A speech by the U.N. chief, economic growth potential in places like China and Russia, the challenges of artificial intelligence, and appearances by leaders from Spain to Malaysia are set to headline the agenda at the World Economic Forum's annual event in Davos on Wednesday.

The Silicon Valley is rife with rich and powerful men who have a philosophical commitment to "longtermism" which entails re-engineering the human organism. An expert in existential risk says we shouldn't dismiss the "dangerous" ideologies linked to this view of the future.

Goliath Resources Limited (V.GOT) hit a new 52-week high of $1.83 Wednesday. Goliath announced that an agreement has been made for McEwen Mining Inc. (TSX: MUX) to make a strategic investment into Goliath.

The majority of observances have been established by resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly, although some have been designated by UN specialized agencies. The International Day of Clean Energy is a call to raise awareness and mobilize action ...

The UN General Assembly (UNGA) is the main policy-making organ of the Organization. Comprising all Member States, it provides a unique forum for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of ...

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to their highest since the 2008 global financial crisis, underscoring its confidence that rising wages will keep inflation stable around its 2% target.

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