NNW Bureau

WASHINGTON, January 13, 2026—The global economy is proving more resilient than anticipated despite persistent trade tensions and policy uncertainty, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report.  Global growth is projected to remain broadly steady over the next two years, easing to 2.6% in 2026 before rising to 2.7% in 2027, an upward …

N’DJAMENA – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Barham Salih, today underscored the need for urgent humanitarian assistance and protection for people fleeing the brutal war in Sudan, and for …

Freedom of expression has dropped globally by 10% since 2012  —an erosion not seen since the world wars and the Cold War era. At the same time, self-censorship has risen …

Challenges to a remote World Heritage Site In the heart of the Indian Ocean lies a place that feels untouched by time: the Aldabra Atoll, one of the most remote …

UNESCO is pursuing an integrated recovery plan aligned with Sri Lanka’s national priorities in response to Cyclone Ditwah which left a major humanitarian crisis in its wake – impacting more …

In an era where data security is critical to aviation safety, NASA is exploring bold new solutions.  Through a drone flight test at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley, …

Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the agency’s Artemis II Moon rocket stands poised for the next step in its journey. Engineers are targeting …

Reigning Olympic marathon champion Tamirat Tola led an Ethiopian sweep of the top five places at the 2026 Doha Marathon on Friday (16 January). Tola’s victory in 2:05:40, a course record, was his first …

The group pairings for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations have been confirmed following the draw on Thursday (15 January) in Rabat.  The 14th edition of the women’s football competition will …

World-class runners from India and across the globe will take to the streets for the Mumbai Marathon 2026 on Sunday. The Mumbai Marathon is a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race and will flag …