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Global Population Growth Slows but Challenges of Aging and Fertility Persist, UNFPA Warns

Global Population Growth Slows but Challenges of Aging and Fertility Persist, UNFPA Warns

The global population continues to grow, albeit at a slower pace, with the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) projecting a 20-30% increase by 2050, reaching nearly 10 billion people, an interview published by Anadolu Agency revealed. Population growth is expected to…
UN calls for urgent talks to halt escalation between Israel and Iran

UN calls for urgent talks to halt escalation between Israel and Iran

UN calls for urgent talks to halt escalation between Israel and Iran ……………. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has called for urgent diplomatic negotiations to de-escalate the rising conflict between Israel and Iran, warning of the severe…
Social Media, Smartphones Fuel Loneliness Among Young Adults, Psychologist Warns

Social Media, Smartphones Fuel Loneliness Among Young Adults, Psychologist Warns

Social Media, Smartphones Fuel Loneliness Among Young Adults, Psychologist Warns ——————————— Despite constant online connection through social media and smartphones, many young adults aged 18 to 25 report feeling lonely and emotionally distant, an article by Hindustan Times revealed citing…
Global Fertility Decline Raises Concerns Among Experts

Global Fertility Decline Raises Concerns Among Experts

International experts have warned of a growing demographic crisis as fertility rates continue to fall in many parts of the world, Anadolu Agency reported. The trend, observed across multiple regions, is expected to have significant long-term impacts on economies and…
WHO Member States Adopt Historic Pandemic Agreement to Strengthen Global Response

WHO Member States Adopt Historic Pandemic Agreement to Strengthen Global Response

The World Health Organization (WHO) member states unanimously approved a landmark pandemic agreement on Tuesday, aiming to improve global preparedness and response to future health crises. The treaty, developed over three years in response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s devastating impact,…
78th World Health Assembly Convenes in Geneva to Forge Global Health Consensus

78th World Health Assembly Convenes in Geneva to Forge Global Health Consensus

The World Health Organization’s 78th annual assembly opened Monday in Geneva under the banner of “One World for Health,” marking a pivotal moment for global health governance as nations prepare to adopt the first-ever pandemic agreement, Xinhua reported. WHO Director-General…
World Health Organization Prepares for Future Without US Funding

World Health Organization Prepares for Future Without US Funding

As the World Health Organization (WHO) convenes its annual assembly in Geneva, officials face the daunting challenge of operating without the United States, historically its largest funder, Arab News reported. The US, which contributed about 18% of WHO’s budget, announced…
Geneva to hold 78th World Health Assembly to discuss Health, climate change

Geneva to hold 78th World Health Assembly to discuss Health, climate change

The 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, from 19 to 27 May 2025, under the theme “One World for Health,” WHO website reported. The Assembly will focus heavily on the intersection of health and climate…
Global Internal Displacement Hits Record 83.4 Million Amid Conflict and Climate Crises

Global Internal Displacement Hits Record 83.4 Million Amid Conflict and Climate Crises

The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) revealed that internal displacement reached an unprecedented 83.4 million by the end of 2024—equivalent to Germany’s population and more than double the 2018 figure, Reliefweb.com reported. Nearly 90% (73.5 million) fled conflict and violence,…
Muslim-Majority Nations Show Higher Marriage Rates Than EU in 2024

Muslim-Majority Nations Show Higher Marriage Rates Than EU in 2024

New 2024 marriage data reveals a striking divide: Muslim-majority countries maintain nearly double the EU’s marriage rates, with religious values outweighing economic factors in shaping marital trends. Turkey (8.1 marriages/1,000 people) and Malaysia (7.9) led Muslim-majority nations in 2024, far…
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