Economic Development
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World News in Brief: Arab economies rise, rights experts call for police reform in India, Ukraine school closures, Myanmar airstrikes
A new UN report forecasts that the Arab region is seeing a gradual economic recovery despite continuing geopolitical uncertainties. The UN Economic…
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Organized crime and poor regulation to blame for toxic pollution threat
The lucrative, illegal trade and trafficking of waste products including many that are toxic could be set to surge across…
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Artists face steep income decline due to AI, UNESCO finds
Creators worldwide are facing mounting financial pressures as rapid advances in digital technologies and artificial intelligence continue to transform the…
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Humanitarian access to Gaza still insufficient for relief and rebuilding: UN development chief
The UN has the funds and capacity to scale up relief and reconstruction operations in Gaza but does not have…
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In the hands of innovators from the Global South, AI can transform lives
Artificial intelligence is no longer the sole preserve of rich western nations. The applications for the Global South, in areas…
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UN social policy commission closes with calls to turn pledges into action
With inequality deepening and trust in public institutions under strain, the UN’s main forum on social policy wrapped up its…
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In Bahrain; work, dignity and the quiet rise of home-grown enterprise
From a crochet hook in a Cairo living room to digital marketplaces reaching across borders, women entrepreneurs are demonstrating how…
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Invisible highways: The vast network of undersea cables powering our connectivity
Every day, we send countless emails, take part in video calls, use search engines and streaming services, while seamlessly banking…
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Global employment stable but decent jobs in short supply
Global unemployment remains stable, but progress toward decent work has stalled, according to a new report from the International Labour…
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Global economy shows signs of steady but subdued growth
The global economy has shown resilience amid turbulence during the past year, including shifting trade policies – yet growth remains…
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