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WASHINGTON - The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a US$130 million loan for Tunisia, seeking to lessen...

Kathmandu: National Paddy Day being marked today. National Paddy Day is an annual festival in Nepal which marks the beginning...

Washington: United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken today said that the US would provide nearly 55 million dollars in...

Tehran: Iran has submitted an application to become a member of the BRICS, an Iranian official said yesterday. Iran, which...

Beijing: China today shortened the quarantine period for international travellers who enter the mainland and close contacts of COVID-19 infected...

GENEVA  – Experts from governments and employers’ and workers’ organizations meeting at the International Labour Organization (ILO) have adopted guidelines...

Bangkok – Rapid acceleration of digitalization in rural communities in Asia and the Pacific is critical for regaining momentum towards...

Rome - The emerging food, energy and financial crisis, the aftermath of the pandemic and exacerbation of the situation due to...

Rome – A robust and well-integrated global agrifood system can help all countries withstand unprecedented challenges, as evidenced during the COVID-19...

Lisbon: A five-day UN Ocean Conference kicked off yesterday with the Kenya and Portugal being the co-hosts. Leaders from over...