A father in Pakistan is suspected of killing his two daughters and their four children by setting their house ablaze because one of the women married against his wishes, police said.
Read MorePublic development banks are “part of the solution” to ending hunger and transforming agri-food systems, as they have the power and reach to narrow funding gaps and consolidate bridges between stakeholders, QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), said today. With their unique […]
Read MoreOn 30 July 2021, the State Council promulgated the Regulations on the Security Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure (the Regulation), which took effect on 1 September 2021. This Regulation dovetails with the upper-level legislation of the PRC Cybersecurity Law (effective on 1 June 2017), further delineating the scope and security […]
Read MoreSeattle – Recognizing diversity and inclusion as both critically important core values and a strategic priority for the firm as well as vital areas to clients and the firm’s larger communities, K&L Gates LLP has adopted a policy that allows lawyers across its global platform to count up to 50 […]
Read MoreANTARA – Badan Meteorologi, Klimatologi, dan Gefosika (BMKG) Stasiun Meteorologi Kelas 1 Juanda, Sidoarjo, Jawa Timur, meminta masyarakat setempat mewaspadai potensi bencana hidrometeorologi di masa peralihan musim yang bisa …
Read MoreAfrica’s vulnerability to climate change is well-documented, and a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns of melting glaciers, unpredictable floods and droughts that turn crops to dust. What it also does, though, is put climate adaptation at the front and center of the continent’s priorities. “Adaptation to […]
Read MoreErratic water supplies mean women in urban Zimbabwean cities, like Bulawayo, need to fetch water from water points. Studies have shown that while water, sanitation and hygiene are a women’s domain, they are not involved in water management. Credit: Ignatius Banda/IPS By Ignatius BandaBulawayo, ZIMBABWE , Oct 19 2021 (IPS) […]
Read MoreEvent Post October 19, 2021 Economic workshop: Fostering China’s integrated urban-rural development Qiyun Huang The common prosperity policy offers opportunities to reduce poverty and boost human capital.
Read MoreCountry: Yemen Source: UN Children’s Fund UNICEF urgently needs more than US$235 million to continue its life-saving work in Yemen till mid-2022. Otherwise, it will be forced to scale down or stop its vital assistance for vulnerable children.
Read MoreDigital health technologies are revolutionizing the global health environment by advancing healthcare services, Big Data analytics and medical device development and innovation, expanding the reach, accessibility and effectiveness of healthcare beyond traditional models. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized that digital health solutions, through increased use and scale, can […]
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