Guterres hails 60 years of UN trade and development action
In a speech marking 60 years of UN Trade and Development – the agency previously known by the acronym UNCTAD – the UN Secretary-General highlighted the multiple challenges standing in…
World leaders demand ‘surge in action’ for sustainable development
The inaugural meeting of his 10-member SDG Stimulus Leaders Group, took place as many developing countries are still reeling from repeated economic shocks and debt burdens that far outstrip their…
Palestine’s economy in ruins, as Gaza war sets development back two decades
The joint study by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), revealed that the poverty rate has surged to 58.4 per cent…
A new system for sending ships into space is under development
(Photo: South China Morning Post) Beijing: Chinese scientists are working on a giant electromagnetic launch track that would be capable of sending a 50-ton spacecraft into orbit. As reported by…
‘Record high’ in UN development index masks stark disparities
The 2023 Human Development Index (HDI) stands at a new high following steep decline during 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the UN Development Programme (UNDP).…
World News in Brief: Climate change in the countryside, Yemen polio drive success, development and peace
The Unjust Climate report highlights the reality that every year in low and middle-income countries, female heads of households in rural areas suffer significantly greater financial losses than men. On…
UN forum: Nations must collaborate now or risk further setbacks in sustainable development
The 11th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) kicked off in Bangkok, with participants echoing a compelling plea for nations to swiftly implement urgent actions, fostered by robust and sustained…
Now Gmail account will also look like ‘WhatsApp’, important development
No more opening a separate window to view and reply to emails on your mobile Gmail account, a new chat-style response interface is being developed. According to details, Google is…
Development of a methodology for the diagnosis of brain injury in newborns
London: A new study suggests that a blood test can help determine the cause of brain injury in newborns and help guide the best treatment for them. A study conducted…
Even a few weeks’ premature birth can affect babies’ development, research suggests
Stockholm: A recent study by researchers tells us that babies who are born even a few weeks before their due date are at risk for developmental problems. According to media…