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Food systems are the missing ingredient from the COP30 menuΒ 

Despite making the Amazon the stage for this year's UN climate summit, Brazil has stayed silent on the food system crisis, the top driver of its deforestation The post Food systems are the missing ingredient from the COP30 menu appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

China’s Arms Imports Are Declining – But So Are Its Arms ExportsΒ 

What do these two trends tell us about China’s defense industry and its quest for military self-reliance?

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Could Trump weaken the dollar to curb record trade deficit?

The US dollar is the world's most important reserve currency. But Donald Trump sees the greenback's current strength as a cause behind trade deficits and a big hindrance to his manufacturing revolution.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

How Russia-US Talks on Ukraine Shake Taiwanese Confidence in America’s Commitment

Survey findings reveal a clear pattern: Taiwanese perceptions of U.S. credibility are closely tied to how Washington handles its global commitments.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

For Families, School Choice Doesn't Mean Easy Decisions

The school choice model is growing. But how easy is it for families on the ground to actually feel like they've exercised meaningful choice?

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: EdSurge favicon EdSurge

WHO calls for urgent action to address worldwide disruptions in tuberculosis services putting millions of lives at risk

On the occasion on World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, marked on 24 March, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for an urgent investment of resources to protect and maintain tuberculosis (TB) care and support services for people in need across regions and countries. TB remains the world’s deadliest infectious disease, responsible for over 1million deaths annually bringing devastating impacts on families and...

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: WHO News favicon WHO News

Germany updates US travel advice after citizens detained

The Foreign Office stressed that the new advisory does not constitute a travel warning. It comes after US immigration authorities detained multiple German nationals upon arrival.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Reassurance, not peacekeeping: What Ukraine coalition force will and won't do

The force would focus on providing Ukraine with air cover to keep its skies safe and a naval presence in the Black Sea to encourage trade.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

A Rebuttal From Singapore’s US Ambassador

β€œWe welcome legitimate investors and businessmen, but we act firmly and decisively against those who break our laws.”

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Free societies are good for business says UN rights chief, wrapping up visit to Kyrgyzstan

Respect for human rights is not only a moral obligation but a necessity for economic stability, the UN’s top human rights official said on Thursday, during a visit to the Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Trailblazers: UN’s β€˜founding mothers’ remind all people to stand up for human rights

Silence is not an option in the fight for human rights – that was the message on Thursday at an event honouring the legacy of the women who have shaped the United Nations’ commitment to gender equality.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

WHO gives clean bill of health to cities taking action on preventable diseases

Three cities that share a healthy vision for their residents won UN World Health Organization awards on Thursday for their smoke-free parks, clean air initiatives and obesity-busting school lunch initiatives.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

End of eternal ice: Many glaciers will not survive this century, climate scientists say

Glaciers in many regions will not survive the 21st century if they keep melting at the current rate, potentially jeopardising hundreds of millions of people living downstream, UN climate experts said on the firstWorld Day for Glaciers.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Syria's humanitarian crisis: 16.5 million in need amid continuing conflict

The legacy of the Syrian conflict, which saw the overthrow of the Assad regime in December last year, is that 16.5 million people are in dire need of assistance, making it one of the largest humanitarian crises globally, a senior UN humanitarian said on Thursday.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

China's growing grip on key German industries

China has emerged as a major threat to Germany's car industry and is also putting the chemicals and engineering sector under pressure.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Carbon colonialism? Malaysia and Indonesia plan storage hubs for Asian emissionsΒ 

Japan and South Korea have signed deals to export CO2 captured at their power and manufacturing plants to Southeast Asia The post Carbon colonialism? Malaysia and Indonesia plan storage hubs for Asian emissions appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

Even the Trumpiest stocks are suffering

Investors may have misjudged which firms would thrive under the new administration

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Even the Trumpiest stocks are suffering

Investors may have misjudged which firms would thrive under the new administration

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Who and What Is at Risk?

It took the Biden administration four years to make the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program functional. The Trump administration has already started to weaken it.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan dies aged 76

He ran his own Jordan team in F1 and became a popular pundit on TV after selling the team in 2005.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Iran releases French tourist held since 2022

Olivier Grondeau, 34, was arrested on security charges, which his family have always denied.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Three cities honoured for public health achievements at 2025 Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit

Today, during the annual Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in Paris, three cities were recognized for their achievements in preventing noncommunicable diseases and injuries: CΓ³rdoba, Argentina; Fortaleza, Brazil; and Greater Manchester, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Summit, co-hosted byBloomberg Philanthropies, theWorld Health Organization (WHO),Vital Strategies, and the City of Paris,...

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: WHO News favicon WHO News

Why happiness matters for democracy

For International Day of Happiness, DW asked young people if they can still be happy despite global warming, wars, the rising cost of living and increasing loneliness.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Indonesian Parliament Passes Law Expanding Military’s Role in Government

Civil society groups say that the changes are a throwback to the repressive New Order period, when the military dominated civilian affairs.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Deutsche Bank to slash 2,000 jobs

The German bank's move to downsize comes due to falling profits. Deutsche Bank also plans to close several of its branches.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

A look at the kind of high quality child care many cannot find

Reading my colleague Jackie Mader’s latest story about the vital importance of warm, interactive exchanges between caregivers and children brought back the terrifying feeling that comes with leaving your baby in the hands of someone you don’t really know β€” and the relief when you see an experienced, loving educator taking charge. Mader’s story details […] The post A look at the kind of high quality child care many...

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: The Hechinger Report favicon The Hechinger Report

Radio Free Europe vows to fight 'unlawful' Trump admin cuts

The head of Radio Free Europe/Radio Free Liberty, Stephen Capus, told DW it is unlawful for the Trump administration to cancel funding for the broadcaster, as the money had been appropriated by Congress.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

British bomb disposal expert injured in Gaza

The 51-year-old was injured in a blast which killed a UN worker, the charity he works for says.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

It’s Time For a β€˜Like-minded Autonomy’ in the Indo-Pacific

Can the Philippines play a role in convening regional discussions aimed at upholding a rules-based order?

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Philippines Wants to Expand β€˜Squad’ Grouping to Include India, South Korea

The informal grouping, established last May, is intended to counter China's assertive behavior in the South China Sea.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Oil giant's leaked data reveals 'awful' pollution

Colombia’s Ecopetrol polluted hundreds of sites, including water sources and wetlands, the BBC finds.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

'They wanted to be doctors, teachers': Gazans grieve children killed in massive Israeli strikes

Babies and young children are among the hundreds killed in Israel's renewed bombardment.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy agrees to 'partial ceasefire'

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he is open to a "partial ceasefire" after a "frank" call with US President Trump, who suggested the United States take over Ukrainian power plants as a security guarantee.

Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Greenpeace ordered to pay more than $660m for defaming oil firm in protests

Greenpeace has warned it could be forced into bankruptcy because of the case brought by Energy Transfer.

Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

Dark Energy experiment challenges Einstein's theory of Universe

New research could force a fundamental rethink of the nature of space and time.

Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate