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The global economy stands at a critical crossroads amid slowing growth, regional inequality, and rising trade protectionism. In this context, the G20 Johannesburg 2025 Summit, set for November 22–23, becomes a strategic moment for world leaders to chart concrete steps in addressing shared challenges. Carrying the theme Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability, the meeting places solidarity, equality, and sustainability at the core of future global policy direction.Global Economic Growth SlowingLa...

OpenAI has officially announced a compute allocation strategy to address the surge in demand for GPT-5. This policy will be implemented over the coming months as server loads increase due to heightened user interest. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared the announcement directly through his social media account on August 12, 2025.Here is how we are prioritizing compute over the next couple of months in light of the increased demand from GPT-5: 1. We will first make sure that current paying ChatGPT us...

Japan’s boxing world is in mourning after two young fighters died during the same event at Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, on August 2, 2025. Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa, both 28, succumbed to severe brain injuries sustained in separate bouts at the same venue. The incident prompted swift action from boxing organizations and local authorities to tighten safety regulations for athletes. Kotari underwent emergency surgery after suffering a severe brain hemorrhage. Six days later, on August 8, ...

The launch of GPT-5 in early August 2025 has become a major spotlight in the tech world. The latest model is touted as a big leap in artificial intelligence, offering deeper reasoning capabilities, improved token efficiency, and faster response times. However, behind these claims of advancement, many users have identified several shortcomings affecting their experience. For many long-time users, the transition to GPT-5 has been less than seamless. Expectations for a smarter, more adaptive sys...

Global economic growth over the next three decades is projected to remain moderate, averaging 2–3 percent per year. Recent data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank shows that in 2025–2026, global growth will be in the range of 2.5–3.1 percent, lower than the 3.7 percent average recorded from 2000–2019. The shift of economic power toward Asia is becoming a major trend, with growing roles for developing countries such as China, India, and Indonesia.Shift in the Global ...

Anthropic has officially been named Best Company at the Tom’s Guide Hero Awards 2025, surpassing major global tech giants thanks to its unique approach that prioritizes safety, transparency, and ethics above all else. This recognition further solidifies Anthropic’s position as one of the pioneers in developing safe and responsible artificial intelligence. As a public benefit corporation, Anthropic is mandated to uphold its social mission above pure commercial interests. The company popularize...

When the world was twice engulfed in great wars in the 20th century, the causes lay not in a single event, but in an accumulation of political, economic, and military tensions built over years. World War I and II left massive devastation, and behind them, the United States played a pivotal role, both in the final stages and in shaping the postwar order.Roots of World War IBy 1914, Europe was trapped in a complex alliance system. The Triple Entente—comprising Britain, France, and Russia—faced ...

The official release of GPT-5 by OpenAI on August 7, 2025, has become a major highlight in the tech world. This latest model arrives with significant improvements, from enhanced reasoning abilities and reduced hallucination rates to a “dynamic router” system that automatically chooses between quick responses or deep reasoning. Amid the excitement, the global AI landscape is also marked by ethical concerns, regulatory competition, and legal challenges that will shape the future of this technol...

OpenAI has taken a significant step by dramatically increasing GPT-5 Thinking usage limits for ChatGPT Plus users. The change was announced directly by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman via X on August 11, 2025. Previously, Plus users could only access 200 messages per week for this reasoning model, but now that figure has surged to 3,000 messages per week—a 15-fold increase. This move aims to address the surge in demand for GPT-5 Thinking, which is designed to handle complex problems with deeper reasoni...

The United States is weighing a high-stakes diplomatic move by inviting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Alaska on August 15, coinciding with a planned meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. If all three leaders attend, the event could become a pivotal moment in shaping geopolitics and the future of the Russia–Ukraine war, ongoing since 2022. The plan was first revealed by NBC News, citing a senior US official and three other sources familiar wi...