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The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a warning that hunger and malnutrition levels are rapidly worsening across Ethiopia, where more than 10 million people are currently experiencing acute food insecurity. This includes approximately 3 million internally displaced persons, many of whom

A rare astronomical event known as a triple conjunction is expected to grace the early morning skies on April 25, 2025, as Venus, Saturn, and the crescent Moon align in a formation resembling a smiley face. The alignment will be visible in the

The European Union has reached a provisional agreement on a revised regulation aimed at strengthening safety standards for children’s toys sold within the bloc’s single market. The deal, announced Thursday evening, was negotiated between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU. The updated

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is appealing for $16 million to expand emergency relief operations in Myanmar, where a major earthquake last week left more than a million people in urgent need of assistance. The funds are

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to become a major driver of economic transformation, with its market value projected to reach $4.8 trillion by 2033, according to the latest report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). However,

Austria’s registered unemployment rate increased to 7.4 percent in March 2025, as the prolonged economic downturn  continued to strain the country’s labour market. Official data released by the Austrian Public Employment Service showed that the combined number of jobless individuals and participants in training programmes

The United Nations has raised urgent concerns over a deepening health crisis in Myanmar, following a catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the country last Friday. The disaster has resulted in thousands of fatalities, injuries, and missing persons, severely straining the nation’s already fragile health infrastructure.

A powerful earthquake in Myanmar and its aftershocks reverberating through Thailand have left at least 154 people dead and scores more injured or missing, with authorities warning the toll is expected to rise. The magnitude 7.7 quake struck central  Myanmar around midday local time on March 28,

India is moving ahead with the development of small modular reactors (SMRs) with capacities ranging from 16 megawatts (MW) to 300 MW, aimed at revitalizing nuclear energy and enhancing electricity access across remote regions and industrial zones. The initiative was announced by Minister

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the recent Black Sea security talks held in Saudi Arabia, involving the United States, Russia, and Ukraine. These high-level discussions aimed to advance maritime safety and address broader issues stemming from the conflict in Ukraine. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric