Latest Updates Around The World
The UN Economic and Social Commission for West Asia (ESCWA) on Wednesday reported Regional growth is expected to pick up from 2.9 percent last year to 3.7 percent in 2026. That compares well with global averages and pre-pandemic growth of around 3.2 percent. Lowering inflation The UN body noted that this positive outlook for Arab […]
Fodder cutters are terrifying machines with huge circular blades that rotate at high speed and are powered by small generators. They are managed by rural workers in several developing countries, including India, Pakistan and Kenya, and pose an ongoing risk; many have had their hands or arms amputated after accidents. The consequences are devastating. Tasks […]
The global demand for electricity is growing at a staggering pace. This is expected to increase by more than 10,000 terawatt hours by 2035, equivalent to the total consumption of all advanced economies today. The rise of artificial intelligence plays a major role: AI technology is powered by data centers and the electricity consumption of […]
But it doesn’t have to be this way. The UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), a technical agency founded in 1966 to help the Global South develop and industrialize, today is committed to ensuring that countries progress in ways that benefit us all, as well as the planet itself. At the Global Industry Summit in Riyadh, […]
A few hold back tears, others smile nervously, aware that this moment marks the beginning of a life-changing journey far from home. “I have never left Guatemala City, let alone my country,” said Billy, one of the participants. “My family is very excited because I am the first among us to travel abroad.” Safe path […]
“First we have to end the war. Then we have to restart the factories,” said Basher Abdullah, adviser to the Sudanese Minister of Industry and Trade. Like many of the world’s poorest countries, Sudan’s efforts to develop its economy have been severely hampered by conflict. But even amid the brutal civil war, the UN continues […]
The study, released on Mondayahead of the G20 meetings later this month in Johannesburg, South Africa, shows that unequal access to housing, health care, education and employment is exposing millions more to disease. The report launched by UNAIDS – the global body committed to ending AIDS and HIV infections – finds that inequality not only […]
The IMOs Committee for the Protection of the Marine Environment (MEPC) has decided to adjourn the extraordinary session held this week in London and reconvene in a year’s time. In the meantime, the countries are expected to continue discussions to bridge differences over the EU framewhich aims to align the shipping sector with the global […]
When AI tools like conversational screen readers, adaptive dashboards, and real-time captioning are designed with lived experience at their core, they don’t just remove barriers; they expand the possibilities. They transform access into choice and the freedom to fully learn, lead and contribute. Avoiding a “shinier version of the same old prejudices.” Surashree Rahane was […]
So the crisis continues. And the brain drain is increasing. But what if there was a way to turn Brain Drain? This is the question that the international organization of migration (IOM) asked for Somalia. “There has been a lot of brain drain in Somalia. How do we bring back the skills that they have […]
