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The World Bank has approved an additional US$9 million in financing to support the Republic of the Marshall Islands as it faces a severe energy crisis driven by rising global fuel prices. The new funding is aimed at protecting essential public services, stabilizing government finances, and supporting ongoing economic and resilience reforms. The assistance is… [Read More]

Global policymakers, development partners, and procurement specialists gathered in Istanbul on June 8, 2026, for the 18th PRIMO Forum to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping public procurement systems worldwide. The event focuses on improving efficiency, transparency, and sustainability in public spending through digital transformation. Hosted in Türkiye and organized under the theme “Smart Public… [Read More]

The European Union and the European Investment Bank have officially begun implementing a €400 million financial facility aimed at strengthening Palestinian micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. The initiative, first announced in October 2025, entered its execution phase on 8 June 2026, marking a significant step in EU-backed economic support for the region. Under the new… [Read More]

New Zealand has confirmed the continuation of its partnership with Australia to access the Australian Synchrotron in Melbourne, reinforcing long-standing trans-Tasman collaboration in advanced scientific research and innovation. The agreement ensures New Zealand researchers will retain access to one of the world’s leading synchrotron facilities, which uses intense X-ray beams to study the structure of… [Read More]

New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has launched a public consultation on a new winter energy reliability obligation aimed at strengthening the country’s electricity system and reducing the risk of winter power shortages. The proposed policy is part of the government’s broader Energy Package, which seeks to ensure abundant, reliable, and affordable… [Read More]

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has called for stronger regional cooperation in electricity infrastructure, urging countries across Asia and the Pacific to develop interconnected power systems to address growing energy security risks and rising demand. Speaking at the Asia Clean Energy Forum 2026 in Manila, ADB President Masato Kanda said that no country can manage… [Read More]

The World Food Programme (WFP), in collaboration with Nepal’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment, has launched a new Climate Innovation Accelerator aimed at strengthening food security and climate resilience across the country. The initiative marks the start of the implementation phase of the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) programme in Nepal. The accelerator… [Read More]

Somalia has launched a new $11.8 million initiative aimed at strengthening climate resilience and improving agricultural and pastoral systems for communities affected by drought. The three-year programme brings together the Federal Government of Somalia, the African Development Bank Group, the World Food Programme (WFP), and the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) in a coordinated… [Read More]

The International Labour Organization (ILO), UNICEF, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) are set to convene a high-level roundtable in Ankara, Türkiye, to accelerate coordinated action against child labour and strengthen national and international cooperation on the issue. The meeting, scheduled for 9 June 2026, is being held ahead of… [Read More]

The New Zealand government has announced new measures aimed at strengthening electricity security and protecting households and businesses from winter power shortages and rising electricity prices. Energy Minister Simeon Brown says the reforms will place greater responsibility on power companies to ensure the system has sufficient backup energy during periods of high demand and low… [Read More]

A new poultry initiative at the Watoto Wa Africa Orphanage in Tanzania is being developed to improve child nutrition, create local employment, and build a sustainable income source that can support education and community development over the long term. The project, supported by Bread and Water for Africa, is designed to help the orphanage become… [Read More]

Human Rights Watch has raised serious concerns over new US global health aid agreements that it says place harmful conditions on lifesaving medical assistance, including requirements for surveillance access, pathogen data sharing, and compliance enforcement mechanisms that may undermine privacy and human rights. According to a report released on 8 June 2026, the United States… [Read More]

The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced a new clinical diagnostic stewardship manual aimed at improving how infections are diagnosed and treated across health systems, as part of a broader global effort to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The announcement was made by the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific in Manila on 9 June… [Read More]

A new regional initiative has been launched in Central Asia to improve water and land management across five countries, aiming to enhance environmental resilience and support the livelihoods of around 60 million people. The programme, known as the Central Asia Water-Land Nexus (CAWLN), was officially introduced during the Eighth Assembly of the Global Environment Facility… [Read More]

The Irish government has announced a €1.2 million investment to strengthen youth services and expand volunteer-led youth clubs across the country. The funding, awarded through the Volunteer Activation Fund, will support 12 national youth organizations working to recruit, train, and retain volunteers while increasing access to youth programs for young people in communities nationwide. Minister… [Read More]

A major new study has revealed that millions of children in low- and middle-income countries are receiving routine vaccinations weeks or even months later than recommended, potentially leaving them vulnerable to serious diseases during critical stages of early life. Researchers analyzed vaccination data from more than 460,000 children under the age of three across 91… [Read More]

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced nearly $7 million in funding through the state’s Build Our Future Grant Program, supporting 11 projects focused on innovation infrastructure development across key technology sectors. The grants, administered by the Maryland Department of Commerce, are part of the Innovation Economy Infrastructure Act of 2023. The program provides funding to… [Read More]

The W. M. Keck Foundation has provided $1.2 million in bridge funding to support early-career researchers at the University of California, Davis, enabling six high-impact scientific projects across fields including microbiology, engineering, chemistry, and environmental science. The funding is part of the university’s Bridge Funding Initiative, designed to help sustain early-stage research during periods of… [Read More]

The Capricorn Foundation has approved an additional investment of N$1.2 million into the Rural Revive initiative, reinforcing its long-term commitment to inclusive economic development, environmental sustainability, and rural livelihood creation in Namibia. The latest funding, approved in May 2026, will support a 12-month consolidation phase of the Rural Revive project in Maltahöhe. The initiative aims… [Read More]

The AI robotics company Generalist has raised $400 million in a new funding round to accelerate its development of “physical AI,” a category focused on building foundation models capable of operating in the real world through robotics and embodied intelligence systems. The round brings the company’s total funding to more than $500 million and was… [Read More]

The Literary Arts Fund has announced that it will distribute $7.7 million in grants to 40 literary organizations across 19 U.S. states, reinforcing support for independent publishers, nonprofit book programs, and writers’ networks at a time of ongoing funding challenges in the arts sector. The funding initiative, established last year by the Andrew W. Mellon… [Read More]

Merantix Capital has closed a €103 million artificial intelligence-focused fund aimed at supporting early-stage AI startups across Europe, strengthening its long-term strategy to back founders building AI-native companies for industrial transformation. The new fund will invest in around 40 companies at the pre-idea, pre-seed, and seed stages, targeting startups developing AI solutions across sectors such… [Read More]

Swedish generative coding startup Lovable is reportedly in talks to raise a new funding round at a valuation of up to $12 billion, according to reports. If completed at this level, the deal would double the company’s valuation from its previous round in December, when it was valued at $6.6 billion after raising $330 million…. [Read More]