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Climate Tech’s Next Test: AI, Adaptation and the Post-1.5°C Economy

RDU Global is preparing its 2026 list of Climate Tech Companies to Watch at a moment when the climate investment thesis is being rewritten by physics, policy and capital markets. With the United Nations warning that the world is likely to breach 1.5°C of warming within years, the sector is shifting from emissions optimism to technologies that can measure, manage and adapt to a hotter planet. Frontier AI and machine learning are emerging as central tools in that transition, even as political denial and policy drift in the United States complicate the outlook.

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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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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

Spain and WHO Deepen Cooperation on Health Security, Universal Coverage and Transplantation

Spain's Secretary of State for Health, Javier Padilla Bernáldez, met World Health Organization leaders in Geneva on April 23 and 24 to review shared global health priorities, from universal health coverage and health system strengthening to emergency preparedness, malaria, polio and organ transplantation. WHO praised Spain's financial and technical support, saying it has helped expand access to essential services, improve climate and health work, and strengthen emergency response and data systems.

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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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Global Society & Public Affairs3h ago

U.S. Pledges Additional $31 Million to Help Nepal Rebuild After Deadly Floods

The United States said it will provide an additional $31 million to support Nepal's flood recovery, expanding aid for bridges, water and sanitation, shelter, livelihoods and disaster-response tools. The announcement came after Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker met Nepalese Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal in New York and expressed sympathy for those affected, including the families of about 70 Americans still unaccounted for.

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