Global efforts boost debate, energy, and Information security
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In Uttar Pradesh, India, a local magistrate organised the Great Ajgara Debate, attracting thousands of people, from a 10-year-old student to an 80-year-old farmer, to discuss issues in a depolarised setting.
The event aimed to revive a national tradition of public discourse amid increasing political polarisation. Meanwhile, a new report revealed that in 2024, two-thirds of global energy was lost as waste heat, a figure expected to fall to 55% by 2030.
Experts suggest capturing and reusing this heat could help European countries reduce their dependence on gas as geopolitical tensions rise. The United Kingdom responded to concerns about disinformation and artificial intelligence by establishing the National Centre for Information Defence. The centre will work to counter state-sponsored disinformation, malicious actors, and deepfakes while also promoting responsible AI standards internationally.
Additionally, Europeans are becoming more physically active, with a rise in sports participation and a recognition of the benefits to both physical and mental health. Thailand received verification from the World Health Organization for eliminating rubella as a public health problem through vaccination and improved disease surveillance.
