Zohran Mamdani Elected Mayor of New York City: A Historic Milestone New York City has ushered in a new era of leadership with the election of Zohran Mamdani as its mayor, marking a historic moment in the city’s political landscape. Mamdani’s victory is notable not only for its generational significance but also for the culturalContinue reading “Zohran Mamdani: Historic Mayor of New York City”
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Influential Figures Join UNESCO as Goodwill Ambassadors
UNESCO Welcomes Four New Goodwill Ambassadors On October 28, 2025, UNESCO announced that Audrey Azoulay appointed four distinguished international personalities as new Goodwill Ambassadors, tasked with advancing UNESCO’s mission in education, culture, heritage, and innovation. Meet the Appointees Why This Matters In Azoulay’s words: “These individuals embody the diversity of talents and backgrounds that enrichContinue reading “Influential Figures Join UNESCO as Goodwill Ambassadors”
Celebrating Diwali at the White House 2025
The White House Diwali Photos: President Donald Trump participates in a Diwali celebration, Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in the Oval Office. (Official White House Photo by Molly Riley). Presidential Message on Diwali The White House October 20, 2025 Today, I send my best wishes to every American celebrating Diwali—the “Festival of Lights.” For many Americans,Continue reading “Celebrating Diwali at the White House 2025”
IMF’s Vision for a Transformative Future Amid Uncertainty
Building Resilience in an Uncertain World: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the 2025 IMF & World Bank Annual Meetings Washington, DC, October 21, 2025 — On October 17, 2025, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva delivered her speech at the Annual Meetings Plenary. In an era increasingly characterized by unpredictable fluctuations, the leading official ofContinue reading “IMF’s Vision for a Transformative Future Amid Uncertainty”
RBI Governor Highlights India’s Stability Amid Global Uncertainty
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra at the IMF Annual Meetings: India’s Resilient Position in an Uncertain World When central bankers and finance ministers gather in Washington, D.C., each October for the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, the world pays close attention. These meetings involve more than just charts, forecasts,Continue reading “RBI Governor Highlights India’s Stability Amid Global Uncertainty”
Oxford: Top University for 10 Consecutive Years
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026: Oxford has been named the best university in the world for an unprecedented tenth consecutive year. London, October 9, 2025 — Oxford University has maintained its position as the world’s top university in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings since 2017. It marks the most extended periodContinue reading “Oxford: Top University for 10 Consecutive Years”
UNESCO’s MONDIACULT 2025: A Global Agenda for Culture
MONDIACULT 2025: UNESCO will convene Ministers of Culture from all member states in Barcelona to collaboratively shape future cultural policies. UNESCO Headquarters, September 22, 2025 — MONDIACULT, UNESCO’s global Conference on cultural policies, will convene cultural actors, partners, and leaders from around the world in Barcelona, Spain, from September 29 to October 1, 2025. TheContinue reading “UNESCO’s MONDIACULT 2025: A Global Agenda for Culture”
UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week: Shaping AI’s Role in Education
UNESCO convenes global leaders during Digital Learning Week 2025 to design inclusive and human-centered futures for AI in education. Paris, France, September 15, 2025 — UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week 2025, which took place last week in Paris, examined the impact of artificial intelligence on education and its implications for learners, educators, and education systems aroundContinue reading “UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week: Shaping AI’s Role in Education”
World Economic Forum Launches GRIP for Future-Ready Regulations
– The initiative will unite global industry experts to create adaptive strategies for rapidly evolving sectors such as AI, healthcare, and digital finance. – This platform will test innovative solutions and provide practical tools to help governments craft forward-thinking regulations suited for a fast-changing world. Geneva, Switzerland, August 10, 2025 – The World Economic ForumContinue reading “World Economic Forum Launches GRIP for Future-Ready Regulations”
WIPO Awards 2025: Recognizing Global Innovators in Intellectual Property
Geneva, Switzerland, July 24, 2025 — This year, ten small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), startups, and university spinoffs have won the WIPO Global Awards. Their innovative products include antibody therapeutics, sign-to-speech gloves, next-generation memory chips, and sustainable protein fermentation. These breakthroughs demonstrate the transformative power of intellectual property (IP) in enhancing lives, advancing technology, andContinue reading “WIPO Awards 2025: Recognizing Global Innovators in Intellectual Property”
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