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One in four still lacks access to safe drinking water and sanitation

One in four still lacks access to safe drinking water and sanitation 26 August 2025 Economic Development Despite progress over the past decade,...

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Thailand grants work rights to long-term refugees from Myanmar, UN welcomes resolution

Thailand grants work rights to long-term refugees from Myanmar, UN welcomes resolution 26 August 2025 Migrants and Refugees A new resolution by the...

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World News in Brief: More deaths in Ukraine, lengthy detentions in Egypt, AI governance, US postal tariffs

World News in Brief: More deaths in Ukraine, lengthy detentions in Egypt, AI governance, US postal tariffs Since Friday, 11 civilians have been...

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Putting water management at the centre of the climate change fight

Putting water management at the centre of the climate change fight 25 August 2025 Climate and Environment Some 2.2 billion people worldwide still...

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DR Congo: The doctor who couldn’t leave Goma

DR Congo: The doctor who couldn’t leave Goma Gunfire tore through the dark. Night after night, the 44-year-old physician from Guinea clung to...

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UN urges renewed solidarity eight years after forced exodus of Rohingya

UN urges renewed solidarity eight years after forced exodus of Rohingya 25 August 2025 Migrants and Refugees Monday marks eight years since the...

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Gaza: UN calls for probe following deadly strikes on Nasser Hospital

Gaza: UN calls for probe following deadly strikes on Nasser Hospital At least 20 people were killed, including four health workers and five...

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Driven by hunger in Gaza, amputees are part of the collateral damage

Driven by hunger in Gaza, amputees are part of the collateral damage “I was going to buy falafel,” says Mohammed Hassan. “On the...

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Yemen: How acts of compassion light the way for healing

Yemen: How acts of compassion light the way for healing Her journey into humanitarian work began after years of serving in hospitals in...

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International Day for Remembrance of Slave Trade: ‘Time to abolish exploitation once and for all’

International Day for Remembrance of Slave Trade: ‘Time to abolish exploitation once and for all’ “It is time to abolish human exploitation once...