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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
Mpox is “not the ‘new COVID’” and European governments need to show strong political commitment to eliminate it, while standing in solidarity with Africa, a top official of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
Health
On August 8, the United Nations Headquarters on the eastern shore of Manhattan, New York, hosted a special event dedicated to children.
Education
From July 14 to 15, 2024, Portugal time, World Madam Global Series of events was held in Lisbon, Portugal, covering the European Sub-Forum of the EmpowerHER Global Women’s Entrepreneurship Forum, World Madam Awards ceremony and the charity activity. This series of events brings together elite […]
Culture | Arts
On July 10, 2024, Beijing time, the World Madam | World Miss | World Junior 2024 China Annual Awards Ceremony was successfully held at the Shangjingu Cultural Tourism Scenic Area. Seventy outstanding female representatives from various provinces，autonomous regions and cities in China participated in a […]
Culture | Arts
Economists forecast a 0.25 percentage point cut in September, lowering the rate to 5% to 5.25%. If this cut is implemented successfully, there may be two additional 25 basis point reductions by the end of 2024.
Economy | Business
NEW YORK, May 21, 2023 – The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is celebrated annually on May 21st. On this day, UNESCO promotes intercultural dialogue and advocates for the exchange and mutual learning between different cultures. This year, representatives from the […]
Culture | Arts
The African Renaissance and Diaspora Network (ARDN) in partnership with the UN Permanent Mission of Senegal and UNFPA, UN-Habitat, UNEP, UNDP and other UN agencies is set to host the 2024 Africa Day celebrations at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Friday, May 24th, from 3 pm to 5 pm ET.
World
Pakistan has extended its full support to the UN Secretary-General in his call for the reform of the international financial architecture to make it more equitable and responsive to the needs of the developing world, believing it to be critical for the implementation of SDG 2 to end world hunger.
World
Tuesday marked the opening of the third session of the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, bringing together anti-racism activists, human rights defenders, government delegations and others. UN Secretary-General António Guterres celebrated the achievements and contributions of people of African descent from across the […]
World
It was difficult to film at nursing homes, said Hu. “Yet I wouldn’t trade it for anything else,” she said.
Interviews
On March 18th, 2024, New York time, the first EmpowerHER Forum, co-hosted by World Madam Foundation and STOP (Stop Trafficking of People) and organized by World Madam Group, was grandly held in the Delegate’s Dining Room at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Culture | Arts
With every stroke of his brush on paper, Guo Youhe infuses his profound understanding and unique insights into the classics of Chinese studies. “Observing Water in Sichuan” is one such example, where he depicts the scene of Confucius teaching his disciples by observing water, expressing the profound and extensive virtues of a gentleman.
Culture | Arts
Tian Fengyin, from 1991 to the present day, has traveled thousands of miles, from Shanhaiguan in the east to Jiayuguan in the west, sketching and creating over 800 Great Wall-themed oil paintings. She has visited 23 countries, including France and Norway, and held 47 solo exhibitions with the Great Wall as the main theme.
Culture | Arts
The Secretary-General made a call for a reformed, inclusive, networked multilateralism to manage the complexity of a multipolar world. He emphasized the need for strong multilateral institutions and frameworks to prevent further fragmentation.
Economy | Business
Some 2.2 million people in Gaza are in crisis, or worse, levels of acute food insecurity in Gaza, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) has warned.
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