When digital payments unlock access to credit: New evidence from firms in 101 economies Davide S. MareSubika Farazi February 24, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/allaboutfinance/when-digital-payments-unlock-access-to-credit--new-evidence-from Access to credit remains one of the most persistent constraints faced by firms—especially small and young ones—in developing economies. Despite decades of financial sector reforms, as of 2025 more than one in seven formal firms worldwide still struggled to obtain external finance, and nearly one in four reported unfavorable loan terms. At the same time, digital payment systems have expanded rapidly, transforming how firms transact with customers and suppliers. Can these two trends be connected? © 2026 World Bank Group, https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/search

Hope on the front lines: What we saw during our return to Sudan Yoichiro Ishihara February 24, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/africacan/hope-on-the-front-lines-what-we-saw-during-our-return-to-sudan In December 2025, a small team from the World Bank touched down in Port Sudan, the interim capital of the de facto government. It was a quiet but significant milestone: our first visit to the country since the devastating conflict began in April 2023. © 2026 World Bank Group,

Keeping women on the sidelines of the economy isn’t simply unjust—it’s self-defeating Indermit Gill February 24, 2026 This page in: English Español العربية 中文 © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/keeping-women-on-the-sidelines-of-the-economy-isnt-simply-unjust-its-self-defeating It’s a shocking statistic: across the world today, more than 95 percent of women live in an economy that does not provide full legal equality—and not one economy has secured the legal rights needed for women’s full economic participation. Even in economies that have modernized their laws, women still face constraints that hamper the work they can do, the businesses they can start, and the safety they need to pursue opportunities. © 2026 World Bank Group,

Mapping 20 years of change in the global liner shipping network Jan HoffmannAntonella Teodoro February 25, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/mapping-20-years-of-change-in-the-global-liner-shipping-network Connections to global markets and supplies are a precondition for trade driven development, investments, and jobs. Here, we analyze how the global shipping network has evolved and the impact on countries position in the network over the last two decades. Two snapshots of the global liner shipping network: Moving towards more hub-and-spoke connections © 2026 World Bank Group,

The nitrogen paradox: Every sweet hath its sour Esha ZaveriRichard DamaniaGenevieve Connors February 25, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/agfood/the-nitrogen-paradox--every-sweet-hath-its-sour When the philosopher and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote in 1841, "Every sweet hath its sour; every evil its good", nitrogen was surely the last thing on his mind. Yet his words perfectly encapsulate the paradox of nitrogen in development. © 2026 World Bank Group,

Failing and succeeding at reducing illegal extraction with information Gabriel Englander February 25, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/impactevaluations/failing-and-succeeding-at-reducing-illegal-extraction-with-infor New data excite me because I might be able to use them in a research paper. Because they are valuable to me, I expect them to also be valuable to society. So I keep attempting papers on whether better information reduces illegal fishing. But I keep getting null results! A recent paper on illegal gold mining in Colombia, however, found that better information did reduce extraction. What made that paper succeed where mine have failed? © 2026 World Bank Group,

Slopes, skates, and equal rights: What the Winter Olympics and the World Bank Women, Business and the Law flagship report have in common Nona KaralashviliEugenia RodríguezNatália Mazoni Silva MartinsAlexis Koumjian Cheney February 26, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/developmenttalk/slopes--skates--and-equal-rights--what-the-winter-olympics-and-t What a week — the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics wrapped up in spectacular fashion on February 22nd at the Verona Arena, capping two weeks of breathtaking athleticism and remarkable resilience. Just as the world was still buzzing from the slopes and the ice, the World Bank released its 2026 Women, Business and the Law (WBL) report on February 24th, measuring how laws, policies, and enforcement shape women’s economic opportunities. © 2026 World Bank Group,

Adaptation for utility transformation: Lessons from Latin America and the Caribbean Federico LucianiCatalina RamirezGuillaume Fery February 26, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/water/adaptation-for-utility-transformation--lessons-from-latin-americ When we launched the Utility of the Future (UoF) Hub for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) in January 2024, with support from the Global Water Security and Sanitation Partnership (GWSP), we built on the World Bank’s global UoF framework—a proven approach to help water and sanitation utilities drive strategic transformation. The UoF framework combines a standardized diagnostic tool, analytical lenses, and a phased process to help utilities assess where they stand, define priorities, and translate ambition into actionable roadmaps. © 2026 World Bank Group,

Fast payments and digital ID: Making everyday payments safer, simpler, and more efficient Guillermo Galicia RabadanHarish Natarajan February 26, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/psd/fast-payments-and-digital-id--making-everyday-payments-safer--si Imagine this situation - María runs a small grocery shop, and one afternoon she receives a message asking her to pay a supplier urgently through the country’s fast payment system. The name looks familiar. The payment request looks real. She sends the money. Minutes later, she realizes it was a scam. The money is gone. © 2026 World Bank Group,

Weekly links February 27: Migrating TVET, lending to small firms, quality coffee, and more… David McKenzie February 27, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/impactevaluations/weekly-links-february-27--migrating-tvet--lending-to-small-firms On the CGD blog, Helen Dempster, Marcel Ricou and John Mountford make the case for linking technical and vocational education and training (TVET) with labor mobility. They argue that doing so can increase the quality of these programs, increase their attractiveness to students, and increase the impact of donor spending on TVET. “In many ways, this approach is the reverse of the current model: instead of providing training as part of mobility-focused projects (e.g., Skills Mobility Partnerships), provide mobility opportunities as part of training-focused projects. It enables donors to distribute aid in a way which supports the economic development of the trainees themselves and their families; employers globally; and TVET providers in countries of origin—a true triple win. To do this, we will need to move away from the “development-in-place” paradigm, recognizing that labor mobility is one of the best economic development tools we have, including to improve the impact of TVET investments.” © 2026 World Bank Group,

What’s changing in gender-responsive public financial management Mona El-ChamiMaja BosnicSrinivas Gurazada March 08, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/governance/what-s-changing-in-gender-responsive-public-financial-management If you’ve ever wondered how public financial management (PFM) systems integrate gender considerations so that public funds benefit everyone more equally, we’re going to share with you what we’ve learned from our latest data. Since 2020, 32 national and subnational governments have applied the Public Expenditure & Financial Accountability (PEFA) Gender Framework, creating the first global dataset on how PFM systems address gender issues. The results show progress and increased commitment but also highlight remaining gaps in achieving gender‑equality outcomes. © 2026 World Bank Group,

World Bank Tokyo Online Morning Seminar #218 “International Debt Report 2025” © 2026 World Bank Group, Date & Time March 02, 2026 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM ET 9am-10am, Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (Japan Standard Time)

https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2026/03/03/world-bank-tokyo-online-morning-seminar-international-debt-report-2025 World Bank Tokyo Online Morning Seminar #218 “International Debt Report 2025” At this seminar, Acting Manager and Program Manager for Debt and Financial Statistics at the World Bank’s Development Data Group, will share the main points of the World Bank’s latest International Debt Report. Date & Time March 02, 2026 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM ET 9am-10am, Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (Japan Standard Time) © 2026 World Bank Group,

Jordan: Early Market Engagement Design and Build of Water Transmission Pipeline Date & Time March 02, 2026 06:00 AM - 08:00 AM ET 02:00PM, Jordan Local Time © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2026/03/02/jordan-early-market-engagement-design-and-build-of-water-transmission-pipeline Jordan: Early Market Engagement Design and Build of Water Transmission Pipeline Yarmouk Water Company invites the contractors satisfy a valid classification as first Grade in the field of Water/Wastewater to participate in an Early Market Engagement Date & Time March 02, 2026 06:00 AM - 08:00 AM ET 02:00PM, Jordan Local Time © 2026 World Bank Group,

Hooked on Subsidies: The Case for Reform © 2026 World Bank Group, Date & Time March 02, 2026 03:00 AM - 04:00 AM ET 05:00 - 06:00 PM (Tokyo time)

Hooked on Subsidies: The Case for Reform Join us to explore how policymakers can make subsidies work better—supporting productive investment, boosting growth, and creating jobs. https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2026/02/23/hooked-on-subsidies-the-case-for-reform Date & Time March 02, 2026 03:00 AM - 04:00 AM ET 05:00 - 06:00 PM (Tokyo time) © 2026 World Bank Group,

When Harvests Become Jobs and the Fields Become an Opportunity This page in:English Español © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2026/02/04/cuando-cosecha-se-convierte-en-empleo-y-campo-en-oportunidades-honduras STORY HIGHLIGHTS Agrobusiness initiatives in southern Honduras are generating formal jobs and strengthening rural livelihoods. With support from the ComRural II project and the World Bank Group, organizations such as UPROCASUR, CAVEXSA, and COCASAM are improving market access and agricultural value addition. These investments show how rural competitiveness can drive sustainable growth and stimulate local economies in communities surrounding the projects in Honduras. © 2026 World Bank Group,

Public–Private Collaboration in Health: From Market Failure to Public Value Mirja Channa SjoblomCristian HerreraLais Gondim de Alencar Paixao February 18, 2026 This page in: English Español © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/latinamerica/public-private-collaboration-health Walk into a grocery store and markets behave as textbooks predict prices signal value; consumers compare options, competition rewards efficiency.  Now we swap groceries for cancer treatment, maternal care, or emergency surgery. Healthcare is different.  © 2026 World Bank Group,

Transforming Transportation 2026 March 10 – 11, 2026 Preston Auditorium, World Bank Main Complex 1818 H Street Northwest Washington DC, DC 20433 © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://web.cvent.com/event/738133e6-f670-4411-af43-84088072ca0d/register?environment=P2&deliveryName=DM275250 © 2026 World Bank Group,

Women’s Economic-Opportunity Laws Only Half-Enforced Globally This page in:English Français العربية 中文 Español © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2026/02/24/women-s-economic-opportunity-laws-only-half-enforced-globally Only 4% of women worldwide live in economies that provide nearly full legal equality WASHINGTON, February 24, 2026—Laws designed to ensure equal economic opportunities for women are only half-enforced on average across the world, indicating that the barriers that keep women from contributing fully to growth and prosperity are far steeper than previously thought, according to a new report from the World Bank Group. Even if the laws were fully enforced, women would still enjoy barely two-thirds of the legal rights of men. © 2026 World Bank Group,

Investing in people, creating opportunities Paschal Donohoe February 19, 2026 This page in: English Français Español العربية 中文 © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/investing-in-people-creating-opportunities Over the past 15 years, even as incomes have risen and poverty has declined, nearly two-thirds of low- and middle-income countries have experienced setbacks in nutrition, learning, or workforce skills. © 2026 World Bank Group,

Women’s Economic-Opportunity Laws Only Half-Enforced Globally This page in:English Français العربية 中文 Español © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2026/02/24/women-s-economic-opportunity-laws-only-half-enforced-globally Only 4% of women worldwide live in economies that provide nearly full legal equality WASHINGTON, February 24, 2026—Laws designed to ensure equal economic opportunities for women are only half-enforced on average across the world, indicating that the barriers that keep women from contributing fully to growth and prosperity are far steeper than previously thought, according to a new report from the World Bank Group. Even if the laws were fully enforced, women would still enjoy barely two-thirds of the legal rights of men. © 2026 World Bank Group,

People’s Pursuit of Dignity, Equality and Justice is Unshakeable By Volker Turk Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/02/peoples-pursuit-of-dignity-equality-and-justice-is-unshakeable/ GENEVA, Feb 24 2026 (IPS) - A fierce competition for power, control and resources is playing out on the world stage at a rate and intensity unseen for the past 80 years. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

International Women’s Day & 70th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women By UN Women Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/02/international-womens-day-70th-session-of-the-un-commission-on-the-status-of-women/ UNITED NATIONS, Feb 26 2026 (IPS) - International Women’s Day 2026 comes at a defining moment: Women and girls have never been closer to equality, and never closer to losing it. Legal protection against domestic violence has expanded in many countries. Yet, the rights of women and girls are being rolled back in plain sight, and across the world, women still do not enjoy the same legal rights as men Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Climate Change Is Coming for Your Morning Coffee By Busani Bafana Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/02/climate-change-is-coming-for-your-morning-coffee/ BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, Feb 27 2026 (IPS) - Your morning cup of coffee could soon cost more, thanks to climate change, which is raising the heat on the production of the world’s most loved beverage. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Over 25,500 Palestinians Killed: Absence of Accountability is Nothing Short of Shameful By Volker Turk Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/02/over-25500-palestinians-killed-absence-of-accountability-is-nothing-short-of-shameful/ UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk’s remarks to the Interactive Dialogue on the human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, at the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on February 26 2026. GENEVA, Feb 27 2026 (IPS) - The situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is a human-made disaster. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Maison des Talibés Confronts Abuse of ‘Talibé’ children in Senegal By Megan Fahrney Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/02/maison-des-talibes-confronts-abuse-of-talibe-children-in-senegal/ SAINT-LOUIS, Senegal, Feb 27 2026 (IPS) - When you walk through the streets of Senegal’s cities, you notice them almost immediately: young boys in worn clothes, clutching plastic cans or tin bowls, weaving between cars and pedestrians to ask for spare change or food. They are often barefoot, alone and hungry. These children are known as talibés. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

UN Report Warns of Escalating Human Rights Abuses Against Migrants and Refugees in Libya By Oritro Karim Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/02/un-report-warns-of-escalating-human-rights-abuses-against-migrants-and-refugees-in-libya/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Will_Palestine_Preside_Over_the_Next_UN_General_Assembly_Nothing_Compares_to_Human_Lives_Lost_Reflec UNITED NATIONS, Feb 20 2026 (IPS) - A new UN report warns of the “brutal and normalized reality” for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in Libya as they face exploitation and human rights violations. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

As Biodiversity Loss Grows, Rome Talks Urge Nations to Step Up Action By Stella Paul Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/02/as-biodiversity-loss-grows-rome-talks-urge-nations-to-step-up-action/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Will_Palestine_Preside_Over_the_Next_UN_General_Assembly_Nothing_Compares_to_Human_Lives_Lost_Reflec ROME & NEW DELHI, Feb 23 2026 (IPS) - Governments meeting in Rome last week acknowledged that global efforts to protect nature are still not moving fast enough, even as biodiversity loss continues to affect ecosystems, livelihoods, and economies worldwide. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Immigrants Are What Made America Great By Alon Ben-Meir Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/02/immigrants-are-what-made-america-great/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Will_Palestine_Preside_Over_the_Next_UN_General_Assembly_Nothing_Compares_to_Human_Lives_Lost_Reflec NEW YORK, Feb 23 2026 (IPS) - Trump’s immigration policy is destroying America’s greatness Immigrants are the backbone of America’s greatness— powering its economy, enriching its culture, and advancing its global leadership. Yet under the guise of making America great again, Trump’s exclusionary, racist policies are dismantling that very foundation, stifling innovation and tarnishing the nation’s moral standing. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Trump Tariffs Creating Less Manufacturing Jobs By Jomo Kwame Sundaram and Kuhaneetha Bai Kalaicelvan Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/02/trump-tariffs-creating-less-manufacturing-jobs/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Will_Palestine_Preside_Over_the_Next_UN_General_Assembly_Nothing_Compares_to_Human_Lives_Lost_Reflec KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb 24 2026 (IPS) - President Donald Trump has shaken up the world economy and the rule of international law in the first year of his second term – ostensibly to make America great again, particularly by reviving US manufacturing jobs. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Russia Assessing the Benefits of WTO Membership By Kester Kenn Klomegah Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/02/russia-assessing-the-benefits-of-wto-membership/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Will_Palestine_Preside_Over_the_Next_UN_General_Assembly_Nothing_Compares_to_Human_Lives_Lost_Reflec MOSCOW, Feb 24 2026 (IPS) - Despite consistent criticisms over its operations down the years, Russia still finds it difficult to leave the World Trade Organization (WTO), and instead assessing the opportunities and broad benefits of membership. WTO is not just an organization, but a multilateral bridge for strategic trade engagement and securing results-oriented partnerships. Certainly, unlocking and accelerating trade initiatives should be the key focus in the changing world. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

‘Nothing Compares to Human Lives Lost’ – Reflections on Ukraine War By Ed Holt Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/02/ukrainian-war-anniversary-nothing-compares-to-human-lives-lost/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Will_Palestine_Preside_Over_the_Next_UN_General_Assembly_Nothing_Compares_to_Human_Lives_Lost_Reflec BRATISLAVA, Feb 24 2026 (IPS) - “We have a saying here in Ukraine now – ‘young people meet at their friends’ funerals rather than at weddings.’ It’s sad, but very true.” Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Loneliness on Planet Earth By Joseph Chamie Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/02/loneliness-on-planet-earth/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Will_Palestine_Preside_Over_the_Next_UN_General_Assembly_Nothing_Compares_to_Human_Lives_Lost_Reflec PORTLAND, USA, Feb 24 2026 (IPS) - Loneliness is a significant health concern on planet Earth. It affects virtually every aspect of human wellbeing and development worldwide. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Iran: A Regime with Nothing Left but Force By Inés M. Pousadela Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/02/iran-a-regime-with-nothing-left-but-force/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Will_Palestine_Preside_Over_the_Next_UN_General_Assembly_Nothing_Compares_to_Human_Lives_Lost_Reflec MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Feb 24 2026 (IPS) - The Islamic Republic of Iran has put down another uprising, with a ferocity that makes previous crackdowns seem restrained. The theocratic regime has survived, but it has done so by substituting violence for the economic security it cannot provide and the political legitimacy it no longer has. Its show of force is also an admission of weakness. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Can “Human Fraternity” Move Peace? By Katsuhiro Asagiri Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/02/can-human-fraternity-move-peace/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Will_Palestine_Preside_Over_the_Next_UN_General_Assembly_Nothing_Compares_to_Human_Lives_Lost_Reflec ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Feb 24 2026 (IPS) - As wars drag on and the international order grows increasingly unstable, Abu Dhabi has been offering a different kind of narrative. It sought to recognize early efforts at reconciliation, bring religious leaders into the same space, and place former adversaries under the same spotlight. At the heart of the February 4, 2026 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity ceremony was an attempt to make visible, in a public setting, the choice of moving in the direction of easing conflict. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

After a Brutal Winter, Millions of Ukrainians Face Deepening Displacement and Uncertainty By Philippe Leclerc Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/02/after-a-brutal-winter-millions-of-ukrainians-face-deepening-displacement-and-uncertainty/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Will_Palestine_Preside_Over_the_Next_UN_General_Assembly_Nothing_Compares_to_Human_Lives_Lost_Reflec GENEVA, Feb 25 2026 (IPS) - After surviving the harshest winter in a decade, millions of displaced Ukrainians are confronting a growing crisis marked by hardship and ongoing attacks as peace prospects remain distant. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Generative AI Could Deepen Inequality, Revenue Losses in Creative Industries By Oritro Karim Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/02/generative-ai-could-deepen-inequality-revenue-losses-in-creative-industries/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Will_Palestine_Preside_Over_the_Next_UN_General_Assembly_Nothing_Compares_to_Human_Lives_Lost_Reflec UNITED NATIONS, Feb 25 2026 (IPS) - As generative artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly expands across nearly every sector of society, those that work in cultural and creative industries are expected to bear some of the greatest losses. With AI-generated content projected to dominate global markets in the coming years, combined with a lack of strong regulatory frameworks to protect intellectual property and AI’s ability to produce content quickly at a low cost, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) warns that generative AI may become a major driver of inequality, threatening the livelihoods of millions of cultural workers around the world. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Trachoma: What It Takes to Eliminate a Disease in the Pacific Islands By Catherine Wilson Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/02/trachoma-what-it-takes-to-eliminate-a-disease-in-the-pacific-islands/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Will_Palestine_Preside_Over_the_Next_UN_General_Assembly_Nothing_Compares_to_Human_Lives_Lost_Reflec SYDNEY, Australia, Feb 25 2026 (IPS) - Two Pacific Island nations have been applauded for their successes in the global health campaign to eliminate the infectious eye disease, Trachoma. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Why Tenure Reform Is Key to Curbing Land Degradation By Máximo Torero Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Why Tenure Reform Is Key to Curbing Land Degradation By Máximo Torero Máximo Torero is chief economist of the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome ROME, Feb 25 2026 (IPS) - Farmland has long been one of the most important sources of security across generations. Writing about China nearly a century ago, Pearl S. Buck noted in The Good Earth, “If you will hold your land, you can live.” That holds true today. When farmers own land, they invest in it. When they don’t, they extract what they can today without thinking of tomorrow. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/02/why-tenure-reform-is-key-to-curbing-land-degradation/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Will_Palestine_Preside_Over_the_Next_UN_General_Assembly_Nothing_Compares_to_Human_Lives_Lost_Reflec Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Will Palestine Preside Over the Next UN General Assembly? By Thalif Deen Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/02/will-palestine-preside-over-the-next-un-general-assembly/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Will_Palestine_Preside_Over_the_Next_UN_General_Assembly_Nothing_Compares_to_Human_Lives_Lost_Reflec UNITED NATIONS, Feb 26 2026 (IPS) - The 193-member General Assembly, the highest-ranking policy-making body at the United Nations, is most likely to elect Palestine as its next President in an unprecedented move voting for a “non-member observer state”—a state deprived of a country to represent. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Why Ugandan Male Sexual Violence Survivors Suffer In Silence By Wambi Michael Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/02/why-ugandan-male-sexual-violence-survivors-suffer-in-silence/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Will_Palestine_Preside_Over_the_Next_UN_General_Assembly_Nothing_Compares_to_Human_Lives_Lost_Reflec KAMPALA, Feb 26 2026 (IPS) - When people ordinarily think about sexual violence, it’s of the rape of women by men. In Uganda, as in other countries, activists say men are also victims of sexual violence perpetrated by women, though males remain silent. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

US military base at Diego Garcia thrown back into uncertainty amid Chagos deal turmoil By Emma Bussey Fox News Published February 25, 2026 10:10pm EST

US military base at Diego Garcia thrown back into uncertainty amid Chagos deal turmoil Foreign Office Minister Hamish Falconer told Parliament ratification was paused while government spokesperson later denied formal suspension By Emma Bussey Fox News Published February 25, 2026 10:10pm EST https://www.foxnews.com/world/us-military-base-diego-garcia-thrown-back-uncertainty-amid-chagos-deal-turmoil

Thune calls out 'two Americas' as Democrats refuse to stand for war heroes, law enforcement at SOTU By Alex Miller Fox News Published February 26, 2026 9:31am EST

Thune calls out 'two Americas' as Democrats refuse to stand for war heroes, law enforcement at SOTU Thune panned congressional Democrats for staying seated and being disruptive during Trump's speech By Alex Miller Fox News Published February 26, 2026 9:31am EST https://www.foxnews.com/politics/thune-calls-out-two-americas-democrats-refuse-stand-war-heroes-law-enforcement-sotu

Trump envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Geneva for closely watched Iran negotiations By Ashley Carnahan Fox News Published February 26, 2026 8:09am EST

Trump envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Geneva for closely watched Iran negotiations Oman's foreign ministry says talks are continuing in a 'constructive spirit' By Ashley Carnahan Fox News Published February 26, 2026 8:09am EST https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-envoy-witkoff-jared-kushner-geneva-closely-watched-iran-negotiations

Iran vows to target US troops as Trump threatens repeat strike and more top headlines Fox News Published February 26, 2026 7:09am EST

Iran vows to target US troops as Trump threatens repeat strike and more top headlines Fox News Published February 26, 2026 7:09am EST https://www.foxnews.com/us/iran-vows-target-us-troops-trump-threatens-repeat-strike-more-top-headlines

Melania Trump to take the gavel at UN Security Council in historic first By Brooke Singman Fox News Published February 26, 2026 10:21am EST

Melania Trump to take the gavel at UN Security Council in historic first It is the first time in history a sitting first lady will preside over the UN Security Council Brooke Singman By Brooke Singman Fox News Published February 26, 2026 10:21am EST https://www.foxnews.com/politics/melania-trump-take-gavel-un-security-council-historic-first

REP RO KHANNA: We need a new tech social contract to reclaim AI from billionaires By Rep. Ro Khanna Fox News Published February 26, 2026 9:00am EST

REP RO KHANNA: We need a new tech social contract to reclaim AI from billionaires We live in a new gilded age. Tech billionaires, believing they would have been heroic conquerors in a different era, are wresting control of our economy, our media, and our politics Rep. Ro Khanna By Rep. Ro Khanna Fox News Published February 26, 2026 9:00am EST https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/rep-ro-khanna-we-need-new-tech-social-contract-reclaim-ai-from-billionaires

SEN LINDSEY GRAHAM: Iran is facing a Berlin Wall moment — history is watching us now By Sen. Lindsey Graham Fox News Published February 26, 2026 5:00am EST

SEN LINDSEY GRAHAM: Iran is facing a Berlin Wall moment — history is watching us now It is my strong view that history is watching every move we make Sen. Lindsey Graham By Sen. Lindsey Graham Fox News Published February 26, 2026 5:00am EST https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/sen-lindsey-graham-iran-facing-berlin-wall-moment-history-watching-us-now

Russia’s war to destroy Ukraine continues because the West lets Stalinism live Opinion: Dan Zamansky|01:51

Russia’s war to destroy Ukraine continues because the West lets Stalinism live Opinion: Putin’s assault on Ukraine now outlasts the Nazi-Soviet war and nears WWI in length; this has happened because the West never annihilated Stalinism, a system more enduring and criminal than Nazism, and from which Putinism directly descends Dan Zamansky|01:51 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/h1djssadzl?tbref=hp

Germany receives Israeli-made BlueWhale autonomous submarine system ynet Global|Yesterday | 18:05

Germany receives Israeli-made BlueWhale autonomous submarine system Unmanned underwater vehicle delivered to German Navy for anti-submarine warfare and Baltic Sea operations under modernization plan ynet Global|Yesterday | 18:05 https://www.ynetnews.com/business/article/rj5uqy6uwx?tbref=hp

Algeria’s ‘guillotine of citizenship’: the anatomy of a paranoid regime Opinion: Amine Ayoub|03:43

Algeria’s ‘guillotine of citizenship’: the anatomy of a paranoid regime Opinion: Algeria’s revised nationality law grants sweeping powers to strip citizenship from native-born critics, raising concerns over political repression and regional instability Amine Ayoub Amine Ayoub|03:43 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/hyaqouadbg?tbref=hp

How can you live on $500 a month? Iranians struggle as economic crisis deepens AP|09:37

How can you live on $500 a month? Iranians struggle as economic crisis deepens Iranian rial plunged to record low, with meat, milk and other staples doubling in price in less than a month; salaries rapidly lose value, and many are spending much of their income on emergency supplies amid fears of US attack AP|09:37 https://www.ynetnews.com/business/article/h1lpo5puwe

'You have no place at the Western Wall': Knesset vote sparks fierce backlash Sharon Kidon|12:32

'You have no place at the Western Wall': Knesset vote sparks fierce backlash Women of the Wall Vice Chair Tami Gottlieb says a bill granting the Chief Rabbinate full authority over the Western Wall would effectively end the mixed plaza, insisting 'the Wall is a public space,' while attorney Doron Taubman says protesters 'come to provoke, not to pray' Sharon Kidon|12:32 https://www.ynetnews.com/jewish-world/article/sjcu11kru11e

'Pause’ in Geneva talks as Iran’s new proposal and tough US demands are revealed Lior Ben Ari|11:35

'Pause’ in Geneva talks as Iran’s new proposal and tough US demands are revealed After three hours of indirect talks between Witkoff and Kushner and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, negotiations seen as a last chance to avert war paused, with five reported US demands including dismantling key nuclear sites as Tehran floats a limited enrichment compromise Lior Ben Ari Lior Ben Ari|11:35 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bjdrq0pdze#autoplay

Trump says Muslim lawmakers Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib should be 'institutionalized,' sent back ByREUTERS FEBRUARY 26, 2026 02:50

Trump says Muslim lawmakers Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib should be 'institutionalized,' sent back Both Omar and Tlaib shouted "you're killing Americans" at Trump during his speech, with Omar also calling him a "liar." https://www.jpost.com/international/article-888031

Israel-India defense boost: Major deals mark a turning point in strategic relations - explainer ByYONAH JEREMY BOB FEBRUARY 25, 2026 12:52 Updated: FEBRUARY 26, 2026 11:44

Israel-India defense boost: Major deals mark a turning point in strategic relations - explainer Israel and India are set to sign historic defense deals worth up to $10 billion, strengthening military ties with agreements on missiles, drones, and AI as Indian PM Modi visits Jerusalem. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-887915

‘Mouse Ali’: Khamenei’s hidden network sustains his authoritarian rule from hiding ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD FEBRUARY 26, 2026 13:38 Updated: FEBRUARY 26, 2026 14:57

‘Mouse Ali’: Khamenei’s hidden network sustains his authoritarian rule from hiding Bayt-e Rahbari has allowed Khamenei’s authority to remain intact in his absence and, according to United Against Nuclear Iran, highlights the regime’s durability. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888099

UK granted permission to appeal ruling that Palestine Action ban was unlawful ByREUTERS FEBRUARY 25, 2026 19:46

UK granted permission to appeal ruling that Palestine Action ban was unlawful Palestine Action was originally banned in July, putting them par with the Islamic State or al-Qaeda, and making it a criminal offense to be a member. https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-887997

US-Iran nuclear negotiations: Red lines, risks, and what’s at stake in Geneva talks - explainer ByYONAH JEREMY BOB FEBRUARY 26, 2026 15:26 Updated: FEBRUARY 26, 2026 16:09

US-Iran nuclear negotiations: Red lines, risks, and what’s at stake in Geneva talks - explainer A deal would also have to require thorough accounting for Iran's stock of enriched uranium. Any doubts about that could trigger a new conflict. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888117

Israeli officials consider paying some Gazan war victims to rebuild global legitimacy - exclusive ByYONAH JEREMY BOB FEBRUARY 26, 2026 17:30 Updated: FEBRUARY 26, 2026 17:37

Israeli officials consider paying some Gazan war victims to rebuild global legitimacy - exclusive Officials raised a controversial idea to free Israel from the black and white debate of war crimes without admitting criminal fault, starting the painstaking process of rebuilding Israeli legitimacy. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-888138

The anti-Russian lobby revives its lie about the assassination of Alexei Navalny Voltaire Network | 20 February 2026 عربي Deutsch Español français italiano Nederlands Português

The anti-Russian lobby revives its lie about the assassination of Alexei Navalny Voltaire Network | 20 February 2026 عربي Deutsch Español français italiano Nederlands Português https://www.voltairenet.org/article223731.html

US deploys EC-130H electronic warfare aircraft to Middle East as forces gather in region ByAMIR BOHBOT FEBRUARY 25, 2026 09:48

US deploys EC-130H electronic warfare aircraft to Middle East as forces gather in region Although it is an older aircraft, the EC-130H Compass Call is considered an "ace" when it comes to electronic warfare. https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-887873

America's deadliest fighter jet: F-22 fleet lands in Israel, sending clear message to Iran BySHIR PERETS FEBRUARY 25, 2026 12:40 Updated: FEBRUARY 25, 2026 15:00

America's deadliest fighter jet: F-22 fleet lands in Israel, sending clear message to Iran The F-22 fleet is the latest addition to the arsenal that the US has amassed in the region over the last few weeks. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-887908

Drones sideline tanks as Ukraine war enters new phase of high-tech combat ByREUTERS FEBRUARY 24, 2026 09:31

Drones sideline tanks as Ukraine war enters new phase of high-tech combat Small but deadly "first-person-view" drones now dominate the skies above Ukraine's battlefields, making it extremely risky for armored vehicles to move. https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-887712

Trump says Iran will 'never' have nuclear weapons during State of the Union address ByGOLDIE KATZ, JAMES GENN FEBRUARY 25, 2026 04:32 Updated: FEBRUARY 25, 2026 08:47

Trump says Iran will 'never' have nuclear weapons during State of the Union address As US-Iran tensions rise, US President Donald Trump stated that he will “never allow the world’s number one sponsor of terror to have a nuclear weapon.” https://www.jpost.com/international/article-887851 ByGOLDIE KATZ, JAMES GENN FEBRUARY 25, 2026 04:32 Updated: FEBRUARY 25, 2026 08:47

Trump's State of the Union speech buried the ballistic missile threat as unimportant - analysis ++++

Trump's State of the Union speech buried the ballistic missile threat as unimportant - analysis Short of war, Israel will likely need to live with ongoing threat of a ballistic missile arsenal floating in from over the horizon. ByYONAH JEREMY BOB FEBRUARY 25, 2026 09:45 https://www.jpost.com/international/article-887874 Trump warns Iraq of the dangers Nouri al-Maliki returning, but will he be outmaneuvered? - opinion Trump tells Iraq’s parliament that reinstating Maliki would risk chaos, poverty, and undermine US support. https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-887737 ByNEVILLE TELLER FEBRUARY 25, 2026 13:00 Trump’s Iran calculus: A final diplomatic gamble or a countdown to conflict? - analysis In his longest State of the Union yet, Trump framed Iran as an imminent threat, raising the question of whether he was signaling diplomacy or preparing the public for conflict. ByAMICHAI STEIN FEBRUARY 25, 2026 11:02 Updated: FEBRUARY 25, 2026 11:11 https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-887889 Trump’s Gaza gamble: Disarming Hamas must be a non-negotiable - opinion The Board of Peace can’t succeed while Hamas remains militarized and continues to indoctrinate Gaza’s youth. https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-887766 ByERIC R. MANDEL FEBRUARY 25, 2026 14:00

US: Trump delivers State of the Union address Matt Ford with AP, Reuters © 2026 Deutsche Welle

US: Trump delivers State of the Union address Matt Ford with AP, Reuters 11 hours ago11 hours ago US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address is seen as a preview of the message Republicans intend to send ahead of November's mid-term elections. https://www.dw.com/en/us-trump-delivers-state-of-the-union-address/a-76110624 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Pentagon gives ultimatum to Anthropic over AI curbs — report Dharvi Vaid with AP, AFP and Reuters © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Pentagon gives ultimatum to Anthropic over AI curbs — report Dharvi Vaid with AP, AFP and Reuters 8 hours ago8 hours ago US Defense Secretary Pete ⁠Hegseth has reportedly given AI company Anthropic until Friday to agree to allow its technology to be used for military applications. https://www.dw.com/en/us-pentagon-gives-ultimatum-to-anthropic-over-ai-curbs-report/a-76111915 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Trump prefers diplomatic solution for Iran as nuclear negotiations continue

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Trump urges Congress to block illegal immigrants from getting CDLs

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Panel discusses Trump's SOTU appeal to Gen Z, focus on faith and patriotism

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The white-collar office ecosystem is being rewritten by AI — Here’s how we win By Bion Bartning Fox News Published February 25, 2026 7:00am EST

The white-collar office ecosystem is being rewritten by AI — Here’s how we win The proper response to AI disruption is not nostalgia. It is preparation By Bion Bartning Fox News Published February 25, 2026 7:00am EST https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/white-collar-office-ecosystem-being-rewritten-ai-heres-how-we-win

How families of hostages and thousands of volunteers came together to bring them home By Omer Tuval Fox News Published February 25, 2026 7:00am EST

How families of hostages and thousands of volunteers came together to bring them home Of the hostages returned, 87 came home for burial while 46 men and women died in Hamas captivity By Omer Tuval Fox News Published February 25, 2026 7:00am EST https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/how-families-hostages-thousands-volunteers-came-together-bring-them-home

Americans recount chaos as Mexico unrest subsides after cartel boss death By Armando Regil Velasco Fox News Published February 25, 2026 7:12am EST

Americans recount chaos as Mexico unrest subsides after cartel boss death Colorado resident recounts his group fleeing to a boat after encountering an armed man in Puerto Vallarta Armando Regil Velasco By Armando Regil Velasco Fox News Published February 25, 2026 7:12am EST https://www.foxnews.com/world/americans-recount-chaos-mexico-unrest-subsides-after-cartel-boss-death

Iran’s shadowy chemical weapons program draws scrutiny as reports allege use against protesters By Chris Massaro Fox News Published February 24, 2026 4:43pm EST

Iran’s shadowy chemical weapons program draws scrutiny as reports allege use against protesters Foundation for Defense of Democracies report comes as US-regime talks set to continue Thursday in Geneva By Chris Massaro Fox News Published February 24, 2026 4:43pm EST https://www.foxnews.com/world/irans-shadowy-chemical-weapons-program-draws-scrutiny-reports-allege-use-against-protesters

Trump celebrates 'turnaround for the ages' in State of the Union address and more top headlines Fox News Published February 25, 2026 6:44am EST

Trump celebrates 'turnaround for the ages' in State of the Union address and more top headlines Fox News Published February 25, 2026 6:44am EST https://www.foxnews.com/us/trump-celebrates-turnaround-ages-state-union-address-more-top-headlines

Speechwriters split after Trump’s record-breaking SOTU: ‘Living in his own reality’ vs. ‘Resounding speech’ By Charles Creitz , Emma Colton Fox News Published February 25, 2026 7:00am EST | Updated February 25, 2026 6:00am EST

Speechwriters split after Trump’s record-breaking SOTU: ‘Living in his own reality’ vs. ‘Resounding speech’ Former Biden speechwriter Dan Cluchey and ex-Trump aide Gene Hamilton offer sharply different takes on president's address By Charles Creitz , Emma Colton Fox News Published February 25, 2026 7:00am EST | Updated February 25, 2026 6:00am EST https://www.foxnews.com/politics/speechwriters-split-trumps-record-breaking-sotu-living-reality-vs-resounding-speech

Trump's 'home run' SOTU speech sparks praise from conservatives online while leaving Democrats seething By Andrew Mark Miller Fox News Published February 25, 2026 6:00am EST

Trump's 'home run' SOTU speech sparks praise from conservatives online while leaving Democrats seething Trump's State of the Union was the longest in American history Andrew Mark Miller By Andrew Mark Miller Fox News Published February 25, 2026 6:00am EST https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trumps-home-run-sotu-speech-sparks-praise-from-conservatives-online-while-leaving-democrats-seething

Reactions, unforgettable moments from Trump’s record-breaking 2026 State of the Union address

Reactions, unforgettable moments from Trump’s record-breaking 2026 State of the Union address President Donald Trump's lengthy State of the Union address Tuesday evening included attention-grabbing moments as the president touted a national "turnaround" in a speech heavily focused on the economy. Reactions to what Trump said are streaming in. Covered by: Emma Colton, Morgan Phillips, Charles Creitz, Andrew Mark Miller, Elizabeth Elkind, Peter Pinedo, Alec Schemmel, Jasmine Baehr, Greg Wehner, Ashley Oliver, Leo Briceno, Breanne Deppisch, Amanda Macias, Alex Miller, Gabriele Regalbuto and Greg Norman-Diamond https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/state-of-the-union-2026-president-donald-trump

LIZ PEEK: America expected one thing from Trump’s State of the Union. It got another By Liz Peek Fox News Published February 25, 2026 2:21am EST

LIZ PEEK: America expected one thing from Trump’s State of the Union. It got another It was a good night for the president. It was a bad night for Democrats Liz Peek By Liz Peek Fox News Published February 25, 2026 2:21am EST https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/liz-peek-america-expected-one-thing-from-trumps-state-union-got-another

DOUG SCHOEN: One big winner, one giant loser and one big problem after Trump's State of the Union By Doug Schoen Fox News Published February 25, 2026 12:56am EST

DOUG SCHOEN: One big winner, one giant loser and one big problem after Trump's State of the Union The president emphasized economic empowerment and affordability on Tuesday night while he set a populist campaign agenda against Democratic opposition Doug Schoen By Doug Schoen Fox News Published February 25, 2026 12:56am EST https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/doug-schoen-one-big-winner-one-giant-loser-one-big-problem-after-trumps-state-union

New study proposes major shift in US-Israel strategic partnership approach By Benjamin Weinthal Fox News Published February 24, 2026 8:29am EST | Updated February 24, 2026 8:32am EST

New study proposes major shift in US-Israel strategic partnership approach Israel should become 'indispensable' defense-tech power for US, Western security, study argues By Benjamin Weinthal Fox News Published February 24, 2026 8:29am EST | Updated February 24, 2026 8:32am EST https://www.foxnews.com/world/new-study-proposes-major-shift-us-israel-strategic-partnership-approach-away-from-aid

Russia’s war against Ukraine enters fifth year as experts outline 3 possible outcomes By Efrat Lachter Fox News Published February 24, 2026 6:00am EST

Russia’s war against Ukraine enters fifth year as experts outline 3 possible outcomes Recent Ukrainian gains follow disruption of Russia's Starlink command system as war enters fifth year with over 1.2M Russian casualties Efrat Lachter By Efrat Lachter Fox News Published February 24, 2026 6:00am EST https://www.foxnews.com/world/russias-war-against-ukraine-enters-fifth-year-experts-outline-3-possible-outcomes

LIZ PEEK: Inflation, immigration and Trump’s State of the Union moment of truth By Liz Peek Fox News Published February 24, 2026 5:00am EST

LIZ PEEK: Inflation, immigration and Trump’s State of the Union moment of truth President Trump must hit hard on economic, immigration and AI concerns in his speech to the nation while Democrats lead in polling ahead of midterm elections Liz Peek By Liz Peek Fox News Published February 24, 2026 5:00am EST https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/liz-peek-inflation-immigration-trumps-state-of-the-union-moment-truth

Revolutionary Guard generals back military leader over Khamenei’s son, Israeli AI analysis finds ynet Global|Yesterday | 22:23

Revolutionary Guard generals back military leader over Khamenei’s son, Israeli AI analysis finds Israeli startup AskIt, founded by former intelligence officials, built AI-driven synthetic profiles of 122 real IRGC commanders to analyze their strategic mindset and simulate how they would respond to sensitive succession scenarios ynet Global|Yesterday | 22:23 https://www.ynetnews.com/tech-and-digital/article/bjs0lb5owx?tbref=hp

Silence abroad, reassurance at home: Why Israel must speak to its public on Iran Opinion: Gadi Ezra|05:21

Silence abroad, reassurance at home: Why Israel must speak to its public on Iran Opinion: Strategic quiet toward Washington may serve deterrence, but without a clear message to Israelis about readiness and stability, anxiety grows and national resilience erodes amid mounting speculation over a possible strike Gadi Ezra|05:21 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/rj2zacquze?tbref=hp

War rewrote the rules and now the world studies Israel’s AI-driven battlefield playbook Tal Shahaf|04:45

War rewrote the rules and now the world studies Israel’s AI-driven battlefield playbook After 50,000 rockets, missiles and drones in 2 and a half years of war, Israel’s combat experience is fueling AI interceptors, smart optics and battlefield robots showcased at Defense.TechExpo, even as IDF officials acknowledge gaps remain Tal Shahaf Tal Shahaf|04:45 https://www.ynetnews.com/tech-and-digital/article/bjfoec900wl

Iran launches coastal war games as US masses armada and student protests persist Lior Ben Ari|12:23

Iran launches coastal war games as US masses armada and student protests persist Revolutionary Guard launches drills along southern shores as US forces mass in the region, while student protests intensify and a reported death sentence for a demonstrator deepen domestic tensions Lior Ben Ari Lior Ben Ari|12:23 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1athnjuwl

IDF in pursuit of terrorist following attempted ramming near Jerusalem tunnel ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF FEBRUARY 24, 2026 15:28 Updated: FEBRUARY 24, 2026 17:10

IDF in pursuit of terrorist following attempted ramming near Jerusalem tunnel The suspect fled the scene and was promptly pursued by IDF soldiers. No injuries were reported. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-887771

Paris kosher restaurant sprayed with acid for third time, plates and cutlery rendered unusable ByMATHILDA HELLER FEBRUARY 23, 2026 18:35 Updated: FEBRUARY 23, 2026 19:44

Paris kosher restaurant sprayed with acid for third time, plates and cutlery rendered unusable Early Friday morning, restaurant employees at Kokoriko discovered that acid had been sprayed overnight on the tables, walls, and floor. https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-887662

Lockheed Martin successfully tests AI-powered combat target identification system on F-35 ByYONAH JEREMY BOB FEBRUARY 24, 2026 11:40 Updated: FEBRUARY 24, 2026 11:51

Lockheed Martin successfully tests AI-powered combat target identification system on F-35 Lockheed Martin's revolution will use AI to summarize data for targeting purposes, used in F-35 jets, where, until now, advances in combat identification have merely brought more data to pilots. https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-887732

Authority in Board of Peace is structured around Trump, not its members, legal experts say ByGIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE FEBRUARY 24, 2026 14:30

Authority in Board of Peace is structured around Trump, not its members, legal experts say This institutional design may explain why several European governments have stayed out. The United Kingdom, France, and Germany have declined to participate. The Vatican has formally refused. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-887759

Torture, sexual violence, forced confessions: Experts reveal mass human rights violations in Iran ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD FEBRUARY 24, 2026 13:49 Updated: FEBRUARY 24, 2026 14:33

Torture, sexual violence, forced confessions: Experts reveal mass human rights violations in Iran As part of its campaign of suppression, Tehran has arrested people in mass, detaining individuals in unofficial facilities where they cannot communicate with the outside world. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-887757

Iran stalls for interim deal as US-Tehran play ‘game of chicken’ with war, expert tells ‘Post' ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD FEBRUARY 24, 2026 18:40 Updated: FEBRUARY 24, 2026 18:53

Iran stalls for interim deal as US-Tehran play ‘game of chicken’ with war, expert tells ‘Post' Dr. Lynette Nusbacher told The Jerusalem Post that the US prepared for targeted air strikes if Tehran failed to negotiate in good faith, as Iran sought an interim deal to shield its missile program. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-887808

Randy Fine, un législateur khazar talmudique, lié au mouvement Chabad-Loubavitch, préfère les chiens aux musulmans par Alfredo Jalife-Rahme Réseau Voltaire | Mexico (Mexique) | 23 février 2026 Deutsch Español

Randy Fine, un législateur khazar talmudique, lié au mouvement Chabad-Loubavitch, préfère les chiens aux musulmans par Alfredo Jalife-Rahme À l’occasion du retournement des États-Unis en faveur de la paix à Gaza, plusieurs personnalités « sionistes révisionnistes » (c’est-à-dire se réclamant de Vladimir Zeev Jabotinsky et non pas de Theodor Herzl) affichent soudainement leurs lien avec la secte Chabad Loubavitch. C’est l’occasion, pour elles, de proclamer publiquement leur haine des arabes. Le « hasard » veut que ces événements ont lieu alors que le monde entier assiste au dévoilement de l’affaire Epstein. Pour ceux qui ne l’avaient pas encore compris : Jeffrey Epstein et Ghilaisne Maxwell n’étaient pas des juifs comme les autres. Ils fréquentaient, eux aussi, cette secte. https://www.voltairenet.org/article223754.html Réseau Voltaire | Mexico (Mexique) | 23 février 2026 Deutsch Español

Le « Conseil de paix pour Gaza » sauvera-t-il l’influence des États-Unis ? par Thierry Meyssan Réseau Voltaire | Paris (France) | 24 février 2026 Deutsch ελληνικά Español italiano Nederlands Português русский

Le « Conseil de paix pour Gaza » sauvera-t-il l’influence des États-Unis ? par Thierry Meyssan Le président Trump a réuni, pour sa première séance, son Conseil de paix, à Washington. Une certaine presse, éditée dans les États qui n’y ont pas participé, a envisagé que ce Conseil remplace l’ONU. Pas du tout. Ce nouvel organisme est une tentative de sauver, ce qui peut l’être, de l’influence des États-Unis, comme l’URSS finissante a créé la Communauté des États indépendants. Washington souhaite « la paix par la reconstruction » à Gaza afin de ne pas laisser la région en désordre lorsqu’il se séparera complètement d’Israël. Réseau Voltaire | Paris (France) | 24 février 2026 Deutsch ελληνικά Español italiano Nederlands Português русский https://www.voltairenet.org/article223737.html

Greenland, Denmark reject Washington's hospital ship Updated: 2026-02-24 09:28

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202602/24/WS699cfecda310d6866eb39ea0.html COPENHAGEN — Denmark and Greenland on Sunday rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to send a naval hospital ship to the Arctic island coveted by the US leader.

OIC to hold emergency talks on Israel By JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong | China Daily | Updated: 2026-02-24 09:40

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202602/24/WS699d017ca310d6866eb39ec5.html The Organization of Islamic Cooperation will hold an emergency meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday amid tightening Israeli control in the West Bank and following remarks by a senior US diplomat who casually suggested Israel has a right to claim a huge swath of the Middle East.

Japan's Diaoyu Islands claims expose expansionism By Fang Di | China Daily | Updated: 2026-02-24 12:29

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202602/24/WS699d291fa310d6866eb3a004.html Ever since Sanae Takaichi became Japanese prime minister last year, Japan has reinforced a Shinzo Abe era foreign policy aimed at strategically containing China. Against this backdrop, it has become increasingly assertive in the Diaoyu Island and its affiliated islets, even at the public opinion and policy levels.

Beijing urges US to rescind tariff measures Nation is making 'a comprehensive assessment' of Supreme Court ruling By Wang Keju | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-02-23 23:27

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202602/23/WS699c71d6a310d6866eb39d93.html China has urged the United States to rescind its unilateral tariff measures imposed on trading partners, and said it would keep a close eye on any "alternative measures" adopted by Washington to sustain hefty duties, the Ministry of Commerce said on Monday.

Takaichi's polished performance can't disguise her ulterior motives: China Daily editorial chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-02-24 19:52

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202602/24/WS699d9124a310d6866eb3a0cd.html There was a theatrical quality to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent performance in the Japanese Diet — a kabuki of "resolve", "righteousness" and recycled "fear" — in which China and other neighboring countries play the "stock villains" and Japan, once again, the role of "embattled sentinel of civilization". The script is familiar. But the props are new: missile batteries scattered across the Ryukyu archipelago, radar towers sprouting on subtropical islands, and a military budget swollen to levels unseen in decades.

Ghana takes transatlantic slavery case to UN Antonio Cascais © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Ghana takes transatlantic slavery case to UN Antonio Cascais 21 hours ago21 hours ago Ghana's President John Mahama has received the African Union's backing in pushing the United Nations to recognize transatlantic slavery as the 'gravest crime against humanity.' But will the motion pass? https://www.dw.com/en/ghana-slavery-african-union-united-nations/a-76042626 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Do not inhale! How wildfire smoke 'affects the whole body' Naomi Mihara © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Do not inhale! How wildfire smoke 'affects the whole body' Naomi Mihara 7 hours ago7 hours ago Wildfires destroy lives and livelihoods. But survivors and firefighters also suffer long-term harm to their health. A growing body of research suggests particulate matter (PM2.5) in wildfire smoke is a major culprit. https://www.dw.com/en/do-not-inhale-how-wildfire-smoke-affects-the-whole-body/a-76039654 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

China boosts profitable renewables as Trump clings to coal Sarah Steffen © 2026 Deutsche Welle

China boosts profitable renewables as Trump clings to coal Sarah Steffen 1 hour ago1 hour ago While the Trump administration has rolled back environmental protections and blocked green energy development, China is forging ahead. https://www.dw.com/en/china-climate-leader-as-solar-and-wind-capacities-cross-historic-threshold-trump-reviving-coal/a-76061444 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Fresh student protests in Iran as tensions with US rise Alex Footman © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Fresh student protests in Iran as tensions with US rise Alex Footman 6 hours ago6 hours ago Students in Iran protested against the government for a second day. Meanwhile, tensions are rising as US military forces gather in the Indian Ocean. https://www.dw.com/en/fresh-student-protests-in-iran-as-tensions-with-us-rise/video-76082889 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Zambians pay price amid Copperbelt mining boom Kathy Short in Zambia © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Zambians pay price amid Copperbelt mining boom Kathy Short in Zambia 4 hours ago4 hours ago As mining companies scour Zambia's Copperbelt for metals used in sustainable energy, locals are dealing with unchecked pollution and contamination. https://www.dw.com/en/zambians-pay-price-amid-copperbelt-mining-boom/a-76018569 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan escalate Ana Shorter © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan escalate Ana Shorter 21 hours ago21 hours ago Despite a ceasefire agreed by Pakistan and Afghanistan last October, dozens of Afghan civilians have been killed or wounded in Pakistani airstrikes. Pakistan says it targeted militant hideouts along the border. https://www.dw.com/en/tensions-between-afghanistan-and-pakistan-escalate/video-76079660 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Russia's war in Ukraine ++++ © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Russia's war in Ukraine Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine in early 2022, an escalation of a conflict that began with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014. Ukraine battles with airstrikes and terrorist attacks Steven Gislam 17 hours ago17 hours ago As the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches, it's not only Russian airstrikes Ukraine has to deal with, but also terrorist attacks such as the one on a supermarket in Lviv. https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-battles-with-airstrikes-and-terrorist-attacks/video-76081267 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Russia, Ukraine report overnight strikes on energy supply Natalie Muller with AFP, Reuters, AP, dpa 02/22/2026February 22, 2026 The attacks come as Ukraine prepares to mark four years since the start of the war on February 24. https://www.dw.com/en/russia-ukraine-report-overnight-strikes-on-energy-infrastructure/a-76078205 © 2026 Deutsche Welle A Ukrainian soldier's story: years of war and fading hope Kostiantyn Honcharov 02/22/2026February 22, 2026 DW correspondent Kostiantyn Honcharov joined the Ukrainian army in 2022. He describes the grim front-line situation after four years of fighting. https://www.dw.com/en/a-ukrainian-soldiers-story-fading-hope-on-the-front-line-after-four-years-of-fighting/a-76049822 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Ukraine updates: Russia hits Odesa ahead of war anniversary Wesley Dockery with Reuters, AP, AFP, dpa Published 6 hours agoPublished 6 hours agolast updated 1 hour agolast updated 1 hour ago Russia has attacked several regions of Ukraine ahead of the fourth anniversary of the invasion. Meanwhile, Hungary is blocking a 20th EU sanctions package on Russia. DW has more. https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-russia-hits-odesa-ahead-of-war-anniversary/live-76082184 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Germany news: CDU faces opposition over sick notes proposal Wesley Dockery | Farah Bahgat with dpa, Reuters, AFP +++ © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Germany news: CDU faces opposition over sick notes proposal Wesley Dockery | Farah Bahgat with dpa, Reuters, AFP Published 5 hours agoPublished 5 hours agolast updated 2 hours agolast updated 2 hours ago German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party wants to end the option of employees getting a sick note by phone. Its coalition partner, however, opposes the proposal. DW has the latest. https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-cdu-faces-opposition-over-sick-notes-proposal/live-76083150 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Germany and China: Big challenges, new opportunities Christoph Hasselbach 3 hours ago3 hours ago Chancellor Friedrich Merz is traveling to China for a belated inaugural visit. A lot is at stake as Germany is in search of global partners after the US has relinquished much of its longstanding role. https://www.dw.com/en/germany-and-china-big-challenges-new-opportunities/a-76084686 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Germans approve of democracy but say it doesn't work well Jens Thurau 23 hours ago23 hours ago Democracy is indispensable, according to most respondents to the new "Germany Monitor 2025" survey. However, many say it is functioning less well than in the past, and rapid change is causing great uncertainty. https://www.dw.com/en/germans-approve-of-democracy-but-say-it-doesnt-work-well/a-76058634 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Israel moves towards controversial death penalty revival Tania Krämer in Israel +++ © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Israel moves towards controversial death penalty revival Tania Krämer in Israel 8 hours ago8 hours ago Israel's parliament is debating a highly controversial draft death penalty bill. Experts at the UN Human Rights Council say the bill violates the right to life and discriminates against Palestinians. https://www.dw.com/en/israel-moves-towards-controversial-death-penalty-revival/a-76074461 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Arab, Muslim nations slam US envoy's Israel land remarks Louis Oelofse with AP, AFP, dpa 02/22/2026February 22, 2026 Mike Huckabee, the US ambassador to Israel, suggested that Israel holds a biblical entitlement to a large portion of the Middle East. https://www.dw.com/en/arab-muslim-nations-rebuke-us-envoys-israel-land-claim/a-76077271 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Why is Indonesia sending thousands of troops into Gaza? Mohamed Farhan 02/19/2026February 19, 2026 Indonesia will join the Board of Peace and will send troops to Gaza. It's a risky move politically — Indonesia has no official relations with Israel — but President Prabowo Subianto says he has good reasons. https://www.dw.com/en/why-is-indonesia-offering-to-send-thousands-of-troops-into-gaza/a-76039552 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Trump tariffs ++++ © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Trump tariffs Donald Trump's "America First" policies include measures aimed at reducing trade deficits and boosting domestic manufacturing. While supporters argue they protect US jobs, critics warn of massive disruption. Has Donald Trump lost his most powerful tariff weapon? Arthur Sullivan 20 hours ago20 hours ago The US Supreme Court decision on tariffs has upended the central plank of President Donald Trump's economic and foreign policy. Will this lead to a change of course, or will Trump double down? https://www.dw.com/en/trump-tariffs-trade-geo-economics-supreme-court-china/a-76077670 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Trump tariffs: 'A deal is a deal,' EU insists Saim Dušan Inayatullah with AFP, AP, Reuters 20 hours ago20 hours ago The EU's executive insisted that "a deal is a deal" after US President Donald Trump said he was raising a global 10% tariff to 15% in response to the US Supreme Court blocking many of his emergency tariffs. https://www.dw.com/en/trump-tariffs-a-deal-is-a-deal-eu-insists/a-76079677 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Trump tariffs: EU grapples with fallout of US court ruling Arthur Sullivan 02/21/2026February 21, 2026 European leaders and businesses have responded to the US Supreme Court's decision to rule many of US President Donald Trump's tariffs illegal with both cautious optimism and deep uncertainty. https://www.dw.com/en/trump-tariffs-eu-grapples-with-fallout-of-us-court-ruling/a-76070061 © 2026 Deutsche Welle US and EU battle over online censorship Matt Pearson 02/21/2026February 21, 2026 The EU and the US have very different views about the critical topic of censorship. Donald Trump’s envoy, Sarah Rogers, has attacked the EU’s new big tech laws while Europe wrestles with its far-right content problem. https://www.dw.com/en/us-and-eu-battle-over-online-censorship/a-76061907 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Developing nuclear triad remains 'absolute priority' for Russia: Putin Xinhua | Updated: 2026-02-23 15:45

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202602/23/WS699c05a2a310d6866eb39d3a.html MOSCOW -- The development of the nuclear triad "remains an absolute priority" for Russia, President Vladimir Putin said Monday in a video speech on the Defender of the Fatherland Day.

US tariffs deepen Asia's uncertainty Top court's ruling raises questions over trade deals By PRIME SARMIENTO in Hong Kong | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2026-02-23 08:23

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202602/23/WS699b9e21a310d6866eb39cba.html The United States' decision to impose a 15 percent global tariff has cast fresh uncertainty among Asian economies that have spent months securing reduced rates by offering trade and investment concessions to the US.

Modernization evidenced by festival's opening-up: China Daily editorial chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-02-23 19:49

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202602/23/WS699c3eb9a310d6866eb39d71.html In a hyperconnected world where algorithms increasingly choreograph our daily lives, China's special nine-day shopping campaign during the Spring Festival holiday has demonstrated how a society once rooted in agrarian rhythms has rewired itself for the digital age without severing its cultural roots.

Cronograma geoestratégico para los próximos 9 meses del tablero de ajedrez tripolar del siglo 21 por Alfredo Jalife-Rahme Red Voltaire | Ciudad de México (México) | 20 de febrero de 2026 Deutsch français Português

Cronograma geoestratégico para los próximos 9 meses del tablero de ajedrez tripolar del siglo 21 por Alfredo Jalife-Rahme Nos guste o no, China, Rusia y Estados Unidos serán predominantes en el orden mundial que ya está estructurándose. Será un orden multipolar pero los Tres Grandes dispondrán de esferas de influencia que habrá que reconocer. La instauración de ese sistema, y sus ajustes, seguirán un calendario cuyas principales etapas ya se conocen. Red Voltaire | Ciudad de México (México) | 20 de febrero de 2026 Deutsch français Português https://www.voltairenet.org/article223734.html

Adenda: las Fundaciones Ruslan Shostak y Olena Zelenska por Thierry Meyssan Red Voltaire | París (Francia) | 23 de febrero de 2026 عربي ελληνικά français italiano Nederlands

Adenda: las Fundaciones Ruslan Shostak y Olena Zelenska por Thierry Meyssan El artículo de Thierry Meyssan sobre el “caso Epstein” y el ucraniano Andriy Yermak, el mentor político de Volodimir Zelenski, suscitó la llegada de una abundante cantidad de mensajes. Hoy publicamos un complemento de información sobre las actividades de proxenetismo de la esposa de Zelenski. Red Voltaire | París (Francia) | 23 de febrero de 2026 عربي ελληνικά français italiano Nederlands https://www.voltairenet.org/article223740.html

Las muertes maternas marcan a los países con conflictos Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/02/las-muertes-maternas-marcan-a-los-paises-con-conflictos/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=La_justicia_en_creciente_tela_de_juicio_en_Brasil_Nueva_ley_sobre_cuidados_en_Chile_legado_social_de GINEBRA – Casi dos tercios de todas las muertes maternas en el mundo ocurren en países marcados por conflictos o fragilidad, según un informe publicado este martes 17 por la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS). https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/02/las-muertes-maternas-marcan-a-los-paises-con-conflictos/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Nueva ley sobre cuidados en Chile, un legado social de Boric Orlando Milesi Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/02/nueva-ley-sobre-cuidados-en-chile-un-legado-social-de-boric/ SANTIAGO / EL QUISCO – El Sistema Nacional de Apoyos y Cuidados que instituyó el gobierno izquierdista de Gabriel Boric, un mes antes de terminar su mandato, será uno de sus legados culturales y sociales, pero su aplicación quedará en manos del ultraderechista José Antonio Kast, quien asumirá la presidencia el 11 de marzo. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

El calor merma la productividad en América Latina y el Caribe Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/02/el-calor-merma-la-productividad-en-america-latina-y-el-caribe/ NACIONES UNIDAS – La región, y de modo acentuado los países del Caribe, están cada vez más expuestos a olas de calor y episodios de calor riesgoso, producto del cambio climático, con severa incidencia sobre la productividad del trabajo, advierte un reporte del Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo (Pnud). Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Del dolor a las armas: mujeres pasan a participar en conflicto de Baluchistán Zofeen Ebrahim Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/02/del-dolor-a-las-armas-mujeres-pasan-a-participar-en-conflicto-de-baluchistan/ KARACHI, Pakistán – Fozia Shashani, de 26 años y miembro del Comité de Unidad Balochí, cuenta que le «dolió muchísimo» escuchar informes de que dos mujeres baluchís —Hawa Baloch, de 20, y Asifa Mengal, de 24— habían participado en combates activos como atacantes suicidas en la región paquistaní de Baluchistán. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Ley de amnistía sale adelante en Venezuela, pero con limitaciones Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/02/ley-de-amnistia-sale-adelante-en-venezuela-pero-con-limitaciones/ CARACAS – La legislativa Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela aprobó de modo exprés una ley de amnistía para presos o exiliados por motivos políticos, con excepciones que pueden dejar tras las rejas a centenares de militares y otros detenidos acusados de participar en conspiraciones o de propiciarlas. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Fragility, Conflict & Violence © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Fragility, Conflict & Violence Addressing fragility, conflict, and violence is a strategic priority to achieve our twin goals— end extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity. We are working with the global community towards the Sustainable Development Goals—in particular Goal 16 for peace, justice and strong institutions. https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/fragilityconflictviolence By 2030, FCV countries will be home to up to 2/3 of the world’s extreme poor. Both low- and middle-income countries are affected by fragility risks, some far away from where the problems start. Violent conflict has spiked dramatically since 2010, and the fragility landscape is becoming more complex. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Climate-smart agriculture © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Climate-smart agriculture Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is an integrated approach to managing landscapes—cropland, livestock, forests and fisheries--that address the interlinked challenges of food security and climate change. https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/climate-smart-agriculture Climate change and food and nutrition insecurity pose two of the greatest development challenges of our time. Yet a more sustainable food system can not only heal the planet, but ensure food security for all. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Climate Change © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Climate Change The World Bank Group focuses on solutions that meet our clients where they are and help them realize their smart development goals. We are supporting countries to build resilience to climate change so that they are less vulnerable and better prepared to withstand extreme weather. We are also helping countries grow and create jobs while managing emissions responsibly. https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/climatechange Countries are working to grow their economies and lift people out of poverty while confronting droughts, storms, and floods. We are supporting countries to build resilience to these challenges so that they are less vulnerable and better prepared to withstand extreme weather. We are also helping countries grow and create jobs while minimizing their emissions. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Inequality and Shared Prosperity © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Inequality and Shared Prosperity Faster and more broad-based economic growth is essential to accelerate progress in boosting shared prosperity. https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/isp Around one-fifth of the world’s population lives in countries with high inequality. Today, high levels of income or consumption inequality are concentrated among countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and in Latin America and the Caribbean. High inequality can reflect a lack of opportunities for socioeconomic mobility, which can further hinder prospects for inclusive growth and poverty reduction over time. Faster and more inclusive growth is needed to accelerate progress in achieving shared prosperity. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Global Program on Anticorruption for Development © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/anticorruption-for-development Combating Corruption The World Bank Group considers corruption a major obstacle to eradicating extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity on a livable planet. Corruption has a disproportionate impact on the poor and most vulnerable. It increases costs, reduces access to health, education, and justice, and exacerbates environmental degradation and biodiversity loss. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

WOMEN, BUSINESS AND THE LAW 2026 Benchmarking Laws for Jobs and Inclusive Growth February 24, 2026 10:00-11:15 a.m. EST (local time) © 2026 The World Bank Group,

WOMEN, BUSINESS AND THE LAW 2026 Benchmarking Laws for Jobs and Inclusive Growth February 24, 2026 10:00-11:15 a.m. EST (local time) https://live.worldbank.org/en/event/2026/women-business-law Advancing women’s economic participation is a key driver of growth and job creation. Estimates suggest that removing barriers to women’s economic participation could raise global output by 15–20 percent. Yet progress remains uneven, with many countries facing persistent gaps in legislation, implementing policies and institutions, and legal enforcement. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Togo: Early Market Engagement - Supply of Anti-Fraud Connection Equipment February 24, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET 3.00 PM, UTC+0 © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Togo: Early Market Engagement - Supply of Anti-Fraud Connection Equipment The Inclusive Development through Access to Electricity (IDEA) project is a World Bank-financed project with a US$200 million credit. The project aims to improve the re https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2026/02/24/togo-early-market-engagement-supply-of-anti-fraud-connection-equipment Description: The Inclusive Development through Access to Electricity (IDEA) project is a World Bank-financed project with a US$200 million credit. The project aims to improve the reliability of electricity supply in the project areas, increase access to electricity services in the project areas, and improve the performance of the energy sector in Togo. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Webinar on Transport Opportunities February 24, 2026 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM ET 1:00–2:30 PM (GMT) © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Webinar on Transport Opportunities This is a dedicated session to help industry suppliers tap into new MDB-financed opportunities in the transport sector https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2026/02/24/webinar-on-transport-procurement-opportunities-including-under-the-global-gateway This is a dedicated session to help industry suppliers tap into new Multilateral Development Bank (MDB)-financed opportunities in the transport sector and will include information on select opportunities in the context of the Global Gateway initiative. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Cumulative number of degrees that daily average temperature over a given period below a specified threshold (here 65°F) © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://data360.worldbank.org/en/indicator/WB_CCKP_HDD65 The cumulative number of degrees that the daily average temperature over a given period is below a specified threshold (here 65°F), which is a measurement designed to quantify the demand for energy needed to warm a building. https://data360.worldbank.org/en/search © 2026 The World Bank Group,

WORLD DEVELOPMENT INDICATORS © 2026 The World Bank Group,

WORLD DEVELOPMENT INDICATORS World Development Indicators (WDI) is the World Bank’s premier compilation of cross-country comparable data on development. https://datatopics.worldbank.org/world-development-indicators/ © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Introducing the World Bank Land Data Map Mercedes SticklerBruno Bonansea January 12, 2026 This page in: English 中文 © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/introducing-the-world-bank-land-data-map From urbanization to agriculture, land systems touch nearly every aspect of development. That’s why the World Bank Group has launched the Land Data Map, a new interactive platform designed to make land data more accessible, interactive, and practical. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Energy prices eased, non-energy rose in December—Pink Sheet John BaffesMaria Hazel Macadangdang January 12, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/energy-prices-eased--non-energy-rose-in-december-pink-sheet The energy price index slipped 1.3% in December, led by a 9.0% drop in Europe natural gas and a 4.4% fall in Australia coal prices, partly offset by a 12.1% surge in U.S. natural gas, the World Bank's Pink Sheet reported. The non-energy price index rose 1.3%. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Meet WITS@AI: your AI-powered assistant for international trade Siddhesh Kaushik January 08, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/meet-wits-ai--your-ai-powered-assistant-for-international-trade Connecting the dots: meet the WITS Knowledge Assistant for Trade Analysis Is "Harmonized System nomenclature" giving you a headache? Are you tired of jumping between a PDF user manual, an API guide, and a separate economic report just to find one answer? International trade data is a goldmine for researchers, policymakers, and businesses. But the knowledge required to use that data effectively — methodologies, definitions, and technical guides — is often scattered across the internet. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Post-pandemic trends in extreme poverty around the world Luis Felipe López-CalvaCameron Nadim HaddadGabriel Lara IbarraDaniel Gerszon Mahler January 07, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/post-pandemic-trends-in-extreme-poverty-around-the-world- Years of shocks and imbalanced recoveries have significantly impacted longstanding global poverty trends. In just the last five years, the economic pressures induced by the crises of the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, conflict, and extreme weather have hampered efforts to reduce poverty. While some countries rebounded quickly after the pandemic, others struggled to improve their economic situation. Against this backdrop, the latest Macro Poverty Outlook (MPO) provides insights into the recent and future path of poverty alleviation for low and middle-income countries. The poverty projections are derived by combining the most recent household survey data available with country-level growth and inflation forecasts and other relevant information such as the coverage and generosity of social assistance programs. These projections use a range of tools including microsimulation models and reflect the World Bank’s most up-to-date information on international poverty trends for 115 countries. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Atlas of Sustainable Development Goals 2023 © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Atlas of Sustainable Development Goals 2023 The Atlas of Sustainable Development Goals 2023 presents interactive storytelling and data visualizations about the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. It highlights trends for selected targets within each goal and introduces concepts about how some SDGs are measured. https://datatopics.worldbank.org/sdgatlas?lang=en © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Digital: Population coverage, at least 3G © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Digital The Digital Data360 platform gives access to a constantly expanding collection of data, analytics, and resources on digital transformation topics. Specifically, it covers 5 areas: Connectivity, Data Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Digital Industry and Jobs, Digital Services. https://data360.worldbank.org/en/digital © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Infrastructure: Access to electricity (% of population) © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Infrastructure The Infrastructure Data360 platform offers data, analytics, and resources focused on infrastructure that supports inclusive and sustainable growth, expands markets, creates job opportunities by connecting people to opportunity, promotes competition, and contributes to a cleaner future. It embeds four important areas: Energy & Extractives, Transport, Infrastructure Finance and PPPs, Urban Resilience and Land. https://data360.worldbank.org/en/infrastructure © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Planet: Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) generated from agrifood systems © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Planet The Planet Data360 platform offers a wealth of data, resources, and instruments designed to shape policies that foster sustainable growth, all within the bounds of our planet. This aligns with the World Bank's mission to eradicate poverty on a livable planet, equipping researchers and policymakers with the necessary tools and insights to shield our planet from environmental and climatic upheavals. With a rich repository of data spanning five critical domains—Agriculture and Food, Water, Environment, Climate Change, and Social Sustainability — Planet Data360 provides valuable insights into nurturing a flourishing, habitable world for all, while promoting sustainable growth. https://data360.worldbank.org/en/planet © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Prosperity: Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Prosperity The Prosperity Data360 platform offers a wealth of data, resources, and tools to inform policy measures that foster inclusive and sustainable growth. In doing so, it contributes to the World Bank's goals of poverty reduction and the promotion of shared prosperity, all while ensuring a livable planet for future generations. https://data360.worldbank.org/en/prosperity © 2026 The World Bank Group,

People: Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) © 2026 The World Bank Group,

People The People Data360 platform offers data, analytics, and resources focused on human capital (the wealth that is embodied in people as health, education, skills, and experience and that is essential for productivity), wellbeing, and their distribution within and across societies. https://data360.worldbank.org/en/people © 2026 The World Bank Group,

When heat drains growth: The human cost of rising temperatures in Bangladesh Wameq Azfar RazaIffat Mahmud January 08, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group.

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/endpovertyinsouthasia/when-heat-drains-growth--the-human-cost-of-rising-temperatures-i Bangladesh’s remarkable progress over the past decades is a story the world has celebrated. Poverty has fallen, life expectancy has risen, and the country’s economy has grown steadily despite shocks and challenges. But the threat posed by climate change, and in particular rising heat, is now putting these hard-won gains at risk. © 2026 The World Bank Group.

How industry–academia–government partnerships are driving affordable healthcare in India Dr. Jitendra KumarDr. Raj K. ShirumallaAmadou Dem January 15, 2026 This page in: English Hindi © 2026 The World Bank Group.

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/endpovertyinsouthasia/how-industry-academia-government-partnerships-are-driving-afford In 2021, as the world grappled with the pandemic, India marked an extraordinary milestone: it developed the world’s first DNA-based COVID-19 vaccine. The speed and novelty of this indigenously developed vaccine was the result of collaboration among academia, industry, and government. © 2026 The World Bank Group.

Time to rethink Central Bank Money (Part 1) Biagio BossoneMassimo Costa January 08, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group.

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/allaboutfinance/time-to-rethink-central-bank-money--part-1- In most jurisdictions today, two legacy conventions cause significant misperceptions of central bank money—the backbone of modern monetary systems. First, it is still commonly treated as a liability on central bank balance sheets. Second, its creation is not explicitly recognized in the law: central bank legislation authorizes lending, open market operations, and currency issuance, but the reserve-creation function remains implicit. © 2026 The World Bank Group.

Time to rethink Central Bank Money (Part 2) Biagio BossoneMassimo Costa January 09, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group.

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/allaboutfinance/time-to-rethink-central-bank-money--part-2- Part 1 of this blog post noted that, under the Accounting View of Money (AVM), the central bank’s balance sheet should show money issuance—whether reserves, banknotes, or digital currency—as equity. This form of equity differs from the corporate meaning of shareholder ownership. Rather, it reflects the state’s sovereign power to create monetary value and consists of the revenue income (accumulated and undistributed) generated by the injection of this purchasing power into the economy. © 2026 The World Bank Group.

Current Deficits in Nutrition, Learning, and On-the-Job Skills Are Costing Turkish Children Born Today Nearly Half of Their Future Earnings This page in:English Türkçe © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2026/02/12/beslenme-renme-ve-ba-nda-beceri-edinimindeki-mevcut-a-klar-bug-n-do-an-ocuklar-n-gelecekteki-gelirlerinin-yar-s-na-mal-o ANKARA, February 12, 2026— Current deficits in health, education, and skill development at work are costing low- and middle-income countries 51% of their future labor earnings, according to a new World Bank Group report released today. In Türkiye existing deficits are costing 42% of future earnings. Over the past 15 years, even as incomes have risen and poverty has declined, two-thirds of low- and middle-income countries have experienced declines in nutrition, learning, or workforce skills. While Türkiye has improved its learning outcomes and student test scores in 2025 are 64 points above those of 2010, reversing these deficits in most low- and middle-income countries will require a new approach to human capital investments. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Public–Private Collaboration in Health: From Market Failure to Public Value Mirja Channa SjoblomCristian HerreraLais Gondim de Alencar Paixao February 18, 2026 This page in: English Español © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/latinamerica/public-private-collaboration-health Walk into a grocery store and markets behave as textbooks predict prices signal value; consumers compare options, competition rewards efficiency.  Now we swap groceries for cancer treatment, maternal care, or emergency surgery. Healthcare is different.  © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Zoom in, see more: Women, Business and the Law uncovers local barriers to women’s economic participation Lolita Laperle-ForgetAlena Sakhonchik February 19, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/developmenttalk/zoom-in--see-more--women--business-and-the-law-uncovers-local-ba Two women can live just miles apart in the same country and face entirely different economic rights. Whether a woman can work, start a business, inherit property, or access financial services often depends not only on national laws, but also on where she lives—how state rules, local administrative procedures, and sector-specific regulations are applied. Most country‑level assessments overlook these subnational differences, capturing only a partial picture. To reveal what national data misses, Women, Business and the Law (WBL) piloted a first-of-its-kind initiative to collect subnational data on legal and policy barriers, starting with Nigeria in West and Central Africa and Bosnia and Herzegovina in Eastern Europe. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Investing in people, creating opportunities Paschal Donohoe February 19, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/investing-in-people-creating-opportunities Over the past 15 years, even as incomes have risen and poverty has declined, nearly two-thirds of low- and middle-income countries have experienced setbacks in nutrition, learning, or workforce skills. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Unlocking the growth equation: Stability, capital, and SMEs in Africa’s fragile markets Jumoke Jagun-DokunmuFarid Fezoua February 19, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/psd/unlocking-the-growth-equation--stability--capital--and-smes-in-a Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) need growth capital to thrive. Investors are constantly seeking promising businesses to invest in. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Can interest rates make babies? The hidden demographic effects of monetary policy (Part 1) Biagio Bossone February 19, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/allaboutfinance/can-interest-rates-make-babies--the-hidden-demographic-effects-o Monetary policy is often portrayed as a technical lever—moving interest rates to manage inflation and aggregate demand. Yet recent evidence suggests its reach may extend far deeper into household life than previously imagined. Beyond spending and borrowing, central bank decisions might be shaping one of society’s most fundamental choices: whether and when to have children. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Can interest rates make babies? The hidden demographic effects of monetary policy (Part 2) Biagio Bossone February 20, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/allaboutfinance/can-interest-rates-make-babies--the-hidden-demographic-effects-o0 Part 1 of this blog post analyzed the bidirectional relationship between demographic change and macroeconomic policy. Demography conditions the effectiveness of policy, while monetary and fiscal actions feed back onto fertility behavior. In this second part, the focus turns to coordination—how to align fiscal and monetary signals so that households receive coherent expectations about income, credit, and the feasibility of family formation. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Weekly links February 20: is that event study valid? Industrial development, nation building, local research, and more… David McKenzie February 20, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/impactevaluations/weekly-links-february-20--is-that-event-study-valid--industrial- The child penalty revisited: Andreas Backhaus at Plausibly Exogenous summarizes a recent paper that argues that the exogeneity of treatment timing assumption underlying the event study design seems suspect – and work using more plausible assumptions about timing exogeneity based on IVF suggests a 7% rather than 20% penalty. Good for thinking about all these event study/mover-design approaches in general. The Economist has more on the gender wage gap, both that same paper and also work by “Camille Landais … and others. It looks at women with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome, a rare condition in which a girl is born without a uterus but otherwise develops normally. These women know early in life that they will not bear children, and so differ from those who discover this after failing to conceive naturally or through IVF. This could influence their future wages, since women who plan to conceive may make different investments in their human capital. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Beyond the narratives: what the IDR 2025 data reveal about debt in low- and middle-income countries Evis RucajYan Bai February 17, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/beyond-the-narratives--what-the-idr-2025-data-reveal-about-debt- In recent years, discussions around debt in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have often been framed by narratives suggesting that debt challenges stem primarily from excessive borrowing or ineffective policies. While these perspectives reflect real and important concerns, the latest evidence from the International Debt Report (IDR) 2025 points to a more nuanced picture. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

From predictions to practice: What AI usage data reveals about the future of work Gabriel DemombynesJörg LangbeinMichael Weber February 19, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/investinpeople/from-predictions-to-practice--what-ai-usage-data-reveals-about-t Until recently, researchers studying AI's labor market effects had to work with a fundamental limitation: Without actual usage data, we had to rely on theoretical measures of "exposure"— estimates of how susceptible different occupations might be to AI disruption. We discussed those studies in our earlier work on AI exposure in low- and middle-income countries. But a crucial question remained unanswered: Do the exposure predictions for these jobs match how people are using AI in practice? © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Current Deficits in Nutrition, Learning, and On-the-Job Skills Are Costing Children Born Today Half of Their Future Earnings © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2026/02/12/human-capital-nutrition-learning-skills-deficits-reduce-future-earnings WASHINGTON, February 12, 2026—Current deficits in health, education, and skill development at work are costing low- and middle-income countries 51% of their future labor earnings, according to a new World Bank Group report released today. Over the past 15 years, even as incomes have risen and poverty has declined, two-thirds of low- and middle-income countries have experienced declines in nutrition, learning, or workforce skills. Reversing these deficits will require a new approach to human capital investments. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Repensando la fiscalidad para el crecimiento en América Latina y el Caribe: objetivos, respuestas conductuales y avances tecnológicos © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/7417ce1e-92ab-40d0-aa98-9c076e405c60?cid=ECR_E_NewsletterWeekly_ES_EXT&deliveryName=DM274958 Repensando la fiscalidad para el crecimiento en América Latina y el Caribe: Objetivos, respuestas conductuales y avances tecnológicos" aboga por un cambio más allá del enfoque tradicional en la eficiencia y la equidad en la recaudación para incluir explícitamente el crecimiento económico como objetivo principal. Destaca cómo las respuestas conductuales y los avances tecnológicos de los contribuyentes remodelan la eficacia y los compromisos de los impuestos básicos. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Putting debt-strapped countries on a sustainable path Indermit Gill December 03, 2025 This page in: English Français Español العربية 中文 © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/putting-debt-strapped-countries-on-a-sustainable-path A paradox is unfolding across developing economies. On the bright side, inflation is finally abating. The oppressive interest rates of the last five years are beginning to ease, suggesting that the crushing debt service burdens many countries have faced might start to shrink. For the right price, foreign bond investors are once again willing to provide financing, allowing many countries to stave off default. © 2026 The World Bank Group,