Finland's President Stubb to lead delegation at UN General Assembly in New York
President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb will be in New York from 20 to 24 September 2026 to lead the Finnish delegation during the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The session theme is "Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all." Stubb is scheduled to deliver Finland's national statement on Tuesday 22 September. During the week, he will co-chair an international discussion event on the use of artificial intelligence with Kenyan President William Ruto and host a high-level event focused on the UN's efforts to promote peace and... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 12:00 LONDON
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UN rights chief warns advanced AI could pose existential risk to humanity
The United Nations human rights chief has warned that advanced artificial intelligence could pose an existential risk to humanity. Volker Turk made the remarks in Geneva in an address to the Human Rights Council, where he also condemned Russia's reported use of autonomous drones. He urged stronger safeguards for AI systems and said protections were needed before it was too late.Turk said he shared the concerns of industry insiders about the scale of the threat. He called for "cast-iron guarantees" to secure AI and said his office would press technology firms to reduce risks linked to services, communications and democratic... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 16:30 LONDON
China and the United States compete for Egypt AI data-centre contract amid Xi Jinping visit
Egypt is weighing competing offers for a new artificial intelligence data-centre project as China and the United States vie for influence in Cairo. The issue has emerged during Chinese President Xi Jinping's three-day visit to Egypt, which also marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The contract has become a focal point in a wider strategic contest, with the winner likely to gain both commercial and political leverage.According to the supplied material, Huawei has submitted a tender to build Egypt's AI data centres, while the United States is reportedly preparing a counteroffer. The Chinese company has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 14:35 LONDON
