As global leaders gather in Rio de Janeiro, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls on the G20 to lead by example in breaking the deadlock over a $1 trillion climate investment deal at the stalled UN climate talks in Azerbaijan, emphasizing their role since they account for 80% of global emissions.

Meanwhile, Professor Chuck Yoo, speaking on the GAIN Podcast, highlights the transformative impact of AI on job markets, advocating for sustainable practices in AI development due to its high energy demands, and underscores the need for skill development in future industries.

In a different part of the world, an Israeli military court has sentenced Palestinian journalist Rasha Herzallah to six months in jail for incitement on social media, a case that draws attention to the plight of 94 Palestinian journalists currently detained in Israeli jails.

Over in Senegal, the recent parliamentary elections suggest a likely victory for the Pastef party amidst low turnout and accusations of fraud, as they seek to advance President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's reform agenda of economic transformation and social justice.

Shifting focus to Eastern Europe, the US decision to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles has sparked warnings from Russian lawmakers about the risk of escalating the conflict, marking a significant policy shift and raising concerns of severe retaliation.

Finally, Gabon takes a decisive step toward democracy with a newly approved constitution that introduces presidential term limits, supported by interim president General Brice Oligui Nguema, marking progress in the country's transition following last year's military coup.