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UN Women at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha

Gender equality at the heart of social development

The Summit's three core pillars – poverty eradication, full and productive employment and decent work for all, and social integration – are deeply interconnected with gender equality.

Today, 1 in every 10 women lives in extreme poverty, and among the 3.8 billion people la

UN, partners assess needs, deliver aid after Hurricane Melissa devastation

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that after crossing Jamaica, Cuba and the Bahamas, Melissa's severe effects were also felt in Haiti, the Dominican Republic and parts of Central America.

UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations and partners are assessing the devastation left by Hurricane Melissa across much of the Caribbean, coordinating relief

LIV Golf opens offseason window for signings, trades, extensions

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LIV Golf confirmed Thursday that its offseason window is now open for player signings, trades and other transactions.

The players who finished the 2025 season in the top 24 of the points standings, the 'Lock Zone,' are assured of spots in the league for next season and anyone on an expiring contract is automatically granted a one-year extension from their current tea

Latin America is Chinas laboratory in Washingtons backyard

Beijings expanding footprint in the region demonstrates the potential of all-encompassing South-South cooperation

In late September, China took another step toward embedding itself in Latin America's institutional architecture. The Andean Community - comprising Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru - admitted China as an observer, joining a growing list of regional organizations that have opened t

Latin America is China's laboratory in Washington's 'backyard'

Beijing's expanding footprint in the region demonstrates the potential of all-encompassing South-South cooperation

In late September, China took another step toward embedding itself in Latin America's institutional architecture. The Andean Community - comprising Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru - admitted China as

Renewable energy surpasses coal for first time in 6 months: International Solar Alliance DG Ashish Khanna

New Delhi [India] October 28 (ANI): For the first time, in the initial six months of this calendar year, the total energy generated from renewable energy was higher than that from coal according to International Solar Alliance (ISA) Director General Ashish Khanna.

Khanna said this in his address to the 8th session of the ISA Assembly at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Highlighting the rapid global

UAE qualify for UCI Track World Championships in Chile

DUBAI, 13th September, 2025 (WAM) -- The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has announced that the UAE qualified for the UCI Track World Championships, scheduled to be held in Chile at the end of October.

The qualification is in the individual pursuit race, a discipline in which the UAE national team's star, Mohamed Al Mutaiwei, excels.

In a statement today, the UAE Cycling Federation said Al Mutaiwei boa

How the CIA botched a plan to recruit Nicolas Maduro's pilot

A recent investigation by the Associated Press found that the CIA allegedly tried to recruit the trusted pilot of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to help overthrow him. The revelations were published shortly after US President Donald Trump authorised the CIA to conduct new covert operations inside Venezuela as he ramps up US activity in Latin America.

On the afternoon of September 19, anAirbusplane used by Ve

Strategic Trade Between Divergent Economies: The Korea-Singapore FTA

David ThomasDownload PDFOct 27 2025This content was originally written for an undergraduate or Master's program. It is published as part of our mission to showcase peer-leading papers written by students during their studies. This work can be used for background reading and research, but should not be cited as an expert source or used in place of scholarly articles/books.AleksTaurus/DepositphotosThe Korea-Singapore Free T

Putting people at the heart of cities, key to improving urban life

The heartbeat of modern urban life is increasingly digital from traffic sensors and early warning systems, to participatory planning platforms and geospatial data technology is changing how cities are designed, managed, and experienced.

Across Europe and beyond, housing costs are rising faster than incomes and many families are spending up to half their salary just to have a place to call home.

Despite inte

Latin America is reviving the 'iron fist' approach to law enforcement

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A massive anti-drug raid in Rio de Janeiro left 132 people dead in the early hours of October 28 as Brazil's security forces confronted one of the country's biggest crime gangs. It was one of t

Atletico Mineiro reaches Copa Sudamericana final

BELO HORIZONTE, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Brazil's Atletico Mineiro secured a place in the Copa Sudamericana final with a 3-1 home win over Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle on Tuesday.

Guilherme Arana gave the hosts the lead in the second leg of the semifinal at Arena MRV with a close-range strike after Dudu's cross from the left byline.

Bernard doubled the advantage just before halftime, running onto Du

Venezuela condemns U.S. military exercises in Caribbean

CARACAS, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- The Venezuelan government on Sunday condemned the U.S. military for conducting military exercises in the Caribbean, saying they constituted a provocation and a threat to the region.

The Venezuelan government considered that the military exercises conducted between Oct. 26 and 30 were part of a colonial operation and violated the Charter of the United Nations and the proclamation of L

Look away Geelong supporters, Bailey Smith 'susses out' real estate in Western Australia

Look away Geelong supporters, Bailey Smith 'susses out' real estate in Western Australia

Assailant pleads guilty in shooting that left cheerleader paralyzed

Assailant pleads guilty in shooting that left cheerleader paralyzed