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Climate Tech’s Next Test: AI, Policy, and a Warming World

RDU Global is preparing its 2026 list of Climate Tech Companies to Watch as the sector enters a more demanding phase shaped by accelerating warming, tighter capital discipline, and the rise of frontier AI. The timing is stark: the UN says the planet is likely to breach 1.5°C of warming within the next few years, underscoring the widening gap between climate ambition and real-world emissions cuts.

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World Politics & Diplomacy26 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Trump Administration Reportedly Weighs Viktor Orbán for UN Chief in Diplomatic Shake-Up

The Trump administration is reportedly considering Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as a possible candidate for United Nations secretary-general, a move that would place one of Europe’s most polarizing nationalist leaders at the center of global diplomacy. The prospect underscores how sharply Washington’s approach to multilateral institutions could shift if the reported discussions advance, while also raising questions about support from other major powers and the future direction of the UN itself.

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World Politics & Diplomacy10 Oct 2026, 11:40 PM IST

Trump Administration Rejects All Current UN Chief Options, Seeks Fresh Candidates

The Trump administration has moved to block all current options in the race to become the next United Nations secretary-general, according to Politico, and is pressing for new candidates to enter the field. The intervention adds a late-stage political shock to an already fluid succession contest and could reshape the balance of support inside the Security Council.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 10:39 AM IST

UN Gender Snapshot Exposes the Odds Against a Woman Secretary-General

A new UN-backed gender snapshot underscores how far the global system remains from parity, even as the race for the next secretary-general begins to sharpen. The data lands at a politically sensitive moment, reviving scrutiny of whether the United Nations is prepared to elevate a woman to its top post for the first time in its history.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (09:38 PM IST)

Fourth Security Council Straw Poll Tightens Race for Next UN Chief

The Security Council has held a fourth informal straw poll in the contest to choose the next United Nations secretary-general, sharpening the field as candidates intensify lobbying ahead of the formal selection process. The latest round underscores how closely watched the race has become, with diplomatic sources and reporting indicating that Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan has strengthened her position, though the outcome remains unsettled.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (06:11 PM IST)

Fourth Security Council Straw Poll Tightens Race for UN Chief

The Security Council has held a fourth straw poll on candidates to succeed UN Secretary-General António Guterres, sharpening the contest as diplomats weigh regional balance, gender, and geopolitical acceptability. Early reporting suggests Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan has strengthened her standing after an active lobbying push during the UN General Assembly, while the field remains fluid and politically sensitive.

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Global Health & Biotech10h ago

India Pledges US$85 Million to WHO Traditional Medicine Centre in Major Global Health Push

India has committed US$85 million over 10 years to support the World Health Organization's Global Traditional Medicine Centre, deepening a broader US$250 million investment tied to the centre's creation in Jamnagar. The funding is designed to strengthen the evidence base for traditional medicine and expand WHO's work on research, policy, digital health and universal health coverage.

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Global Health & Biotech8h ago

WHO Mourns David Nabarro, Global Health Champion Who Bridged Disease, Food Security and Climate Action

The World Health Organization is mourning the death of Dr David Nabarro, a veteran international health leader who died Friday at his home at age 75. Widely respected for his work on malaria, outbreaks, food security, nutrition and climate change, Nabarro served as WHO's Special Envoy on COVID-19 until his passing and left a deep imprint across the UN system and beyond.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning3h ago

At Climate Week, AI Becomes the New Fault Line in the Climate Debate

Artificial intelligence has emerged as the defining topic at New York Climate Week, where investors, policymakers, advocates and journalists are debating whether the technology will accelerate climate solutions or intensify the sector's emissions burden. The discussion comes as the world edges past the 1.5°C target and climate leaders confront a more urgent question: whether AI can help close the gap, or widen it.

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