Source: United Nations (video statements)
Ahead of World Radio Day 🎙️
Award-winning BBC journalist Lyse Doucet joined us in the Goals Lounge to discuss her book The Finest Hotel in Kabul—a powerful story of hope, resilience, and the people behind the headlines.
Watch the full conversation on YouTube or UNWebTV
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. It provides a global, impartial and not-for-profit platform for meaningful connection between stakeholders to establish trust, and build initiatives for cooperation and progress.
How can leaders navigate a world roiled by a host of uncertainties, from the impact of AI to jobs and economies, to an ever-warming world and increasing geopolitical conflicts? They can start by asking the right questions. In this special episode, with interviews recorded in Davos, leaders share what’s top of mind for 2026. They give their thoughts on how leaders can navigate the unknown, their strategies to focus on what matters most and the key questions they’re looking to answer at the start the year.
Featured in this episode:
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund, the question to help navigate uncertainty
Anne Walsh, Chief Investment Officer, Guggenheim Investment Management; Managing Partner, Guggenheim Partners on separating the signal from the noise
Sunny Mann, Global Chair, Baker McKenzie, on tapping experts and building for resilience
Nicholas Thompson, CEO, The Atlantic, on if we’ll see the democratization of AI
Jeremy Allaire, Founder and CEO, Circle, on how autonomous work will take shape
Nikki Clifton, UPS Foundation, focusing on the right challenge
Jonathan Haidt, author The Anxious Generation, on investing on habits for flourishing
Suleika Jaouad, author and artist, on valuing meaning over momentum
Adam Grant, Wharton Organizational Psychologist, on following the right leaders
Jon Batiste, Grammy-winning musician, on making the future we imagine a reality
About this epsiode:
Transcript: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/meet-the-leader/episodes/questions-davos-leaders-are-asking-2026
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kRj74fELbKJlK11m68Aef
Related story: Davos 2026: 10 questions on leaders’ minds
https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/02/davos-2026-10-questions-on-leaders-minds/
Related sessions:
Davos 2026: Special address by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission: https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/01/davos-2026-special-address-ursula-von-der-leyen/
Davos 2026: Special address by Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada
https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/01/davos-2026-special-address-by-mark-carney-prime-minister-of-canada/
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Meet The Leader: IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva on what’s next for AI, skills and the global economy
https://tinyurl.com/4ptf5ewp
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Source: United Nations (video statements)
Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
Programming Note
Ramadan Message
Secretary-General/AI
African Union/Secretary-General
South Sudan
Sudan
Syria/Security Council
Yemen
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Haiti
World Radio Day
Financial Contribution
PROGRAMMING NOTE
There will be a stakeout right after this briefing, at approximately 1:00 p.m., by Ambassador Ibrahim Olabi, Permanent Representative of Syria to the United Nations, at the Security Council Stakeout.
RAMADAN MESSAGE
In a message marking the start of the holy month of Ramadan, the Secretary-General says this month is a sacred period of reflection and prayer, representing a noble vision of hope and peace. Yet, for too many members of the human family, this vision remains distant. From Afghanistan to Yemen, from Gaza to Sudan and beyond, people continue to suffer from conflict, hunger, displacement and discrimination.
In these difficult and divided times, the Secretary-General calls on all to heed Ramadan’s enduring message, to bridge divides, deliver help and hope to those in need, and safeguard the rights and dignity of every person.
SECRETARY-GENERAL/AI
As you have seen, yesterday we issued a statement by the Secretary-General upon the appointment of the members of the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence by the General Assembly. He noted that the 40 members were selected from more than 2,600 candidates, after independent review by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies, and UNESCO.
In a world where AI is racing ahead, the Secretary-General said, this Panel will provide what’s been missing, which is rigorous, independent scientific insight that enables all Member States, regardless of their technological capacity, to engage on an equal footing. The Secretary-General added that he is confident their work will inform collective dialogue on AI, and support decisions based on evidence and solidarity.
AFRICAN UNION/SECRETARY-GENERAL
The Secretary-General is now in Addis Ababa.
He started the day by meeting the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf.
Throughout the day, the Secretary-General had bilateral meetings with several African leaders. He also met with the incoming Chairperson of the African Union, the President of Angola, H.E. Mr. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, and he also met separately with the outcoming Chairperson of the AU, President of Burundi, H.E. Mr. Evariste Ndayishimiye. You have received readouts of all the Secretary-General’s meetings.
A short while ago, the Secretary-General took part in the second Italy-Africa summit. In his remarks, he said this summit sends a clear message that cooperation must be built on mutual respect and trust, and that partnerships must be about delivering on Agenda 2030 and the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
Tomorrow morning, the Secretary-General will address the opening session of the 39th African Union summit. You have received an embargoed copy of his remarks.
Throughout the day, he will have additional meetings with leaders attending the summit and in the afternoon, he will hold a press conference.
He will be back in the office on Monday.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date=2026-02-13
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Informal comments to the media by Ibrahim Olabi, Permanent Representative of the Syrian Arab Republic to the United Nations, on the situation in the region.
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
This event brought together practitioners and researchers to enhance information-sharing and promote collaboration among the impression, pattern, and trace evidence analysts, law enforcement, and legal communities.
This is one of more than 50 recorded sessions from the symposium, which was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence January 22-25, 2018.
(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.)
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
This event brought together practitioners and researchers to enhance information-sharing and promote collaboration among the impression, pattern, and trace evidence analysts, law enforcement, and legal communities.
This is one of more than 50 recorded sessions from the symposium, which was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence January 22-25, 2018.
(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.)
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
This event brought together practitioners and researchers to enhance information-sharing and promote collaboration among the impression, pattern, and trace evidence analysts, law enforcement, and legal communities.
This is one of more than 50 recorded sessions from the symposium, which was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence January 22-25, 2018.
(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.)
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
This event brought together practitioners and researchers to enhance information-sharing and promote collaboration among the impression, pattern, and trace evidence analysts, law enforcement, and legal communities.
This is one of more than 50 recorded sessions from the symposium, which was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence January 22-25, 2018.
(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.)
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
This event brought together practitioners and researchers to enhance information-sharing and promote collaboration among the impression, pattern, and trace evidence analysts, law enforcement, and legal communities.
This is one of more than 50 recorded sessions from the symposium, which was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence January 22-25, 2018.
(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.)
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
This event brought together practitioners and researchers to enhance information-sharing and promote collaboration among the impression, pattern, and trace evidence analysts, law enforcement, and legal communities.
This is one of more than 50 recorded sessions from the symposium, which was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence January 22-25, 2018.
(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.)
