Set up after World War II with ten members, there are now 32 nations seeking a consensus as they deal with an aggressive Russia and a rising China alongside terrorism, cyber war and budget controversy

It will have to deal with trustbusters, catch up on AI and revive its core business

It has some advantages. But it is entering a crowded field

Artificial Intelligence is helping human endeavour in all manner of fields but the technology is no longer in its infancy and should be equalising imbalances, not accentuating them.

Ten years ago, al-Baghdadi declared an Islamic Caliphate in Iraq and Syria. But after being largely defeated in the Middle East, the terrorist group has found new places to regroup around the world.

Hydrocarbons, minerals, and uranium are all attracting interest in an African democracy with an Atlantic coast, a lack of terrorism, and a habit of making friends. Is this Mauritania's moment?

With a market value of over $3tn, the chip maker is at the forefront of the global embrace of Artificial Intelligence. However, the competition ahead will be fierce.

The continent's human capital is its greatest resource

The largest deal of its kind between two Arab countries on different continents focuses on collaboration and investment in cars, batteries, energy, and phosphates. It is all part of a bigger vision.

Showcasing his economy's resilience despite moves to isolate it, Russia's president was keen to attract potential trade allies at an important conference in St Petersburg.