Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), was speaking at the opening of the first global conference on the topic. Corruption costs the world roughly $2.6 trillion annually, according to the UN Development Programme (UNDP) – money that could go towards fighting hunger, providing healthcare, and ensuring all children have access to quality education. “Developing a…
Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi. Photo: File Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says he strongly supports the BRICS group’s efforts to reduce dependence on the US dollar. Addressing the 15th summit of the BRICS Organization of Emerging Economies in South Africa, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said that BRICS supports trade and economic affairs in local currencies among…
Jakarta’s Worst Traffic Jam Mantra Experts say that traffic jams on most of the city’s roads have led to an alarming increase in air pollution. Half of the bureaucrats have started working from home to reduce air pollution in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. Jakarta’s air quality has dropped alarmingly in recent weeks, with a…
Data from the UN’s World Meteorological Organization reveals this July is set to be the hottest month ever recorded. Heatwaves not only threaten the environment but create additional obstacles for countries attempting to achieve sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all, the targets of Sustainable Development Goal 8, according to the ILO’s…
Production cuts may be extended if necessary, Saudi Arabia: Photo: File Vienna: Saudi Arabia has announced to cut oil production in July to boost prices. An agreement was reached in Vienna between the oil producing countries regarding production. Various measures related to oil production and prices were reviewed in the meeting. Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister…
LONDON: The British government is considering plans to reduce the prices of basic food items, with the aim of making bread and milk easier for the people. In this regard, the foreign news agency According to the report The prices of such essential items are increasing rapidly day by day which are becoming out of…
Pakistan becomes third largest country in decline in child marriage; Photo: File New York: A United Nations report says that although South Asia is leading the world in reducing child marriage, it will take 55 years to completely eradicate it if it does not accelerate. According to the World News Agency, the report released by…
“We are witnessing a surge in violence, including some of the deadliest incidents in nearly 20 years,” said Tor Wennesland, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO). “We have seen ominous signs of what awaits if we fail to address the current instability.” Raising concerns that developments on the ground are continuing along…
The study focuses on the environmental dimensions of AMR, which occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines. It calls for strengthening action to reduce the emergence, transmission and spread of “superbugs” – strains of bacteria that have become resistant to every known biotic – and other…
