Despite deals, US tariffs pose a challenge to export-oriented Asian economies

A container is loaded onto a cargo ship while docked at a port under the Port Authority of Thailand, following the announcement that US President Donald Trump would impose tariffs of 36% on goods from Thailand starting on August 1, in Bangkok,...

Nestle partnerships to restore areas in Brazil's cocoa, coffee regions

The projects aim to plant millions of trees in areas where Nestle sources key ingredients The initiative aligns with Nestle's goal to become net zero by 2050 and restore ecosystems critical for cocoa and coffee production The projects will plant...

State changes mental health and disability services

LE MARS — The Sioux Rivers Mental Health and Disability Services Region has been dissolved following a vote earlier this month by the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors terminating the county’s 28E agreement. “What has happened is that...

Lawfare and Libel: EU Provides Millions More to Israeli Political Advocacy NGOs

Newly released data on European Union websites reveal 14 grants totaling €7.2 million authorized by the European Commission in 2024 for projects involving highly politicized Israeli NGOs. These are part of 24 grants totalling €13.1 million...

#IAS25: Q&A with International AIDS Society leader on HIV funding, eradicating AIDS and more

Việt Nam fosters comprehensive cooperation with France's Normandy region

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam is boosting comprehensive cooperation with France's Normandy region, a dynamic economic hub. This follows the upgrade of Việt Nam-France relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, opening broad opportunities for...

China’s Intense Focus on Economic Output is Crushing its Citizens

Recent data on the health of China’s economy has painted a picture of robust growth on the mainland, but not all is well – many millions of citizens are doing it tough. While China has supported economic growth by keeping its ports and factories...

Leading a new era of Diaspora-driven growth- British High Commission launches Economic Partneships Initiative

By Hannah Dadzie The British High Commission in Accra has officially launched the “London to Accra Economic Growth Campaign”, a bold series of activities aimed at strengthening economic ties between the UK and Ghana by leveraging the two...

Youth urged to take advantage of government programmes and interventions  

By Mildred Siabi-Mensah Sekondi, July 17, GNA -Mr. Frank Ofosu-Asante, the Western Regional Director of the National Population Council, says his outfit in the next three months will advocate for the inclusion of the youth in government’s policies...

A View Of The Housing Market And U.S. Economic Outlook, Federal Reserve Governor Adriana D. Kugler, At The Housing Partnership Network Symposium, Washington, D.C.

Thank you, Robin. And thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today on the important topic of housing and how housing fits in with the broader economy.1 First, I want to step back and say that housing—our homes—has a central role in our...

Ukraine's new PM: a deal-maker as head of wartime government

Yulia Svyrydenko, Ukraine's new prime minister, represents a generation of young Ukrainian politicians who have steered their country through the turmoil of war. The 39-year-old, who was appointed economy minister just months before the Kremlin...

HEAL’s First International Conference: Preventing Diseases by Reducing Exposure to Harmful Chemicals

On 10 June 2025, HEAL held an international conference dedicated to the impact of chemicals on health in Warsaw. The event brought together over 350 participants from various sectors – science, medicine, public administration, and non-governmental...

A well-run economy needs an independent Federal Reserve, says former reserve bank head

Updated July 17, 2025 at 11:25 AM CDT A former head of a Federal Reserve Bank says the Fed's independence from politics is "one of the foundational elements of a well-run economy." "The benefits of independence stem from the fact that the Fed and...

South Africa: Resilient, equitable healthcare demands smart integration

Global health systems are in a period of profound disruption. From overburdened hospitals in Europe to strained clinics across Africa, the Covid-19 pandemic didn’t just test our systems; it exposed deep-rooted flaws. But disruption can be...

Drone attack hits oilfield in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region

An explosive-laden drone struck an oilfield in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on Thursday morning, the region’s security forces said, the latest in a series of attacks since early this month. Kurdistan’s counter-terrorism service said the drone hit...

BCR: Reactivation of Shougang and Poderosa mines would benefit Peru's economy

"The growth in May occurred despite the drop in mining production due to the interruption of (operations at the) Shougang and Poderosa mines," he said during the presentation of the third coin in the Peruvian Pre-Columbian Pottery numismatic...

Art as Resistance: Community, Culture, and Defiance at The Cheech

Art as Resistance: Community, Culture, and Defiance at The Cheech ByRoxsy Lin Jun 18, 2025 The art inside The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture doesn’t just speak—it shouts, weeps, and dreams. It reminds us that culture is not a...

250 patients a month in health board's hospital beds unnecessarily

Well over 200 patients a month were staying in hospital beds longer than they needed to in one Welsh health board area, an Audit Wales report has said. This week Audit Wales has reported that around 250 patients experienced discharge delays...

New study links oral hygiene to cancer risk: 10 tips to protect your oral health

We often view oral hygiene as a cosmetic habit, important for white teeth and fresh breath, but new research suggests it may be far more vital to our health. A recent commentary in The Lancet Regional Health, Southeast Asia links poor oral hygiene...

Discovery members commended for rejecting politicisation of healthcare - SAZF

Organisation calls on all medical schemes, healthcare institutions, and public bodies to implement robust safeguards SAZF Commends Discovery Health Medical Scheme Members for Rejecting Politicisation of Healthcare 16 July 2025 The South African...