Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Safeguarding Growth Engines
Emerging markets, notably in Asia, remain key drivers for growing the world’s economy, yet oncoming headwinds, such as tariffs, deregulation and a potential resurgence in inflation, could have a negative impact.
How are the fastest-growing economies preparing for potential disruptions and what are they doing to ensure long-term stability?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Building an Agentic Economy
A new wave of start-ups is emerging, built around powerful AI agents capable of autonomous decision-making, dynamic collaboration and end-to-end task execution. These agents aren’t just supporting workflows – they’re becoming the digital workforce that runs entire business functions.
How are business models evolving when AI agents take the lead in building, managing and scaling companies?
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Yesterday we welcomed Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, back to Parliament.
Both the Speakers of the House of Commons and House of Lords received an update on the situation on the ground in Ukraine, and emphasised their unwavering support with Ukraine and its people.
Browse our Flickr set from the day: https://www.flickr.com/photos/uk_parliament/albums/72177720327078279/
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
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Highlights:
Iran/Israel
Iran/Qatar
UN Charter
Security Council
Security Council/Non-Proliferation
Occupied Palestinian Territory
UNIFIL
Ukraine
Sudan
Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Chad
Refugees
Panel On Chemicals
Internet Governance Forum
Women In Diplomacy
Guests Tomorrow
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IRAN/ISRAEL
The Secretary-General welcomes US President Trump’s announcement of a cease-fire between Israel and Iran. He urges the two countries to respect it fully. The fighting must stop, the people of the two countries have already suffered too much, he said.
The Secretary-General hopes that this ceasefire can be replicated in the other conflicts in the region.
IRAN/QATAR
In a statement yesterday, the Secretary-General expressed his deep alarm at the further escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.
On social media, he strongly condemned the attack yesterday by Iran on Qatar, a country that has been active for peace in the region and further afield.
The Secretary-General urges all Member States to uphold their obligations under the UN Charter and other rules of international law.
UN CHARTER
Yesterday evening, the Secretary-General delivered remarks at a ceremony that took place here at the UN headquarters to welcome home the original UN Charter, 80 years after it was written. Eighty years is a blink of an eye in history, and yet, the Secretary-General said, until the United Nations, humanity never had a single place where every government and all peoples could unite to fix the world and build something better.
SECURITY COUNCIL
Hannah Tetteh, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Libya, briefed the Security Council this morning by VTC and said that the UN Mission in Libya, UNSMIL, has helped to support the preservation of the fragile truce that had been reached on 14 May, develop mechanisms to facilitate a de-escalation of tensions in order to prevent further clashes, and ensure the protection of civilians.
She warned that there are reports of continued build-up and fears among many Libyans that armed clashes will resume. UNSMIL urges all political and security actors to refrain from provocative rhetoric and actions that would only serve to deepen the lack of trust and undermine all the de-escalation efforts being made to sustain the fragile truce.
Ms. Tetteh noted the calls from many Libyans for UNSMIL to act swiftly to facilitate a Libyan led and owned political process that leads to credible elections and unified institutions. She said that UNSMIL will intensify its engagement in the coming weeks, building on the momentum generated by the Berlin meeting earlier this month.
SECURITY COUNCIL/NON-PROLIFERATION
At 3 p.m., Security Council members will meet for an open briefing on the Secretary-General’s report as requested by resolution 2231 that refers to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action otherwise known as JCPOA.
Rosemary DiCarlo, the Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, is expected to brief.
Full Highlights:
https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/ossg/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=24%20June%202025&_gl=1%2A10sej4q%2A_ga%2AMTc3MDMwNDcyOS4xNzMzMDUxOTcy%2A_ga_TK9BQL5X7Z%2AczE3NTA3ODk2MzEkbzgwJGcxJHQxNzUwNzkyOTI0JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
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Highlights:
Iran/Israel
Iran/Qatar
UN Charter
Security Council
Security Council/Non-Proliferation
Occupied Palestinian Territory
UNIFIL
Ukraine
Sudan
Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Chad
Refugees
Panel On Chemicals
Internet Governance Forum
Women In Diplomacy
Guests Tomorrow
__________________________________________
IRAN/ISRAEL
The Secretary-General welcomes US President Trump’s announcement of a cease-fire between Israel and Iran. He urges the two countries to respect it fully. The fighting must stop, the people of the two countries have already suffered too much, he said.
The Secretary-General hopes that this ceasefire can be replicated in the other conflicts in the region.
IRAN/QATAR
In a statement yesterday, the Secretary-General expressed his deep alarm at the further escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.
On social media, he strongly condemned the attack yesterday by Iran on Qatar, a country that has been active for peace in the region and further afield.
The Secretary-General urges all Member States to uphold their obligations under the UN Charter and other rules of international law.
UN CHARTER
Yesterday evening, the Secretary-General delivered remarks at a ceremony that took place here at the UN headquarters to welcome home the original UN Charter, 80 years after it was written. Eighty years is a blink of an eye in history, and yet, the Secretary-General said, until the United Nations, humanity never had a single place where every government and all peoples could unite to fix the world and build something better.
SECURITY COUNCIL
Hannah Tetteh, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Libya, briefed the Security Council this morning by VTC and said that the UN Mission in Libya, UNSMIL, has helped to support the preservation of the fragile truce that had been reached on 14 May, develop mechanisms to facilitate a de-escalation of tensions in order to prevent further clashes, and ensure the protection of civilians.
She warned that there are reports of continued build-up and fears among many Libyans that armed clashes will resume. UNSMIL urges all political and security actors to refrain from provocative rhetoric and actions that would only serve to deepen the lack of trust and undermine all the de-escalation efforts being made to sustain the fragile truce.
Ms. Tetteh noted the calls from many Libyans for UNSMIL to act swiftly to facilitate a Libyan led and owned political process that leads to credible elections and unified institutions. She said that UNSMIL will intensify its engagement in the coming weeks, building on the momentum generated by the Berlin meeting earlier this month.
SECURITY COUNCIL/NON-PROLIFERATION
At 3 p.m., Security Council members will meet for an open briefing on the Secretary-General’s report as requested by resolution 2231 that refers to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action otherwise known as JCPOA.
Rosemary DiCarlo, the Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, is expected to brief.
Full Highlights:
https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/ossg/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=24%20June%202025&_gl=1%2A10sej4q%2A_ga%2AMTc3MDMwNDcyOS4xNzMzMDUxOTcy%2A_ga_TK9BQL5X7Z%2AczE3NTA3ODk2MzEkbzgwJGcxJHQxNzUwNzkyOTI0JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..
Source: European Commission (video statements)
President von der Leyen welcomed the ceasefire as an important step toward stability, but keeping the peace must be a shared priority. The EU is also calling on Iran to get seriously involved in real diplomatic talks; negotiations are the only way forward.
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Joint stakeout by Climate, Peace and Security Group on Libya, led by Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, and accompanied by Security Council Members including Denmark, Ecuador, France, Greece, Guyana, Malta, Panama, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, the United Kingdom.
Source: European Commission (video statements)
“By 2030, Europe must have everything it needs for credible deterrence.” – President von der Leyen
On 24 June 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made her opening statement at the 2025 NATO Summit following Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Key topics on the summit agenda:
At the summit taking place on 24-25 June, NATO Leaders will address a variety of issues facing the Alliance. They will focus on deterrence and defence, ensuring that NATO has the resources, forces and capabilities to face any threat
For the transcript of President von der Leyen’s speech, see here: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_25_1606
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Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
For the 13th consecutive year, the World Economic Forum releases its report on the top ten technologies set to change the world for the better. These technologies will speed our efforts to tackle everything from the energy transition and neurodegenerative diseases. Based on expert nominations and rigorous foresight evaluation, the solutions drive home to leaders the increasing ways that technologies are converging and building on each other and showcase the importance of technology foresight as a key strategic tool to make meaningful change, integration and investment happen. Guests guiding us through this report for the fifth year include Bernie Meyerson, chief innovation officer emeritus at IBM, and Mariette DiChristina, Dean and professor of the practice of journalism at Boston University College of Communication.
This interview was recorded in May 2025 in the New York office of the World Economic Forum.
Top 10 Emerging Technologies for this year:
– Structural Battery Composites
– Collaborative Sensing
– Green Nitrogen Fixation
– Generative Watermarking
– Engineered Living Therapeutics
– GLP-1s for Neurodegenerative Diseases
– Autonomous Biochemical Sensing
– Next-Gen Nuclear Energy
– Osmotic Power Systems
– Nanozymes
About this episode:
Top 10 Emerging Technologies Report 2025: https://wef.ch/emergingtech25
These are the top 10 emerging technologies of 2025: https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/06/top-10-emerging-technologies-of-2025/
Transcript: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/top-ten-emerging-tech-2025
Mariette DiChristina, Boston University: https://www.bu.edu/com/profile/mariette-dichristina/
Bernie Meyerson: https://www.ibm.com/history/bernard-meyerson
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Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Business and Trade Committee continues its investigation on the impact of dynamic pricing and price variability.
In this session, the Committee looks at how this affects vulnerable consumers, the role of dynamic pricing in the airline
industry, and the relationship between market concentration and pricing in the live entertainment industry.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
The Deputy President Paul Mashatile addresses the South African Trade and Investment Seminar, at the SPIEF 2025.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy President Paul Mashatile paid a courtesy call on President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg.
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
The global economic outlook has darkened considerably, according to the World Economic Forum’s latest survey of chief economists.
Gain expert insights and actionable perspectives from leading chief economists on the outlook for global growth amid geopolitical uncertainty and technological disruption.
Speakers:
Paul Gruenwald, Global Chief Economist, S&P Global
Santitarn Sathirathai, Adviser, Future Economy, Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI)
Aparna Bharadwaj, Global Leader, Global Advantage Practice; Managing Director and Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group
Thomas Hale, Shanghai Correspondent, The Financial Times
This is the full audio from a session at the AMNC25 in Tianjin, China on 24 June, 2025.
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy President Paul Mashatile delivers remarks at SPIEF’25 plenary following the remarks of H.E Vladimir Putin.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy President Shipokosa Mashatile concluded a successful working visit to the Russian Federation.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy President Paul Mashatile on a guided tour of St Petersburg Port.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
President Cyril Ramaphosa conducts oversight visit at Steve Biko Hospital
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy President Paul Mashatile in an interactive session with the SPIEF Youth Academy ahead of SPIEF’25 plenary session.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy President Paul Mshatile meets with Mrs Valentina Matvienko and Mr Vysachesla Volodin,
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy President Paul Mashatile arrives in Domodedovo Mikhail Lomonosov Airport in Moscow.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy President Paul Mashatile arrives in Domodedovo Mikhail Lomonosov Airport in Moscow.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy President Paul Mashatile in a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy President Paul Mashatile in a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Pivoting Workforce
With an active population of over 1 billion, the Asia-Pacific region is at the forefront of workforce transformation. As AI and emerging technologies reshape industries, the region has the opportunity to harness entrepreneurial talent, upskill its workers, boost productivity and advance regional mobility.
How are leaders harnessing human capital and technological know-how to create a new working environment that balances innovation and worker well-being?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Manufacturing in a Fragmented World
China’s industrial output grew by nearly 6% in 2024 and the country continues to dominate the manufacturing sector globally, which underpins its export growth.
As tariffs begin to take effect and China’s services sector ramps up, what is the outlook for both the traditional and new sources of production?
Source: European Commission (video statements)
The European Union is introducing its first EU Space Law on 25 June 2025 to respond to a rapidly evolving space sector. With more satellites and private actors in orbit than ever before, clear and consistent rules are needed.
The new law aims to support innovation, ensure safety, and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness in the global space economy. It’s a key step toward a more secure and strategic European presence in space.
Source: United Nations (video statements)
As the Secretary General has said, anniversaries are a time to look back and celebrate, but it is only natural, especially in a period of turbulence and tumult, to look ahead and ask central questions: How can we be the most effective Organization that we can be? How can we be more nimble, coordinated and fit to face the challenges of today, the next decade, and indeed the next 80 years?
The Under-Secretary-General for Policy, Mr. Guy Ryder explains that the UN80 Initiative is anchored in answering these questions – and equipping our organization in an era of extraordinary uncertainty.
Source: European Commission (video statements)
On 24 June 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen makes her opening statement at the 2025 NATO Summit.
NATO Allies will take decisions in The Hague, the Netherlands to make NATO a stronger, fairer and more lethal Alliance. We live in a more dangerous world, and this is a critical moment for our security. Allies are coming together to reinforce their cooperation and their commitment to NATO.
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Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will hold a one-off evidence session, on Asteroids and planetary defence at 9.45am, on Tuesday 24 June following a 15 minute innovation showcase.
The session will highlight the current climate, science and research on asteroids. The session will focus on what they are, technological advancement of detection, composition benefits.
The Committee will hear from experts in each of these fields and explore progress. Additionally, the session will look at the scientific advancements, examine the national and international policy response in a global emergency and future focus areas.
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Trade: Trends and Endgames
With heightened uncertainty on increased tariffs, the risk of geoeconomic fragmentation is growing.
How has the trade landscape shifted compared to recent years and how can leaders look beyond the current volatility?