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A 50-year study of 1,037 children found that one childhood skill predicted who stayed healthier, wealthier, and happier as adultsA groundbreaking New Zealand study, now over 50 years old, reveals crucial links between early childhood self-control and adult well-being....
Britain's economic woes fuel discontent with Brexit a decade after historic vote to leave EUA decade after Britain's vote to leave the European Union, business leaders like Simon Boyd and Mike Hawes express frustration. Promises of...
Iran-Israel conflict puts UAE, Saudi Arabia's foreign workers under strainA protracted conflict in the Gulf is jeopardizing billions in remittances, vital for families across Asia and Africa. Migrant workers, like...
UAE defends OPEC exit; Warns Hormuz must stay open amid West Asia tensionsThe UAE has exited OPEC and OPEC+ stating it is a sovereign decision. This comes after an ADNOC tanker was hit by Iranian drones in the Str...
Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: 'Peace is the greatest weapon for development that...' - lessons on how to end conflicts and wars and key to growth by the first black president and Nobel Peace Prize winner for ending apartheidQuote of the day by Nelson Mandela: His words on peace are gaining importance today. He called peace the greatest weapon for development. T...
Permanent solution on public stockholding critical, India supports investment flow initiatives into poorer nations: GovtAs India takes the stage in Cameroon for the pivotal WTO MC14 conference, it plans to prioritize food security and bolster the position of ...
Developing nations push for climate action and debt relief at G20 summit in South AfricaDeveloping nations at the G20 summit in South Africa highlighted climate action and debt relief. They presented themselves as economic part...
World Bank flags alarming drop in FDI to developing nations; says investment remains concentrated in 10 countries, leaving poorest behindThe World Bank said in a report Monday that foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies has hit the lowest level since 2005, ...
Global economy staring at two recessions in same decade which would mark a first in over 80 yearsThough the United States might avoid a recession this year - the World Bank predicts the US economy will eke out growth of 0.5% - global we...
China and India among SCO states urging 'balance' in climate approachIn the statement, the heads of some of the world's biggest emitters - including China, India and Russia - said they unanimously recognised ...
WHO-led programme aims to buy antiviral COVID-19 pills for $10 - documentThe ACT-A asks the G20 and other donors for additional funding of $22.8 billion until September 2022 which will be needed to buy and distri...
European Union leaders clinch deal on tougher 2030 climate goal in bid to hit zero emissionsLeaders of the 27 member states agreed to cut their net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% from 1990 levels by 2030, substantially to...
FM suggests AIIB to establish regional presence for effective project managementThe finance minister led a roundtable discussion on the theme ‘AIIB 2030-Supporting Asia’s Development over the Next Decade’, during which ...
Poor nations need space to address 'development deficit': IndiaAmit Narang cited research estimates that at least a third of human deaths annually, almost 18 million can be attributed to poverty related...
- Bihar, Orissa, Chhattisgarh and Assam driving rural FMCG sales
In these eastern states, the contribution of rural FMCG sales to the total is more than 50%, against 40% in a richer state like Punjab, say...
- UN backs India's stand on emissions
For the first time, a UN agency has endorsed India and developing countries on the climate change front.
- UN backs India's stand on emissions
The UN's World Economic and Social Survey Report 2009 has backed India's stand against industrialized nations on emissions.
- Kyoto treaty ineffective for poor countries, say experts
Initiatives aimed at cutting emissions while encouraging economic development are failing the world's poorest countries, leading scientists...
- Major pvt sector investment needed to combat climate change
The private sector would need to make major investments in combating climate change as the govts would not be able to find trillions of dol...
- Poor nations should close ranks to preserve thriving growth: UN
Developing countries are enjoying their brightest economic spell since the early 1970s, but must join forces to guard against shifts in the...