WASHINGTON, DC, April 15, 2026 – The World Bank Group today announced the signing of a Cooperation Agreement between the Reserve Advisory & Management Partnership (RAMP) and CFA Institute, establishing a …
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Economy & Development
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Economy & Development
World Bank Group RAMP announces new member, the Turkic Investment Fund, increasing membership of development-oriented international financial institutions
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, DC April 15, 2026 – The World Bank Group today announced that the Turkic Investment Fund (TIF) has joined the Reserve Advisory & Management Partnership (RAMP), marking an important step …
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Planet & Sustainability
World Bank Group Launches Initiative to Improve Water Security for 1 Billion People
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, April 15, 2026—The World Bank Group, in partnership with multilateral development banks, development finance institutions and key partners, today launched Water Forward, a global platform to help improve water …
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Health
After three years of conflict, Sudan faces a deeper health crisis
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThree years of war in Sudan have created the world’s largest humanitarian and displacement crisis, with devastating consequences for people’s health. While the situation is improving in some states, the …
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Planet & Sustainability
Glacier retreat and risks of glacial lake outburst floods: UNESCO at the Regional Ecological Summit 2026
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauAccelerated glacier retreat is being observed across Central Asia. Under a high-emissions scenario (SSP5-8.5), the region could lose up to 85% of its total glacier ice volume by 2100. This increases pressure …
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Global Affairs
Montevideo strengthens its role as a regional safe haven for journalists at risk with UNESCO support
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe project, titled “Montevideo: A Safe Space for Displaced Journalists and Journalists at Risk”, was approved during the 69th session of the IPDC Bureau in 2025. It aims to establish a comprehensive …
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Global Affairs
Latin America advances in preventing online gender-based violence against women journalists
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe initiative, led by the Alianza Regional por la Libre Expresión e Información, seeks to promote the adoption and improvement of protocols within media organizations, contributing to safer, more inclusive …
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Education & Innovation
Expedition 74 Opens Cygnus XL and Unpacks Advanced Science Gear
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe hatches are open between Northrop Grumman’s second Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft and the International Space Station following its robotic capture and installation on Monday. The Expedition 74 crew is now beginning to unload some of the new …
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Sports & Inspiration
2026 GB Swimming Championships: Adam Peaty holds off Filip Nowacki and Max Morgan in the men’s 100m breaststroke
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauHe might be the old man in a sea of youth, but Adam Ramsay-Peaty still has plenty left to give two years out from the Olympic Games LA28, storming to victory in the …
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Sports & Inspiration
From IPL power to Olympic dreams – Graeme Smith maps cricket’s global future
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauAs one of the most respected voices in world cricket, Graeme Smith – a former South African team captain – continues to influence conversations about the sport’s rapidly evolving landscape. Smith, who now serves …