Qatar’s new minimum wage enters into force
Qatar’s non-discriminatory minimum wage comes into force, applying to all workers, of all nationalities, in all sectors, including domestic workers.Legislation adopted last year provided...
Oil markets face uncertain future after rebound from historic Covid-19 shock
World oil markets have rebounded from the massive demand shock triggered by Covid-19 but still face a high degree of uncertainty that is testing...
Mr. Mathias Cormann of Australia to be next OECD Secretary General
The Council of the OECD composed of Ambassadors representing the 37 Member Countries, took the formal decision to appoint Mr. Mathias Cormann of Australia...
New Focus on SDGs Needed to Rebuild After COVID-19
A renewed focus on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be essential as countries seek to rebuild from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic,...
UN Technology Bank to Cooperate with Rosсongress Foundation
After the first Russia-Africa summit held in Sochi, and within the framework of the joint declaration that was adopted, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
Fast-Track Energy Transitions to Win the Race to Zero
Proven technologies for a net-zero energy system already largely exist today, finds the preview of World Energy Transitions Outlook by the International Renewable Energy...
U.S. Special Operations Forces will train Mozambican marines
On March 15, the U.S. Government and the Government of Mozambique launched a two-month Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) training program. U.S. Special Operations...
Italy Joins the Palestinian Partnership for Infrastructure Development
Italy is contributing an 8 million euros, equivalent to US$ 9.53 million, to the Palestinian Partnership for Infrastructure Development Multi-Donor Trust Fund (PID Fund),...
New report details indigenous struggle for land rights
Although the world’s indigenous peoples live in areas that contain around 80 per cent of the planet’s biodiversity, many still struggle to maintain their...
Liberia to Power its Economy Through Improved Energy Access and Job Creation
Liberia’s efforts to transform the lives of poor people have received a huge boost with financing approved today by the World Bank. Two new...