Global Stories

October 24th is observed as the United Nations Day every year, across the globe. The day is meant to commemorate the foundation of the United Nations (UN) in 1945, in the aftermath of the World War II. The organisation was established with the hope that it will be central to preventing any conflicts occurring...

The urban population in Asia and the Pacific is expected to increase by one billion more residents in cities and towns by 2050, bringing greater development pressures such as housing and infrastructure gaps as well as a concentration of many environmental and sustainability challenges, a United Nations forum said this week. But cities are...

October 17th is observed as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty every year across the globe. The day is aimed at raising awareness about the people living in poverty and suffering through the consequences of it. The day is also set to recognise all the efforts that are being made around the...

Imagine a breathtaking beach brimming with life, its turquoise seas gleaming in the sun. Visualize the same view turned into a wasteland of plastic bags, soda cans, and abandoned fishing nets. Unfortunately, this dismal transition is more than just a coastal tragedy. This is the reality 400 kilometres above us, where thousands of defunct...

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) helps gain customer trust, raise awareness, and encourage social change. Corporate Social Responsibility helps not just beneficiary communities and the environment, but the company practising it as well. CSR helps companies in developing credibility with their stakeholders. CSR offers them a chance to showcase the work that they have been...

According to a United Nations report, the world far off from achieving most of the sustainable development goals set in 2015, such as tackling poverty and hunger. The report also cites funding shortfalls, geopolitical tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.N.’s annual Sustainable Development Report ranks the performance of its 193 member states in implementing...

“All Eyes on Rafah” is one of the biggest social media trends the world has seen. But it is not a mere trend, it is a wakeup call where humans are finally standing up for other humans. In the midst of the ongoing Israel - Palestine conflict, Rafah is a small place in southern...

Student Protestors Demand Action Against Gaza Conflict and University Divestment from Israel. In mid-April, students at Columbia University in the United States initiated a series of protests, demanding an end to genocide in Gaza and urging their school to divest from Israel. This movement has not only continued but also spread globally, involving students from...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a 5-year multi-entry tourist visa, garnering significant interest among the Indian population. With over 3.8 million Indians residing in the UAE, they constitute about 38% of the country’s total population, making them the largest expatriate community there. This visa, designed to facilitate frequent travel, has seen a...

Melinda French Gates has announced resignation from her role as Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - one of the most influential non profit organisations in the world which will turn 25 next year. Taking to social media platform X, Melinda wrote, “My last day of work at the foundation will be...

In a significant milestone for global environmental governance, the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) convened its sixth session in Nairobi, Kenya, where India's groundbreaking resolution on sustainable lifestyles secured resounding approval from participating member states. This pivotal moment underscored a collective commitment to address pressing environmental challenges through proactive measures aimed at fostering sustainable...

Delegates from across Asia and the Pacific underscored the significance of population and development in a region home to more than 60 per cent of the world’s inhabitants, noting that decisions made by countries in this region shape the future of its 4.7 billion individuals as well as future generations across the globe. This important...