Children

Carbon deposits have been found in the lungs of children as young as four undergoing unrelated surgeries. This condition, known as anthracosis or “black lungs,” is usually observed in adults exposed to heavy smoke and dust, such as coal miners and smokers.

The ‘No Time to Waste’ was launched in 2022 to respond to the global food and nutrition crisis. Since then, UNICEF has raised over...

Only 44 delegations were present when the IMF was founded, compared to the current IMF membership of 190 nations. Yet developed countries continue to...

The gendered distribution of food within families continues to socialize girls to eat last and less, often surviving on leftovers after male family members had...

Amid the economic challenges, State Minister for Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya introduced new regulations aimed at addressing corruption in the cereal import sector. Previously, import...

Despite some progress in human capital development, the report highlights that the country’s efforts in education reform and increased budgetary allocations have yet to...

In a letter addressed to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the US lawmakers expressed alarm over the declining state of democracy and human rights...

The initiatives outlined by minister Shobha Karandlaje reflect the government's proactive stance towards eliminating child labour and ensuring a secure and nurturing environment for...