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Dire fertiliser shortage a lurking threat due to Hormuz crisis
At the centre of it lies the Strait of Hormuz – one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints – which carries around a quarter […]
Middle East war shockwaves ripple through Asia-Pacific fuel and supply chains
The immediate impact is visible in sharp increases in transport costs, energy and fertilizer prices, alongside currency pressures and financial market volatility. “The most immediate […]
UN calls for fair play in the global race for critical minerals
Despite geopolitical upheavals, the shift from a fossil-fuel-based global economy to one driven by clean electrification remains on track. According to the International Energy Agency […]
‘The world is looking to you for clarity’, UN chief tells AI experts
“Individually, you come from diverse regions and disciplines, bringing outstanding expertise in AI and related fields. Collectively, you represent something the world has never seen […]
Organized crime and poor regulation to blame for toxic pollution threat
In a new report on the underground global scourge that conservative estimates say generates up to $18 billion in illicit profits annually, the UN Office on […]
Artists face steep income decline due to AI, UNESCO finds
The latest edition of Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity, UNESCO’s flagship monitoring report covering more than 120 countries, warns that generative AI is projected to drive […]
Humanitarian access to Gaza still insufficient for relief and rebuilding: UN development chief
Mr. De Croo, who chose Gaza for his first overseas visit since being appointed to the top job in November 2025, called for an expansion […]
In the hands of innovators from the Global South, AI can transform lives
Fodder cutters are fearsome machines with huge circular blades spinning at high speed, powered by small generators. Operated by rural workers in several developing countries, […]
In Bahrain; work, dignity and the quiet rise of home-grown enterprise
Their experiences underline a broader message: inclusive economic growth depends on opening space for those too often excluded, including people with disabilities, youth and home-based […]
