Curfew remains in force in parts of Sunsari following communal violence that left one killed TNIE online desk Updated on: 28 Jul 2026, 7:48 am

Curfew remains in force in parts of Sunsari following communal violence that left one killed The violence broke out after members of two religious communities, who were holding separate programmes, clashed over the use of loudspeakers and the display of religious flags. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/28/curfew-remains-in-force-in-parts-of-sunsari-following-communal-violence-that-left-one-killed

Four decades after Chernobyl, a generational divide alters Italy's nuclear debate Associated Press Updated on: 28 Jul 2026, 6:27 am

Four decades after Chernobyl, a generational divide alters Italy's nuclear debate Next week, Parliament is expected to approve government-sponsored legislation establishing a legal framework for next-generation nuclear technologies. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/28/four-decades-after-chernobyl-a-generational-divide-alters-italys-nuclear-debate

Burnham meets Zelensky, pledges new 'Stone Cloak' for Ukrainian drones AFP Updated on: 28 Jul 2026, 2:26 am

Burnham meets Zelensky, pledges new 'Stone Cloak' for Ukrainian drones Zelensky thanked Burnham for an "important signal of support" and said he had invited Burnham to visit Ukraine, after the leaders spoke by phone within hours of the new prime minister taking office. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/28/burnham-meets-zelensky-pledges-new-stone-cloak-for-ukrainian-drones

Ukraine to buy up to 20 Gripen jet fighters, Sweden to donate 16 AFP Updated on: 28 Jul 2026, 2:56 am

Ukraine to buy up to 20 Gripen jet fighters, Sweden to donate 16 Sweden in 2024 suspended plans to send Gripen jets to Ukraine after partner countries requested that priority be given to providing US F-16 fighters. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/28/ukraine-to-buy-up-to-20-gripen-jet-fighters-sweden-to-donate-16

Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midterms Associated Press Updated on: 28 Jul 2026, 2:07 am

Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midterms Trump ordered the government in March to create a "state citizenship list" of eligible voters and deliver mail ballots only to people on that list. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/28/trump-administration-urges-supreme-court-to-allow-order-targeting-mail-in-voting-before-midterms

Trump defends his sweeping tariffs and watches 'America First' drag races during Michigan stop Associated Press Updated on: 28 Jul 2026, 3:16 am

Trump defends his sweeping tariffs and watches 'America First' drag races during Michigan stop Michigan was one of the 2024 battlegrounds Trump flipped after it backed Democrat Joe Biden in 2020. But the state has seen parts of its economy affected by the president's tariffs. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/28/trump-defends-his-sweeping-tariffs-and-watches-america-first-drag-races-during-michigan-stop

Iran hangs two anti-government protesters in public AFP Updated on: 28 Jul 2026, 3:51 am

Iran hangs two anti-government protesters in public Mehr news agency meanwhile reported that the hanging took place in "a square in the city of Malekshahr" in the central Isfahan province, with people present. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/28/iran-hangs-two-anti-government-protesters-in-public

14 Joint Awami Action Committee activists killed in major clashes with security personnel in PoK TNIE online desk Updated on: 28 Jul 2026, 9:41 am

14 Joint Awami Action Committee activists killed in major clashes with security personnel in PoK According to a Rawalakot district administration officer, around 3,000 protesters had marched towards the city from Drek. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/28/14-joint-awami-action-committee-activists-killed-in-major-clashes-with-security-personnel-in-pok 14 Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) activists were killed, and more than 24 were injured in major clashes with law-enforcement personnel during the first phase of elections for the so-called legislative assembly in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Kenya eyes Chinese investment to accelerate clean energy transition By Edith Mutethya in Nairobi, Kenya | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-07-28 10:48

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202607/28/WS6a681871a310986e2b467b18.html Kenya is seeking to attract Chinese investment in the local manufacturing of clean energy equipment as it accelerates its transition to renewable energy and positions itself as East Africa's green manufacturing hub.

China calls on US to stop threatening sanctions against AI firms By Zhong Nan | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-07-27 21:06

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202607/27/WS6a6757d1a310986e2b4678f5.html China urged the United States on Monday to stop politicizing technology and trade issues after some senior US officials reportedly said they were considering investigating and sanctioning Chinese artificial intelligence companies over alleged model distillation, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

Xi holds talks with Slovak president in Beijing Xinhua | Updated: 2026-07-28 10:56

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202607/28/WS6a681b6ca310986e2b467b29.html BEIJING -- President Xi Jinping held talks with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini in Beijing on Tuesday.

Cyprus ambassador: Why the future of Cyprus-China ties is bright By Dang He | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-07-28 09:30

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202607/28/WS6a680633a310986e2b467a45.html Koula Sophianou, ambassador of Cyprus to China, stated in an interview with China Daily that bilateral trade volume between China and Cyprus has maintained a rising momentum over the past few years. She pointed out that Cypriot wine and dairy specialities have gained access to the Chinese market.

China unveils measures to improve domestic services sector and boost consumption By Yin Mingyue | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-07-28 13:14

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202607/28/WS6a683ac1a310986e2b467b4b.html China's Ministry of Commerce, together with eight other government departments, has rolled out a policy package to promote the high-quality development of the domestic services industry, a move experts said will help unlock household consumption, create jobs, and improve service quality through greater professionalization.

Hopes rise as strikes paused After two weeks of escalation, regional leaders hold talks in bid to bring peace By JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong and CUI HAIPEI in Dubai, UAE | China Daily | Updated: 2026-07-28 09:04

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202607/28/WS6a68002aa310986e2b467994.html Iran and the United States have paused their strikes after two weeks of escalation, raising hopes of a return to dialogue, as the Gulf countries push for adherence to diplomacy in an exchange of phone calls aimed at promoting peace and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

China's industrial profits ride on robust innovation By Zhang Chenxu and Zhou Lanxu | China Daily | Updated: 2026-07-28 07:13

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202607/28/WS6a67e622a310986e2b467927.html China's industrial sector maintained robust growth momentum in the first half of 2026 despite strong external headwinds, which experts said indicates significant innovation-driven improvements in the world's second-largest economy.

Washington's 6G club built on shifting sand: China Daily editorial chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-07-28 21:45

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202607/28/WS6a68b281a310986e2b467c5b.html It seems the US administration likes to treat every major technological advance by China as a geopolitical emergency — This time the target is 6G.

Iran war +++ © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Iran war The world is watching to see if a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the US will last. The war has severely disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Will Pakistan intervene amid Houthi attacks on Saudi ships? Haroon Janjua in Islamabad 4 hours ago4 hours ago Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are strategic defense partners, but experts say there are limits to how far Islamabad can go in opposing Iran-backed Houthis. https://www.dw.com/en/will-pakistan-intervene-amid-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-ships/a-78144890 © 2026 Deutsche Welle As US-Iran war rages, who's risking the Strait of Hormuz? Gianna-Carina Grün | Farah Bahgat 6 hours ago6 hours ago Though Iran continues to attack vessels as leverage in its war with the United States, data show that several shippers continue to transit the waterway. https://www.dw.com/en/us-iran-war-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-vessels-satellite-images-takeaways-analysis/a-78130878 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Iran rules out US talks as Hormuz Strait remains closed Mark Hallam | Ramisha Ali with Reuters, dpa, AFP, AP Published 07/27/2026Published July 27, 2026last updated 20 hours agolast updated 20 hours ago Iran has not asked to resume talks with the US, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said. He added that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and that messages are being relayed through mediators. https://www.dw.com/en/iran-rules-out-us-talks-as-hormuz-strait-remains-closed/live-78127467 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Germany news: SPD seeks LGBTQ+ protections in constitution Richard Connor with AFP, AP, dpa, Reuters, SID, KNA, epd + +++ © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Germany news: SPD seeks LGBTQ+ protections in constitution Richard Connor with AFP, AP, dpa, Reuters, SID, KNA, epd Published 7 hours agoPublished 7 hours agolast updated 1 hour agolast updated 1 hour ago Germany's center-left wants to add sexual identity to the constitution’s anti-discrimination protections. The push comes as part of the response to a deadly weekend attack near Pride celebrations in Berlin. DW has more. https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-spd-seeks-lgbtq-protections-in-constitution/live-78140446 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Police 'should have kept an eye on' Berlin Pride attacker Brent Goff 5 hours ago5 hours ago The attack near Berlin Pride celebrations was allegedly carried out by a man already known to the authorities. Could the attack have been prevented? Terrorism expert Guido Steinberg shares his insights. https://www.dw.com/en/police-should-have-kept-an-eye-on-berlin-pride-attacker/video-78140133 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Germany: Islamist terror attack triggers political debate Jens Thurau 07/27/2026July 27, 2026 Following the terrorist attack on Berlin's Pride parade, the Christopher Street Day parade, politicians and security experts are demanding consequences. https://www.dw.com/en/germany-islamist-terror-attack-on-berlin-pride-parade-triggers-political-debate/a-78130195 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Calls for political consequences after Berlin Pride attack Warner Poland 23 hours ago23 hours ago Pressure is mounting on security and justice authorities as Germany grapples with the question how a radicalized extremist, who was known to police as dangerous, had the opportunity to launch a deadly attack on the Berlin Pride. https://www.dw.com/en/calls-for-political-consequences-after-berlin-pride-attack/video-78134846 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Iran war: Netanyahu in Washington for meeting with Trump Matt Ford | Zac Crellin with AP, AFP, Reuters, dpa © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Iran war: Netanyahu in Washington for meeting with Trump Matt Ford | Zac Crellin with AP, AFP, Reuters, dpa Published 12 hours agoPublished 12 hours agolast updated 6 hours agolast updated 6 hours ago The meeting between the US President and the Israeli Prime Minister will be the first since the start of the war on Iran. Meanwhile, Iran has executed two men in relation to anti-government protests. Follow DW for more. https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-updates/live-78137927 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Children in This Church Were Sexually Abused. Then They Began Abusing Other Kids. Some Continued as Adults. by Jeremy Kohler and Andy Mannix

Children in This Church Were Sexually Abused. Then They Began Abusing Other Kids. Some Continued as Adults. As ProPublica and the Minnesota Star Tribune investigated child sexual abuse in the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church, reporters found a common theme: children who were victims of sexual misconduct going on to repeat the behavior. https://www.propublica.org/article/old-apostolic-lutheran-church-child-sexual-assault-cycle-abuse?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary Series Timeline: Our reporting found that the OALC encouraged victims to forgive their abusers and forget the abuse. See the full timeline of our coverage: Nov. 20, 2025: We revealed how the OALC in Duluth, Minnesota, had protected a church member who’d repeatedly sexually abused children. https://www.propublica.org/article/sexual-abuse-old-apostolic-lutheran-church-minnesota?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary Dec. 5, 2025: Reporter Jessica Lussenhop wrote about the recording of a police interview that informed much of our reporting. https://www.propublica.org/article/minnesota-old-apostolic-lutheran-church-sexual-abuse-police-recording?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary Dec. 23, 2025: A Minnesota lawmaker said she would study ways to improve and enforce mandated reporter laws. She introduced legislation to do that. https://www.propublica.org/article/minnesota-mandated-reporting-law-old-apostolic-lutheran-church?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary June 4, 2026: Reporters Andy Mannix and Jeremy Kohler found the OALC’s culture of forgiving and forgetting sins ensnared parents, children and grandchildren in the same cycle of abuse. https://www.propublica.org/article/old-apostolic-lutheran-church-generational-sexual-abuse?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary Representatives of the OALC in the U.S. and Canada acknowledged that bringing a victim to face their abuser can be traumatic. But they defended the church’s doctrine of forgiveness, saying it was not a means to conceal wrongdoing or to shield offenders from legal consequences, and no one is coerced to forgive or to ask for forgiveness.

Who Is Russell Vought? How a Little-Known D.C. Insider Became Trump’s Dismantler-in-Chief

by Lisa Riordan Seville, Andy Kroll, Katie Campbell and Mauricio Rodríguez Pons October 17, 2025, 5:55 am Reporter Andy Kroll explains Vought’s rise from a congressional staffer to the man piloting everything from Trump's layoffs and agency closings to his shutdown strategy, controlling the fate of trillions of dollars and millions of federal workers. https://www.propublica.org/article/video-who-is-russell-vought-trump-omb-shutdown?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary

The Shadow President by Andy Kroll Co-published with The New Yorker

The Shadow President From the wholesale gutting of federal agencies to the ongoing government shutdown, Russell Vought has drawn the road map for Trump’s second term. Vought has consolidated power to an extent that insiders say they feel like “he is the commander in chief.” by Andy Kroll Co-published with The New Yorker https://www.propublica.org/article/russ-vought-trump-shadow-president-omb?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary How Russell Vought Became Trump’s Shadow President In today’s feature story, Lisa Song writes about a proposed White House rule that would hand political appointees control over scientific funding and international collaboration, which could leave U.S. scientists out of important discoveries. The proposal comes from the Office of Management and Budget, which told us that the “proposed rule will ensure spending is aligned with current law, Executive Orders, and agency priorities.” That office is run by Russell Vought. As director of OMB, Vought has frozen vast sums of federal spending, terminated tens of thousands of federal workers and, in a few cases, brought entire agencies to a standstill. To do this, he has relied on an expansive theory of presidential power. Last year, we reported on how Vought consolidated power to such an extent that one senior agency official who regularly deals with the OMB said they felt like “he is the commander in chief.” Vought declined to be interviewed for the story.

How the Government’s Obligation to Keep Foreign Workers Safe Collided With Its Efforts to Keep Farms Afloat

https://www.propublica.org/article/h-2a-farmworker-protections-profits-trump?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=river Farmers want the Trump administration to overhaul the H-2A visa program to make it more favorable to their businesses. But cutting red tape could cut labor protections, too. by Max Blau https://www.propublica.org/article/h-2a-farmworker-protections-profits-trump?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=river

5 Raw Quotes From America’s Largest Raw-Milk Dairy Owner by Annie Waldman July 23, 2026, 5:00 am

5 Raw Quotes From America’s Largest Raw-Milk Dairy Owner I toured Mark McAfee’s Raw Farm for a story about raw milk’s foothold in America despite its health dangers. Here’s what he told me about recalls, outbreaks and his relationship with the federal government. by Annie Waldman July 23, 2026, 5:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/5-quotes-raw-milk-mark-mcafee?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=river

How Videos Helped Me Uncover Abuse at an Arkansas Private School by Jennifer Smith Richards July 24, 2026, 5:00 am

https://www.propublica.org/article/arkansas-private-school-abuse-video?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=river by Jennifer Smith Richards July 24, 2026, 5:00 am

Ken Paxton Touts His Efforts to Fight Voter Fraud. His Senate Opponent Is Now Accusing Him of Committing It. by Zach Despart Co-published with The Texas Tribune July 24, 2026, 11:00 am

Ken Paxton Touts His Efforts to Fight Voter Fraud. His Senate Opponent Is Now Accusing Him of Committing It. James Talarico’s comments come after ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found that the Texas attorney general may have broken state law by voting using an address where he no longer appears to live. https://www.propublica.org/article/ken-paxton-voter-registration-james-talarico?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=river by Zach Despart Co-published with The Texas Tribune July 24, 2026, 11:00 am

How Trump’s “America First” Administration Could Shut U.S. Scientists Out of the Next Nobel-Worthy Discovery by Lisa Song July 27, 2026, 5:00 am

How Trump’s “America First” Administration Could Shut U.S. Scientists Out of the Next Nobel-Worthy Discovery A proposed White House rule would give political appointees unprecedented control over scientific funding. One physicist, who helped discover the Higgs boson, explains how the rule would’ve stifled that breakthrough. https://www.propublica.org/article/federal-science-grants-russell-vought-omb?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=river

My Maddening Quest to Find Out if Blueberries Come From Farms Where Workers Were Harmed

https://projects.propublica.org/blueberries-farmworker-mistreatment/?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary Do Your Blueberries Come From Farms Where Workers Were Harmed? Max Blau spent a year reporting on abuses of farmworkers. It left him wondering: Is the produce he buys at the grocery store part of the problem? Since federal regulators don’t require blueberry brands to disclose on their packaging any information about the individual farms they buy from, he had to spend time — a lot of time — to figure out if his berries came from farms where workers were harmed. After some digging, he found that the blueberries in his grocery store had, in fact, come from a farm with documented problems. Until something changes, consumers will know virtually nothing about the farms their blueberries come from — and won’t be able to make choices that could make a difference in the lives of the people who pick them. ProPublica reached out to more than 75 blueberry brands, grocery stores, fast-food chains, farmers, trade groups and labor contractors while reporting. Only one brand responded. Dole said it requires contract farmers to comply with labor laws to protect “worker welfare” and can trace its berries back to their farms — but that it hasn’t made that information available to consumers.

Federal Judges Chastise Trump’s Justice Department for “Unlawful,” “Unethical” and “Unseemly” Conduct by J. David McSwane, Pratheek Rebala and Carla Astudillo July 28, 2026, 5:00 am

Federal Judges Chastise Trump’s Justice Department for “Unlawful,” “Unethical” and “Unseemly” Conduct ProPublica reviewed hundreds of cases in which judges criticized the actions of federal prosecutors. In many, judges expressed frustration that they can no longer take the government at its word. by J. David McSwane, Pratheek Rebala and Carla Astudillo July 28, 2026, 5:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/justice-department-presumption-of-regularity?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary Federal Judges Criticize Trump’s Justice Department for “Unethical” Conduct Federal judges nominated by presidents from both parties are calling out Department of Justice lawyers, questioning in unprecedented ways whether they can be trusted to tell the truth or uphold legal norms. Across the country, these judges have zeroed in on what’s called “the presumption of regularity,” which essentially means that judges must presume that representatives of the government did their jobs according to the rules and in good faith. Until President Donald Trump’s second term, this foundational tenet had rarely been discussed in federal courtrooms, former judges, lawyers and scholars say. But as Trump’s DOJ exhibits behavior that judges have called “unlawful,” “unethical,” “unseemly” or otherwise dishonest, adherence to that bedrock standard is now being questioned. ProPublica reviewed hundreds of cases since Trump retook the White House in which judges criticized the actions of DOJ lawyers and found more than 40 in which they explicitly referenced the presumption of regularity. In many cases, judges have expressed frustration that they can no longer take the government at its word. Federal judges rarely grant interviews, and none of the judges who criticized the DOJ in their orders granted interviews to ProPublica. In a statement, a spokesperson for the DOJ said its attorneys are “dedicated public servants who represent the United States with integrity, in accordance with their ethical obligations and the law.”

This MAGA Influencer Runs a Charity to Teach Kids Civics. Much of the Money Goes to Him Instead. by Kali Bomeli July 28, 2026, 6:00 am

This MAGA Influencer Runs a Charity to Teach Kids Civics. Much of the Money Goes to Him Instead. Nick Adams’ Foundation for Liberty and American Greatness has brought in millions in donations and helped him land a State Department appointment, but records show there is almost no indication FLAG was spending that money on its stated mission. by Kali Bomeli July 28, 2026, 6:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-nick-adams-state-flag-charity-civics-state-department?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=feature

Cities can create jobs, go green, and become more affordable — at the same time Prashant KapoorOluwaseun Olowoporoku July 22, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/sustainablecities/cities-can-create-jobs-go-green-and-become-more-affordable-at-th The average family in Ibadan, one of Nigeria's largest cities, spends nearly half its income not on food, rent, or school fees — but on surviving a broken infrastructure system. Buying water from street vendors costs them ten times more than if their home was serviced with piped water. Running a generator to make up for frequent power outages eats further into their budget. Paying unregulated minibus fares to get around drives up their costs even more.

From loss to resilience in Nigeria: turning a growing agricultural challenge into action Mohammad Abul AzadKevin McGeeOlaide Asimiyu Akin-Olagunju July 22, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/from-loss-to-resilience-in-nigeria--turning-a-growing-agricultur Nigeria is Africa's largest agricultural economy, accounting for a quarter of national GDP and employing over one third of the labor force. Its vast agro-ecological diversity supports a wide range of staple crops, from cassava and yam in the south to maize and cowpea in the north. Yet beneath aggregate production figures lies a growing and under-recognized challenge: while total crop failures have remained relatively stable, partial crop losses (harvests damaged or reduced but not destroyed) have more than tripled over the past five years.

Reimagining productive lives beyond homelessness Paula EscobarLuz Stella Rodriguez-NovoaPhillippe LeiteRaquel Tsukada July 22, 2026 This page in: English Español Portuguese

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/latinamerica/social-protection-pathways-beyond-homelessness Homelessness has surged globally, driven by socioeconomic shocks such as the COVID‑19 pandemic, internal and external migration, rising housing unaffordability, and unequal labor markets. While its scale and manifestations vary across countries and regions, homelessness has become a shared challenge across cities and metropolitan areas worldwide—placing growing pressure on already fiscally constrained public systems with competing spending priorities.

Why better education and health outcomes start with getting the basics right Lars SondergaardLung VuTessa Clare Cullen July 22, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/governance/better-education-health-outcomes-starts-good-governance More Cambodian children are in school than ever, and more patients walk into a clinic and leave satisfied. Net primary school enrollment in Cambodia has reached 97 percent while life expectancy has climbed past 70 years and patient satisfaction sits at 94 percent. Yet, the average Grade 6 student can only answer less than half a basic math exam, and only a small share of health centers offer the full set of services they are meant to provide. Access has raced ahead but outcomes have not kept up.

The New Global Advisory Panel on Skills Will Identify What Works to Raise Incomes and Reduce Poverty Christian BodewigIffath SharifMarkus Goldstein July 22, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/investinpeople/global-skills-panel-to-boost-incomes-and-reduce-poverty What is the Global Advisory Panel on Skills (GAPS) trying to answer? Many people in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) lack the right skills for today's jobs, and too few have the enabling environment to put those skills to use. This gap will widen as climate change and rapid advances in digital technology and AI transform tomorrow’s jobs. The stakes are enormous. Over the next decade, 1.2 billion young people will enter the labor force, most without strong foundational skills, credentials, or support to help them succeed.

Measuring multidimensional poverty in countries with incomplete data Ben BrunckhorstMinh Cong NguyenNishant YonzanHai-Anh H. DangChristoph Lakner July 23, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/measuring-multidimensional-poverty-in-countries-with-incomplete- Multidimensional poverty measures offer a more complete picture of poverty than monetary measures alone, yet their adoption has been limited by fragmented data. For instance, for the most recent year, the World Bank’s Multidimensional Poverty Measure (MPM) can be estimated for only two-thirds of the world despite individual indicators covering at least 85% of the global population. This is because these indicators are scattered across different datasets, which complicates measurement and carries real policy costs, as our companion blog highlights.

Beyond the dashboard: The high cost of fragmented poverty data Ben BrunckhorstMinh Cong NguyenNishant YonzanSotaire Kwizera July 23, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/beyond-the-dashboard--the-high-cost-of-fragmented-poverty-data Poverty is multidimensional, but measuring it that way is not easy. Data on some dimensions may not be collected in the first place due to budget constraints, conflict, or other barriers with no immediate solution. Or the data may exist but are fragmented across several datasets that are difficult to combine. For instance, we can estimate the share of low-income households from one dataset, those lacking basic infrastructure from another, and those with low education from a third – yet no single source captures all three dimensions together, making it difficult to know how deprivations overlap. This fragmentation is not just a technical inconvenience, it shapes what governments see, and therefore what they act on. Fragmented data leads to fragmented policies.

Weekly links July 23: a causal inference checklist, lessons from innovation RCTs, long-term impacts are hard to measure, and more… David McKenzie July 23, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/impactevaluations/weekly-links-july-23--a-causal-inference-checklist--lessons-from Scott Cunningham’s 12-step checklist for a (non-experimental) causal inference project – useful suggestions for understanding where the treatment variation is coming from, and for building into an AI pipeline.

Global hunger nears one billion Bo AndreeDaniel Gerszon MahlerUmar SerajuddinZacharey Carmichael July 21, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/global-hunger-nears-one-billion?cid=ECR_E_NewsletterWeekly_EN_EXT&deliveryName=DM286415 Conflict reignited in the Middle East in late February 2026, sending energy prices sharply higher and widening macroeconomic uncertainty. The April 2026 World Food Security Outlook projects that severe food insecurity will exceed one billion people globally by 2028, with the 2030 estimate revised upward by 46 million people relative to the October 2025 outlook.

Malawi’s Agricultural Reforms - A New Beginning for Smallholder Farmers

Winter Break for the "Equitable Health" Blog Group... the blogs will not be updated on July 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30, 2026... We apologize for this, but we hope you understand that we deserve a break... We will return on July 31, God willing... Many thanks to all our readers and followers (whose numbers are constantly growing)... Until then... The Editor...

Receso Invernal del grupo de blog´s de "salud equitativa"... los días 26, 27, 28, 29, y 30 de julio de 2026, los blog´s no se actualizarán... pedimos disculpas por ello, pero esperamos sepan entender que merecemos un descanso... regresaremos el 31 de julio si Dios lo permite... muchas gracias a todos los lectores y seguidores (que cada vez son más)... hasta entonces... El editor... Grupo de blog´s de “salud equitativa”, cuyo titular es Víctor Norberto Cerasale Morteo, en Salta, Argentina… https://wwweldispreciau.blogspot.com/ https://eldispensador.blogspot.com/ https://saludequitativa.blogspot.com/ https://herenciageneticayenfermedad.blogspot.com/ https://elbiruniblogspotcom.blogspot.com/ Winter Break for the "Equitable Health" Blog Group... the blogs will not be updated on July 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30, 2026... We apologize for this, but we hope you understand that we deserve a break... We will return on July 31, God willing... Many thanks to all our readers and followers (whose numbers are constantly growing)... Until then... The Editor... "Equitable Health" Blog Group, owned by Víctor Norberto Cerasale Morteo, in Salta, Argentina... https://wwweldispreciau.blogspot.com/ https://eldispensador.blogspot.com/ https://saludequitativa.blogspot.com/ https://herenciageneticayenfermedad.blogspot.com/ https://elbiruniblogspotcom.blogspot.com/ Pause hivernale pour le groupe de blogs « Equitable Health »… Les articles ne seront pas mis à jour les 26, 27, 28, 29 et 30 juillet 2026… Nous vous prions de nous excuser pour ce désagrément, mais nous espérons que vous comprendrez que nous méritons bien une pause… Nous serons de retour le 31 juillet, si Dieu le veut… Un grand merci à tous nos lecteurs et abonnés (dont le nombre ne cesse de croître)… À bientôt… La rédaction… Le groupe de blogs « Equitable Health », propriété de Víctor Norberto Cerasale Morteo, à Salta, en Argentine… https://wwweldispreciau.blogspot.com/ https://eldispensador.blogspot.com/ https://saludequitativa.blogspot.com/ https://herenciageneticayenfermedad.blogspot.com/ https://elbiruniblogspotcom.blogspot.com/ Winterpause für die Bloggruppe „Gerechte Gesundheit“ … Die Blogs werden am 26., 27., 28., 29. und 30. Juli 2026 nicht aktualisiert. Wir bitten um Entschuldigung und hoffen auf Ihr Verständnis, dass wir uns eine Auszeit verdient haben. Wir sind am 31. Juli wieder für Sie da, so Gott will. Vielen Dank an alle unsere Leser und Follower (deren Zahl stetig wächst). Bis dahin … Die Redaktion der Bloggruppe „Gerechte Gesundheit“, Inhaber: Víctor Norberto Cerasale Morteo, Salta, Argentinien. https://wwweldispreciau.blogspot.com/ https://eldispensador.blogspot.com/ https://saludequitativa.blogspot.com/ https://herenciageneticayenfermedad.blogspot.com/ https://elbiruniblogspotcom.blogspot.com/ Зимний перерыв для блог-группы "Equitable Health"... блоги не будут обновляться 26, 27, 28, 29 и 30 июля 2026 года... Приносим свои извинения, но надеемся на ваше понимание, что мы заслужили перерыв... Мы вернемся 31 июля, если Бог даст... Большое спасибо всем нашим читателям и подписчикам (число которых постоянно растет)... До тех пор... Редактор... Блог-группа "Equitable Health", принадлежащая Виктору Норберто Серасале Мортео, Сальта, Аргентина... https://wwweldispreciau.blogspot.com/ https://eldispensador.blogspot.com/ https://saludequitativa.blogspot.com/ https://herenciageneticayenfermedad.blogspot.com/ https://elbiruniblogspotcom.blogspot.com/ "इक्विटेबल हेल्थ" ब्लॉग ग्रुप के लिए विंटर ब्रेक... ब्लॉग 26, 27, 28, 29, और 30 जुलाई, 2026 को अपडेट नहीं किए जाएंगे... हम इसके लिए माफ़ी चाहते हैं, लेकिन हमें उम्मीद है कि आप समझेंगे कि हम एक ब्रेक के हकदार हैं... हम 31 जुलाई को वापस आएंगे, भगवान चाहेंगे... हमारे सभी रीडर्स और फॉलोअर्स (जिनकी संख्या लगातार बढ़ रही है) का बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद... तब तक... एडिटर... "इक्विटेबल हेल्थ" ब्लॉग ग्रुप, जिसके मालिक विक्टर नॉरबर्टो सेरासले मोर्टेओ हैं, साल्टा, अर्जेंटीना में है... https://wwweldispreciau.blogspot.com/ https://eldispensador.blogspot.com/ https://saludequitativa.blogspot.com/ https://herenciageneticayenfermedad.blogspot.com/ https://elbiruniblogspotcom.blogspot.com/ Recesso de Inverno para o Grupo de Blogs "Saúde Equitativa"... os blogs não serão actualizados nos dias 26, 27, 28, 29 e 30 de Julho de 2026... Pedimos desculpa por isso, mas esperamos que compreendam que merecemos uma pausa... Regressaremos no dia 31 de Julho, se Deus quiser... Muito obrigado a todos os nossos leitores e seguidores (cujo número está em constante crescimento)... Até lá... A Equipa Editorial... Grupo de Blogs "Saúde Equitativa", propriedade de Víctor Norberto Cerasale Morteo, em Salta, Argentina... https://wwweldispreciau.blogspot.com/ https://eldispensador.blogspot.com/ https://saludequitativa.blogspot.com/ https://herenciageneticayenfermedad.blogspot.com/ https://elbiruniblogspotcom.blogspot.com/ Pausa invernale per il gruppo di blog "Equitable Health"... i blog non verranno aggiornati il 26, 27, 28, 29 e 30 luglio 2026... Ci scusiamo per questo, ma speriamo che comprendiate che ci meritiamo una pausa... Torneremo il 31 luglio, a Dio piacendo... Un sentito ringraziamento a tutti i nostri lettori e follower (il cui numero è in costante crescita)... A presto... Il Direttore... Gruppo di blog "Equitable Health", di proprietà di Víctor Norberto Cerasale Morteo, a Salta, Argentina... https://wwweldispreciau.blogspot.com/ https://eldispensador.blogspot.com/ https://saludequitativa.blogspot.com/ https://herenciageneticayenfermedad.blogspot.com/ https://elbiruniblogspotcom.blogspot.com/ "ஈக்விடபிள் ஹெல்த்" வலைப்பதிவுக் குழுவிற்கு குளிர்கால இடைவேளை... ஜூலை 26, 27, 28, 29, மற்றும் 30, 2026 ஆகிய தேதிகளில் வலைப்பதிவுகள் புதுப்பிக்கப்படாது... இதற்காக வருந்துகிறோம், ஆனால் எங்களுக்கு ஒரு இடைவேளை தேவை என்பதை நீங்கள் புரிந்துகொள்வீர்கள் என்று நம்புகிறோம்... எல்லாம் வல்ல இறைவனின் அருளால், ஜூலை 31 அன்று நாங்கள் திரும்புவோம்... எங்கள் வாசகர்கள் மற்றும் பின்தொடர்பவர்கள் அனைவருக்கும் மிக்க நன்றி (அவர்களின் எண்ணிக்கை தொடர்ந்து அதிகரித்து வருகிறது)... அதுவரை... ஆசிரியர்... "ஈக்விடபிள் ஹெல்த்" வலைப்பதிவுக் குழு, விக்டர் நோர்பெர்டோ செராசேல் மோர்டியோவுக்குச் சொந்தமானது, சால்டா, அர்ஜென்டினா... https://wwweldispreciau.blogspot.com/ https://eldispensador.blogspot.com/ https://saludequitativa.blogspot.com/ https://herenciageneticayenfermedad.blogspot.com/ https://elbiruniblogspotcom.blogspot.com/ “公平健康”博客组冬季休刊……博客将于2026年7月26日、27日、28日、29日和30日暂停更新……对此我们深表歉意，但希望您能理解我们需要休息……我们将于7月31日恢复更新，如果一切顺利……非常感谢所有读者和关注者（人数还在不断增长）……此致……编辑……“公平健康”博客组，由阿根廷萨尔塔省的维克托·诺贝托·塞拉萨莱·莫特奥所有…… https://wwweldispreciau.blogspot.com/ https://eldispensador.blogspot.com/ https://saludequitativa.blogspot.com/ https://herenciageneticayenfermedad.blogspot.com/ https://elbiruniblogspotcom.blogspot.com/

Development against the odds Paschal DonohoeIndermit Gill July 20, 2026 This page in: English Français Español

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/development-against-the-odds Across the world, progress in development has slowed. Yet some countries have found ways to make remarkable gains. Consider the examples of Rwanda, the Kyrgyz Republic, Cambodia, and Ethiopia. Each shows that development gains remain possible when governments focus on practical reforms, invest in infrastructure, and build institutions that can deliver results. Their experiences are a reminder that while the global picture is troubling, stagnation is far from inevitable.

South Africa: World Bank Group Support to Boost Infrastructure Modernization and Enable Nearly 600,000 Jobs

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2026/07/16/south-africa-world-bank-group-support-to-boost-infrastructure-modernization-and-create-nearly-600-000-jobs WASHINGTON, JULY 16, 2026 — South Africa’s efforts to modernize critical infrastructure and unlock job creation by tackling long-standing bottlenecks in electricity, freight transport, and water and sanitation services, got a boost with support from the World Bank Group. Reforms supported by the new financing are expected to help create the equivalent of almost 600,000 more and better-paid jobs by 2032, according to World Bank Group economic modeling of how the reforms ripple through the broader economy.

World Bank Group Backs Business Environment Reform and Inclusive Jobs in the state of São Paulo, Brazil

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2026/07/16/world-bank-group-backs-business-reform-jobs-in-s-o-paulo-brazil WASHINGTON, D.C., July 16, 2026 — The World Bank Group will support the state of São Paulo’s efforts to cut red tape for businesses, connect more workers to quality jobs, and expand economic opportunity for its citizens, through a new project.

Jobs in a Changing Climate Insights from World Bank Group Country Climate and Development Reports covering 93 economies +... +...

https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/a6f00490-99d9-4ad2-8c07-040b9638afdc/content Publicación: Empleos en un Clima Cambiante: Ideas Extraídas de los Informes Sobre el Clima y el Desarrollo de 93 Economías del Grupo Banco Mundial - Visión General https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/b241b8f1-c77d-4470-9070-514fdc168440 Los Informes sobre el clima y el desarrollo de los países (CCDR) del Grupo Banco Mundial ofrecen una visión transversal de cómo las perspectivas de desarrollo de los países y las oportunidades de empleo que ofrecen a su población pueden verse amenazadas por los impactos climáticos y respaldadas por políticas climáticas. El cambio climático y las políticas afectan los empleos a través de impactos en la productividad, la eficiencia energética y material, y el capital físico, humano y natural. También pueden transformar las oportunidades de empleo, especialmente a través de medidas complementarias que ayuden a los trabajadores y las empresas a adaptarse y beneficiarse de las nuevas tecnologías y prácticas de producción. Preparados por el Banco Mundial, la Corporación Financiera Internacional (CFI) y el Organismo Multilateral de Garantía de Inversiones (OMGI), los CCDR integran las perspectivas de los países, la ciencia del clima y los modelos económicos, la información del sector privado y el análisis de políticas para evaluar cómo los países pueden hacer crecer y desarrollar con éxito sus economías y crear empleos a pesar de los crecientes riesgos climáticos y al mismo tiempo lograr sus objetivos y compromisos climáticos. Cada CCDR parte de las prioridades, oportunidades y desafíos de desarrollo del país, y se desarrolla en estrecha consulta con los gobiernos, las empresas y la sociedad civil, asegurando que las recomendaciones reflejen las prioridades nacionales. Al combinar evidencia sobre vías de adaptación, resiliencia y emisiones, los CCDR destacan dónde la acción climática puede reforzar el desarrollo y la creación de empleo, y dónde se necesitan políticas específicas para gestionar los riesgos y facilitar las transiciones del mercado laboral. En conjunto, estos elementos pueden ayudar a crear empleos locales, garantizar que las transiciones económicas sean justas e inclusivas, y equipar a los trabajadores y las empresas para navegar por las interrupciones y oportunidades de un clima cambiante y tecnologías cambiantes.

Who moves up and why? A closer look at the 2026-2027 release of the World Bank Group Country Income Classifications Eric MetreauKathryn Elizabeth YoungShwetha Grace Eapen July 01, 2026 This page in: English Français Español 中文 日本語

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/who-moves-up-and-why--a-closer-look-at-the-new-world-bank-group- Since 1987, the global income classification landscape has changed significantly, with the share of economies classified as low-income declining from 30% to 11%. These shifts have not been evenly distributed, however, with some countries moving across income groups much faster than others. This year’s update to the World Bank Group Country Income Classifications shows six countries moved to a higher income category, but each has a different story to tell: a country emerging from economic crisis, an export powerhouse outpacing its peers, and an economy that turned out to be 10% larger than previously thought are just three of them.

Small AI, big bets: How the world's most impactful AI startups will be built in emerging markets Sangbu KimJonathan Nagao July 06, 2026 This page in: English Français Español العربية

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/small-ai--big-bets--how-the-world-s-most-impactful-ai-startups-w Walk into a hospital in Nigeria, where one doctor serves every 9,000 patients--fifteen times the WHO-recommended ratio. Every minute that a doctor spends on administrative work is a minute taken from a patient who may have waited hours to be seen.

World Bank Group Estimates Venezuela Earthquakes Damage at $19.6 Billion

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2026/07/23/world-bank-group-estimates-venezuela-earthquakes-damage WASHINGTON, July 23, 2026 — The World Bank Group estimates that the June 24 earthquakes caused $19.6 billion in direct physical damage, underscoring the importance of timely reconstruction for Venezuela's economic recovery. The findings come from a Global Rapid Damage Estimation (GRADE), which provides an early assessment to help the Government of Venezuela and development partners understand the scale of the task of rebuilding, and prioritize recovery and reconstruction efforts, as the country navigates one of the most significant disasters in its recent history.

Education +... Education Statistics: EdStats

https://data.worldbank.org/topic/education?cid=ECR_E_NewsletterWeekly_ES_EXT&deliveryName=DM286395

Early Market Engagement Event for the Procurement of Fire Fighting & Rescue Vehicles (Türkiye Earthquake, Floods, and Wildfires Emergency Reconstruction Project (TEFWER) Date & Time August 03, 2026 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET 3:00pm Turkiye Time

Early Market Engagement Event for the Procurement of Fire Fighting & Rescue Vehicles (Türkiye Earthquake, Floods, and Wildfires Emergency Reconstruction Project (TEFWER) The Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality of Türkiye is preparing to procure firefighting and rescue vehicles under the World Bank–financed TEFWER Project. Date & Time August 03, 2026 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET 3:00pm Turkiye Time https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2026/08/03/early-market-engagement-event-for-the-procurement-of-fire-fighting-rescue-vehicles Description: The Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality of Türkiye is preparing to procure firefighting and rescue vehicles under the World Bank–financed TEFWER Project. As part of the procurement process, the Municipality will conduct an Early Market Engagement (EME) prior to finalizing the bidding documents. The purpose of this engagement is to gather non-binding technical feedback from the market and ensure that the specifications reflect current industry capabilities and standards. Prospective bidders are invited to review the Draft Bidding Document, which will be available on the Municipality's official website at www.balikesir.bel.tr starting July 27, 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their feedback by completing the designated Feedback Form, also available on the same website, and sending it to itfaiye@balikesir.bel.tr no later than August 10, 2026.

Ports, Ships & Fuels: Maritime Efficiency, Safety and Sustainability in East Asia and Pacific Launch of the World Bank’s Regional Flagship Report Date & Time July 27, 2026 06:00 AM - 07:15 AM ET

https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2026/07/13/ports-ships-fuels-maritime-efficiency-safety-sustainability-in-east-asia-pacific Maritime transport is the economic lifeblood of the East Asia and Pacific region. Bustling ports and long ocean voyages knit together economies, communities, and opportunities. From the container transshipment terminals of Singapore to the lifeline harbors of Tuvalu, efficiency, sustainability, and safety are not abstract ideals; they are the arteries of growth, development, and job creation. The Infrastructure (Transport) Department of the World Bank East Asia and Pacific region prepared this regional flagship report Ports, Ships & Fuels: Maritime Efficiency, Safety and Sustainability in East Asia and Pacific. Drawing on analyses of big data and in-depth stakeholder consultations, the report examines maritime shipping and supply chains, assesses challenges, identifies opportunities, and delivers practical advice and insights.

Update on the World Bank Group Climate Change Action Plan

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/statement/2026/06/29/update-on-the-world-bank-group-climate-change-action-plan The WBG’s work on climate is and will remain firmly client driven, supporting them in delivering on their own ambitions as set out in their national plans and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Our framework has served its purpose well, embedding smart development in all we do in response to client needs and priorities. We will therefore extend the Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP).

Under Mission 300, A New Way of Doing Business Connects Over 50 Million People to Electricity Across Africa

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2026/06/16/under-mission-300-a-new-way-of-doing-business-connects-over-50-million-people-to-electricity-across-africa Mission 300 is now delivering electricity access at nearly double the pace recorded at the initiative's launch — proof that coordinated action can drive large-scale change CAPE TOWN, June 16, 2026 — The World Bank Group and the African Development Bank Group announced today that Mission 300 has connected over 50 million people to electricity across 40 countries — a major milestone toward the initiative's goal of reaching 300 million people by 2030.

Where the Ocean Creates Jobs

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2026/06/08/where-the-ocean-creates-jobs The Ocean Is the Economy Stand on any beach in Grenada, Saint Lucia, or Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and the ocean is everything. It is the view that fills hotel rooms, the water that feeds fishing families, and the living system that defines these islands. For the Eastern Caribbean, the ocean is not a backdrop — it is livelihood, the economy, and the main engine of job creation.

Sovereignty and Data Localization Copyright © 2026 The President and Fellows of Harvard College

https://www.belfercenter.org/publication/sovereignty-and-data-localization Data localization policies impose obligations on businesses to store and process data locally, rather than in servers located overseas. The adoption of data localization laws has been increasing, driven by the fear that a nation’s sovereignty will be threatened by their inability to exert full control over data stored outside their borders. This is particularly relevant to the US given its dominance in many areas of the digital ecosystem including artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Copyright © 2026 The President and Fellows of Harvard College

From Vision to Action: India Leading the AI Impact Movement!

https://impact.indiaai.gov.in/ The India–AI Impact Summit 2026 marks a defining global inflection point — transitioning from dialogue to demonstrable impact. Anchored in the principles of People, Planet, and Progress, it envisions a future where AI advances humanity, fosters inclusive growth, and safeguards our shared planet.

The Africa Declaration on Artificial Intelligence La Déclaration Africaine sur l'Intelligence Artificielle

https://c4ir.rw/docs/Africa-Declaration-on-Artificial-Intelligence.pdf

Moving toward an outcome-based approach for digital sovereignty Ambrose WongJeremy NgTaylor ReynoldsDavid SatolaAubra Anthony June 23, 2026 This page in: English Français Español

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/digital-development/moving-toward-an-outcome-based-approach-for-digital-sovereignty- Digital sovereignty has become one of the most prominent – and contested – concepts shaping how lower-and-middle income countries approach an increasingly AI-driven world. At the heart of this debate is a practical reality: the infrastructure and systems underpinning their digital economies are often built, owned, or operated by actors they don't fully control or regulate. As AI reshapes how countries deliver services, the question of navigating these links has never mattered more.

Navigating a Cloudy Outlook +... Global Economic Prospects

https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/global-economic-prospects As the Middle East conflict drives sharp energy price increases, global growth is projected to slow to 2.5 percent in 2026, with emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) facing the weakest per capita income growth since the pandemic. Risks remain skewed to the downside and include escalating hostilities, further commodity market disruptions, and additional geopolitical strains, while broader AI adoption offers some upside. Policy action is critical: globally to safeguard energy and food security and advance the energy transition, and domestically to control inflation, strengthen fiscal sustainability, and support job creation. Rising debt is driving up EMDE borrowing costs, particularly for those most indebted, underscoring the need for stronger revenue mobilization and improved debt management. For commodity exporters, building fiscal resilience will also require strong institutional frameworks and revenue diversification.

The global economy in five charts Philip KenworthyVasiliki Papagianni June 11, 2026 This page in: English Español 中文

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/developmenttalk/the-global-economy-in-five-charts3 Early in 2026, global activity seemed to be on a firm footing. Some major advanced economies were posting strong growth, with global trade lifted by surging AI-related exports. Since then, the conflict in the Middle East has notably worsened the outlook, according to the Global Economic Prospects report.

Children in Conflict Zones and Remote Areas Bear the Brunt of Global Immunization Gaps By Shuli Wong Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Children in Conflict Zones and Remote Areas Bear the Brunt of Global Immunization Gaps By Shuli Wong https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/07/children-in-conflict-zones-and-remote-areas-bear-the-brunt-of-global/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Visas_to_Foreign_Journalists_Come_Under_Fire_Global_AI_Governance_Cannot_Wait_A UNITED NATIONS, Jul 22 2026 (IPS) - Despite growing up and working in vastly different geographic regions and environments — one shaped by decades of armed conflict and political instability, and the other by remote, hard-to-reach areas — both Sagal and Johao encounter children daily who have never been vaccinated. Sagal and Johao are members of UNICEF’s Global Youth Health Advisory Group, where they advance children’s health by shaping UNICEF’s strategies, policies, and campaigns, while working directly in their own countries to connect community realities to global conversations about children’s health. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. - Receso Invernal del grupo de blog´s de "salud equitativa"... los días 26, 27, 28, 29, y 30 de julio de 2026, los blog´s no se actualizarán... pedimos disculpas por ello, pero esperamos sepan entender que merecemos un descanso... regresaremos el 31 de julio si Dios lo permite... muchas gracias a todos los lectores y seguidores (que cada vez son más)... hasta entonces... El editor... Grupo de blog´s de “salud equitativa”, cuyo titular es Víctor Norberto Cerasale Morteo, en Salta, Argentina… https://wwweldispreciau.blogspot.com/ https://eldispensador.blogspot.com/ https://saludequitativa.blogspot.com/ https://herenciageneticayenfermedad.blogspot.com/ https://elbiruniblogspotcom.blogspot.com/ Winter Break for the "Equitable Health" Blog Group... the blogs will not be updated on July 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30, 2026... We apologize for this, but we hope you understand that we deserve a break... We will return on July 31, God willing... Many thanks to all our readers and followers (whose numbers are constantly growing)... Until then... The Editor... "Equitable Health" Blog Group, owned by Víctor Norberto Cerasale Morteo, in Salta, Argentina... https://wwweldispreciau.blogspot.com/ https://eldispensador.blogspot.com/ https://saludequitativa.blogspot.com/ https://herenciageneticayenfermedad.blogspot.com/ https://elbiruniblogspotcom.blogspot.com/ Pause hivernale pour le groupe de blogs « Equitable Health »… Les articles ne seront pas mis à jour les 26, 27, 28, 29 et 30 juillet 2026… Nous vous prions de nous excuser pour ce désagrément, mais nous espérons que vous comprendrez que nous méritons bien une pause… Nous serons de retour le 31 juillet, si Dieu le veut… Un grand merci à tous nos lecteurs et abonnés (dont le nombre ne cesse de croître)… À bientôt… La rédaction… Le groupe de blogs « Equitable Health », propriété de Víctor Norberto Cerasale Morteo, à Salta, en Argentine… https://wwweldispreciau.blogspot.com/ https://eldispensador.blogspot.com/ https://saludequitativa.blogspot.com/ https://herenciageneticayenfermedad.blogspot.com/ https://elbiruniblogspotcom.blogspot.com/ Winterpause für die Bloggruppe „Gerechte Gesundheit“ … Die Blogs werden am 26., 27., 28., 29. und 30. Juli 2026 nicht aktualisiert. Wir bitten um Entschuldigung und hoffen auf Ihr Verständnis, dass wir uns eine Auszeit verdient haben. Wir sind am 31. Juli wieder für Sie da, so Gott will. Vielen Dank an alle unsere Leser und Follower (deren Zahl stetig wächst). Bis dahin … Die Redaktion der Bloggruppe „Gerechte Gesundheit“, Inhaber: Víctor Norberto Cerasale Morteo, Salta, Argentinien. https://wwweldispreciau.blogspot.com/ https://eldispensador.blogspot.com/ https://saludequitativa.blogspot.com/ https://herenciageneticayenfermedad.blogspot.com/ https://elbiruniblogspotcom.blogspot.com/ Зимний перерыв для блог-группы "Equitable Health"... блоги не будут обновляться 26, 27, 28, 29 и 30 июля 2026 года... Приносим свои извинения, но надеемся на ваше понимание, что мы заслужили перерыв... Мы вернемся 31 июля, если Бог даст... Большое спасибо всем нашим читателям и подписчикам (число которых постоянно растет)... До тех пор... Редактор... Блог-группа "Equitable Health", принадлежащая Виктору Норберто Серасале Мортео, Сальта, Аргентина... https://wwweldispreciau.blogspot.com/ https://eldispensador.blogspot.com/ https://saludequitativa.blogspot.com/ https://herenciageneticayenfermedad.blogspot.com/ https://elbiruniblogspotcom.blogspot.com/ "इक्विटेबल हेल्थ" ब्लॉग ग्रुप के लिए विंटर ब्रेक... ब्लॉग 26, 27, 28, 29, और 30 जुलाई, 2026 को अपडेट नहीं किए जाएंगे... हम इसके लिए माफ़ी चाहते हैं, लेकिन हमें उम्मीद है कि आप समझेंगे कि हम एक ब्रेक के हकदार हैं... हम 31 जुलाई को वापस आएंगे, भगवान चाहेंगे... हमारे सभी रीडर्स और फॉलोअर्स (जिनकी संख्या लगातार बढ़ रही है) का बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद... तब तक... एडिटर... "इक्विटेबल हेल्थ" ब्लॉग ग्रुप, जिसके मालिक विक्टर नॉरबर्टो सेरासले मोर्टेओ हैं, साल्टा, अर्जेंटीना में है... https://wwweldispreciau.blogspot.com/ https://eldispensador.blogspot.com/ https://saludequitativa.blogspot.com/ https://herenciageneticayenfermedad.blogspot.com/ https://elbiruniblogspotcom.blogspot.com/ Recesso de Inverno para o Grupo de Blogs "Saúde Equitativa"... os blogs não serão actualizados nos dias 26, 27, 28, 29 e 30 de Julho de 2026... Pedimos desculpa por isso, mas esperamos que compreendam que merecemos uma pausa... Regressaremos no dia 31 de Julho, se Deus quiser... Muito obrigado a todos os nossos leitores e seguidores (cujo número está em constante crescimento)... Até lá... A Equipa Editorial... Grupo de Blogs "Saúde Equitativa", propriedade de Víctor Norberto Cerasale Morteo, em Salta, Argentina... https://wwweldispreciau.blogspot.com/ https://eldispensador.blogspot.com/ https://saludequitativa.blogspot.com/ https://herenciageneticayenfermedad.blogspot.com/ https://elbiruniblogspotcom.blogspot.com/ Pausa invernale per il gruppo di blog "Equitable Health"... i blog non verranno aggiornati il 26, 27, 28, 29 e 30 luglio 2026... Ci scusiamo per questo, ma speriamo che comprendiate che ci meritiamo una pausa... Torneremo il 31 luglio, a Dio piacendo... Un sentito ringraziamento a tutti i nostri lettori e follower (il cui numero è in costante crescita)... A presto... Il Direttore... Gruppo di blog "Equitable Health", di proprietà di Víctor Norberto Cerasale Morteo, a Salta, Argentina... https://wwweldispreciau.blogspot.com/ https://eldispensador.blogspot.com/ https://saludequitativa.blogspot.com/ https://herenciageneticayenfermedad.blogspot.com/ https://elbiruniblogspotcom.blogspot.com/ "ஈக்விடபிள் ஹெல்த்" வலைப்பதிவுக் குழுவிற்கு குளிர்கால இடைவேளை... ஜூலை 26, 27, 28, 29, மற்றும் 30, 2026 ஆகிய தேதிகளில் வலைப்பதிவுகள் புதுப்பிக்கப்படாது... இதற்காக வருந்துகிறோம், ஆனால் எங்களுக்கு ஒரு இடைவேளை தேவை என்பதை நீங்கள் புரிந்துகொள்வீர்கள் என்று நம்புகிறோம்... எல்லாம் வல்ல இறைவனின் அருளால், ஜூலை 31 அன்று நாங்கள் திரும்புவோம்... எங்கள் வாசகர்கள் மற்றும் பின்தொடர்பவர்கள் அனைவருக்கும் மிக்க நன்றி (அவர்களின் எண்ணிக்கை தொடர்ந்து அதிகரித்து வருகிறது)... அதுவரை... ஆசிரியர்... "ஈக்விடபிள் ஹெல்த்" வலைப்பதிவுக் குழு, விக்டர் நோர்பெர்டோ செராசேல் மோர்டியோவுக்குச் சொந்தமானது, சால்டா, அர்ஜென்டினா... https://wwweldispreciau.blogspot.com/ https://eldispensador.blogspot.com/ https://saludequitativa.blogspot.com/ https://herenciageneticayenfermedad.blogspot.com/ https://elbiruniblogspotcom.blogspot.com/ “公平健康”博客组冬季休刊……博客将于2026年7月26日、27日、28日、29日和30日暂停更新……对此我们深表歉意，但希望您能理解我们需要休息……我们将于7月31日恢复更新，如果一切顺利……非常感谢所有读者和关注者（人数还在不断增长）……此致……编辑……“公平健康”博客组，由阿根廷萨尔塔省的维克托·诺贝托·塞拉萨莱·莫特奥所有…… https://wwweldispreciau.blogspot.com/ https://eldispensador.blogspot.com/ https://saludequitativa.blogspot.com/ https://herenciageneticayenfermedad.blogspot.com/ https://elbiruniblogspotcom.blogspot.com/

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity: Nobel Laureates Call for Global Safeguards By Ariel F. Dumont Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity: Nobel Laureates Call for Global Safeguards By Ariel F. Dumont https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/07/artificial-intelligence-and-the-future-of-humanity-nobel-laureates-call-for-global-safeguards/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Visas_to_Foreign_Journalists_Come_Under_Fire_Global_AI_Governance_Cannot_Wait_A BORGO LAUDATO SI’, Italy, Jul 21 2026 (IPS) - “I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.” By bringing the supercomputer HAL 9000 to life in his 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey, American director Stanley Kubrick created one of the most powerful symbols of the fear of artificial intelligence (AI) escaping human control. Psychology Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Global Value Chain Trade Reaches Historic Highs, Despite Push for Reshoring By Maximilian Malawista Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Global Value Chain Trade Reaches Historic Highs, Despite Push for Reshoring By Maximilian Malawista https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/07/global-value-chain-trade-reaches-historic-highs-despite-push-for-reshoring/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Visas_to_Foreign_Journalists_Come_Under_Fire_Global_AI_Governance_Cannot_Wait_A UNITED NATIONS, Jul 21 2026 (IPS) - Despite rising geopolitical tensions, trade restrictions and calls to bring production back to domestic shores, the global economy remains more interconnected than it may appear. Trade through global value chains (GVCs) reached historic levels in 2024, according to a new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Global AI Governance Cannot Wait As the Digital Divide Widens By Oritro Karim Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Global AI Governance Cannot Wait As the Digital Divide Widens By Oritro Karim https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/07/global-ai-governance-cannot-wait-as-the-digital-divide-widens/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Visas_to_Foreign_Journalists_Come_Under_Fire_Global_AI_Governance_Cannot_Wait_A UNITED NATIONS, Jul 20 2026 (IPS) - Throughout July 2026, various United Nations (UN) bodies and global experts have underscored the need for increased comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) governance. Although AI yields significant potential gains for global development, persistent structural barriers continue to impede equitable access and deepen the digital divide. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Changing Age Distributions of Populations By Joseph Chamie Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Changing Age Distributions of Populations By Joseph Chamie PORTLAND, USA, Jul 20 2026 (IPS) - In many countries, older adults (aged 65 and above) now outnumber younger individuals (under the age of 18), reflecting a significant demographic transformation known as demographic ageing. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/07/changing-age-distributions-of-populations/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Visas_to_Foreign_Journalists_Come_Under_Fire_Global_AI_Governance_Cannot_Wait_A Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Efficiency Becomes the World’s ‘First Fuel’ as Leaders at IEA Conference Chart Course for Cleaner, More Secure Energy Future By Umar Manzoor Shah Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Efficiency Becomes the World’s ‘First Fuel’ as Leaders at IEA Conference Chart Course for Cleaner, More Secure Energy Future By Umar Manzoor Shah https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/07/efficiency-becomes-the-worlds-first-fuel-as-leaders-at-iea-conference-chart-course-for-cleaner-more-secure-energy-future/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Visas_to_Foreign_Journalists_Come_Under_Fire_Global_AI_Governance_Cannot_Wait_A SRINAGAR, India, Jul 20 2026 (IPS) - As geopolitical tensions, rising electricity demand and climate pressures reshape the global energy landscape, more than 600 energy ministers, chief executives, financial leaders and policy experts gathered in Montreal, deliberating upon how to deliver at an unprecedented scale. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Communities vs. Datacentres By Andrew Firmin Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Communities vs. Datacentres By Andrew Firmin LONDON, Jul 20 2026 (IPS) - Few things unite Donald Trump’s most ardent supporters with the Democratic Party’s progressive wing, but datacentres are one of them. Across the USA, communities are joining forces across the political divide to oppose developments few want but governments seem determined to impose. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/07/communities-vs-datacentres/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Visas_to_Foreign_Journalists_Come_Under_Fire_Global_AI_Governance_Cannot_Wait_A Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Palestine Must Not Disappear By the Elders Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Palestine Must Not Disappear By the Elders A statement by Mary Robinson, Graça Machel, Helen Clark and Hina Jilani following their visit to the Middle East, 11-16 July 2026. LONDON, Jul 20 2026 (IPS) - We have just concluded a visit to the West Bank, Israel, Jordan and Lebanon. From all that we have witnessed and heard, our inescapable conclusion is that the government of Prime Minister Netanyahu, and in particular Ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir, aim to make Palestine disappear physically, economically, culturally and politically. Yet other governments either are choosing not to see this or lack the will to take meaningful concerted action. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/07/palestine-must-not-disappear/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

US Plans to Restrict Visas to Foreign Journalists Come Under Fire By Thalif Deen Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

US Plans to Restrict Visas to Foreign Journalists Come Under Fire By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS, Jul 22 2026 (IPS) - A proposal to restrict US visas to foreign journalists assigned to cover the US has triggered a strong protest from the New York-based Foreign Press Association (FPA). https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/07/us-plans-to-restrict-visas-to-foreign-journalists-come-under-fire/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Africa Can Grow Faster With AI—If It Moves Now By Martin Schindler, Nikola Spatafora and Andrew Tiffin Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Africa Can Grow Faster With AI—If It Moves Now By Martin Schindler, Nikola Spatafora and Andrew Tiffin https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/07/africa-can-grow-faster-with-ai-if-it-moves-now/ WASHINGTON DC, Jul 22 2026 (IPS) - A farmer in Kenya gets weather and planting advice on a basic phone. A teacher in Nigeria uses a chatbot to help students catch up in math. South Africa’s revenue authority uses data analytics to better target tax audits. These are not futuristic examples from Silicon Valley. They are early signs of the broader transformation that artificial intelligence (AI) could bring to sub-Saharan Africa. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Don’t Cry for M..., Argentina By Jomo Kwame Sundaram and Iggy Rodriguez Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Don’t Cry for M..., Argentina By Jomo Kwame Sundaram and Iggy Rodriguez KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jul 23 2026 (IPS) - Sunday’s World Cup final focused world attention on the stench of corruption, past and current, surrounding some of its main protagonists, including Argentina, and the presidents of FIFA, Argentina and the main host nation. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/07/dont-cry-for-milei-argentina/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Trump’s Authoritarian Gambit to Muzzle the Foreign Press By Alon Ben-Meir Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Trump’s Authoritarian Gambit to Muzzle the Foreign Press By Alon Ben-Meir https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/07/trumps-authoritarian-gambit-to-muzzle-the-foreign-press/ For nearly a century, foreign correspondents have come to the United States precisely because this country prided itself on welcoming scrutiny. Now, the Trump administration proposes to turn that legacy on its head—by transforming visas for international journalists into instruments of control NEW YORK, Jul 23 2026 (IPS) - Under a new rule proposed by the Department of Homeland Security, the duration of “I visas” for foreign media will be slashed from renewable multi year periods—often up to five years—to a maximum of 240 days, and just 90 days for Chinese journalists. Renewals would no longer be a routine administrative step tied to continued employment and compliance with the law, but a discretionary privilege the government can grant or withhold at will. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Human-Caused Climate Change, Not El Niño, Drives Most Coral Bleaching Events – Research By Kizito Makoye Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Human-Caused Climate Change, Not El Niño, Drives Most Coral Bleaching Events – Research By Kizito Makoye https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/07/human-caused-climate-change-not-el-nino-drives-most-coral-bleaching-events/ DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, Jul 23 2026 (IPS) - Every morning, as the Indian Ocean retreats from the reef off Zanzibar’s Jambiani village, Chiku Chande steps into the knee-deep lagoon carrying bundles of seaweed seedlings. Years of farming these waters have taught her about every channel and coral outcrop. But lately, the corals that once glowed in brown and gold have become chalky white. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Food and Transport Costs through Strait of Hormuz Remain High, Burdening Vulnerable Economies By Maximilian Malawista Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Food and Transport Costs through Strait of Hormuz Remain High, Burdening Vulnerable Economies By Maximilian Malawista UNITED NATIONS, Jul 23 2026 (IPS) - Prior to the latest round of hostilities between the United States and Iran, freight traffic had been increasing in the Strait of Hormuz, and negotiations were underway for a new agreement to fully restore trade through this channel. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/07/food-and-transport-costs-through-strait-of-hormuz-remain-high-burdening-vulnerable-economies/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Hunger in Latin America Keeps Falling – Now Healthy Diets Must Become Affordable By Máximo Torero Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Hunger in Latin America Keeps Falling – Now Healthy Diets Must Become Affordable By Máximo Torero ROME, Jul 23 2026 (IPS) - Hunger is falling across most of Latin America and the Caribbean. The region’s next challenge is harder: ensuring that everyone can afford a healthy diet, not merely enough calories to survive. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/07/hunger-in-latin-america-keeps-falling-now-healthy-diets-must-become-affordable/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

What Development Looks like in Myanmar Today By Norimasa Shimomura Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

What Development Looks like in Myanmar Today By Norimasa Shimomura YANGON, Myanmar, Jul 24 2026 (IPS) - When asked what development looks like today, a community leader in Kalaw township points to these fields. Once destroyed by a typhoon, they are now productive again. What began as emergency food assistance in the first month was followed by UNDP support in the community—seeds, training, debris removal, support to microbusinesses and small infrastructure—backed by the Republic of Korea, Norway and Switzerland. One year on, the fields sustain three annual production cycles—rice and flowers—with more resilient practices and higher yields. “This is what development looks like to us,” he says. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/07/what-development-looks-like-in-myanmar-today/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Africa’s Health Defenses Have Improved But Its Funding Has Not By Busani Bafana Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Africa’s Health Defenses Have Improved But Its Funding Has Not By Busani Bafana https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/07/africas-health-defenses-have-improved-but-its-funding-has-not/ Against the backdrop of an Ebola disease outbreak, the new Africa Health Security (AHS) Index, released today, reveals significant gaps in critical health infrastructure despite important progress in health security capacity in recent years. BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, Jul 22 2026 (IPS) - In September 2024, an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in South Ethiopia was confirmed, contained, and declared over within three months. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

ALBANIA: ‘The Public Only Learns about These Development Megaprojects Once Construction Machinery Arrives’ By CIVICUS Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

ALBANIA: ‘The Public Only Learns about These Development Megaprojects Once Construction Machinery Arrives’ By CIVICUS Jul 22 2026 (IPS) - CIVICUS discusses land grabs and environmental damage linked to a luxury coastal resort project with Eva Kushova, Director of Destination Management Organisation Albania, a civil society organisation that supports sustainable tourism in Albanian destinations, seeking to preserve culture and nature while maximising benefits for communities. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/07/albania-the-public-only-learns-about-these-development-megaprojects-once-construction-machinery-arrives/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

From Castel Gandolfo to Campidoglio: Call for Human Dignity to Be at the Heart of the AI Revolution By Ariel F. Dumont Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

From Castel Gandolfo to Campidoglio: Call for Human Dignity to Be at the Heart of the AI Revolution By Ariel F. Dumont ROME, Jul 24 2026 (IPS) - After two days of debate at an international conference devoted to the challenges of artificial intelligence (AI), nuclear war and global security, Nobel laureates, former heads of state and government, scientists, human rights defenders, religious leaders and representatives of civil society adopted a joint declaration, calling for it to be based on human dignity. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/07/from-castel-gandolfo-to-campidoglio-call-for-human-dignity-to-be-at-the-heart-of-the-ai-revolution/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

The Houthis Don’t Need to Close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to Strangle the Suez Canal By Maximilian Malawista Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

The Houthis Don’t Need to Close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to Strangle the Suez Canal By Maximilian Malawista UNITED NATIONS, Jul 24 2026 (IPS) - With regional friction between Iran and the Gulf monarchies escalating, Houthi leadership in Yemen has proclaimed a total maritime blockade against all vessels linked to Saudi shipping. While this declaration does not constitute a verified military obstruction of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, it significantly heightens the risk of volatility at the Red Sea’s southern gateway, potentially severing the primary arterial link to the Suez Canal. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/07/the-houthis-dont-need-to-close-the-bab-el-mandeb-strait-to-strangle-the-suez-canal/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Visas_to_Foreign_Journalists_Come_Under_Fire_Global_AI_Governance_Cannot_Wait_A Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

US-China AI rivalry heats up as Chinese models gain ground Nik Martin © 2026 Deutsche Welle

US-China AI rivalry heats up as Chinese models gain ground Nik Martin 6 hours ago6 hours ago China's AI platforms are rapidly closing the gap with their US counterparts, prompting fresh threats from the Trump administration. With accusations of intellectual property theft, could tensions boil over? https://www.dw.com/en/us-china-ai-rivalry-heats-up-as-chinese-models-gain-ground/a-77899558 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Modern-day Bismarck faces a shifting map M K Bhadrakumar Updated on: 21 Jul 2026, 3:31 pm

Modern-day Bismarck faces a shifting map Like the Iron Chancellor, Putin wants to win without humiliating the adversary. Grumbles about deep strikes in Russia and firing of Ukraine’s defence minister set the stage for a winter of discontent https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jul/21/modern-day-bismarck-faces-a-shifting-map

Why the US tightened student visa rules? Here's what it means for 3 lakh+ Indian students Jayanth Jacob Updated on: 18 Jul 2026, 3:39 pm

https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Jul/18/why-the-us-tightened-student-visa-rules

Russia warns US against Ukraine arms sales as top diplomats meet in Manila AFP Updated on: 23 Jul 2026, 4:46 am

Russia warns US against Ukraine arms sales as top diplomats meet in Manila According to Moscow's statement, Sergei Lavrov reiterated that the Russian side was ready for a "political-diplomatic resolution to the conflict". https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/23/russia-warns-us-against-ukraine-arms-sales-as-top-diplomats-meet-in-manila

ASEAN to call for open straits as US-Iran war casts shadow AFP Updated on: 23 Jul 2026, 5:05 am

ASEAN to call for open straits as US-Iran war casts shadow The meetings in Manila kicked off under a cloud on Tuesday after the latest in a series of clashes between China and host country the Philippines took place in the disputed South China Sea. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/23/asean-to-call-for-open-straits-as-us-iran-war-casts-shadow

Iran vows to keep up strikes as Houthis attack Saudi shipping in Red Sea AFP Updated on: 23 Jul 2026, 6:42 am

Iran vows to keep up strikes as Houthis attack Saudi shipping in Red Sea Tehran says attacks will continue while US strikes persist; oil prices climb as conflict spreads to Jordan, Kuwait and key maritime routes https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/23/iran-vows-to-keep-up-strikes-as-houthis-attack-saudi-shipping-in-red-sea

Mideast oil producers step up plans to bypass the Strait of Hormuz Associated Press Updated on: 23 Jul 2026, 7:21 am

Mideast oil producers step up plans to bypass the Strait of Hormuz Even alternatives to Hormuz can become vulnerable, as Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have shown this week with a stated blockade on Saudi-linked vessels attempting to transit the Red Sea. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/23/mideast-oil-producers-step-up-plans-to-bypass-the-strait-of-hormuz

Houthis say they attacked 2 Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea as US carries out 12th night of strikes Associated Press Updated on: 23 Jul 2026, 7:23 am

Houthis say they attacked 2 Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea as US carries out 12th night of strikes Iran-backed rebels target Saudi oil tankers while Washington launches a 12th night of strikes and Trump warns of attacks on Iranian infrastructure. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/23/houthis-say-they-attacked-2-saudi-oil-tankers-in-the-red-sea-as-us-carries-out-12th-night-of-strikes

Israeli banks to cut ties with Palestinian lenders, raising fears of West Bank crisis AFP Updated on: 23 Jul 2026, 10:12 am

Israeli banks to cut ties with Palestinian lenders, raising fears of West Bank crisis Correspondent banking services set to end within weeks, threatening trade, salaries and essential imports, Palestinian officials warn. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/23/israeli-banks-to-cut-ties-with-palestinian-lenders-raising-fears-of-west-bank-crisis

White House readies fresh tariffs as 10% levy to expire Updated: 2026-07-23 08:53

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202607/23/WS6a6165f7a310986e2b466c84.html WASHINGTON — The United States is set to impose new tariffs that could hit dozens of countries soon, trade envoy Jamieson Greer signaled on Tuesday, with President Donald Trump's temporary global levies due to expire this week.

Iran's IRGC stops 3 oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz as US strikes continue Xinhua | Updated: 2026-07-23 10:51

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202607/23/WS6a61819ca310986e2b466e42.html TEHRAN - Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said Thursday that it had stopped three oil tankers from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, one of which caught fire after an explosion.

Heat damages European grain production By Julian Shea in London | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-07-23 05:19

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202607/23/WS6a6133f4a310986e2b466bef.html Recent heat waves that have blighted much of Europe look set to have an enduring and far-reaching legacy after the continent's grain trade association revealed the full impact they have had on production.

US, Iran step up tit-for-tat strikes Attacks rage as Tehran warns against Washington hitting key mountain site By JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong and CUI HAIPEI in Dubai, UAE | China Daily | Updated: 2026-07-23 09:04

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202607/23/WS6a616887a310986e2b466ca8.html Iran warned that it could expand its fighting with the United States, including targeting its allies, if President Donald Trump carries out his threats to attack key Iranian sites, including the Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility.

China to lean on wind and solar power as it boosts renewable energy consumption By Zheng Xin | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-07-23 13:44

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202607/23/WS6a61aa3aa310986e2b466e99.html China will aim to boost its annual renewable energy consumption to around 1.8 billion metric tons of standard coal equivalent by 2030 under its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) for Renewable Energy Development, according to the country's top economic planner and energy regulator.

Nearly 4,800 foreign-funded companies expand investment in China in H1 Xinhua | Updated: 2026-07-23 16:17

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202607/23/WS6a61ce09a310986e2b466f03.html BEIJING - Almost 4,800 foreign-funded enterprises made additional investments in China in the first half (H1) of 2026, reflecting their continued confidence in the Chinese market, Vice-Minister of Commerce Yan Dong said on Thursday.

Deutsche Bank expects policy support, services boom to lift China's economy By Jiang Xueqing | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-07-23 15:17

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202607/23/WS6a61c009a310986e2b466ee4.html Deutsche Bank expects stronger policy support and lower oil prices to bolster China's domestic demand, particularly in the services sector, helping sustain economic growth in the second half of 2026.

China, ASEAN forging a brighter future By Tommy Koh | China Daily | Updated: 2026-07-23 08:58

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202607/23/WS6a616751a310986e2b466c9c.html China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations celebrated the 35th anniversary of their dialogue relations in July, marking a significant milestone in what has been a very successful relationship. In 2021, this relationship was elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. On this momentous occasion, I would like to reflect on the past, assess the present and share my aspirations for the future.

China, US push ahead with reciprocal tariff reductions By Zhang Chenxu | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-07-23 17:04

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202607/23/WS6a61d920a310986e2b466f39.html China and the United States are consulting relevant stakeholders on arrangements for reciprocal tariff cuts and will move swiftly to put them into effect, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday, an effort expected to further boost bilateral trade.

Reality of China-US economic ties foundation for strategic stability: China Daily editorial chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-07-23 21:07

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202607/23/WS6a62120aa310986e2b466f92.html With the expiration of the United States administration's temporary Section 122 tariffs, many expected a gradual easing of trade tensions. Instead, Washington is constructing a more durable tariff architecture through overlapping Section 301 investigations, Section 232 "national security" measures and the renewed use of Section 338 against selected trading partners.

Trump threatens 100 percent generic drug tariffs beginning in 2028 Comments: by Nathaniel Weixel - 07/22/26 10:22 AM ET +++

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5983150-trump-tariffs-generic-drugs/ Imported generic drugs will face a 100 percent tariff beginning in August 2028 unless manufacturers move production to the U.S., President Trump said in a social media post Tuesday. Economy Trump plans generic drug tariffs from 2028 with two-year delay testing U.S. onshoring push Published Tue, Jul 21 20269:17 PM EDTUpdated Wed, Jul 22 20262:28 AM EDT thumbnail Anniek Bao @in/anniek-bao-460a48107/ @anniekbyx https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/22/trump-generic-drugs-tariffs-medicine-trade-.html?msockid=03578b8b1c976cb603369e1e1dad6d3a Trump unveils phased tariffs on generic drugs to boost US production Imported generic drugs would remain tariff-free for 2 years before duties begin rising Brittany Miller By Brittany Miller FOXBusiness https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/trump-unveils-phased-tariffs-generic-drugs-boost-us-production

Food Price Monitoring and Analysis (FPMA) Bulletin #6, 13 July 2026 Monthly report on food price trends

https://openknowledge.fao.org/items/e410f542-717a-4596-9fe4-9a3a546a4aec International wheat prices decreased in June 2026 as activities advanced across the Northern Hemisphere, whilemaize prices also declined on ample export supplies, with lower crude oil prices providing only limited support. By contrast, international rice prices increased, driven firmer Asian demand for Indica rice, weather-related production concerns and elevated input costs. In the domestic markets monitored by FAO, staple food prices remained under upward pressure in May and June 2026, partly reflecting volatile energy prices. Across several countries, governments continued to refine and strengthen policy measures aimed at mitigating broader inflationary pressures. The high likelihood of El Niño‑induced drier‑than‑average weather conditions could adversely affect production prospects in Southern Africa and parts of Far East Asia, potentially placing additional upward pressure on domestic food prices. Meanwhile, protracted conflicts and insecurity continue to disrupt market functioning and severely constrain food access in Haiti, South Sudan and the Sudan.

Priority countries: Sweden’s contribution through the Special Fund for Emergency and Resilience Activities (SFERA)

https://openknowledge.fao.org/items/39d981f8-5ac3-490f-aa41-d1ddc9494f40 Sweden, through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), provides flexible funding to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for emergency agricultural response and anticipatory action where it is needed most.

Implementing the global action plan on antimicrobial resistance Second quadripartite biennial report

https://openknowledge.fao.org/items/188a7839-f7a7-48d1-8b25-e261b3e0bc27 This second biennial report provides an overview of global and national progress in implementing the Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (GAP-AMR). It reflects the collective efforts of countries and the Quadripartite organizations (FAO, WHO, WOAH, UNEP) to translate commitments into multisectoral action. The report aims to raise awareness, foster accountability, and support evidence-based decision-making across the human, animal, plant, food, and environment sectors. It fulfills the commitment made in the 2024 UN Political Declaration to report biennially on AMR progress.

Voices of cooperators: A collective journey through the agrifood systems in the Near East and North Africa

https://openknowledge.fao.org/items/f86d55ee-06bb-4b79-835d-fbdce308d2d8 Voices of cooperators: A collective journey through the agrifood systems in the Near East and North Africa region brings together first-person stories from cooperative members and leaders across the region. Through authentic personal experiences, the publication highlights how collective action is transforming agrifood systems by improving livelihoods, empowering women and youth, strengthening resilience to climate and economic challenges, promoting innovation, and preserving local knowledge and cultural heritage. By showcasing practical experiences and lessons from diverse cooperative models, the publication demonstrates the vital role of cooperatives in advancing inclusive and sustainable rural development and inspiring collaborative solutions for agrifood systems transformation.

One Health and forest invasive species A position paper

https://openknowledge.fao.org/items/da223ecc-e929-4731-a224-c606585686c1 Forest invasive species are one of the five key direct drivers of biodiversity loss, with cascading effects across the health of humans, domestic and wild animals, plants, and the wider environment.The world has lost 489 million hectares of forests since 1990, and although the rate of loss has slowed, forests still face many disturbances that affect their health and vitality. In 2020 alone, insects, diseases and extreme weather damaged 41 million hectares, mainly in temperate and boreal zones. The Korea Forest Service reports the loss of 12 million pine trees between 1988 and 2022 in the Republic of Korea, due to damage from the pine wood nematode. In the United States of America, insects and diseases threaten the loss of 25 million hectares of forests by 2027.Forest invasive species cannot be addressed through single-sector approaches. Their cross-cutting impacts demand coordinated action under the One Health approach, which recognizes the interconnected health of people, animals, plants and ecosystems. One Health is an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems.By fostering collaboration across the forestry, agriculture, public health and environmental sectors, One Health enables holistic, ecosystem-based strategies that address root causes rather than symptoms, safeguarding not only forest health but also biodiversity, food security and the well-being of communities that rely on forest ecosystem services – in short, everyone.This brief presents actionable, evidence-based recommendations for combating forest invasive species under One Health, protecting the forest ecosystems that sustain planetary health.