Central bankers urge tax raises or spending cuts to tackle infation
The Bank for International Settlements' general manager said the key policy challenge remains fully taming inflation.
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For many of the world's poorest nations, economic outlook is bleak
As interest rates soar and the economy slows, the World Bank sees an 'enduring setback' for many developing economies.
Italy undecided about exiting China's Belt and Road Initiative
As the only G-7 member to have joined Beijing's sprawling global pact, Italy had indicated it would leave. But now Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the decision is still up in the air.
Economic sanctions as a modern tool: Cruel to the most vulnerable?
A study finds sanctions contribute to a rise in mortality, poverty and inequality, and a decline in income and rights.
Nations agree to add pollutants under hazardous management
Methoxychlor, a pesticide, and two industrial chemicals, Dechlorane Plus and UV-328, are to be eliminated.
Progress in reducing deaths during pregnancy and birth has 'flatlined'
More than 4.5 million pregnant women and babies die each year during pregnancy, childbirth or the first few weeks of life.
Global talks kick off on hazardous chemicals and waste management
Virtually all the world's nations are negotiating proposals under the legally binding Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions to limit toxic chemicals, pollutants and wastes.
Developing nations forecast to lose $800B from debt and slowdown
UNCTAD expects global growth in 2023 to drop to 2.1%, but only if financial fallout from higher interest rates is contained.
A year of firsts for Somalia's U.N.-backed all-women media team
Bilan marked its first year with a look back at what UNDP calls 'a year of smashing taboos and shining a light on stories other media have long ignored.'
Slower trade growth projected in 2023 mainly due to war in Ukraine
Trade growth is expected to slow to 1.7% due to Russia's war in Ukraine, high inflation, tight monetary policy and uncertainty.
'Multiple challenges' undermine A.U.'s flagship peace plan for 2030
Facing a raft of complications, the A.U. goal of tackling root causes of conflict for sustainable development is in doubt.
Nations back ambitious clean water and sanitation goals this decade
The voluntary commitments fall far short of a legally binding agreement like the 2015 Paris Agreement for climate change.
Swiss devise $3.25B deal for UBS to aquire 'too big to fail' Credit Suisse
The Financial Stability Board designated the two biggest Swiss banks as so important economically they are 'too big to fail.'
Study says bottled water industry undercuts safe drinking water for all
The bottled water industry is expected to grow to $500 billion a year in sales but isn't aligned with the U.N.'s Global Goals.
Researchers find 1.77B children worldwide lack basic safety net
The number of children without basic social protections is increasing worldwide, UNICEF and ILO say in a new study.
Biden picks former Mastercard CEO to replace the World Bank's leader
As the largest shareholder in the World Bank, the U.S. traditionally nominates candidates for a five-year term as president.