For Ukraine: Uber donates app to World Food Programme
On Wednesday, Uber (UBER.N) said that it had given a customized version of its "Uber Direct" software program to the United Nations' World Food...
Living costs go highest in East Africa in decades
Because of Russia's war in Ukraine and the coronavirus, the World Bank has cut its yearly prediction for global economic growth, warning that certain...
India, Bangladesh get threats from Al-Qaeda, Pakistan suspected
The banned Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) issued a statement criticizing the Bangladesh government for putting seven "innocent" people to death for...
Amid drought, Mexican city cuts daily water access to 6 hours
In response to an unprecedented drought in the region, a Mexican city in the border state of Nuevo Leon is limiting daily water supply...
Teachers allowed to carry guns after 24 hours of training in Ohio
Ohio is likely to pass legislation allowing teachers and other school personnel to carry weapons in their classrooms after completing up to 24 hours...
Food emergency declared in Chad, country calls for help
Chad declared a national food emergency. In a proclamation signed by Mahamat Idriss Déby, the military transition head, the government called on "all national...
Gaza women can report domestic abuse anonymously through phone app
A phone app that lets women in the Palestinian Gaza Strip to anonymously report domestic violence is allowing an increasing number of victims to...
Covid deaths may fall by 94% in Africa in 2022: WHO
Covid-19-related deaths on the African continent are predicted to drop by about 94 percent in 2022 compared to last year, according to World Health...
Solomon Islands to get infrastructure boost with $130 mln
With $130 million in additional money for projects and support due to be granted to the Solomon Islands this month, the World Bank expects...