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Taiwan Opposition Leader’s U.S. Visit Highlights Cross-Strait Tensions
Taiwan’s Opposition Reaches Washington Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of Taiwan’s Kuomintang, is beginning a two-week visit to the United States with a message focused on peace and stability across the Taiwan…
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Bond Market Warning Adds Pressure to Trump Ahead of Midterm Elections
Rising Interest Rates and U.S. Debt The bond market is sending a new warning about the sustainability of U.S. government debt. According to AP News, investors are becoming more cautious…
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How could El Nino reshape tropical storms around the world this year?
The start of the Atlantic hurricane season coincides with forecasters predicting a quieter-than-usual year. A trend heavily influenced by the El Niño weather phenomenon.
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What drives better education quality management in Africa?
Six Years of Evidence on Education Quality IIEP-UNESCO’s Programme to Support Education Quality Management (PAPIQ) examined educational reforms implemented across several African countries over six years. The study found that…
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The timing of the impending crude crisis
At first glance, global oil markets appear to have absorbed the disruption caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz better than expected. Oil prices have risen, but they…
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AI water usage requires governments to rethink their approach to water
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is creating growing pressure on water resources, forcing governments to reconsider how water is managed, allocated, and regulated. While public debate around AI often…
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China’s Chip Ambitions Face Global Technology Barriers
China’s Semiconductor Challenge China’s semiconductor ambitions are facing major technological and geopolitical barriers. According to The Wall Street Journal, Huawei and other Chinese technology firms continue to push for greater…
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Bangladesh Tilts Toward China as Water-Sharing Dispute with India Deepens
Bangladesh’s Strategic Shift Bangladesh is moving closer to China as its water-sharing dispute with India becomes more difficult to resolve. According to Nikkei Asia, Dhaka has linked the future of…
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Why Silicon Valley is Ignoring the Pope’s Massive New AI Warning
On May 25, 2026, Pope Leo XIV promulgated a sweeping 42,300-word encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (“Magnificent Humanity” by its translation in English), addressing the profound ethical and societal implications of Artificial…
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U.S. and Iran Reach Tentative Deal to Extend Ceasefire and Resume Nuclear Talks
Tentative Ceasefire Agreement U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire in the three-month war by 60 days and begin a new round of talks on…
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China Is Exporting Its Factories Across the World and Spooking the Competition
The label “Made in China” is rapidly evolving into “Made by China” as companies from the Asian economic powerhouse aggressively shift their manufacturing operations overseas. Driven by rising Western tariffs,…
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Tomato Prices Highlight the Impact of Tariffs and Inflation in the United States
Tomatoes and the Affordability Squeeze Tomatoes have become a visible symbol of the affordability squeeze facing consumers in the United States. According to AP News, tomato prices have risen more…
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UNESCO-IESALC: estudio multinacional sobre violencia de género en instituciones de educación superior
La violencia de género en la educación superior UNESCO IESALC presentó los resultados preliminares de un estudio multinacional enfocado en la violencia de género dentro de instituciones de educación superior…
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América Latina y el Caribe frente a las crisis climáticas: respuestas desde el planeamiento educativo
América Latina y el Caribe, la segunda región más afectada del mundo En América Latina y el Caribe se enfrentaron 1,676 eventos climáticos extremos entre 2000 y 2024, convirtiéndose en…
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China’s giant solar industry is in turmoil
China’s world-leading solar industry is currently facing significant turmoil due to massive overcapacity and collapsing prices. Despite controlling the global supply chain from polysilicon to finished modules the rapid expansion…
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Russian Drone Hits Romanian Apartment Building, Officials Say
Russia’s war in Ukraine has spilled over into NATO territory after a Russian drone struck a residential building in the major Romanian port city of Galati. The unprecedented strike ignited…
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Anthropic Tops OpenAI to Become the World’s Most Valuable A.I. Start-Up
Anthropic has officially surpassed OpenAI to become the most valuable artificial intelligence start-up globally. The San Francisco-based company recently completed a $65 billion funding round, catapulting its valuation to an…
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Public Transit Is Struggling to Keep Pace with Aging Populations
The World Resources Institute examines how public transportation systems worldwide are failing to keep pace with rapidly aging urban populations.
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Iran Condemns U.S. Strikes as Ceasefire Negotiations Continue
Iran War and Ceasefire Tensions Iran condemned the latest U.S. strikes in southern Iran as a sign of “bad faith” while negotiations continued toward a possible deal to end the…
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Germany Calls for Cooperation and Fair Competition in Economic Relations with China
Germany Seeks a Balanced Relationship Germany’s economy minister, Katherina Reiche, said during a visit to Beijing that a modern economic relationship with China requires both cooperation and competition. According to…
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Global Markets Rise as Investors Weigh Fragile U.S.–Iran Truce
Global Markets React to the Truce Global markets advanced as investors looked for signs that the fragile truce between the United States and Iran could be extended. According to Reuters,…
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France Moves to Repeal Slavery-Era Black Code
France Reopens a Colonial-Era Debate France’s National Assembly voted to repeal the Code Noir, or Black Code, a 1685 royal decree that governed slavery in French colonies. According to AP…
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AP Reports U.S. Prosecutors Were Told to Stand Down on Venezuela’s Acting President
U.S.–Venezuela Relations Shift The Trump administration has reportedly instructed federal prosecutors in Miami to avoid pursuing criminal investigations into Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez. According to AP News, the move…
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“Now we are friends”: Rebuilding social cohesion through schools in Lebanon
Schools as Safe Spaces During Crisis In Lebanon, schools have evolved beyond educational institutions and have become shelters and emotional support spaces for communities affected by displacement and conflict. UNESCO,…
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Transforming MEN’talities: What does it mean to be a “real man” for youth in Nairobi County?
Redefining Masculinity Among Kenyan Youth In Nairobi County, UNESCO is promoting conversations that encourage young men to challenge traditional ideas of masculinity and gender roles. Through educational and community-based initiatives,…
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Uganda Lays Foundation for Digital Education through validation of the Draft ICT in Education Policy
Uganda Advances Digital Education Policy Uganda has taken an important step toward strengthening digital education through the validation of its Draft ICT in Education Policy. Supported by UNESCO and development…
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Anchored Inflation Expectations Help Latin America Face the Oil Shock
Latin America and the Oil Shock Latin America is facing a new inflationary challenge as the conflict in the Middle East raises oil prices and increases pressure on global costs.…
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IMF Says Sub-Saharan Africa Needs a Growth Reset
A New Growth Model for Africa Sub-Saharan Africa needs a new growth model as global conditions become more difficult and policy space continues to shrink. According to the IMF, the…
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Phone bans in schools are spreading worldwide as the policy debate rages on.
Global Context and Rising RestrictionsThe global restriction of mobile phones in schools has rapidly become a dominant policy trend. Governments increasingly view smartphones as primary sources of classroom distraction and…
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Markets Seek Stability After Trump-Xi Summit as Iran War Risks Remain
Short-Term Stability After the Summit The recent summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping helped reduce some geopolitical uncertainty, but it did not produce major breakthroughs…