The UN’s development arm launches insurance programme for developing nations
The programme will cover socio-economic, climate and health-related disasters...
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UK economy contracts 1.5% in the first quarter of 2021
Surprisingly, the economy grew by 2.1% in March...
Half of global workforce could lose their jobs, says ILO
Wages of informal workers plunged 60% since the start of the pandemic...
Flexible donors power WFP with US$180mn to address crises, build resilience
With the backing of donor governments and other partners, WFP is responding to an unparalleled six large-scale hunger emergencies at the same time...
The UN calls for a ceasefire in Syria
A minimum of 55 deaths have been reported...
Genocide does not happen by accident, says UN Secretary-General
Urges for greater efforts to shelter those fleeing persecution...
Hiroshima to host twenty‑seventh UN‑Japan Conference on Disarmament Issues
The event provides a forum for frank and interactive dialogue on pressing security, disarmament and non‑proliferation issues...
‘Smart Money’ headed for investments in climate-friendly development
UN Secretary‑General António Guterres stressed on the need for more ambition...
The UN and Kuwait’s meeting to possibly strengthen their bilateral relationship
The UN Secretary-General expressed his support for the country’s mediation efforts in the current Gulf crisis...
UN Secretary-General voices concern over reported Myanmar security excesses
Urges to stay calm and restraint to evade any humanitarian catastrophe...