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Bridging the crypto divide: Global adoption trends and the African lag (1)
By David King BOISON (PhD)&Raphael Nyarkotey OBU(Prof) Global cryptocurrency markets have undergone a breathtaking transformation over the past five years, evolving from niche experiments into pillars of the modern financial system. In January...

French Authorities Block Greenpeace Ship From Participating In UN Ocean Conference
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 10:27 am Press Release: Greenpeace French authorities have blocked Greenpeace International’s ship Arctic Sunrise from entering the port of Nice, where the "One Ocean Science Congress" and the UN Ocean Conference are being...

Pradeep S. Mehta | To Truly End Plastic Pollution in Global South, We...
If one looks around anywhere in the Global South, plastic trash is seen in abundance in public places. “Ending Plastic Pollution” is the theme for this year’s World Environment Day, which falls on June 5, to address an increasing problem. India,...

Bilawal exposes India’s ‘Terror Pretext’ for Cross-Border attacks at UN presser
WASHINGTON – Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari strongly denounced India’s recent military actions as he urged global community to prioritize diplomacy in South Asia. PPP supremo addressed an international press...

Bilawal urges global community to act against Indian aggression
Pakistan Pakistan Bilawal urges global community to act against Indian aggression Close US President and Secretary of State played a vital role in achieving a ceasefire during tensions Updated On: Tue, 03 Jun 2025 23:17:18 PKT NEW YORK (Web Desk)...
EarthTalk - ¿Qué empresas y sectores industriales se beneficiarán más del calentamiento global?
Estimado EarthTalk: ¿Qué empresas y sectores industriales se beneficiarán más del calentamiento global? Jerry M., Largo, Florida Según un informe de Swiss Re, una aseguradora mundial, el cambio climático podría erosionar un total de 23 billones de...

Cameroon Tops Global List of Neglected Displacement Crises, Says Report
Cameroon is facing the world’s most neglected displacement crisis, according to a recent report by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). The growing humanitarian emergency is worsened by insufficient funding, limited media attention, and a lack of...

WFP/UNICEF condemn RSF attack against humanitarian aid convoy carrying life-saving supplies attacked in Sudan’s North Darfur
03 june 2025 - 20:26:00 MO/WA 283 Views Panafrican News Agency Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA)- In a joint statement on Tuesday the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF have condemned an attack on a joint humanitarian convoy near Al Koma,...

Eurobonds: A strategic gateway to international fixed-income investing
By Dela AGBO In the ever-evolving world of global finance, Eurobonds present a unique opportunity for investors seeking medium-risk exposure with access to foreign markets and potentially higher yields. Despite the name, Eurobonds have nothing to...

Five countries win seats on the UN Security Council
Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže told reporters after the vote her Baltic nation is ready for the responsibility, saying, “Our historical experience puts us in the position to understand, empathize with, and forge partnerships across every...

The heat danger of global warming, by the numbers
MONDAY, June 2, was Heat Action Day, an event primarily supported by the International Red Cross, along with other organizations, as part of a global campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of extreme heat. A report published just ahead of the...

UK should aim to prevent conflicts around the world
In an age of escalating global instability, Britain is right to prepare for war, but are we quietly stepping back from one of our most strategic tools: conflict prevention? In 2016, 4 per cent of the UK’s aid budget was spent on programmes that...

These GCC Leaders are Fast-Tracking to Global Power with AI
Since 2015, India’s global capability centres (GCCs) have seen a dramatic shift in reputation, as evident in the growing number of global roles based in India. The number of global leaders, as Karthik Padmanabhan, managing partner, Zinnov, told...

Five killed in attack on UN food convoy to Sudan
An attack on a United Nations food convoy in Sudan overnight killed five people and prevented food deliveries to children and families who face starvation in North Darfur’s al-Fashir, UN agencies said on Tuesday. “Five members of the convoy were...

Transformative Principles Driving Circular Economy in Global South
In recent years, the imperative for sustainable urban development has become increasingly urgent, especially in the context of the Global South, where rapid urbanization intersects with complex socio-economic challenges. A pioneering study...
Roundup: UN blasts U.S.-run Gaza food aid plan as recipe for disaster
UNITED NATIONS, June 3 (Xinhua) -- The new aid scheme for Gazans run by the United States and supported by Israel is a recipe for disaster, said a UN spokesman on Tuesday. Scores of deaths have been reported in the last three days among Gazans...

Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos showcases Pakistan's valour, skill: Lahore corps commander
Pakistan Pakistan Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos showcases Pakistan's valour, skill: Lahore corps commander Close He viewed striking paintings created by students, depicting the Marka-e-Haq. Updated On: Tue, 03 Jun 2025 21:05:12 PKT LAHORE (Dunya...

Bilawal-led delegation meets UN chief to advance peace, stability in Asia
NEW YORK: A high-level parliamentary delegation of Pakistan, led by Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, held a meeting with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, at UN Headquarters in New York....
Chuck E. Cheese Partners with The Toy Foundation for International Day of Play
Chuck E. Cheese, the world’s leading family entertainment fun center, is celebrating the power of play by partnering with The Toy Foundation, which delivers play to millions of children when they need it most, for International Day of Play on June...

EPF hit by global challenges
PETALING JAYA: Subdued global markets due to geopolitics and economic uncertainty led the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) to record a 13% year-on-year decrease in investment income in the first quarter of the (1Q25). The retirement fund made total...