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Pacific countries made major strides towards realising the vision of the Cleaner Pacific 2025 today, with the launch of ISLANDS Pacific – a 14-nation initiative aiming to avoid the release of 28,000 tonnes of marine litter, safely dispose of 720 tonnes of contaminated material, and reduce the burden of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and mercury in island communities.  ISLANDS Pacific will strengthen existing regional efforts to #BeatPollution, through support for container deposit legis...

Every year around March, the Jamaican Parliament conducts a Budget Debate in which Government and Opposition spokespersons participate. The debate usually lasts for just over two weeks, opening and closing on a Tuesday. While it is not your ty

Artificial intelligence is enforcing existing gender biases when it comes to recruitment, according to a new report. But it may have one saving grace.

Colombia has a lot to share with European countries as they begin to address the basic needs of refugees pouring over their borders.

By implementing a comprehensive recovery plan, the new government leaves the past behind

Real estate has emerged as a pressing domestic issue in South Korea. Concerns about increased housing prices and uncertainties within the real estate market will shape voter preference in the upcoming presidential election. 

To ratchet up economic penalties against Russia over its war in Ukraine, the United States and its allies should consider a coordinated suspension of Russia’s trade privileges.

China and Ukraine have developed a strong economic and strategic relationship, but the West’s response to Russia’s war could push Beijing and Moscow closer together.

While the U.S. is unlikely to see a repeat of the “Great Inflation” of 1965-1982, it is still helpful to understand both the similarities and differences from that period as the country faces stubbornly high inflation.

The United States and its allies have imposed harsh economic penalties on Russia over its war in Ukraine. Here’s what they cover and what they could achieve.