Global Services Trade Expands as International Services Exports Rise in 2026
Geneva: International trade in services continued to expand in 2026, with global services exports recording strong growth during the first...
Global Affairs
World Bank Updates Global Governance Indicators With New Country-Level Data
Washington: The World Bank has updated its Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI) dataset, providing new country-level information on governance across economies...
Global Commodity Prices Accelerate Sharply in August, UNCTAD Data Shows
Geneva: Global commodity prices accelerated sharply in August 2026, with the United Nations Trade and Development's latest data showing a...
IMF Examines How Corporate Tax Changes Can Affect Economies Across Borders
Washington: The International Monetary Fund has released new analysis examining how changes in corporate taxation in one country can influence...
Asia-Pacific Countries Strengthen Antimicrobial Resistance Plans, but Funding Gaps Remain
Manila/New Delhi: Countries across the Asia-Pacific region are strengthening their national strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), but a new...
FAO Report Highlights Global Forest Restoration Efforts and Major Implementation Gaps
Rome: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released its State of the World’s Forests 2026,...
Trump Launches ‘Super Intelligence Force’ to Coordinate U.S. AI Strategy
Washington: The United States has announced a new federal task force dedicated to coordinating the government's approach to artificial intelligence,...
Japan Reviews Its China Policy Ahead of Prime Minister’s Policy Address
Tokyo: Japan is preparing for a major policy address that is expected to outline the government's approach toward China, with...
Nepal’s Political Parties Debate Democratic Reforms and a New Direction for Governance
Kathmandu: Nepal's political debate has intensified as leaders from several major parties called for greater cooperation, constitutional stability and changes...
Pakistan Government and Opposition Remain at Odds as Political Tensions Continue
Islamabad: Political tensions in Pakistan remain elevated as negotiations between the government and opposition have failed to produce a clear...
Renewed Fighting in Tigray Brings Ethiopia’s Political Stability Under Pressure
Addis Ababa: Renewed clashes in Ethiopia's Tigray region have raised fresh concerns about political stability and the durability of the...
UNHCR Warns Funding Shortfall Could Leave 8.3 Million Displaced People Without Vital Support
Geneva: The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has warned that nearly 8.3 million refugees, forcibly displaced and stateless people could...
Yemen Government Announces Military Campaign to Reclaim Houthi-Controlled Areas
Aden: Yemen's internationally recognised government has announced plans for a military campaign aimed at regaining areas currently controlled by the...
Nepal Floods Put Jobs and Livelihoods at Risk Beyond Directly Affected Areas
Kathmandu: Catastrophic flooding in Nepal has disrupted employment and livelihoods and could affect workers and businesses well beyond the areas...
Global Life Expectancy Nearly Returns to Pre-Pandemic Level, WHO Data Shows
Global life expectancy has recovered to almost its pre-pandemic level, but new health data shows that people are not necessarily...
Milorad Dodik Declares Political Victory After Bosnia and Herzegovina Election
Sarajevo: Bosnian Serb political leader Milorad Dodik has declared victory for his Alliance of Independent Social Democrats (SNSD) following Bosnia...
Bosnia and Herzegovina Election Highlights Deep Political Divisions
Sarajevo: Bosnia and Herzegovina's general election has highlighted the country's continuing political divisions, with preliminary results showing strong performances by...
WHO Puts Health at the Center of Pacific Climate Talks Ahead of COP31
Suva, Fiji: The World Health Organization has joined Pacific leaders and governments at the Pre-COP31 climate meeting in Fiji, calling...
WHO Emergency Dashboard Reports 52 Global Health Events as Global Health Monitoring Continues
Geneva: The World Health Organization's Health Emergency Dashboard has recorded 52 health-related events in its latest global update, providing a...
UN Data Shows Progress on Sustainable Development Goals but Major Global Gaps Remain
New York: Global development has continued to improve in several important areas, but the world remains significantly off track on...
World Bank Data Shows Global Development Progress Has Slowed to Its Weakest Pace in 75 Years
Washington: Global development is advancing at its slowest pace in about 75 years, with progress weakening across several critical areas...
Global Food Prices Rise to Highest Level in Nearly Four Years, FAO Data Shows
Rome: Global food commodity prices increased again in September, reaching their highest level in nearly four years as transportation disruptions,...
UN Data Warns Global Growth Remains Weak as Energy Shock Fuels Inflation Risks
New York: The global economy is facing renewed pressure from geopolitical tensions, higher energy costs and persistent uncertainty, with the...
World Bank Approves New Support for Developing Economies Facing Economic and Climate Pressures
Washington: The World Bank is expanding its support for developing economies as countries face a combination of economic uncertainty, infrastructure...
UN Women Warns Middle East Shipping Disruptions Could Worsen Food Security for Women and Girls
Geneva: UN Women has warned that disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and wider Middle East tensions could...
WTO Members Intensify Reform Talks as Global Trade Rules Face Growing Pressure
Geneva: Members of the World Trade Organization are intensifying discussions on reforming the global trading system as governments seek to...
WHO Reports Global Life Expectancy Nearing Pre-Pandemic Level as Chronic Diseases Rise
Geneva: Global life expectancy has recovered to almost its pre-pandemic level, but the World Health Organization's latest estimates show that...
UN Releases $160 Million for 12 Underfunded Humanitarian Crises
New York: The United Nations has released $160 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to support life-saving humanitarian...
IMF Updates Global Economic Surveillance Framework to Address New Sources of Risk
Washington: The International Monetary Fund has completed its 2026 Comprehensive Surveillance Review, updating the way it monitors economic and financial...
Global Institutions Warn Energy and Trade Disruptions Could Deepen Economic and Food Security Risks
Washington: Four major international institutions have warned that disruptions to energy supplies and global trade can create wider risks for...
World Bank Warns Global Food Security Remains Vulnerable Amid Rising Costs
Washington: Global food and nutrition security remains fragile as higher fertilizer costs, supply-chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions continue to create...
Global Trade Faces New Pressure as Geopolitical Tensions Reshape International Commerce
Geneva: The global trading system is facing a period of significant change as geopolitical tensions, government interventions and rapid technological...
WTO Warns Global Trading System Is Under Growing Geopolitical Pressure
Geneva: The global trading system is undergoing major structural changes as geopolitical tensions, government interventions, technological developments and shifting economic...
UN Chief Calls for Stronger Global Cooperation as World Faces Four Major Power Tests
New York: The United Nations has called for stronger international cooperation as governments confront growing challenges involving conflicts, inequality, climate...
UN Investigates Allegations of Sexual Abuse by Peacekeepers in DR Congo
Kinshasa: The United Nations is investigating allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse involving personnel serving with its peacekeeping mission in...
Rebeca Grynspan Remains in Contention as UN Secretary-General Selection Enters New Stage
Costa Rican diplomat Rebeca Grynspan has remained a prominent candidate in the race to become the next Secretary-General of the...
Lapid Challenges Netanyahu Over Security Warning Ahead of Israeli Election
Israel's opposition leader Yair Lapid has publicly responded to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's warning that the country's enemies could attempt...
Israeli Settlers Clash With Security Forces as Palestinian Family’s Return to West Bank Home Is Blocked
More than 100 Israeli settlers clashed with Israeli security forces in the West Bank village of Jalud after a displaced...
Pakistan Reaffirms Security Commitment to Saudi Arabia Under New Defense Arrangement
Pakistan has reaffirmed its security commitment to Saudi Arabia, with senior officials saying Islamabad would respond if the kingdom faced...
UN Steps Up Diplomatic Efforts to Reduce Escalating Tensions in Yemen
The United Nations has intensified diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing further escalation in Yemen as regional tensions continue to threaten...
