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Prosperity and sustainability show little correlation

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INT

The mismatch between economic prosperity and environmental sustainability impedes national and global climate action

Turning AI lead into gains will test policymakers

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INT

All major countries are racing to deploy artificial intelligence, but their national strengths vary markedly

Economy will be top priority for Pakistan’s government

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PAKISTAN

Over a month after the general election, a new cabinet is in place

African states will struggle to increase revenue

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AFRICA

The average tax intake of African countries remains markedly low

AI augmentation and automation will alter job markets

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INT

AI will lift global economic productivity over the coming decades, but also transform labour markets

Rising Argentina poverty brings long-term challenges

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ARGENTINA

Urban poverty rose from 40.1% in the first half of 2023 to 41.7% in the second, with indigence up from 9.3% to 11.9%

US container traffic must overcome challenges to rise

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UNITED STATES

Last month’s collapse of a bridge in Baltimore, blocking access to its harbour, has focused attention on container ports

COVID-19 will hold back longer EU life expectancy

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EU

The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted the trend adding years to average life expectancy, especially in the eastern EU

Water demands of AI will elicit rising scrutiny

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INT

Research into AI's ‘thirst’ for fresh water is proliferating

Moscow needs strong revenue growth to fund spending

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RUSSIA

Russia plans to increase federal revenues and spending to record levels to fund the war in Ukraine