Financial health is rising on global policy agendas — from G20 summits to UN conferences — as countries confront economic volatility and growing household vulnerability. In 2024, financial health was spotlighted by the G20’s Global Partnership on Financial Inclusion (GPFI) and referenced in the UN’s Financing for Development Outcome Document, signaling broader recognition of its […]
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In a statement issued on Wednesday, Council members said the step posed “a direct threat to Sudan’s territorial integrity” and could fragment the country, fuel the fighting, and deepen an already dire humanitarian crisis. Ambassadors reaffirmed “unwavering” support for Sudan’s sovereignty, independence and unity, stressing that unilateral actions that undermine these principles jeopardise not only […]
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Srinagar, August 14, 2025 — At least 34 people have died and more than 200 remain missing following a devastating cloudburst in the Kishtwar district of Indian-administered Kashmir. The disaster, triggered by sudden and intense rainfall, marks the second major calamity in the Himalayan region in just over a week. 📍 Location and Impact The […]
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Moscow, August 14, 2025 — Russian authorities have announced partial restrictions on voice calls made through WhatsApp and Telegram, citing the need to combat criminal activity and safeguard national security. The move marks the latest escalation in Moscow’s efforts to tighten control over digital communications amid ongoing tensions with Ukraine and broader concerns over foreign […]
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EU Commissioner for Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Spain, Jose Manuel Albares Bueno, Minister of International Development of Norway, Åsmund Aukrust, Minister for Africa of the United Kingdom, Lord Collins of Highbury, Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Gabija Grigaitė-Daugirdė, Secretary of State for International Development of Canada, Randeep Sarai, State Secretary for […]
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In India’s turmeric value chain, women perform over 80% of the labor, including land preparation, weeding, harvesting, cleaning, boiling, drying, peeling, grinding, and packaging — grueling and labor-intensive work. CGAP, the IFC’s Agribusiness Leadership Program, and Samunnati—a member of ABERA, a collaboration between CGAP and IDH that aims to improve the climate resilience of service […]
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Kuwait City, August 14, 2025 — Kuwait’s Ministry of Health has confirmed a tragic outbreak of methanol poisoning linked to contaminated alcoholic beverages, resulting in 13 deaths and 21 cases of blindness or impaired vision over a five-day period. A total of 63 individuals, all of Asian nationalities, were affected by the toxic exposure. 🧪 […]
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Budapest, August 8, 2025 — Budapest Airport, a proud member of the VINCI Airports network, has marked a major aviation milestone as Austrian Airlines celebrates 65 years of continuous service between Vienna and Budapest. Since its inaugural flight to Hungary in 1960, the Austrian flag carrier has played a pivotal role in connecting Central Europe […]
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Cambridge, MA — August 14, 2025Global health technology leader Philips has unveiled plans to invest more than $150 million in expanding its U.S. manufacturing and research and development (R&D) operations. The initiative aims to accelerate the production of AI-powered health technology innovations, strengthen domestic capabilities, and create hundreds of skilled jobs across key facilities. 🧠 […]
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As Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, marks her 75th birthday on August 15, 2025, the occasion offers not only a moment of celebration but a chance to reflect on a life of extraordinary service, unwavering dedication, and timeless grace. 👑 A Lifetime of Duty and Dignity Born in 1950 as the second […]
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