Development
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Bangladesh committed to UN’s endeavors for peace: foreign adviser
Sep 26, 2024Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to the UN’s collective efforts for peace under the leadership of Nobel Peace Laureate Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus. “Bangladesh, led by Nobel Peace Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus,... -
UK foreign minister Lammy seeks ‘strongest position’ for Ukraine
Sep 26, 2024Ahead of the winter, British Foreign Minister David Lammy stated on Tuesday that his goal was to place Ukraine in the “strongest position” possible in its conflict with Russia. While denying that London would permit Ukraine... -
Chad floods killed 503, 1.7 million affected: UN
Sep 22, 2024According to the United Nations’ most recent assessment of the disaster, severe flooding in Chad since July has killed 503 people and affected about 1.7 million people. This information was released on Saturday. According to the... -
UN holds ‘Summit of the Future’ to tackle global crises
Sep 22, 2024World leaders are assembling in New York on Sunday for a “Summit of the Future” to tackle issues of the twenty-first century, from climate change to conflict, despite doubts about whether the final agreement can live... -
Swiss vote on pensions and environmental protections
Sep 22, 2024Although Switzerland is known for its stunning natural settings, environmentalists are warning that the country’s ecosystems are in danger and are pleading with voters to support stronger protections for biodiversity in a Sunday ballot. Polls seem... -
Myanmar flood death toll jumps to 384
Sep 22, 2024The junta announced on Saturday that the number of fatalities in Myanmar during Typhoon Yagi had risen to 384, with 89 persons still unaccounted for. More than a week ago, Yagi ravaged northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand,... -
Mild heat wave over 5 places likely to abate: BMD
Sep 22, 2024The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasted today that the current mild to moderate heat wave, which is now occurring in five different parts of the nation, will likely end in some locations within the next 24... -
AI development cannot be left to market whim, UN experts warn
Sep 20, 2024UN scientists warned on Thursday that market forces alone should not drive the development of artificial intelligence, advocating instead for the development of instruments for international collaboration. However, they refrained from proposing the establishment of a... -
World leaders to gather at UN as crises grow and conflicts rage
Sep 20, 2024At the United Nations’ annual hallmark gathering on Sunday, world leaders will converge on the organization’s New York headquarters against a volatile backdrop of escalating conflicts, rising populism, and impasse in diplomatic relations. Among the contentious... -
WHO warns of antivenom shortages amid snake bite scourge
Sep 19, 2024The WHO issued a warning on Tuesday about how floods brought on by climate change is making snake bites—which kill tens of thousands of people annually—worse in certain countries where access to antivenoms is limited. Up...
