In the interview, Mr. Fall says that violence has spread across much of the country, affecting everyone regardless of their religion or ethnicity, leaving millions displaced and fuelling humanitarian emergencies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33yFYB1k5Sg

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Conflict escalating in Jonglei State, #southsudan

Source: United Nations (video statements)

Briefing journalists at UN Headquarters in New York on Friday, Anita Kiki Gbeho, Officer in Charge of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), said Jonglei has become a ‘flashpoint’ for fighting, with civilians caught in the crossfire.

Military tensions in South Sudan are ‘rapidly expanding’ between Government forces and opposition militia as fighting continues in restive Jonglei state. With over 200,000 people displaced by the conflict this month, the senior official also warned of a ‘sharp surge’ in cholera cases.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xNuMOZuKMWk

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#Myanmar: Five Years After the Coup, Rights, Lives and Hope Lost

Source: United Nations (video statements)

A senior UN Human Rights official warns that Myanmar has lost half a decade of peace and development following the military’s seizure of power.
Speaking in Geneva, James Rodehaver, Chief of the Myanmar Team at UN Human Rights, said the military has created an atmosphere of fear, repression and violence across the country, leaving civilians without safety or hope for the future.
Five years after the coup, conflict continues unabated, with airstrikes, arbitrary arrests and widespread repression persisting — including during recent military-run elections. UN Human Rights officials say the process was marked by coercion, exclusion and ongoing violence, deepening the human rights crisis for civilians, minorities and children across Myanmar.

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Myanmar, Colombia & other topics – Daily Press Briefing (30 January 2026) | United Nations

Source: United Nations (video statements)

Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Highlights:
Myanmar
Secretary-General/Colombia
Colombia/Humanitarian
Occupied Palestinian Territory
UNIFIL
Sudan
Yemen
Mozambique
World Interfaith Harmony Week
Honour Roll
Guest

MYANMAR

Five years since the military seized power and arbitrarily detained members of the democratically-elected Government, the suffering of the people of Myanmar has deepened. The cycle of impunity persists, with widespread violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

The Secretary-General remains deeply concerned by the rapidly deteriorating situation in Myanmar and its serious regional ramifications, including rising transnational crime, mass displacement – nearly 5.2 million people, internally and across borders – acute food insecurity, economic volatility and escalating violence, particularly the ongoing airstrikes by the military hitting civilian populations and infrastructure.

The Secretary-General strongly condemns all forms of violence and urges all parties to exercise maximum restraint, uphold international human rights law and international humanitarian law and enable safe, sustained and unimpeded access for the United Nations and its partners to deliver humanitarian assistance and essential services to all those in need.

The Secretary-General continues to stand in solidarity with the people of Myanmar and their democratic aspirations for an inclusive, peaceful and just society and reiterates the need to ensure the protection of all communities, including the Rohingya.

A viable path back to civilian rule must be founded on an immediate cessation of violence and a genuine commitment to inclusive dialogue with the full participation of civil society, including women, youth, ethnic and minority communities. The Secretary-General urges Myanmar stakeholders and international actors to ensure an environment that allows the people of Myanmar to freely and peacefully exercise their political rights and reiterates his call for the swift release of all those arbitrarily detained, including President Win Myint and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi.

Regional and international unity and sustained engagement are needed to support a Myanmar-led solution to the crisis that fully addresses the root causes of conflict, ensures accountability and responds to immediate humanitarian and development needs.

The Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Myanmar, Julie Bishop, continues to engage with all stakeholders, in close cooperation with ASEAN and other regional partners, in the search for common ground that can provide a foundation for a durable resolution and sustainable peace in Myanmar.

SECRETARY-GENERAL/COLOMBIA

The Secretary-General said that he is saddened by the plane crash in northeast Colombia which happened on 28 January, which claimed the lives of 15 people. The Secretary-General extended his condolences to the families of the victims, who include a member of Colombia’s Congress representing a “peace district”, a congressional candidate from the same region and two humanitarian workers. He also expressed his solidarity with the people and Government of Colombia.

Full highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date=2026-01-30

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EU–India: A Partnership Shaping the Global Economy

Source: European Commission (video statements)

Europe and India are deepening a partnership that reaches far beyond trade.
It brings together nearly 2 billion people, strengthens economic ties worth €180 billion a year, and cuts costs for European businesses by around €4 billion annually.
But the impact goes further creating more opportunities for jobs, study, innovation, and cultural exchange, as well as stronger cooperation between the world’s two largest democracies.
This partnership has a long history.

Now it’s gaining momentum.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Cw7FTr22-P8

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Deaths in Custody: A Comprehensive Review, Part 3

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

This webinar, presented in four parts, provides a definition for the phrase “death in custody” and will describe all phases of custody. Additionally, the presenter will highlight case studies of deaths, including the five manners of deaths and a special focus on drug-related deaths. Lastly, he will provide a brief overview of the position paper issued in 2017 by the National Association of Medical Examiners (Academic Forensic Pathology, 2017). This paper outlined the best practices for examination, death determination, and manner of death classification.

This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on December 2, 2020.

(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkIeRCSJCAQ

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Deaths in Custody: A Comprehensive Review, Part 4

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

This webinar, presented in four parts, provides a definition for the phrase “death in custody” and will describe all phases of custody. Additionally, the presenter will highlight case studies of deaths, including the five manners of deaths and a special focus on drug-related deaths. Lastly, he will provide a brief overview of the position paper issued in 2017 by the National Association of Medical Examiners (Academic Forensic Pathology, 2017). This paper outlined the best practices for examination, death determination, and manner of death classification.

This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on December 2, 2020.

(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n54h154q8Kc