The warning comes in the latest edition ofThe State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report issued on Tuesday by five United Nations agencies. Estimates show that 7.8 per cent of the global population, or roughly 645 million people, faced hunger in 2025. This is down from 8.1 per cent in 2024 … Read more
“Decades of rapidly expanding space activity have shown that each launch leaves an environmental footprintand it can take a long time to understand the impact fully. This is why it is so crucial to consider the sustainability of these programs early on,” said Jason Jabbour, Senior Officer at the UN Environment Program (UNEP). Why this … Read more
Dozens of people, mostly protesters but also law enforcement personnel, have reportedly been killed since June ahead of the vote for the Legislative Assembly on 27 July. The protests have been led by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), a movement whose members include traders, students and lawyers. The group has been banned under anti-terrorism … Read more
“When I started as a boy, it was very, very dangerous,” he says. “People were not surprised if somebody got killed in a racing car.” That world no longer exists. Decades of engineering, regulation and relentless safety work have made a 200mph pile‑up survivable. “Everybody now would be surprised if somebody would be injured in … Read more
He warned that without international cooperation the technology could widen global inequality instead of advancing sustainable development. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, Mr. Guterres described AI as “humanity’s greatest opportunity in the 21st century”, but cautioned that it could also become “one of its greatest risks”. … Read more
For more than a year, six schools established by the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) have been inaccessible, and another six have been closed, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told journalists in New York. Ten schools in Area C of the West Bank were recently abandoned due to settler attacks and access restrictions, he added. … Read more
Those reforms – largely stemming from the commitments made by Member States attending a landmark development finance summit in Seville last year – include mobilizing public and private investment, expanding debt relief mechanisms for developing countries, and combating corruption. “Today’s outcome demonstrates that, through dialogue, mutual respect and compromise, multilateralism can deliver meaningful results” Economic … Read more
More than 57 million people worldwide are living with dementia, with nearly 10 million new cases diagnosed each year. Alzheimer’s disease accounts for an estimated 60 to 70 percent of all dementia cases.. Although there is no cure for the debilitating and irreversible brain condition, WHO said growing scientific evidence shows that many risk factors … Read more
Key takeaways Nearly 40 percent of skills workers rely on now could change or become outdated by 2030, but Francesca Fanelli, senior associate director of Columbia University, has some tips: Do not search for an “AI-proof” career Knowing how to use AI effectively is becoming a valuable workplace skill Explore opportunities across different industries and … Read more
At these workshops, however, men often begin by sketching football jerseys or their favorite teams, the medic said. Soon, those drawings become conversations about everyday anxieties – showing how sport can open doors that traditional mental health discussions often cannot. “On the field, absolutely no one wins alone,” Dr. Al Nahari said. “Players depend on … Read more