Anchorage, Alaska — August 15, 2025In a pivotal moment for global diplomacy, U.S. President Donald Trump is en route to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska for a high-stakes summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The meeting marks Putin’s first visit to U.S. soil in over a decade and the first face-to-face encounter between the two […]
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Almaty, August 2025 — In a landmark move to accelerate sustainable development and ethical business practices, the United Nations Global Compact has officially launched the Central Asia Network, connecting over 140 companies across Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. This multi-country initiative marks the region’s formal integration into the world’s largest corporate sustainability platform. 🤝 […]
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New York, August 2025 — Nuveen, a leading global investment manager, has announced the successful first close of its Energy & Power Infrastructure Credit Fund II (EPIC II), raising $1.3 billion in initial commitments toward a $2.5 billion target. The fund is designed to deliver tailored private credit solutions across the energy and sustainable infrastructure […]
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“This has been a hard-fought 10 days against the backdrop of geopolitical complexities, economic challenges and multilateral strains,” said Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). “However, one thing remains clear: despite these complexities, all countries clearly want to remain at the table.” Speaking to media at the end of Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee […]
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Brussels, 15 August 2025 — The European Union and the United States are nearing the conclusion of a long-awaited trade agreement, as Washington submits its latest suggestions to the European Commission. The move marks a significant step toward finalising the joint statement that underpins the political accord reached between European Commission President Ursula von der […]
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Tirana, Albania — August 2025 In a bold move to modernize governance and expedite its long-standing ambition to join the European Union, Albania is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) as a strategic tool to combat corruption and streamline public administration. 🧠 A Digital Revolution in Governance Prime Minister Edi Rama has positioned AI at the heart […]
Continue ReadingHolly Claire Woo shares her team’s experience investigating the impact of urbanisation on ancient woodlands in the UK. Imagine yourself in an ancient woodland: with a dappled canopy of broadleaf trees, some showing signs of historic coppicing, and a carpet of English bluebells, studded with Wood Anemones, Greater Stitchwort, Early Purple orchids, Herb Paris and […]
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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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