Recent military conflict in the Middle East have once again reminded the world how vulnerable modern economies remain to sudden disruptions in global oil supply. For many developing economies, particularly …
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Global Affairs
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In development, a quiet shift is underway. Across major development institutions, there is a concerted push to work together, use a common language for results, and tell a clear, consistent …
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Global Affairs
CARIBE WAVE 2026: Over 600,000 participants strengthen tsunami preparedness across the Caribbean
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauRecognized as one of the largest tsunami simulation exercises in the world, CARIBE WAVE 2026 offered countries a choice between two high-impact hypothetical scenarios: CARIBE WAVE is a flagship activity …
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Sports & Inspiration
Tennis: Venus Williams, at 45, eyes Roland-Garros after Madrid exit
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauTennis legend Venus Williams isn’t going anywhere. The seven-time Grand Slam champion was beaten 6-2, 6-4 by Spain’s Kaitlin Quevedo in the first round of the Madrid Open on Tuesday (21 April), her 10th consecutive …
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When classrooms are already overcrowded and children are still waiting to enroll, finding a solution is not straightforward. In Balochistan Province, Pakistan, some schools have adopted shift systems, where the …
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Economy & Development
Industrial policy in Europe and Central Asia: Does it work?
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauSlowing productivity growth across Europe and Central Asia (ECA) has prompted governments to look beyond broad structural reforms. Industrial policy, targeting specific sectors, activities, or enterprises, has surged as a …
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Europe is at a familiar crossroads. An energy shock, smaller than in 2022 and this time rooted in the Middle East war, is weighing on growth and pushing inflation higher. …
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Planet & Sustainability
UNESCO and IIEP Supports Nepal to Strengthen Climate Data Systems for Resilient Education Planning
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauClimate data is essential for protecting the future of learning and building resilience in and through the education system. It allows the education sector to move from reactive responses to …
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Economy & Development
Consultations for the Burundi Country Partnership Framework (CPF) 2026–2031
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe World Bank Group (WBG) is preparing the strategic document that will guide its support for Burundi’s development over the 2026–2031, known as the Country Partnership Framework (CPF). To help …
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Sports & Inspiration
Boston Marathon 2026: Kenyans John Korir and Sharon Lokedi claim back-to-back titles – as it happened
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauKenyans John Korir and Sharon Lokedi have claimed back-to-back triumphs at the 2026 Boston Marathon. The 130th running of the oldest organised marathon in the world took over the streets of the historic New England city on …