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UN Secretary-General: In the era of rapid AI development, the world needs scientific guidance

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March 3, 2026 Sustainable Development Goals

UN Secretary-General António Guterres addressed the opening session Independent International Scientific Group on Artificial Intelligence, emphasizing the historic responsibility of the experts tasked by the General Assembly to develop recommendations for the global development of AI.

Congratulating the group members on appointmentThe UN chief noted that the world expects them to provide "clarity" at a time when technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace. He said that if anyone feels that change is happening too quickly today, they should remember: "Never in the future will we move as slowly as we do now."

General understanding

Guterres recalled that back in 2017, when he first took over as UN Secretary-General, the term "artificial intelligence" was rarely mentioned in speeches by world leaders, whereas today AI is rapidly transforming economies and societies. No single country, company, or scientific discipline can see the full picture alone, he emphasized.

“The world urgently needs a common, global understanding of artificial intelligence – based not on ideology, but on science“Not on fake news, but on knowledge,” the Secretary-General said, addressing participants of the meeting, which was held virtually.

An important task

He noted that, given rising geopolitical tensions and ongoing conflicts, independent and authoritative scientific assessments are becoming especially important. The group's objectives include assessing the social and economic impacts of technological solutions that have already been realized. According to the Secretary-General, artificial intelligence will impact peace and security, human rights, and sustainable development—key areas of the UN's work—for decades to come.

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The group's work will form the basis of the first annual Global Dialogue on AI Governance. All members of the body act in their personal capacity and provide independent scientific assessments, without representing governments, companies, or the United Nations itself. Conflict-of-interest mechanisms will help ensure the group's recommendations remain impartial and credible, Guterres emphasized.

“I cannot imagine a more important challenge for our world today,” the Secretary-General concluded, assuring the experts of the full support of the UN system.

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Top News of the Day | Tuesday: Middle East, Afghanistan, Ukraine

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March 3, 2026 UN

The top news of the day at the UN and around the world: civilians have been killed as a result of the escalation around Iran, the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is worsening, the UN is concerned about the situation along the Blue Line between Lebanon and Israel, and shelling in Ukraine continues.

Escalation around Iran

UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric, citing local authorities and the Iranian Red Crescent, reported that airstrikes in the country have killed approximately 790 people and injured another 750 since Saturday. Several strikes reportedly hit densely populated residential areas, causing damage to civilian infrastructure. In Israel, airstrikes, including those targeting densely populated residential areas, reportedly killed 10 people and injured dozens more, as well as damaging infrastructure. The UN reiterates its call for the protection of civilians and respect for international law.

Afghanistan and Pakistan

Intensification of hostilities on the border of Afghanistan with Pakistan, as well as the escalation related to the crisis surrounding Iran, have led to a deterioration in the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, according to the World Food Programme (WFP). Clashes on the border with Pakistan have forced approximately 20,000 families in the eastern, southeastern, and southern regions of Afghanistan to flee their homes. In provinces affected by airstrikes, WFP has been forced to temporarily suspend social support, school feeding programs, and livelihood projects.

The situation at the Blue Line

The UN is extremely concerned the situation in the Blue Line area between Israel and Lebanon, the UN spokesperson stated today. Over the past two days, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon has recorded dozens of rocket attacks on Israeli territory, for which Hezbollah claimed responsibility, as well as Israeli strikes on Lebanese territory. On Tuesday morning, peacekeepers observed brief crossings of the Blue Line by Israel Defense Forces troops in several areas. The UN calls on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and prevent further deterioration of the situation.

Shelling of Ukraine

UN humanitarian agencies report that shelling in Ukraine over the past five days has resulted in civilian casualties and further destruction of residential buildings, energy, and transport infrastructure. Following the attacks, humanitarian partners quickly provided assistance to residents of Kramatorsk, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Mykolaiv, providing housing repair materials, hot meals, psychosocial support, and cash assistance. Nearly 1,000 people have been evacuated from the Donetsk region over the past five days. In Kharkiv, more than 500 people, including dozens of children, arrived at two transit centers after being evacuated from frontline areas.

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Iran crisis: large-scale population displacement, supply chain disruption

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March 3, 2026 Peace and security

On the fourth day of escalation in the Middle East, the UN called for the protection of civilians and warned of growing humanitarian needs and displacement.

Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR), recalled Saturday's attack on a girls' primary school in the city of Minab in southern Iran. More than 160 people, including schoolgirls and school staff, were killed and dozens were injured.

"Children, little girls… were killed like this at the start of the school day. Backpacks with blood on them—it's absolutely horrific," she said.

"If there are any images that capture the essence of the destruction, despair, senselessness and brutality of this conflict, it is these images," Shamdasani added.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk is "deeply appalled" by the impact of the fighting on civilians. He called for an "immediate, impartial, and comprehensive investigation" into the circumstances of the attack in Minab.

"The responsibility for the investigation lies with the forces that carried out this attack. We call on them to make their findings public and to do everything possible to ensure those responsible are held accountable," Shamdasani emphasized.

If it is established that the strikes were directed specifically at civilians or were indiscriminate, then this would constitute “a serious violation of international humanitarian law and could amount to a war crime,” the OHCHR representative noted.

The situation of Iranians

Shamdasani expressed concern about the situation of Iranians, "given the authorities' practice of using lethal force on a large scale against those who oppose their rule, as well as new threats from senior officials against any manifestation of dissent in the current period."

She called on authorities to ensure the protection of fundamental freedoms for Iranian citizens and condemned the public's limited access to information amid the nationwide internet shutdown.

Shamdasani also noted that in addition to Iran and Israel, the fighting has affected 12 other countries, where homes, businesses, airports, and energy infrastructure have been destroyed.

Population displacement in Lebanon

In Lebanon, the Hezbollah armed movement has entered the conflict, prompting Israeli strikes. "Large-scale population displacement is reported in several areas of southern Lebanon, the Bekaa Valley, and the southern suburbs of Beirut," said Babar Baloch, a spokesman for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR).

Israel issued evacuation warnings to residents of more than 53 Lebanese villages in three areas and launched intensive airstrikes against them, he said.

As of Monday, "almost 30,000 people were registered in collective temporary accommodation centers," Baloch said.

"Many others spent the night in their cars on the side of the road or were still stuck in traffic after leaving the south towards Beirut," he added.

Israeli ground forces entered southern Lebanon on Tuesday following Hezbollah strikes in northern Israel, according to media reports.

A UNHCR representative stressed that many of the countries affected by the conflict “already host millions of refugees and internally displaced persons.”

Further escalation of violence and new waves of displacement could, he said, place an unbearable burden on host communities.

Supply chain disruptions

Serious disruptions to the transportation of goods due to the ever-increasing fighting in the region are already impacting humanitarian supply routes.

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) regional director for the Middle East and North Africa, Samer Abdel-Jaber, said disruptions to supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea would increase costs for most WFP operations that depend on these routes.

“In a climate where the seas are becoming a contested zone and airspace is closing, we are looking at adapting and leveraging the networks of our suppliers in other countries – such as Turkey, Egypt, Jordan and Pakistan – and supporting land corridors,” he said.

The WFP representative added that Egyptian ports and the Suez Canal are key hubs for supporting our organization's operations in the Gaza Strip, as well as in Sudan.

Abdel-Jaber noted that Israel's decision to close Gaza's border crossings after the outbreak of hostilities on Saturday had caused serious concern, but news emerged on Tuesday that the Kerem Shalom crossing would soon reopen.

According to media reports, the crossing on the southern border of the sector did indeed open on Tuesday.

"This is very timely for us and we need to get the aid out as quickly as possible," Abdel-Jaber said.

“We only have enough wheat flour to last ten days, and food parcels will only support our programs for two and a half weeks… We need to ensure a continuous and scalable flow of food to the Gaza Strip,” he concluded.

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Classical guitar sounds

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Classical guitarist Vladislav Domogatsky, winner of international and all-Russian competitions and the Russian Presidential Prize, will perform at the A.F. Losev House.

The program includes works by Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel, Niccolò Paganini, Dionisio Aguado and Heitor Villa-Lobos, as well as original arrangements of Italian pop hits.

The concert covers music from three centuries – from strict baroque to 20th-century classics.

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UAE air defense systems intercepted three ballistic missiles and detected 129 UAVs, according to the Defense Ministry.

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ABU DHABI, March 4 (Xinhua) — The United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday that its air defense systems intercepted three ballistic missiles and detected 129 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) earlier in the day amid "ongoing attacks from Iran."

According to the agency's official statement, 121 of the 129 drones detected were intercepted, while eight crashed within the country. Not a single ballistic missile hit its target.

According to the ministry, since the beginning of Iran's retaliatory missile and drone strikes against Israeli and US targets in the region, 189 ballistic missiles have been detected launched toward the UAE, 175 of which were destroyed, 13 fell into the sea, and one landed within the country. A total of 941 UAVs were detected, 876 of which were intercepted, and 65 fell within the UAE. Additionally, eight cruise missiles were detected and destroyed.

The Ministry of Defense confirmed that three people, including citizens of Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, were killed in the attacks. Seventy-eight people of various nationalities were lightly injured, including citizens of the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, and Afghanistan.

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Breaking: At least 80 people were killed in the US strike on the Iranian warship.

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Colombo, March 4 (Xinhua) — At least 80 people aboard the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena were killed when a U.S. Navy submarine attacked and sank the vessel off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra said on Wednesday.

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Family and Family Values: Take Part in a New Survey

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A new survey, "Family Values and Parental Attitudes," has launched on the "Caring Person" platform.

Tell us what you think about family values, marriage, and how the government can help young families.

The results will help us develop a picture of young people's values and assess the effectiveness of support measures for student families.

The survey runs from March 2 to April 5.

We welcome the opinions of students and university staff!

Take the survey in your personal account on the platform and help shape the worldview of today's generation.

Please note: When you click the link and log in to the platform, a pop-up window will appear where you must select your role (administrative and management staff, faculty, or students) and department (for students and faculty, select the department; for administrative and management staff, select "Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering").

Link to the survey

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Moscow will continue to support taxi services.

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The safety and convenience of taxi, car-sharing, and bicycle and scooter rental services in the capital are improving. The issue of public transportation was discussed at a meeting of the Moscow Government Presidium.

Taxi and car sharing

The Moscow region's taxi fleet comprises over 205,000 vehicles, of which approximately 87,000 operate in Moscow and over 118,000 in the Moscow region. The average pickup time is a record-breaking four minutes. The average age of the vehicles is 3.1 years.

In 2021, the city became the first in the country to launch a comprehensive information system, "Taxi Analytics," which allows for the removal of unscrupulous drivers with insufficient experience, traffic violators, and those who skip medical and technical inspections from bookings. Since the system's implementation, the accident rate involving taxis has decreased by 15.3 percent, and by 7.2 percent by the end of 2025.

In 2024, Moscow became the first region of the Russian Federation to introduce mandatory certification for taxi drivers, based on federal law. Certification allows drivers to confirm their professional knowledge and skills, and passengers can be confident that they are being driven by a professional who knows the city and is skilled in handling emergency situations. All active passenger taxi drivers have passed the certification. In 2025, the number of taxi rides per workday reached 1.75 million.

Moscow remains the world's largest car-sharing city, with approximately 40,000 cars in its fleet. The average age of these cars is two years. In 2025, carsharing vehicles were rented on average over 148,000 times per day. There were five to six orders per car. Cars were most often rented for trips near Khodynka Field, Belorussky Station, and Tsvetnoy Boulevard.

In 2026, the capital will continue to support services and provide subsidies for updating taxi and car-sharing fleets. The city budget has allocated 450 million rubles for these purposes.

Bicycles and personal mobility devices

The city's bike and scooter rental fleet comprises 80,000 units—20,000 bicycles and 60,000 scooters. Over the past year, the number of daily scooter rides has increased by 10 percent, reaching 330,000 trips per day. The total length of bike paths has exceeded 600 kilometers.

Bicycles and scooters have become not only a form of entertainment but also a popular means of transportation—85 percent of people rent them to get to work, school, parks, or shopping malls. In 2025, the city's Velobike bike-sharing system had approximately 370,000 users, and scooters were rented by five million residents and tourists.

In 2025, user verification was introduced through a single Mos ID account. To improve road safety, shared bicycles and scooters were equipped with large license plates. All violations can be automatically detected using city photo and video cameras. During last year's warm season, more than 70 new slow zones with speed limits of five to 20 kilometers per hour were introduced, bringing the total number to 420. As a result, the number of road accidents involving personal mobility devices (PMDs) decreased by 57 percent, and incidents involving children by 72 percent.

In 2025, the fleet was expanded with three thousand upgraded 2.0 e-bikes—they can be parked at any SIM city parking lot and used for rides without needing a rental station. The average rental time was 21 minutes.

Last year also saw the pilot launch of new types of mobility transport, including an electric scooter and a mechanical dockless bicycle for adults and children.

Using SIM cards, Moscow couriers deliver approximately 700,000 orders daily. Experts estimate that by 2030, Moscow couriers will be able to fulfill up to 1.5 million orders per day.

Moscow is the undisputed leader in the growth of online delivery in Russia. To streamline the industry, in 2024 the city became the first in the country to approve a standard for courier services. This standard includes requirements for document checks, appearance, and the condition of vehicles and bags. Couriers also undergo training in ethics and safe driving. Today, e-bikes and scooters used by couriers are equipped with remote control modules: they limit speed, including in slow-speed zones, and transmit trip data to the Moscow public transportation system.

The measures taken not only improve safety but also the quality of service. Over 80 percent of Muscovites surveyed highly rate the courier services, finding them very convenient and indispensable.

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Opening statement by the IAEA Director General at the special meeting of the Board of Governors

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IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi delivers a statement to the Board of Governors at the Agency's Headquarters in Vienna, Austria, 2 March 2026. Photo: D. Calma/IAEA

(Prepared for presentation at a Council meeting)

We are all following with concern the military strikes in the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Middle East.

The Agency immediately took action within its mandate, focusing on the potential for military-induced radiological emergencies.

In this regard, the IAEA's Incident and Emergency Centre (IEC) is involved, with a dedicated team collecting information and assessing the situation despite the restrictions imposed by the conflict.

The regional security monitoring network has been put on alert and is in constant communication with us. Currently, no increase in radiation levels above normal background levels has been recorded in countries bordering Iran.

Regarding the status of nuclear facilities in Iran, at this time we have no information that any nuclear facilities, including the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, the Tehran Research Reactor or other nuclear fuel cycle facilities, have been damaged or hit.

The IAC continues to attempt to establish contact with Iranian nuclear regulatory authorities, but has not yet received a response. We hope that this crucial channel of communication will be restored as soon as possible.

Iran and many other countries in the region that have been subjected to military strikes operate nuclear power plants and research reactors, along with associated fuel storage sites, increasing nuclear safety risks. The United Arab Emirates operates four nuclear reactors, while Jordan and Syria operate research reactors. Bahrain, Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Saudi Arabia have also been subjected to strikes. All of these countries utilize nuclear technology to varying degrees. Therefore, we urge maximum restraint in any military operations.

In accordance with the objectives of the IAEA, as enshrined in its Statute, I again call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint to avoid further escalation.

Let me once again recall the General Conference resolutions of previous years, which state that armed attacks on nuclear installations are unacceptable and can lead to radioactive releases with serious consequences both within and beyond the borders of the State that is attacked.

To ensure long-term assurances that Iran will not acquire nuclear weapons and to maintain the effectiveness of the global non-proliferation regime, we must return to diplomacy and negotiation.

The Agency will continue to monitor the situation, drawing on its unique resources, extensive experience, and extensive international network. We will report any radiological consequences of the ongoing military actions and stand ready to provide advice and support to our Member States should threats to nuclear safety and security arise.

As you know, I am directly involved in supporting efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the impasse surrounding Iran's nuclear program. The negotiators invited me to the last two rounds of consultations in Geneva, where I provided impartial and technical advice from the IAEA.

However, this time the parties failed to reach an understanding. I believe we are all, understandably, deeply disappointed.

The use of force has accompanied international relations since time immemorial. It's a reality. However, this path is the least desirable of all.

I remain convinced that a lasting resolution to these long-standing disagreements is only possible at the diplomatic negotiating table. The IAEA stands ready to make its indispensable contribution immediately, wherever needed.

When it comes to nuclear issues, it is crucial to have a clear understanding of the scope and verifiability of the relevant agreement.

Diplomacy is a complex process, but there are no hopeless situations. Nuclear diplomacy presents even greater challenges, but even in this area, solutions can be found.

The question is not whether we will meet again at the negotiating table, but when it will happen – and we simply must do it as soon as possible.

Mr. Chairman, Your Excellencies,

In conclusion, let me reiterate that I am in close contact with Member States in the region affected by the current situation. The IAEA has a comprehensive understanding of the nature and location of nuclear and radiological materials in the region, and we have clear guidance on how to respond to a radiological release following an attack or accident, as well as the ability to provide practical assistance if needed. Let me emphasize that the current situation is of grave concern. We cannot rule out the possibility of a radiological release with serious consequences, including the need to evacuate areas comparable in size to, or even larger than, major cities. I can assure you that the IAEA is actively engaged, engaging with Member States, and keeping the international community informed, remaining prepared to respond immediately in the event of a nuclear security breach.

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Sobyanin: A fourth river electric transport route will open in 2026

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In 2026, the capital will open a fourth regular river electric transport route. Additionally, the third route, Novospassky-ZIL, will be extended. Sergei Sobyanin wrote about this on his channel. MAX messenger.

"The revival of regular passenger service on the Moscow River is a unique project. We were the first in the world to launch

year-round water transport “It’s completely electric,” the Moscow Mayor wrote.

Source: Sergei Sobyanin's channel inMAX messenger

The first regular route, opened in June 2023 by Russian President Vladimir Putin, connected Kyiv Railway Station with the Heart of the Capital pier near the residential complex of the same name on Shelepikhinskaya Embankment. In June 2024, it was nearly doubled in length, extending to 12 kilometers, with two additional piers: Beregovoy (on the right bank of the Moskva River, practically opposite the Heart of the Capital pier) and Fili Park (the route's new terminus). In September 2024, another pier opened on the first route: Krasnopresnensky Park (near the park of the same name and the Expocentre Central Exhibition Complex).

The second regular ZIL-Pechatniki electric vessel route, a nine-kilometer route, opened in September 2023. A year later, in September 2024, three new berths were commissioned: Nagatinsky, Zaton Novinki, and Kolomenskaya Embankment.

In June 2025, the third regular river electric transport route, Novospassky-ZIL, opened. Since then, passengers have made approximately 150,000 trips.

Thus, today there are three regular river transport routes operating on the Moscow River: Kyiv – Fili Park (nine berths), ZIL – Pechatniki (nine berths), and Novospassky – ZIL (six berths), with a total length of at least 30 kilometers.

Thirty-one vessels were purchased to operate on three routes. All were named after small Moscow rivers and have an ice class of "ice 20," meaning they can navigate through broken ice up to 20 centimeters thick. These modern electric vessels are crewed by 134 experienced captains with an average of over seven years of service on the water.

"Thanks to this new mode of transport, over 1.8 million people living in 22 Moscow districts have gained alternative transportation options. They have made over three million trips on electric boats," added Sergei Sobyanin.

Over 70,000 Trips: How Moscow's River Electric Transport Developed in 2025Audio tours are now available on the regular Novospassky-ZIL river route.

The most popular departure points are the Kyiv, Fili Park, Pechatniki, City-Central, ZIL, and Yuzhny River Terminal piers. There are 24 piers in total.

Plans for 2026 include the opening of a fourth electric river transport route, Luzhniki-Kievskiy, and the extension of the third route, Novospassky-ZIL, by more than 1.5 kilometers to the Krasnye Kholmy pier on Kosmodamianskaya Embankment. Eight new electric vessels are planned for these routes.

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