World Health Organization (WHO) Member States have agreed to extend negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) annex to the WHO Pandemic Agreement, with discussions to resume in …
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Health
Cambodia, Japan and WFP launch fortified rice initiative to improve nutrition of factory workers
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauPHNOM PENH, Cambodia – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Royal Government of Cambodia and with financial support from the Government of Japan, today launched …
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Economy & Development
Turning shared history into dialogue for youth in a climate-displaced Sindh, Pakistan.
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauIn Sindh, Pakistan, climate shocks are reshaping where people live – and how communities relate to one another. The 2022 floods destroyed millions of homes and displaced large numbers of …
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Education & Innovation
UNESCO ICT in Education Prize: Call for nominations open to projects supporting learners to expand creativity, imagination and critical thinking skills with AI
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauUnder the theme “Reimagining creativity and critical thinking with artificial intelligence”, the Prize aims to recognize projects demonstrating how teachers and learners in diverse contexts are engaging with artificial intelligence (AI) systems in …
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Planet & Sustainability
UNESCO delivers equipment to support mangrove restoration in the Guanahacabibes Peninsula Biosphere Reserve
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauLocated at the westernmost tip of Cuba, the Guanahacabibes Peninsula Biosphere Reserve protects a coastal–marine corridor of high ecological value, encompassing mangroves, wetlands, dunes and associated marine ecosystems. Its location, directly exposed …
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Economy & Development
World Bank to Help Armenia Attract Investment and Boost Competitiveness
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, March 30, 2026—The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved the $200 million (EUR 170.3 million) Economic Transformation Development Policy Operation to support Armenia’s transition toward a more …
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Economy & Development
World Bank to Help Romania Promote Fiscal Sustainability, Private Sector Growth, and Jobs
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington D.C., March 30, 2026. The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a Development Policy Loan (DPL) to support the Government of Romania’s efforts to restore fiscal sustainability, enable private sector-led …
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Economy & Development
World Bank Group Financing of Over US$25 Million to Support Economic Diversification in Djibouti
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, March 27, 2026 — The World Bank Group has approved a US$25.75 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) to support the Djibouti Economic Diversification Program, the country’s first Program-for-Results …
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Sports & Inspiration
ITTF World Cup 2026: Manika Batra battles past Lily Zhang to end group stage with win
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauIndian table tennis players Manika Batra and Sreeja Akula produced contrasting results on Day 2 of the ITTF World Cup 2026 in Macau, People’s Republic of China on Tuesday. Manika Batra, 47th in the table tennis world rankings …
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Sports & Inspiration
Indian Open 2026 golf: Alex Fitzpatrick wins maiden DP World Tour title
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauEngland’s Alex Fitzpatrick clinched his maiden DP World Tour title after winning the Indian Open 2026 golf tournament at the DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram, Haryana, on Sunday. Alex Fitzpatrick carded a total of …