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    One in Eight People Are Now Living with Obesity

    Countries with the highest combined rates of underweight and obesity in 2022 were island nations in the Pacific and the Caribbean and those in...
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    Agri-business

    Innovation ‘Imperative’ for Securing Rice Production

    More climate-resilient, nutritious and productive rice varieties are needed considering that rice is a critical commodity in ensuring global food security. Alternatives to burning...
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    Agrochemicals

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    Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality: Logo and Website Launched

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    Human rights

    Security Council Hears Gaza Famine ‘Almost Inevitable’ Unless Aid is Massively Scaled Up

    Some Council members proposed action plans to potentially end hostilities beginning with an immediate ceasefire and hostage releases while Algeria’s ambassador accused Israel of...
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    E-governance

    Universal Connectivity Gets a $9 Billion Private Sector Boost

    ITU has called for $100 billion in overall investments by 2026 to provide the expertise and resources required to extend universal, meaningful connectivity and...
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    Finance and Economy

    WTO Negotiation Session on Fisheries Subsidies held at Abu Dhabi Ministerial Conference-13

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    IPR and patent regime

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    US Startup Claims Breakthrough in Turning Mercury into Gold Using Nuclear Fusion

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