Tokyo: Countries and partners today reported continued progress toward the World Bank Group’s goal-set in April 2024-to help deliver affordable, quality health services to 1.5 billion people by 2030. Building on that momentum, 15 countries introduced National Health Compacts, outlining practical, five-year reforms that aim to expand primary health care,

Doha: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has called for the immediate removal of non-Syrian elements from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) as a crucial step towards the integration process in Syria. Speaking at the 23rd Doha Forum in the Qatari capital, Fidan criticized efforts to integrate the PKK/YPG terrorist organization,

Cairo: Foreign ministers from several Arab and Muslim countries, yesterday, expressed concern over recent Israeli remarks, suggesting the Rafah Crossing be opened only in one direction to transfer Gaza residents into Egypt. According to Nam News Network, in a joint statement, ministers from the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia,

Sumatra: Ruinous floods and landslides have killed more than 900 people on Indonesia’s island of Sumatra, the country’s disaster management agency said Saturday, with fears that starvation could send the toll even higher. Story by Eliza Herbert. According to France24.com, the scale of devastation has left many regions inaccessible, complicating

Jakarta: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced the approval of a 300-million-U.S.-dollar loan aimed at constructing approximately 72 km of disaster-resilient roads along the southern coast of Java, Indonesia. This initiative is expected to enhance connectivity and stimulate economic growth in the southern regions of the island. According to

Vienna: Two powerful forces are converging to reshape the global landscape: the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the transition towards clean and reliable energy sources. This convergence is poised to redefine the new global economy, as AI’s demand for energy aligns with the drive for energy security and environmental

Jakarta: Parts of Asia are reeling after torrents of rain unleashed catastrophic floods and landslides last week and killed more than 1,400 people in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia. According to France24.com, the floods have caused widespread devastation across these regions, with communities struggling to cope with the aftermath.

Brussels: The European Union plans to release an updated strategy this Wednesday aimed at ending its reliance on China for rare earths. These minerals play a key role in various supply chains, particularly in the defence, renewable energy, and automotive sectors. Currently, China holds a dominant position in the global