RIO DE JANEIRO — The global fight against HIV has reached a pivotal moment. New data released by UNAIDS at the 26th International AIDS Conference warn that while the world has achieved its lowest levels of new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths in more than three decades, progress is increasingly
Major U.S. companies are reassessing where they direct their philanthropic investments, with new research suggesting many expect to place greater emphasis on food security, housing, affordability and digital inclusion while reducing attention to some equality- and justice-related initiatives. The findings point to a reordering of corporate philanthropic priorities rather than
The United States carried out another round of strikes across Iran on Friday while attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea heightened concerns over the security of two of the world’s most important maritime trade routes. The latest developments come as military operations continue across multiple fronts and
BILBAO, Spain — Spanish energy company Iberdrola has agreed to acquire an 80% stake in Caruna, Finland’s largest electricity distribution company, in a transaction valuing the business at approximately $5.8 billion, including debt. The acquisition marks one of the company’s largest recent investments in regulated electricity networks as utilities across
Beijing’s first binding renewable generation goal shifts the focus from building clean energy capacity to delivering more renewable electricity—and strengthening the grid’s ability to rely on it. China has announced a legally binding national target to increase electricity generation from wind and solar by 53% by 2030, marking the country’s
A landmark civil nuclear agreement could reshape energy cooperation, nonproliferation policy and Middle East diplomacy—but key questions over enrichment, oversight and regional security remain unresolved. The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark civil nuclear cooperation agreement intended to place American companies at the center of the Kingdom’s
CHENGDU, China — Amid intensifying competition over artificial intelligence, the United States and China have found an unexpected area of agreement. Alongside the 19 other member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, both countries endorsed a ministerial statement recognizing the value of “trusted open-source approaches” to AI development—a
DHAKA — Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned Friday, citing serious health concerns, ending his tenure during the country’s continuing political transition following the 2024 uprising that removed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from power. Mohammed Shahabuddin, 76, said he had been diagnosed with autonomic neuropathy, a neurological condition that can
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 50% tariffs on most Canadian imports, significantly escalating the trade dispute between the United States and one of its largest trading partners. The measures, which the administration says would take effect after a 30-day negotiating period, represent the latest use
Matt Evans, Chairman and Co-Founder, UpEnergy As carbon markets enter a defining period of scrutiny and reform, Matt Evans, Chairman and Co-Founder of UpEnergy, is helping shape how climate finance is measured, deployed and trusted. Through a career spanning climate finance, clean energy and international development, Evans has focused on
