Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
#SAInMalaysia | President @CyrilRamaphosa arrives at the Kuala Lampur Convention Center for the Opening Ceremony of the 47th ASEAN Summit
The President’s participation at the ASEAN Summits follows South Africa’s recognition as a Sectoral Dialogue Partner of ASEAN in 2023, marking a significant milestone in advancing South-South cooperation and fostering inclusive, sustainable development throughout enhanced political, economic and multilateral collaboration.
Press Conference by Professor Attiya Waris, UN Independent Expert on Foreign Debt and Human Rights, following the presentation of her report to the General Assembly’s Third Committee.
00:14:20 – Smartphone addiction is on the rise around the world. It brings with it a range of health risks, from depression and anxiety to sleeplessness. In Japan, the average high school student spends 6 hours a day online – more than any other age group. Now the country is taking steps to tackle smartphone addiction. Here’s how.
02:20:19 – The planet has achieved a historic first as, in the first half of 2025, renewables produced more electricity than coal. Global electricity demand actually grew in that time – but a surge in new solar and wind capacity more than covered the increase.
04:24:13 – Only 15% of cybercrimes are ever reported, according to the FBI — leaving law enforcement blind to evolving threats. Reporting also helps protect future victims, says Interpol Cybercrime Director Neil Jetton.
09:16:21 – Large language models are trained on huge volumes of text, much of it lifted from the searchable internet. But there is a lack of reciprocity here, argues the CEO of Creative Commons, Anna Tumadóttir. She says that tech companies are taking what they need and monetizing the results – and this imbalance is disincentivizing writers and creators from sharing their work openly.
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The European Commission has found that TikTok and Meta (Facebook & Instagram) breached the EU’s Digital Services Act.
Key issues are:
– Limited data access for researchers
– Complex reporting of illegal content
– Barriers to appealing moderation decisions
If confirmed, both companies could face fines up to 6% of their global turnover.
This action aims to protect citizens, children, and democracy online.
