Lebanon says Israel targeted journalist killed in airstrike +++ © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Baltics: How volunteer troops prepare for a Russian conflict Juri Rescheto 5 hours ago5 hours ago Thousands of men and women volunteers are training all over Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. They are preparing for a conflict with Russia — even though they hope to avoid one. https://www.dw.com/en/baltic-estonia-latvia-lithuania-volunteer-soldiers-troops-medics-conflict-with-russia/video-76833326 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Amnesty International paints a grim picture for human rights Jens Thurau 3 hours ago3 hours ago In its 2025/2026 report, the human rights watchdog Amnesty International calls out the "predatory behavior of the powerful" and calls for action to defend the global order. https://www.dw.com/en/amnesty-international-human-rights-iran-us-israel-war-international-law/a-76837070 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Lebanon says Israel targeted journalist killed in airstrike 6 hours ago6 hours ago Amal Khalil was killed when a house she was sheltering in was hit by an Israeli airstrike. Lebanon has accused Israel of targeting media workers as part of an "established approach" — a charge Israel denies. https://www.dw.com/en/lebanon-says-israel-targeted-journalist-killed-in-airstrike/a-76904701 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Iran war: Trump orders 'shoot to kill' on mine-laying boats Roshni Majumdar | Shakeel Sobhan AFP, AP, Reuters, dpa +++ © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Iran war: Trump orders 'shoot to kill' on mine-laying boats Roshni Majumdar | Shakeel Sobhan AFP, AP, Reuters, dpa Published 9 hours agoPublished 9 hours agolast updated 4 minutes agolast updated 4 minutes ago Tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue as the US president ups his rhetoric. Iranian leaders have said there can be no peace talks while the US blockade of Iranian ports continues DW has the latest. https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-trump-orders-shoot-to-kill-on-mine-laying-boats-in-strait-of-hormuz/live-76903459 © 2026 Deutsche Welle What does Trump's Iran ceasefire extension mean for peace? Biresh Banerjee 17 hours ago17 hours ago US President Donald Trump has announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, apparently at the request of Pakistan's prime minister. DW asks Sultan Barakat if this is the start of a period of uneasy calm. https://www.dw.com/en/what-does-trumps-iran-ceasefire-extension-mean-for-peace/video-76901465 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Iran war: Revolutionary Guard says seizes ships in Hormuz Dmytro Hubenko | Natalie Muller | Shakeel Sobhan AFP, AP, Reuters, dpa Published 04/22/2026Published April 22, 2026last updated 14 hours agolast updated 14 hours ago Iran's naval forces accused two ships of endangering maritime security by attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz without authorization. The escalation comes amid uncertainty over US-Iran ceasefire talks. DW has more. https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-revolutionary-guard-says-seizes-ships-in-hormuz/live-76889868 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Five things you can learn from the new Human Capital Index Plus (HCI+) Brian StacyRitika D’SouzaNorbert SchadyJoana SilvaAlaka Holla April 20, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/five-things-you-can-learn-from-the-new-human-capital-index-plus- How much of a child’s productive potential is lost during their working years, and what areas should governments target for improvement? The World Bank’s new Human Capital Index Plus (HCI+) was built to answer both questions, and a new interactive app makes the data easy to explore for anyone, from policymakers to researchers to curious citizens. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

The large and sustained impacts of Group Consulting on firm performance and jobs David McKenzie April 20, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/impactevaluations/the-large-and-sustained-impacts-of-group-consulting-on-firm-perf There is now strong evidence that good management practices matter for firms, and that these practices can be improved by consulting. However, two big issues in translating this evidence into policy are cost and sustainability. Individual one-on-one consulting can be expensive – a global consulting company that we partnered with in India provided services valued at $250,000 per firm, and even using local consultants in Colombia cost about $29,000 per firm. Moreover, even if these consultants succeed in improving management, there are many reasons to worry about fade-out. Boston Consulting Group estimates that two-thirds of corporate transformations fail, as staff turns over and priorities change. Once a shock arrives, perhaps management is like a new habit that reverts to the old. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

From the ground up: How land rights drive jobs and growth Klaus DeiningerThea HilhorstClaudia Rivas April 21, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/developmenttalk/from-the-ground-up--how-land-rights-drive-jobs-and-growth Digital technology transformed how land rights can be securely documented, transferred, and used, expanding opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs seeking access credit markets. Yet adoption remains uneven: digital registries are near universal in OECD and many ECA countries, but remain nascent, partial, or non-existent elsewhere. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Biofuels and oil insecurity: what the evidence suggests about agriculture powering mobility Mohammad Abul Azad April 21, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/biofuels-and-oil-insecurity--what-the-evidence-suggests-about-ag Recent military conflict in the Middle East have once again reminded the world how vulnerable modern economies remain to sudden disruptions in global oil supply. For many developing economies, particularly in South and Southeast Asia, the consequences of such disruptions are immediate and acute. Higher oil prices translate quickly into higher transportation costs, rising food prices, fiscal pressure from fuel subsidies, and deteriorating household welfare. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Not Impact measurement. Impact. Lisandro Martin April 21, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/not-impact-measurement-impact MDBs Pioneer a New Profession for Results in a Data-Rich World By the Heads of Outcome Measurement of Multilateral and Bilateral Development Agencies © 2026 The World Bank Group,