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Senegalese voters are heading to the polls Sunday in a crucial legislative election that could reshape the country’s political landscape.
Africa
The historic Italian city of Florence, renowned for its Renaissance art and architecture, is taking bold steps to combat overtourism.
The European Commission forecasts a modest recovery for the EU’s economy, with inflation expected to fall by more than 50% in 2025, while unemployment has reached a record low.
Bitcoin has reached an all-time high, surpassing $80,000 (£62,000) for the first time, following Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. election. The surge comes as Republicans move closer to gaining full control of Congress, having already secured the presidency and a Senate majority. On the […]
North America
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged warring factions in Sudan to implement an immediate ceasefire for at least three days to enable trapped civilians to access essential supplies and medical care.
World
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning that Yemen’s health system is on the brink of collapse due to severe overburdening. Dr. Annette Heinzelmann, the WHO’s leading official for emergency operations in Yemen, emphasized that the country’s health system is fragile, and it is edging closer to collapse, while international donor funding is insufficient to avert further deterioration of the country’s failing health services.
Health
Acupuncture is an ancient form of healing that originated in China over 2,000 years ago. It is based on the principle that there are meridians or pathways in the body through which energy or “qi” flows.
Health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released the Health Inequality Data Repository, which is the most comprehensive global collection of disaggregated data and evidence on population health and its determinants.
Health
According to an official with the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has spread to 196 countries and regions around the world and has gained global recognition for its unique strengths in disease prevention and control, as well as rehabilitation.
Health
Nearly 190 countries agreed to halt and reverse nature and biodiversity loss at COP15 in Montreal. However, a new study published in the Royal Society journal, Proceedings B, has revealed that we may be further down the line towards biodiversity loss than previously thought.
Environment
Blackstone, the world’s largest commercial real estate owner, has seen a 36% decline in its distributable earnings due to the ongoing slowdown in the industry. The company’s profits have been hit by falling valuations of its real estate investments, with distributable earnings in the real […]
Economy | Business
Cerro Matoso mine, operated by Australian company South 32, has been in operation for 40 years and has been accused of destroying the ancestral land of the Zenú Indians, as well as the surrounding biodiversity and the health of the local population.
Environment
Women and girls are often among the most vulnerable groups in areas affected by conflict or violence. They face a wide range of challenges, from displacement and lack of access to basic needs to sexual and gender-based violence. It is imperative that we take urgent action to protect the lives and security of women in these situations.
Opinion
According to the report, low-carbon sources will cover more than 100% of the growth in electricity demand by the end of 2023, marking a turning point when global fossil fuel electricity generation peaked and began to fall.
Environment
In a new paper, researchers examine the potential long-run welfare effects of worldwide school closures and find that the loss of learning may significantly reduce intergenerational mobility in many countries, particularly those in the upper-middle-income category.
Education
The European Central Bank president, Christine Lagarde, has cautioned that the fragmented state of the global economy is likely to persist, and this sentiment echoes the discussions held at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank spring meetings last week.
Economy | Business
The latest World Economic Outlook indicates that economies are facing high levels of uncertainty with a considerable downside risk. Our economic forecasts project a decline in growth from 3.4 percent last year to 2.8 percent this year, followed by a modest acceleration to 3 percent next year.
Economy | Business
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidelines for Covid-19 vaccines to permit an additional dose of the bivalent booster for individuals aged 65 and above or those with weakened immune systems.
Health
Amidst the ongoing violent clashes in Sudan’s capital Khartoum and across the country, tens of thousands of pregnant women are facing grave danger as it has become too risky for them to leave their homes to seek essential healthcare services in hospitals and clinics.
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