Poverty reduction drive all but halted across many nations as Bank calls for more money to tackle a ‘great reversal’Larry Elliott: At last G20 is showing how to fund an assault on povertyThe devastating impact of the pandemic on the world’s poorest countries has brought poverty reduction to a halt and led to a widening income gap with nations in the rich west, the World Bank has warned.In a report released to coincide with its half-yearly meeting, the Washington-based organisation said half of...
The World Food Programme has announced that the number of malnourished individuals in health centers in some areas of Afghanistan tripled last year. The organization stated on Monday, April 9th, through a video on its network that currently, 2,700 health centers are operational across Afghanistan, providing medical services for children and women. The World Food […]
Farmers in India are hit hard by extreme weather. Some say expanding natural farming is the answer
India's southern Andhra Pradesh state has become a positive example of the benefits of natural farming, a process of using organic matter as fertilizers and pesticides that makes crops more resilient to bad weather, and advocates say active government support is the primary driver for the state’s success
By SHAWN SEBASTIAN and SIBI ARASU Associated Press GUNTUR, India (AP) — India’s southern Andhra Pradesh state has become a positive example of the benefits of natural farming, a process of using organic matter as fertilizers and pesticides that makes crops more resilient to bad weather, and advocates say active government support is the primary
By SHAWN SEBASTIAN and SIBI ARASU Associated Press GUNTUR, India (AP) — India’s southern Andhra Pradesh state has become a positive example of the benefits of natural farming, a process of using organic matter as fertilizers and pesticides that makes crops more resilient to bad weather, and advocates say active government support is the primary
While the next draft of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) pandemic agreement is due to be sent to member states by Thursday (18 April), it is likely to be stripped of contentious clauses. Instead, the draft – and indeed, the pandemic agreement to be put to the World Health Assembly (WHA) at the end of […]
NEW DELHI: Despite being the highest run-scorer in the IPL this season so far, Virat Kohli's strike-rate has been a major talking point among fans and cricket pundits. It all began with Kohli's joint slowest IPL ton, off 67 balls, against Rajasthan Royals and since then RCB star's strike-rate has been keenly observed.But on Monday, Kohli, with his brisk 20-ball 42 albeit in a losing cause, gave a befitting response to his strike-rate critics.Former T20 World Cup winning all-rounder Irfan Pathan...
Sen. Rand Paul revealed to DailyMail.com that he is continuing his investigation into the origins of COVID-19 by probing Dr. Anthony Fauci's visits to the CIA. He claimed Fauci frequently made 'off the books' visits to the spy agency. A possible Republican presidential administration could be 'friendly' to Paul's investigation unlike the agencies under Biden, he said
As the young Swede prepares for his first major, fellow pros and his college coach explain what makes him so specialBilly Foster recounts a story about one of Europe’s most high-profile golfers playing alongside a young Tiger Woods in 1996. “He’s a little raw,” was the sniffy verdict. Within a year, Woods won his first Masters and disappeared over the horizon.Foster’s own perceptions appear sound. The veteran caddie, now on the bag of Matt Fitzpatrick, was in the company of Ludvig Åberg as the...
We have featured a near countless number of iPhone cases around here over the years, but today it’s time to take a look at “the world’s first action-button phone case.” Apple introduced the new haptic Action Button on its latest iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone Pro Max handsets, and now the folks at Bitmo Lab – a brand that originates from collaborations with sspai and JSAUX – are ready to debut the new BANG!CASE. Alongside the see-through case back, onboard LED lighting, and magnetic charging, the case...
For a whole month, Muslims across the world have been juggling professional and personal chores in the day while seeking forgiveness both from Allah and from those we may have wronged in the quiet of Ramadan with night prayers, breaking bad habits and mending broken relationships as it is not just a month of fasting from dawn to dusk and abstaining from food and drink but also about nourishing the soul with prayer, reflection, charity, universal brotherhood and acts of kindness with Eid-ul-Fitr...