Planet's braking path: World Bank cuts global growth forecast to 2.5% — worst since 2019
World Bank cuts 2026 global growth forecast to 2.5% due to Mideast conflict, high energy prices, and inflation, while AI investments offer a ray of hope.
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Classical Wisdom Versus Chaos: Athens Dialogue of Civilizations Adopts an Initiative for the Future
Discover how the Second World Conference on Classical Studies in Athens aims to solve modern global challenges using ancient Greek and Chinese wisdom.
Bots Have Taken Over the Internet: AI Traffic Has Surpassed Human Traffic for the First Time in History
Cloudflare Radar data reveals automated systems now account for 57.4% of all web traffic, officially outnumbering human users online.
Restoring the Civilizational Code Will Help Central and South Asia Find Answers to Global Challenges
In an era of current global instability, when international relations are rapidly fragmenting and the world is experiencing a profound crisis of mutual trust, open and inclusive political dialogue is no longer simply a feature of classical diplomacy
Artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of employment. The situation is acute in the US. The situation around the world is no better
How artificial intelligence transforms the global job market: rising competition, automation fears, doubled job hunting time, and expert career adaptability tips.
Strait of Hormuz Closed: Bunker Fuel Soars 70 Percent, Container Lines Pass Costs to Shippers
VLSFO price hits $856 amid the Strait of Hormuz closure. CCTV+ reports rising spot freight rates and potential 150% shipping cost hikes by end of summer.
The Eurasian Vector and the Civilizational Doctrine of the Termez Dialogue
ORIENT has prepared an editorial review and analysis of the key points of this landmark speech, which reveals the profound philosophy of integration processes in the Eurasian space
The Guarantor of Stability. Why the World Increasingly Counts on China. Arguments from the President of Serbia
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic praises China's predictable foreign policy and responsible leadership during his historic state visit to Beijing.
$5,000, a Forest of 50,000 Trees and a Friendship Across the Ocean. How an American Teacher and a Chinese Peasant Woman Stopped the Desert Together
The heartwarming story of an American teacher and a Chinese woman who teamed up to plant 50,000 trees in the Mu Us Desert goes viral online.
The Buddha’s Teachings and China’s Diplomacy: Why Did Vesak Gather 70 Countries in Wuxi for the First Time? For the First Time Ever, China Hosts the UN’s Main Buddhist Festival
Wang Huning sent a congratulatory letter to the 21st UN Vesak Day Conference in Wuxi. 1,000 delegates discuss Buddhism's role in global development.
The Termez Dialogue: A New Regional Architecture of Connectivity between Central and South Asia
The contemporary system of international relations is being shaped by rapid geopolitical changes, growing fragmentation, disruptions in transport and supply chains, climate change, and increasing risks to food and energy security
UN Lowers Global Growth Forecast to 2.5 Percent. Middle East Crisis Hits Oil, Fertilizer and Food Prices
According to the UN WESP 2026 report, the Middle East crisis slows global GDP growth to 2.5%, drives up inflation, and triggers a systemic agrifood shock.
Guarding the Future: Inside China’s New National Safety Guidelines for AI Development
As artificial intelligence continues to transform every aspect of our daily lives, governments around the world are rushing to establish boundaries for its rapid growth
Cities of the Future and the Strategy of New Uzbekistan
The 21st century is increasingly referred to as the era of cities. Today, urbanization extends far beyond the domestic policies of states
Putin’s Visit to China: A New Level of Relations and Global Stability. $228 Billion in Trade and Visa-Free Tourism
Expert analysis of Vladimir Putin's 2026 visit to China. Insights on 30 years of strategic partnership, $228B bilateral trade, tourism, and a multipolar world.
