Refugee protection turns 75, new AI rules take effect and global resilience is recalibrated

The 1951 Refugee Convention marks 75 years; the EU AI Omnibus enters into force with longer timelines and wider regulatory sandboxes; World Hepatitis Day calls for connected testing, treatment and community services. Monsoon losses in Pakistan, the U.S.-Iran pause and Amazonian theaters joining UNESCO's list show the need for humanitarian, regulatory, climate and cultural resilience.