This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General on Friday called on the international community to urgently scale up funding and diplomatic action to ease the suffering of millions of Sudanese facing hunger and displacement as rival militaries continue battling each other for control. Speaking at a high-level humanitarian conference in the […]World must not turn its back on Sudan’s deepening crisis: Guterres
February 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General on Friday called on the international community to urgently scale up funding and diplomatic action to ease the suffering of millions of Sudanese facing hunger and displacement as rival militaries continue battling each other for control. Speaking at a high-level humanitarian conference in the […]Sudan, ‘the most devastating humanitarian and displacement crisis in the world’
February 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Sudan’s ruinous civil war is approaching its third year, leaving a legacy of malnutrition, massive population displacement and chronic insecurity. As the UN system prepares to launch a call for record funding of $4.2 billion to support aid operations in the country, here are some of the […]Palestinians’ rights matter, says UNRWA chief
February 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The head of UN Palestine refugee agency UNRWA underscored its commitment to assist a population whose rights “continue to be violated”. In a social media post on Friday, Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said that “people in Gaza have undergone systematic dehumanization” since the war there began. He emphasized […]Guterres appeals for mediation to end crisis in eastern DR Congo
February 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Now is the time to end the crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN Secretary-General said on Thursday in a briefing to journalists in New York. António Guterres made the “special appeal for peace” ahead of two major meetings to address the […]Sudan: UN chief condemns reported executions as starvation risks rise
February 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General expressed deep alarm on Monday over reports of summary executions of civilians in the Sudanese city of Khartoum North, allegedly carried out by fighters and militias allied with the forces of the military Government. Many of the victims are believed to be from the […]EIB Group achieves record results in 2024, targets €95 billion in investments for 2025
February 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group signed €89 billion in new financing last year. The Group made more investments than ever before to strengthen EU energy security, mobilising over €100 billion for projects in new and upgraded infrastructure such as grids and interconnectors, renewables, net-zero industries, efficiency and […]UNAIDS welcomes US decision to keep funding life-saving HIV treatment
January 30, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UNAIDS has welcomed Wednesday’s emergency waiver from the United States Secretary of State that will allow the continuation of life-saving HIV treatment funded by the US across 55 countries worldwide. The move from the UN agency dedicated to ending the disease came in response to an immediate […]DR Congo crisis: A public health ‘nightmare’ is unfolding, warns WHO
January 30, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As UN agencies reported “relative calm” on Wednesday in the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), humanitarians warned that the chaos caused by advancing M23 rebel forces could fuel a region-wide health emergency. The internet also remains down in the provincial capital […]Netherlands: Rabobank and EIB scale up support for environmentally conscious small businesses
January 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Rabobank are scaling up their support for environmentally conscious businesses. Through this new instrument, €300 million will be made available to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working at the forefront of sustainable development. Over the last nine years, in cooperation with the […]DR Congo crisis: ‘The violence must end now’, UN Security Council told
January 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The latest reports from Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from UN teams on the ground indicate a fast-deteriorating situation on Tuesday amid an ongoing assault by M23 rebels on the provincial capital. Dead bodies lie in the streets, hospitals are overwhelmed and there […]Syria: Rights probe reveals systematic torture and detention of Assad regime
January 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A report from UN human rights investigators for Syria released on Monday has laid bare the systematic use of arbitrary detention, torture and enforced disappearances by the deposed Assad regime. The findings from the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria detail crimes against humanity and war […]Supporting vital infrastructure in Ukrainian city of Ternopil
January 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending €10 million to Ternopilelectrotrans, a municipal public transport operator in the city of Ternopil, an economic centre in western Ukraine. The loan will enhance the resilience and efficiency of the city’s electric public transport infrastructure, reducing […]Middle East crisis: Updates for 20 January; Guterres calls for ‘immediate action’ to protect civilians, release of all hostages
January 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Thanks for joining us: we’ve ended our live coverage of the Middle East crisis for today in New York, but you can follow the resumed session of the Security Council later. Here’s a recap of what you missed this morning. Production team: Daniel Johnson in Geneva and […]As One Cycle Ends, Another Begins Amid Growing Divergence
January 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas We project global growth will remain steady at 3.3 percent this year and next, broadly aligned with potential growth that has substantially weakened since before the pandemic. Inflation is declining, to 4.2 percent this year and 3.5 percent next year, in a return to central bank […]2025 agenda: ‘We must not let opportunities pass,’ says UN Assembly President
January 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. his 2025 priorities for the world body on Tuesday, calling it an opportunity for “a new start.” Under the theme Unity in Diversity, he emphasised the need for collective action to address pressing global challenges and deliver tangible progress. Highlighting the mandates entrusted to the 79th Session, […]Spain: EIB and Adif sign €350 million loan to invest in improving and updating conventional and high-speed railway infrastructure
January 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Adif AV have signed a €350 million loan to invest in conventional and high-speed railway infrastructure in Spain. Investments will target safety, sustainability and resilience, as well as renovation works and general improvements. As a result of this investment, a important […]Kenya’s Budget Manual: A Crucial Tool for Supporting Budget Credibility
January 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Institutional memory loss, like its individual counterpart, happens slowly – and then it happens very fast. No finance ministry is exempt from this challenge, but those which address it proactively are better able to build for the future. Clearly written technical manuals play an important role in retaining […]World News in Brief: Famine spreads in Sudan, deadly attack in Myanmar, Venezuela update
January 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Lifesaving efforts by UN humanitarians and partners to distribute food and agricultural aid in Sudan last year reached millions, agencies reported on Friday – but needs are only growing. The World Food Programme (WFP) provided lifesaving assistance to 7.8 million people, while the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) […]Confirmed: 2024 was the hottest year on record, says UN weather agency
January 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN weather experts from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed on Friday that 2024 was the hottest year on record, at 1.55 degrees Celsius (C) above pre-industrial temperatures. “We saw extraordinary land, sea surface temperatures, extraordinary ocean heat accompanied by very extreme weather affecting many countries around the […]Commission approves Synopsys’ acquisition of Ansys subject to conditions
January 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Ansys, Inc. (‘Ansys‘) by Synopsys, Inc. (‘Synopsys‘). The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by the parties. The Commission’s investigation The Commission investigated the impact of the transaction in the […]Gaza: ‘Every day without a ceasefire will bring more tragedy’
January 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The head of UN Palestine refugee agency UNRWA again underlined the need for a ceasefire in Gaza in a statement posted on the social media platform X on Thursday. Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini stressed that no place and no one in Gaza has been safe since the war […]EBRD lends €20 million to Serbia and Montenegro Air Traffic Services Agency
January 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending a loan of up to €20 million to Serbia and Montenegro Air Traffic Services Smatsa Llc. (SMATSA), the air traffic services agency that covers the air space of Serbia and Montenegro. It will be accompanied by […]A warm cup for the winter: EBRD and EU help fuel DABOV Specialty Coffee’s success
January 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. With the winter holidays in full swing, there is no better way to embrace the season than with a rich, warm cup of coffee. DABOV Specialty Coffee, founded by Jordan Dabov, a passionate coffee enthusiast from Bulgaria, continues to lead the charge in offering exceptional coffee experiences that […]UNRWA chief renews call for probe into attacks on humanitarians in Gaza
January 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The head of the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA, issued a fresh call on Tuesday for investigations into the “systematic disregard” for humanitarian workers and humanitarian premises in Gaza. Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini made the appeal in a statement posted on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter. […]Israel attacks push Gaza healthcare ‘to brink of collapse’
January 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Israel’s pattern of deadly attacks on and near hospitals in Gaza, and associated combat, have pushed the healthcare system to the brink of total collapse, with catastrophic effect on Palestinians’ access to health and medical care, the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) said on Tuesday. A report published by […]Report details bleak human rights situation in Ukraine nearly three years into Russian invasion
January 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A new report by the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) highlights persistent suffering of civilians and prisoners of war (POWs) while Russia continues to expand its control over occupied territories. Covering the period of September to November 2024, the report describes intensified Russian attacks on populated […]Major step forward for child protection in Colombia, as politicians ban underage marriage
December 31, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The decision by members of congress in Colombia to abolish a law allowing marriages from the age of 14 – with parental consent – has been applauded by UN agencies. In November, following several failed attempts, politicians of all stripes approved a bill to overhaul legislation that […]AI literacy is ‘crucial’ for individuals and more regulation is needed
December 30, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Companies and governments need to take more responsibility for keeping individuals safe from the potential misuse of artificial intelligence tools, according to AI expert Ivana Bartoletti. Ms. Bartoletti is the Global Chief Privacy and AI Governance Officer of multinational IT company Wipro, an advisor to the Council […]Last hospital in northern Gaza out of service following raid
December 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The last major functioning health facility in northern Gaza, Kamal Adwan Hospital, is now out of service, putting the lives of the 75,000 Palestinians remaining in the area at risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Friday. The raid, reportedly by Israeli forces, saw some areas of the […]EBRD supports Romanian retailer Profi in supply chain transition
December 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has partnered with Banca Transilvania to enhance the supply chain finance programme for Profi Rom Food SRL, a leading retail chain operating in Romania. The EBRD is taking on risk of up to €10 million in local currency […]Only 3 per cent of UN emergency food aid getting to desperate Gazans
December 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Since October, when Israeli forces launched a ground offensive in northern Gaza, only three per cent of food and water deliveries organized by the UN World Food Programme (WFP) have been permitted to enter areas in northern Gaza. At the end of December, a joint UN convoy […]The Commission and Switzerland complete negotiations to bring the EU-Switzerland bilateral relationship to a new level
December 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On 20 December, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd confirmed the completion of negotiations on a broad package of agreements that aim to deepen and expand the EU-Switzerland relationship. The broad […]Denmark: Hearing-aid development to get a boost from €120 million EIB loan to Demant
December 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) will lend €120 million to Danish hearing-aid innovator Demant A/S in support of its investments in research, development and innovation (RDI) for new devices that can improve the quality of life for people suffering from hearing loss. Demant will use the […]
