Implementing Gender-Smart Strategies: A Guide for Financial Providers | Blog

Women are the most underserved demographic in financial services. Despite evidence demonstrating the business case for focusing on women’s markets and their tendency to generally save more, repay loans reliably, demonstrate higher loyalty, and act as strong brand ambassadors—making them valuable clients—financial institutions often neglect their specific needs. This contradiction arises because financial institutions tend […]

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DR Congo crisis: Aid teams appeal for support to help displaced communities left with nothing

Since the beginning of the year, Rwanda-backed M23 fighters have swept across eastern DRC, taking key cities including Goma and Bukavu. The violence has displaced more than one million people in Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu provinces. Speaking from the village of Sake in North Kivu, UNDP Resident Representative Damien Mama described meeting a […]

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Von Der Leyen Calls for Middle East De-escalation in Call With Israeli President

Brussels — June 15, 2025 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged all parties in the Middle East to exercise maximum restraint and work toward de-escalation amid rising regional tensions. The call came during a phone conversation with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Saturday, as conflict between Israel and Iran continues to intensify. […]

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Trooping the Colour 2025: A Spectacle of Tradition and Pageantry

This year’s Trooping the Colour celebration was graced by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, with Prince William, Princess Catherine, and their children also in attendance as well as Prince Edward and Princess Sophie, The Duke of Kent (Prince Edward) and Princess Anne and The Duke & Duchess of Gloucester. This grand ceremonial event, held […]

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A Historic Celebration: U.S. Army’s 250th Anniversary Parade Honors Legacy, Marks Trump’s 79th Birthday

On a dry day despite opposing weather forecast, Americans gathered in Washington, D.C., to celebrate military strength, national unity—and a presidential birthday. WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 14, 2025In a powerful and patriotic display, the streets of Washington, D.C., came alive on Saturday as thousands gathered to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. Tanks […]

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Societies grappling with a ‘silent but growing’ prison crisis

A decade ago, the UN General Assembly adopted the Nelson Mandela Rules — a set of 122 guidelines setting minimum standards for the treatment of prisoners, inspired by one of the world’s most influential former political prisoners – the South African civil rights icon, Nelson Mandela. These rules aim to ensure safety, security and respect […]

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Russian Drone Strike Destroys 100 Tonnes of Humanitarian Aid in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE – A Russian drone strike on a humanitarian aid warehouse in Zaporizhzhia early Saturday morning has destroyed 100 tonnes of supplies intended for internally displaced persons and frontline communities. The attack also injured three people, including two police officers and a civilian. Extent of Damage and Local Response The estimated damage from the […]

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The Impact of President Trump’s Tariffs and Policies on the U.S. and Allied Economies: A Critical Analysis

Subheading:This analysis examines the economic consequences of President Trump’s trade tariffs and broader economic policies, evaluating their effectiveness in protecting domestic industries, their impact on American workers, and the resulting tensions with key allied nations. Drawing on real-world data, it assesses whether these measures advanced national interests or introduced new vulnerabilities. Introduction President Donald Trump’s […]

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Minnesota State Legislator and Husband Killed in Targeted Shooting; Another Lawmaker Injured

June 14, 2025 — Minneapolis, MinnesotaA Democratic state lawmaker and her husband were shot and killed early Friday in what authorities describe as a politically motivated attack in suburban Minneapolis. A second Democratic legislator and his wife were also targeted, with one of them wounded in the assault. Representative Melissa Hortman, of Brooklyn Park, and […]

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Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates as Strikes Hit Nuclear Sites: Strategic Preemption or Provocative Overreach?

June 14, 2025 — The volatile relationship between Israel and Iran has entered a dangerous new phase following Israeli airstrikes that targeted key nuclear facilities and military figures inside Iran. Described by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a necessary operation against Iran’s “weaponization programme,” the strikes have drawn international scrutiny, triggered Iranian retaliation, and […]

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