Women play a critical role in agrifood systems globally
FAO, IFAD, and WFP stress that gender equality in agrifood systems is essential for poverty reduction and food security worldwide....
Month : March 2025
UN Women marks International Women’s Day with equality call
Gender equality is essential for progress, says UN Women, calling for urgent action to uphold rights and empower women worldwide....
Queensland declares state of emergency ahead of Cyclone Alfred’s arrival
Queensland issues emergency warnings as Cyclone Alfred approaches with strong winds and heavy rain....
European Commission and World Bank Group expand energy access in Africa
Africa’s energy future gets a boost as the European Commission and World Bank collaborate to expand electricity access for millions....
European Commission proposes to extend gas storage obligations
European Commission proposes to extend gas storage obligations until 2027, ensuring energy security and market stability....
US crude stockpile surge and OPEC+ supply hike push Brent down 3%
Oil prices slipped as Brent crude dropped 3%, pressured by a sharp rise in US crude stockpiles and the OPEC+ decision to increase production....
South Korean economy grows 2 percent in 2024, steady progress
Bank of Korea confirms South Korea’s economy grew 2 percent in 2024, showing resilience amid global challenges and steady GDP recovery....
Amazon-backed Anthropic’s valuation jumps to $61.5B
Amazon-backed Anthropic’s valuation soars to $61.5B after a $3.5B funding round, reinforcing its AI dominance....
Digital assets soar as Trump outlines Crypto Strategic Reserve plan
Trump’s Crypto Strategic Reserve announcement sparks a market rally, pushing Bitcoin past $94K and fueling gains in Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano....
Emirates expands flights with new Asia routes to three cities
Emirates launches flights to Shenzhen, Da Nang, and Siem Reap, expanding its Asia network with 269 weekly flights from Dubai to 24 key destinations....