Why are Australians reading less than other countries — and should we be concerned?
Recent international research indicates that Australians are purchasing and reading fewer books compared to other countries, with only 64% buying ...
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Africa: 3 Innovative Ways to Help Countries Hit By Climate Disasters, Beyond a Loss and Damage Fund
Climate change is leading to more extreme weather disasters, with aid agencies concerned about the widespread damage and the growing ...
Trump tariff threat looms large on several Asian countries — not just China — says Goldman Sachs
Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. elections has raised concerns about higher tariffs on China and other Asian countries, as ...
Africa: Countries Pledge to Act On Childhood Violence Affecting Some 1 Billion Children
More than 100 governments committed to end childhood violence at a conference in Bogotá, with nine pledging to ban corporal ...
Why the U.S. Election Matters in These Countries
In a discussion by New York Times foreign correspondents, it was highlighted that the world will face the consequences of ...
COP16 fizzles out as rich countries block global nature fund – POLITICO
During the recent biodiversity conference, a unique funding mechanism was discussed by Oscar Soria from the Common Initiative, highlighting the ...
Africa: 85% of Children Affected By Polio in 2023 Lived in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Countries
In 2023, 85% of the 541 children affected by polio globally live in fragile, conflict-affected, and vulnerable countries, where routine ...
Commonwealth Countries To Defy Keir Starmer Over Slavery Reparations
Keir Starmer faces opposition from Commonwealth countries at the CHoGM in Samoa over reparations for the UK's role in the ...
New report highlights progress and challenges in fighting neglected tropical diseases in Francophone countries
A new report released today evaluates neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Francophone countries, emphasizing progress and ongoing challenges. The report ...
African countries eye world’s first joint ‘debt-for-nature’ swap
At least five African countries are collaborating on a potential world-first joint "debt-for-nature" swap to secure around $2 billion for ...
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