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Alex Matrsson: The Trump Administration Is Delivering Powerful Initiatives in Science and Technology
In an exclusive Senior Advisor interview, Mr. Alex Matrsson, the Swedish Pracademic and International Business Strategist, examines one of the defining questions of modern leadership: how can scientific ambition be transformed into lasting research excellence, …
Global multidimensional poverty rises to 1.2 billion people
The 2026 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index finds that 1.2 billion people live in acute poverty, including 617 million children, with population growth contributing to the increase.
WHO issues first guidelines on treating childhood obesity
The WHO’s first global guidelines on childhood obesity recommend comprehensive lifestyle support, with medicines and surgery considered only for eligible adolescents.
Russia proposes waiving language exam for some migrant workers
Russia’s Interior Ministry has proposed exempting certain foreign workers employed by advanced development territory residents from mandatory Russian language and civics exams.
Robert Hall and Michael Woodford win 2026 Economics Nobel Prize
American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford have received the 2026 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for their work on the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation.
Gartner: Quantum Computing Market to Reach US$1.1 Billion in 2027
Gartner forecasts that the global quantum computing market will grow 22.9% in 2026 to US$869.9 million, reaching US$1.1 billion in 2027.
Putin and Trump Discuss Russian Diesel Supplies to US
Putin and Trump discussed Russian diesel supplies, with Trump outlining a proposed delivery schedule as the US issued a temporary licence.
Navi Pillay Receives 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for advancing international law, promoting peace and pursuing accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.
AIIB Secures US$1.1 Million for Green Energy Projects
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and Azerbaijan signed two grant agreements to prepare a green energy corridor and offshore wind infrastructure projects.
Study reveals profile of Kazakhstan’s startup founders
A new study presented at AI & Digital Bridge 2026 examines the age, education, experience and team structures of Kazakhstan’s startup founders.