Prince Harry, during a visit to Imperial College London’s White City Campus, announced a $150,000 donation from The Archewell Foundation to support the university’s Centre for Injury Studies. The funding will aid the Centre’s work developing prostheses for children injured in conflict zones, including Ukraine and Gaza, and help improve treatments for child amputees and… [Read More]
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Stocks Retreat From Recent Highs as Investor Caution Grows: Market Wrap
Global equity markets edged lower as investors adopted a cautious stance following a record-setting rally driven by expectations of Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts. S&P 500 futures fell 0.2% after major US benchmarks hit all-time highs on Thursday, while Europe’s Stoxx 600 also eased. Asia bucked the trend, with MSCI’s regional index closing near a record… [Read More]
Guyana Marks World Electric Vehicle Day with Push for Electric Mobility
Guyana marked World Electric Vehicle Day 2025 by highlighting the rapid growth of its electric mobility sector and its contribution to a modern low carbon future. Over the past five years, the government has increased investment in electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and skills development, in line with the Low Carbon Development Strategy 2030. The country… [Read More]
Ireland Launches 2025 Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme with €650,000 Funding
The Minister of State at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, responsible for Circular Economy, Alan Dillon, has officially opened applications for the 2025 round of the Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme (CEIGS) on 10 September 2025. This annual initiative aims to support innovative projects that advance Ireland’s circular economy, providing crucial funding… [Read More]
EU and India Hold 15th Joint Counter-Terrorism Dialogue in Brussels
The European Union and India convened the 15th Meeting of the Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism (CT) on 9 September 2025 in Brussels, co-chaired by Maciej Stadejek, Director for Security and Defence Policy at the European External Action Service, and K.D. Dewal, Joint Secretary (Counter-terrorism) at India’s Ministry of External Affairs. During the dialogue, both… [Read More]
European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina Launches Call for First Youth Advisory Board
The European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has opened applications for its inaugural Youth Advisory Board (YAB), a group of fifteen young leaders who will provide guidance on EU-driven policies, projects, and initiatives. The board offers a unique opportunity for young people to directly engage with the EU office in BiH and contribute to… [Read More]
Horsh Beirut Revitalized as Model of Inclusion, Sustainability, and Community Life
Beirut’s largest park, Horsh Beirut, has taken a major step toward becoming an accessible, vibrant, and sustainable public space with the inauguration of its first revitalization phase under the EU-funded ENABLE Programme. Implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in partnership with the Ministry of Social Affairs, the Municipality of Beirut, and local organizations Nahnoo… [Read More]
Global Fund Marks 70 Million Lives Saved, Warns Progress Against AIDS, TB and Malaria Is at Risk
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has released its annual Results Report, highlighting that 70 million lives have been saved since the organization’s inception in 2002. The report emphasizes that the combined death rate from AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria has fallen by 63%, while the incidence of these diseases has dropped… [Read More]
World Bank Launches New Program to Safeguard India’s Coastline and Boost Jobs in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a new $212.64 million project to protect India’s coastal ecosystems, curb plastic pollution, and create sustainable livelihoods for 100,000 people in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. India’s coastline stretches over 11,000 kilometers, with nearly one-third vulnerable to erosion and climate-related threats. About 250 million people rely on… [Read More]
IOM Strengthens Mpox Response Across West and Central Africa
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is intensifying its efforts to contain Mpox in West and Central Africa by reinforcing border health systems and ensuring that mobile and hard-to-reach communities are included in national and regional response plans. By working closely with government health authorities and international partners, IOM has deployed technical expertise, operational surge… [Read More]
Germany Contributes EUR 25 Million for IOM-Supported Women and Youth Project in Ecuador
The Government of Germany has pledged EUR 25 million to a new initiative in Ecuador aimed at supporting migrants, returnees, and host communities, with a particular focus on women and youth. Implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the project seeks to enhance safety, quality of life, and socioeconomic development across the country. The… [Read More]
West African Leaders Unite to Fast-Track Lassa Fever Vaccine Development
West African Ministers of Health have made a historic commitment to advance the development and readiness of vaccines against Lassa fever, recognizing the disease as a major regional health threat. The pledge was formalized during high-level talks held in Abidjan on September 8, 2025, convened by the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) alongside Nigeria’s Coordinating… [Read More]
WHO Donates Infection Prevention Supplies to Support Safe School Reopening in Sierra Leone
The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated infection prevention and control (IPC) materials to Sierra Leone’s national health authorities to strengthen the country’s response to mpox in schools. This contribution, part of WHO’s ongoing support since Sierra Leone declared mpox a Public Health Emergency in January 2025, brings the total financial and technical assistance provided… [Read More]
Cracking Down on Online Scam Centers in Southeast Asia: Sanctions and Enforcement
Criminal networks across Southeast Asia have increasingly exploited Americans online, resulting in significant financial losses. In 2024, U.S. citizens lost an estimated $10 billion to scam operations based in the region, highlighting the scale and severity of these fraudulent activities. In response, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed… [Read More]
Australian Government Launches Funding for Arts at Regional and Remote Festivals
Festivals Australia provides approximately $1.4 million in funding each year through two rounds to support arts-driven projects that engage people in regional and remote Australia. The program aims to strengthen community connections, foster local talent, and ensure access to meaningful cultural experiences for audiences outside major urban centres. The initiative recognises the vital role regional… [Read More]
From the Ground Up: Innovative Climate Justice Approaches in Brazil
In August 2025, Brazil became a hub for climate philanthropy as Rio Climate Action Week coincided with a revitalised Black Philanthropy Month. Comic Relief representatives, including the Head of Climate Justice, Senior MEL Manager, and POP Fund Lead, visited São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro to engage with partner organisations and thought leaders advancing climate… [Read More]
UKRI Launches First UK-Wide Birth Cohort Study in 25 Years
The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced the launch of the Generation New Era birth cohort study, the first UK-wide longitudinal study of children in 25 years. Funded with £42.8 million through the UKRI Infrastructure Fund and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the study will follow 30,000 children born in 2026 across… [Read More]
Morocco Launches First National Strategy for Bird of Prey Conservation
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Morocco’s Agence Nationale des Eaux et Forêts (ANEF) have launched the country’s first National Strategy for the Conservation of Birds of Prey, covering the period 2024–2034, along with an action plan to protect twelve species of migratory and resident raptors. The launch took place in Tangier… [Read More]
Zambia Hosts First-Ever Forum to Address Africa’s Industrial Skills Gap
Lusaka, Zambia, is hosting the first-ever Industrial Skills Week Africa (ISWA 2025) from September 9 to 10, focusing on addressing the continent’s industrial skills gap under the theme “Powering Africa’s Industrial Future: Skills for Innovation, Growth, and Sustainability.” The event is organized by the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) in collaboration with the Zambian government… [Read More]
Niger: Islamist Militants Execute Civilians and Burn Homes in Deadly Attack
The Islamist armed group Islamic State in the Sahel Province (IS Sahel) has intensified attacks against civilians in Niger since March 2025, according to Human Rights Watch, committing atrocities that constitute war crimes under international humanitarian law. In at least five documented incidents across the Tillabéri region, the group executed more than 127 villagers and… [Read More]
KfW IPEX-Bank Arranges Syndicated Term Loan to Support Agrobank in Uzbekistan
KfW IPEX-Bank has successfully arranged a syndicated Term Loan Facility for Uzbekistan’s state-owned Agrobank, totaling EUR 120 million. The three-year facility is designed to refinance German and European exports and support the bank’s investments in green technologies, reflecting a targeted approach to sustainable and strategic financing. As Sole Bookrunner, KfW IPEX-Bank led the syndication process… [Read More]
Uzbekistan Boosts Labour Oversight with Intensive Training-of-Trainers Program
Uzbekistan is modernizing its labour inspection system through a recent training-of-trainers course held at the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITCILO) in Turin, Italy. This initiative, part of the ILO project “Improving labour inspection and occupational safety and health systems in Uzbekistan,” enabled four officials from Uzbekistan’s State Labour Inspectorate to complete… [Read More]
Deadly Ebola Returns to DRC’s Kasaï Province: Red Cross Launches Emergency Response
The Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially declared a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in Kasaï Province. This marks the country’s 16th recorded Ebola epidemic and the first in the region since 2008. The outbreak was confirmed after the death of a 34-year-old pregnant woman on 20… [Read More]
