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A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that a woman dies every two minutes due to failures in maternal healthcare, totaling 260,000 deaths in 2023, predominantly in sub-Saharan Africa. The alarming statistics indicate that the goal to reduce global maternal mortality rates to 71 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030 will not be met, as progress has essentially stagnated. WHO officials attribute the worsening situation to significant cuts in aid from the United States and the United Kingdom, which have reduced funding by over £595 million for maternal health and family planning services. Dr. Bruce Aylward of the WHO warned that these funding cuts have already led to a decline in healthcare access and an increase in staffing shortages, negatively impacting the availability of essential services. Countries like Nigeria and India account for a significant proportion of these deaths. The cuts threaten to reverse years of progress made in maternal healthcare, according to Julia Bunting from the United Nations Population Fund, highlighting that timely investment and action are vital to protect women's health rights.

A new research study from Google DeepMind posits that Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) could emerge as early as 2030 and poses significant existential risks to humanity. The paper emphasizes the necessity for societal oversight regarding the development and application of AGI to avert potential catastrophic outcomes. Co-authored by DeepMind co-founder Shane Legg, the study categorizes the risks associated with advanced AI into four main areas: misuse, misalignment, mistakes, and structural risks. DeepMind's CEO Demis Hassabis has called for the establishment of an international governing body akin to CERN and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to regulate AGI development. He advocates for a collaborative global approach to ensure that AGI advancements are conducted safely and responsibly. According to Hassabis, this collective strategy would involve multiple countries in determining how AGI systems should be utilized. The study highlights that the societal understanding of risk and harm related to AGI will shape its governance. "Given the massive potential impact of AGI," the paper warns, "the threat of severe harm must be taken seriously," underscoring the urgency for comprehensive risk mitigation strategies.

In a controversial shift in U.S. trade policy, President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs aimed at his largest trading partners, set to take effect in early April. The president revealed a 10% universal tariff on all imported goods and "reciprocal tariffs" targeting countries he claims have exploited U.S. trade practices. The universal tariff starts on April 5, while the reciprocal tariffs commence on April 9. Trump described the day as "liberation day," portraying the tariffs as a corrective measure against decades of unfair trading practices, claiming that countries have "looted" the U.S. during his speech in the Rose Garden. Special exemptions were made for Canada and Mexico due to existing trade agreements. However, tariffs on other countries include a proposed charge of 34% on China and 20% on the EU. Reactions from international leaders have been swift, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney calling the tariffs "unjustified." Economists warn that these measures could escalate into a trade war, further straining U.S. economic relations and potentially leading to higher consumer prices and job losses.