| |JUNE 20268NEWSPOPE LEO WARNS OF DEEP GLOBAL CRISIS IN ADDRESS TO SPAINALTMAN PUSHES BACK ON AI APPROVAL RULES BEFORE LAUNCHESOPENAI FILES FOR IPO, SIGNALING MAJOR SHIFT IN AI MARKET RACEPRABOWO NAMES NEW FREE MEALS AGENCY CHIEF AMID REFORM PUSHPope Leo warned Spain's parliament on Monday that the world is going through a serious and troubling period marked by war, division, and growing social unrest, calling on political leaders to work together to restore peace, unity, and respect for human dignity.Speaking before Spanish lawmak-ers during his official visit to Madrid, the pope described the current global situation as a "profound crisis," saying societies across the world are becoming increasingly dividedHe urged governments to move beyond political disagreements and focus on building stronger communities based on understanding, compassion, and cooperation. GLiOpenAI CEO Sam Altman is set to urge U.S. lawmakers not to impose mandatory government approval requirements before artificial intelligence models can be released, arguing that such measures could slow innovation and weaken America's competitiveness in the fast-moving global AI race.The discussions come as policymakers increasingly examine how to regulate ad-vanced AI systems while ensuring the United States maintains leadership in emerging technologies.Altman is expected to make his case during meetings with lawmakers in Washing-ton this week, where he will argue against proposals requiring AI model approvals before companies can release new technologies. GLiThe OpenAI IPO marks one of the most anticipated moments in the technology sector, as the ChatGPT maker OpenAI confidentially filed paperwork for an initial public offering in the United States.The move signals a major turning point not only for the company but also for the broader artificial intelligence industry, where investor interest in AI-powered businesses continues to surge. The confidential filing, submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), allows the company to prepare for a public listing of OpenAI while delaying the release of detailed financial disclosures.Although no official timeline has been announced, analysts expect the OpenAI stock market debut could happen later this year if market conditions remain favorable. GLiIndonesian President Prabowo Subianto has appointed a new head of the country's National Nutrition Agency, marking a major leadership shake-up in one of his administration's flagship welfare programmes following allegations of corruption and governance failures.The appointment comes days after the dismissal and arrest of the agency's former chief in connection with an expanding Indonesia corruption scandal 2026 tied to Indonesia's ambitious free meals programme.The programme, launched to combat malnutrition and improve educational out-comes, is one of the largest social welfare schemes in Southeast Asia and a corner-stone of Prabowo's political agenda. GLi
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