DHAKA, Jan 7, 2026 (BSS) - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Bangladesh has launched Season 2 of SDG Socialisers, bringing together a new group of content creators who will use their creativity and influence to generate conversations and inspire action on the Sustainable Development G»»»

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): Nick Over, an explosive ordnance disposal expert at the organization "Humanity & Inclusion", said in an interview with Al Jazeera News Network that the level of contamination in the Gaza Strip is very high due to the presence of mines. The explosive ordnance disposal expe»»»

The United Nations has praised Egypt for its pivotal role in hosting and ensuring the success of the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit, which aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict in Gaza and promoting peace and stability across the Middle East. In an exclusive interview with Al Qahera News Channel, »»»

The Climate Crisis is Increasingly Suffering for the PoorClimate change driven by global warming is occurring more frequently. Poor communities are the most affected parties. Global climate action must be undertaken. In the last 10 months, disaster reports have not only emerged in Asia. Reports hav»»»

The United Nations warned on Friday that nearly 80% of the world’s poorest —around 900 million people — are directly exposed to climate risks worsened by global warming, describing it as a “double and profoundly unequal burden.” "No one is immune to the increasingly frequent and stronger climate ch»»»

Nearly 80 percent of the world's poorest, or about 900 million people, are directly exposed to climate hazards exacerbated by global warming, bearing a "double and deeply unequal burden," the United Nations warned on Oct. 17. "No one is immune to the increasingly frequent and stronger climate chang»»»

UN: Nearly 80 percent of the world’s poorest, or about 900 million people, are directly exposed to climate hazards exacerbated by global warming, bearing a “double and deeply unequal burden,” the United Nations warned Friday. “No one is immune to the increasingly frequent and stronger climate chang»»»

Nearly 80 percent of the world's poorest, or about 900 million people, are directly exposed to climate hazards exacerbated by global warming, bearing a "double and deeply unequal burden," the United Nations warned Friday. "No one is immune to the increasingly frequent and stronger climate change ef»»»

The Attorney General’s Office of Bangladesh, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), launched the inaugural AGO Internship Programme 2025 on Tuesday at AG Office, Supreme Court. This initiative marks the first time the AG Office is offering a structured, early-career pl»»»

PoliticsCameroonCameroon awaits results of tense presidential electionSilja Fröhlich | Sandrine Blanchard | Bob BarryWith longtime President Paul Biya facing a divided opposition, more than 8 million Cameroonians voted. Though there was peace at the polls, critics question the fairness and transpar»»»

A new solar power plant at Africa University in eastern Zimbabwe. Credit: Farai Shawn Matiashe/IPS MUTARE, Zimbabwe, Jun 25 2025 (IPS) - When load shedding was introduced over the past two years, Jose Tenete Domingos Lumboa had to deal with learning disruptions worsened by the backup generators in »»»

India has been pushing for early, inclusive, free, and fair elections in Bangladesh and raised concerns over the ban on former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League Pervasive spread of disinformation, particularly via social media, poses significant challenges to safeguarding electoral credib»»»

Prajakta Koli, the UNDP India Youth Climate Champion, recently visited Lucknow to advocate for environmental conservation. She emphasized the need for comprehensive environmental education from a young age, highlighting communication gaps in climate action. Prajakta Koli (BCCL/ @mostlysane) Prajakt»»»

Save As PDF Islamabad (TDI): The Embassy of Turkmenistan in Islamabad organized a presentation of the Book written by the Turkmen National Leader, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, tilted Jewel of the Mind. The participants were given a detailed presentation explaining not just the contents of the book bu»»»

NNA – Minister of Public Works and Transport, Fayez Rasamny, on Wednesday welcomed a delegation from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) headed by the organization’s Resident Representative in Lebanon, Blerta Aliko. The delegation included Vahakn Kabakian, Green Development Officer, Nab»»»

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday held a follow-up meeting with Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pakistan Dr. Samuel Rizk, who was accompanied by his team. The minister expressed appreciation for UNDP’s continue»»»

In 2024, President Bola Tinubu, in September, nominated Prof. Abdullahi Shehu Ma’aji as the pioneer Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the North West Development Commission (NWDC). In December, Tinubu revised the nominees for the Governing Boards of the NWDC, with Professor Abdullahi »»»