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Extreme heatwaves highlight climate injustice while western countries fail to act – here’s how governments can help

Average global air temperatures breached 1.5°C for the first time at the start of 2024 — at least five years earlier than predicted. So, while developing countries burn, global climate injustice persists.

The Conversation

Ewan, Jamie, and Lachlan Maclean Are Planning To Row 9,000 Miles From Peru To Australia

These 3 brothers from Scotland are crossing oceans to make a long-lasting change in the world by raising money to provide clean water in developing countries. The post Ewan, Jamie, and Lachlan Maclean Are Planning To Row 9,000 Miles From Peru To Australia first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Climate activists bemoan scant progress on finance as Cop29 looms

UN says finding funds to tackle climate crisis is ‘a steep mountain to climb’, as talks end with little agreement

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Foreign aid can help strengthen the economies of donor countries by boosting business

Support for foreign aid is dwindling in many developed countries, including Canada. Reflecting this trend, a recent survey found 59 per cent of Canadians want to reduce foreign aid to developing countries.

The Conversation

UN Chief Says Global Tensions Threaten International Trade

The international trading system is on the brink of fragmenting amid rising geopolitical tensions, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Wednesday, as he cautioned the world against splitting into rival blocs.

International Business Times

The UN says global public debt hit a record $97 trillion in 2023. Developing countries are hard hit

The United Nations is reporting that global public debt rose to a record $97 trillion last year, with developing countries owing roughly one-third of that – crimping their ability to pay for basic government services like health care, education and climate action

The Independent UK

African countries could unlock billions in local and global trade – what’s working and what’s not

Africa’s share of global trade remains disproportionately small, hovering around 2%-3%. Countries on the continent trade more with the rest of the world than they do among themselves. Africa needs to improve its share of trade to boost growth and reduce poverty.

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Pharma Firm Urged To Share New 'Game-changer' HIV Drug

More than 300 politicians, health experts and celebrities on Thursday called for US pharmaceutical giant Gilead to allow cheap, generic versions of a promising new HIV drug to be produced so it can reach people in developing countries most affected by the deadly disease.

International Business Times

President Biden Doubles US Commitment To International Development Assistance

President Biden reaffirms US commitment to supporting international financial institutions and providing low-cost funding to developing countries, particul...

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Global Debt Surge Offers Hope for Developing Countries: Analysis

Discover how the global rush for debt is providing new opportunities for strained developing countries, offering hope for economic growth and recovery.

The Times of India

Understanding Cervical Cancer: What are the risk factors and prevention tips

Cervical cancer is one of the leading malignancies in developing countries including India. cervical cancer ranks as 3rd most common gynecological neoplasm in the United States, after uterine and ovarian cancers. In developing countries, where healthcare resources are limited, cervical cancer is the 2nd most common cause of cancer deaths…

The Hindu

The dispute on India’s debt burden

To avoid worst-case scenarios, the need for fiscal correction is all the more vital this election year

The Hindu

Nephrologist’s book on cardiovascular and renal diseases in elderly launched

Book on cardiovascular & kidney diseases in elderly in developing countries launched, providing medical practitioners guidance for early diagnosis & prevention.

The Guardian - UK

‘People eat two or three packets a day’: how instant noodles took over the world

High-salt, processed noodles have become a favourite cheap meal, especially in developing countries, but nutritionists warn of the health costs

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on a UN treaty: stop rich nations acting like the tax havens they condemn

Editorial: Developing countries are right to want to fight illicit financial flows and combat aggressive tax strategies that rob them of cash they need

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