Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has successfully completed the placement of approximately 222 million shares in ADNOC Logistics & Services plc (ADNOC L&S) to institutional investors, representing around 3% of the company’s issued share capital. The transaction increases ADNOC L&S’s free float to roughly 22%, enhancing liquidity and broadening its investor base. This move… [Read More]
UN Experts Raise Alarm Over Enforced Disappearances at Gaza Humanitarian Aid Sites
A group of UN experts has condemned the enforced disappearance of Palestinian civilians seeking food aid at distribution centers run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, urging Israeli authorities to put an immediate end to these abuses. The experts described reports of civilians, including children, being forcibly disappeared while attempting to access basic food assistance as… [Read More]
UN experts reaffirm central role of gender in advancing human rights and equality
A group of UN experts has issued a joint statement reaffirming the importance of gender as a central tool in advancing substantive equality and human rights for all. They stressed that gender-based discrimination must be addressed alongside sex-based discrimination, noting that gender is shaped by evolving social and cultural norms, roles, and power dynamics. The… [Read More]
World Environment Day 2025: Fighting Plastic Pollution to Restore Global Food Systems
Since its inception in 1974, World Environment Day has served as a global platform to address urgent environmental challenges and inspire collective action. On June 5, 2025, the Republic of Korea will host the event, with the theme centered on tackling one of the world’s most pressing crises: plastic pollution. With nearly 400 million tonnes… [Read More]
Geneva-Based Global Health Foundation Nearly Collapsed Amid Regulatory Gaps
The Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND), a Geneva-based non-profit, has entered a deep crisis despite repeated warnings from staff and donors. Established 20 years ago, the organisation became a leading player in global health by developing diagnostic tools for diseases such as HIV, malaria, hepatitis C, tuberculosis, and neglected tropical diseases. Its innovations have… [Read More]
ILO Report Highlights Social Dialogue Challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a new report examining the current state of social dialogue and labour relations in Latin America and the Caribbean. Titled Social Dialogue and Labour Relations 2025, the publication offers a broad overview of advances, challenges, and tripartite experiences in the region. It compiles practical examples that strengthen institutions,… [Read More]
Martin Charitable Trust Joins Forces with Rotary International to Expand Miyawaki Forests in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry with ₹1 Crore Funding
Martin Charitable Trust, led by Mr. Jose Charles Martin, Managing Director of Martin Group of Companies, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rotary International at the LEAD 25 – Rotary India Leadership Conclave held at the New Chennai Trade Centre. The agreement, signed in the presence of key Tamil Nadu officials including… [Read More]
Empowering Zambian SMEs to Lead the Green Energy Transition
A capacity enhancement meeting held in Zambia’s Eastern Province equipped government officials and technical staff with practical skills to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the renewable energy sector, aiming to accelerate the adoption and deployment of clean energy technologies across the country. Organized by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s National… [Read More]
Global Fund Applauds Australia’s Commitment to Eighth Replenishment
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has welcomed Australia’s early pledge of AUD 266 million to its Eighth Replenishment, reinforcing the country’s commitment to ending these three epidemics and strengthening global health security. The pledge, announced by Australia’s Minister for International Development Dr. Anne Aly in Canberra, underscores Australia’s leadership in promoting… [Read More]
Africa Faces Shortage of Essential ‘Wonder’ Food Amid Global Aid Cuts
Global nutrition funding shortfalls are threatening the lives of millions of children in Africa, with treatment expected to be cut for 15.6 million people across 18 countries in 2025, including over 2.3 million severely malnourished children. If urgent funding gaps are not addressed, countries such as Nigeria, Kenya, Somalia, and South Sudan are at risk… [Read More]
African Health Ministers Pledge Action to Accelerate Polio Eradication
African health ministers have renewed their commitment to ending all forms of polio and protecting the hard-won gains of eradication that have saved millions of children across the continent from the poliovirus. This pledge was made during two high-level sessions at the Seventy-fifth World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa, held in Lusaka, Zambia,… [Read More]
African Health Ministers Urge Immediate Action as Malaria Progress Stalls
Progress against malaria in the African region has slowed considerably, with malaria cases declining by only 5% since 2015 and mortality rates falling by 16%, far short of the 75% reduction target set for 2025. Without accelerated efforts, the region risks missing the 2030 targets outlined in the Global Technical Strategy for Malaria 2016–2030, which… [Read More]
From Aid to Partnership: Transforming Support for Africa’s Development
The recent decision by the United States to cut foreign aid has exposed two contrasting perspectives on official development assistance (ODA). From a largely Western standpoint, the cuts are viewed as a looming humanitarian crisis, while African and diaspora voices see the reductions as an opportunity to break free from dependency and chart an independent… [Read More]
Pakistan Monsoon Floods Leave Villages Cut Off, Thousands in Need of Aid
Pakistan is facing a severe humanitarian crisis as monsoon floods continue to devastate large parts of the country. Aid agencies are working tirelessly to reach the hardest-hit areas, but the scale of the disaster is immense. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), nearly 800 people have died since late June, almost three times… [Read More]
Sudan Crisis: 500 Days of Siege in El Fasher Leaves Children in Devastating Conditions
Around 260,000 civilians, including 130,000 children, remain trapped in the main camp for internally displaced people in El Fasher, Sudan, enduring dire conditions without humanitarian aid for over 16 months. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has been fighting the military government for control of Sudan for more than two years, has cut off all… [Read More]
Climate Change Threatens to Push Millions of Children into Poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean
A new report by the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and UNICEF highlights the growing risk of child poverty in the region due to climate change. The study warns that even under the most optimistic scenario, 5.9 million children could fall into poverty as a result of extreme weather events,… [Read More]
Greece: EIB Provides €250 Million to Enhance Sustainable Water Services in Attica
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €250 million financing agreement with the Athens Water Supply and Sewerage Company (EYDAP) to support a €514 million investment programme aimed at modernising and upgrading water supply and wastewater services for over four million residents in the Attica region. This marks the first time EYDAP has secured… [Read More]
EIB Approves €16 Billion in Financing to Boost Ukraine’s Energy Security and Housing
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved €16 billion in new financing aimed at supporting Ukraine’s energy security, promoting Europe’s green transition, enhancing urban development, and reinforcing global partnerships. This comprehensive funding package demonstrates the EIB’s strategic role in fostering sustainable growth, competitiveness, and resilience across Europe and beyond. Within Europe, €5.4 billion has been… [Read More]
€5.2 Million Springfield Flood Relief Scheme Completed by OPW and Clare County Council
The Office of Public Works (OPW) and Clare County Council have announced the completion of the €5.2 million Springfield Flood Relief Scheme, designed to protect 21 homes in the Springfield area from significant flooding. The project represents a collaborative effort between the two organizations and is part of a wider programme of flood relief measures… [Read More]
WFP Expands Emergency Food Aid in Southern Syria to Cover All of As-Sweida
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has launched an expanded emergency response in southern Syria to reach the entire population of As-Sweida Governorate, as well as crisis-affected families in surrounding areas, with vital food assistance over the coming weeks. This scale-up builds on ongoing WFP support across As-Sweida, Dar’a, and Rural Damascus, in response… [Read More]
India Partners with WFP to Strengthen Global Hunger Relief Efforts
The Government of India and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have formalized a significant partnership aimed at combating global hunger by signing an agreement that outlines plans for future collaboration. Under this initiative, India’s Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) will supply fortified rice—regular rice enriched with essential vitamins and minerals—to support… [Read More]
Senegal Launches E-Justice Pilot to Digitalize Courts in Dakar Suburbs
Senegal is taking significant steps to digitalize its justice system, moving from vision to practical implementation. On July 16, the UN Country Team’s Digital Transformation Group visited the new mini data center and microwave antenna connecting the Pikine–Guédiawaye courthouse to Dakar. These installations form the backbone of the country’s first e-justice platform, which aims to… [Read More]
ADB Funds Strategic Road Upgrade to Boost Connectivity in Uzbekistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $233.1 million loan to Uzbekistan to modernize a key segment of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Road Corridor 2. The project is designed to enhance regional connectivity, reduce travel time, and improve road safety and climate resilience in western Uzbekistan. The CAREC Road Corridor 2… [Read More]
