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UN warns global poverty could rise even if Middle East tensions stop, with tens of millions at risk ———————————— The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has warned that the global economic consequences of recent tensions in the Middle East could…

Norway plans ban on social media use for children under 16 ———————————— The Norwegian government is preparing legislation that would ban children under the age of 16 from using social media, as part of a wider effort to strengthen online…

Wildfires in northern Japan enter fourth day, evacuations continue in Iwate —————————————— Wildfires in northern Japan continued to burn into a fourth day on April 25, as emergency crews intensified efforts to contain the blazes in Iwate Prefecture amid difficult…

Coordinated attacks across Mali mark one of largest assaults in years ————————————- Armed groups launched coordinated attacks across Mali on April 25, striking the capital Bamako and multiple cities in the north and centre in what officials and analysts describe…

New bacterial discovery may advance treatment of deadly childhood disease noma ————————————- Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of bacteria that could play a key role in understanding and treating noma, a rare but often fatal disease affecting children…

Gen Z turns to entrepreneurship amid AI disruption and weak job market ————————————— A growing number of young workers are turning to entrepreneurship as artificial intelligence reshapes entry-level jobs and hiring slows, according to recent accounts from graduates and labor…

Miami Muslim group backs Pope and Catholic Charities amid funding dispute ———————————— A Muslim community organization in Miami has expressed solidarity with the Catholic Church and Pope Francis following criticism of his stance on global conflicts, while also raising concerns…

UN calls for peaceful use of nuclear technology on Chernobyl anniversary ———————————————- The United Nations General Assembly has called for the responsible and peaceful use of nuclear technology as the world marks the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster. Speaking…

Report warns two-thirds of acute food insecurity concentrated in 10 countries ———————————— A new international report has warned that the global hunger crisis is worsening, with about two-thirds of all people facing acute food insecurity concentrated in just 10 countries.…

Global vaccination drive delivers over 100 million doses to children ——————————————– A major international immunisation campaign launched to recover pandemic-related setbacks has delivered more than 100 million vaccine doses to about 18.3 million children across 36 countries, according to Gavi,…