GLOBAL AGENDA

Newly inaugurated US president Joe Biden faces mounting challenges, including deepening divides at home and rebuilding trust with the global community. Can he keep his promise to "build back better"?

Digital technology, particularly AI, has played a key role in the fight against COVID. What are the new possibilities? How do we prevent it from going out of control? Experts debate what's to come.

Despite sanctions and global condemnation, Myanmar's military has killed over 700 people in just 10 weeks. How should the world respond to prevent further bloodshed? Top experts discuss the issues.

Governments and businesses are boosting efforts to achieve a zero-emission future. Will they succeed? How will their actions affect the economy? Our experts look at the challenges and opportunities.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the hearts and minds of people who've been forced to cope with loneliness, the loss of jobs and loved ones. How can we survive in this unprecedented environment?

Incidents of bullying - in person and online - are on the rise. Some 130 million teens worldwide have been affected. How can we eradicate this type of abuse and create a future without bullying?

The return of the Taliban has caused turmoil in Afghanistan, creating a humanitarian crisis and threatening women's rights. How can the world help the Afghan people while dealing with the new regime?

Theaters, music, movies ... the coronavirus pandemic has hurt the global entertainment industry. But it also accelerated new trends. What is the future of entertainment? How will it impact our lives?