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WFP: First Ukrainian humanitarian grain shipment leaves for Horn of Africa

The first vessel transporting Ukrainian wheat grain to support humanitarian operations run by the World Food Programme (WFP) has left the port of Yuzhny,...

More Global Approach Needed to Control Monkeypox

With increasing numbers of monkeypox virus among 1.3 billion people, African health experts have expressed worriness over lack of appropriate vaccines to contain the...

`Medicine from the Sky` Drone Delivery Programme Set for Take-off in Pradesh

Medicine from the Sky, a flagship initiative by the World Economic Forum, is to be launched in Arunachal Pradesh, north-east India, on Independence Day,...

New WEF ESG initiative looks to improve socioeconomic conditions in Northern Central America

The World Economic Forum announced a new initiative in three Central American countries that will support the private sector apply Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics and...

‘Immensely bleak’ future for Afghanistan unless massive human rights reversal

The international community must dramatically increase efforts to urge the de facto authorities in Afghanistan to adhere to basic human rights principles, a group...

UN trade body calls for halting cryptocurrency rise in developing countries

The UN trade and development body, UNCTAD, has called for action to curb cryptocurrencies in developing nations, in three policy briefs published on Wednesday.  Although...

Using nature and data to weather coastal storms

BYANDREW DUNNE Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense, sometimes with tragic consequences. Europe's coastal cities are preparing to meet the challenges with...

Young workers have been hit hardest by COVID fallout

The number of young people globally who can’t find a job this year is set to reach 73 million – that’s a full six...

Dozens missing after migrant boat sinks in Aegean Sea

Dozens of people are said to be missing after a boat of migrants and refugees sank in the Aegean Sea on Wednesday off the...

Maldives Can Seize Opportunities to Boost Public Revenue, Make Public Spending More Efficient

Maldives’ economy is on the road to recovery following the unprecedented shocks of COVID-19. Key reforms can enhance the quality of public spending, strengthen...

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