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The chief economist of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Mรกximo Torero Cullen, previewed its annual State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report in a briefing on Tuesday to journalists at UN Headquarters in New York.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:The Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution urging all Member States to โutilise effectivelyโ the mechanisms for the pacific settlement of disputes as outlined in the United Nations Charter, including โnegotiation, enquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlementโ and other peaceful means of their choice.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:[Daily Trust] Catholic Bishop of Maiduguri Diocese, John Bakeni, has lauded the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Army for successfully rescuing Reverend Father Alphonsus Afina, who was kidnapped on June 1, 2025, by Boko Haram insurgents.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:The UN agency accuses Israeli forces of attacking a building housing its staff and their families in Deir al-Balah.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:[Daily Trust] Minna -- A Superintendent of Immigration, simply identified as Suleiman, has been killed by terrorists suspected to be ISWAP elements at a service outpost in Lumma Sanke, Borgu LGA of Niger State.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:The Camiral Resort in Girona, Spain, will stage the Ryder Cup in 2031.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre said Monday that the Somali diaspora plays a vital role in the country's development and is expected to strengthen its support for national armed forces and the implementation of elections that would restore citizens' fundamental right to vote and be elected.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:U.S. tariffs could cost Italy up to 0.8% of GDP, Confindustria warns. On Monday, Italyโs largest industrial association said that a proposed new round of tariffs by the United States could result in a 38-billion-euro (US$44.4 billion) loss in Italian exports and reduce the countryโs gross domestic product (GDP) by 0.8 percent by 2027. RELATED: [โฆ]
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:A deadly air force training jet crash in Bangladesh has drawn calls for accountability, and to relocate bases and training from densely populated areas.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:The changes represent Russia's latest internet restriction, following measures taken against social media platforms and foreign technology companies since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia's Judiciary is on the edge of a constitutional showdown as President Joseph Boakai is reportedly preparing to commission newly appointed Chief Justice Yamie Gbeisay--despite the fact that outgoing Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh remains legally seated until mid-August.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- A coalition of Liberia's leading women's rights and civil society organizations has issued a powerful call to action against the growing crisis of drug trafficking and substance abuse, warning of its devastating impact on families, communities, and national security.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:[ISS] The threat of a terrorist blockade of Mali's Kayes and Nioro towns would be disastrous for all three countries.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:"We will do it again, if necessary!" US President Donald Trump warned after Iran's foreign minister said three nuclear facilities had been badly damaged in strikes in June.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:The number of those who perished after a military plane crashed into a school has risen to 31. Students have been protesting in Dhaka, demanding accountability.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:Singapore claims top spot as Asian nations surge ahead, while Belarus and Kosovo remain Europeโs weakest links.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:The heatwave is expected to subside from Friday onwards.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:Morocco midfielder Salma Bouguerche says medicine "chose her" as a career, having qualified as a doctor last year.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:A humpback whale was found dead on a beach in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, after drifting ashore near the cityโs southern coastline in the early afternoon.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:Clashes between Bedouin clans and Druze groups in Syriaโs southern Al-Suwayda province have triggered a severe humanitarian crisis, causing widespread disruptions to electricity, water supplies, and healthcare services, while also fueling sectarian hate speech and putting Druze communities at risk of retaliation, Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported on Tuesday. RELATED:Critical 1,000 Dead in Syria Sweida [โฆ]
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:Unknown hackers have accessed the internal network of one of Germany's biggest newspaper publishing groups. The police cybercrime unit is investigating the incident.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:French pharmaceutical company Sanofi said it is acquiring London-based Vicebio to expand its range of respiratory virus vaccines and add a non-mRNA vaccine to its pipeline.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:British-Swedish pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca is expanding its presence in the US in a bid to boost sales in its largest market.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:A new study shows that children under the age of 13 who had access to a smartphone were more likely to have suicidal thoughts, lower self-worth, and detachment from reality compared to their older peers.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:The agency said levels of fluoride in EU drinking water are safe, but that questions remain on how exposure to the mineral could affect childrenโs brain development.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:Hundreds of students protested near the site of the crash of a Bangladesh air force training jet into a school in Dhaka, demanding accountability, compensation for victims' families and the halt of training flights.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:Like the majority of international organisations established in the last century to reduce geopolitical tensions, the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe is now in a terminal existential crisis, writes Anton Shekhovtsov.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:Brussels appears to be preparing to deploy its "Anti-Coercion Instrument" to try to deter looming 30% trade tariffs on its exports to the U.S.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:Jensen Huang has established himself as America's most influential tech leader, assuming a role once occupied by Apple's Tim Cook, many tech experts say.
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Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:Spanish police said on Tuesday 37 people were arrested in connection with a sophisticated criminal organisation dedicated to sexual exploitation.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:Tourists have returned to Icelandโs Reykjanes Peninsula to witness the latest volcanic eruption, which began on 16 July near the town of Grindavik.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:An RAF F-35B fighter jet, stuck for over a month in Kerala due to technical issues, finally took off after repairs by UK engineers, sparking much online humour.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:The third round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine is set to take place on July 23 in Istanbul, as confirmed by the Turkish government. The meeting will be held at the Ottoman-era รฤฑraฤan Palace in Beลiktaล, where the previous round of negotiations occurred on June 3. RELATED: Ukraine Deliberately Targets Russian Civilians in [โฆ]
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:[UNDP] Brussels, 21 July 2025 - The Better Than Cash Alliance, hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through its Sustainable Finance Hub, supported its members in enabling digital payments for more than 100 million people in 2024. This milestone marks major progress in advancing financial inclusion, especially for women, with 82% of advisory services supporting gender-intentional initiatives.
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