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World

Zelensky: Ukrainian experts are working in five Middle Eastern countries to combat 'Shahed'

Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that Ukrainian teams are collaborating with five Middle Eastern countries to combat the 'Shahed' threat by providing expert assessments and assistance in developing defense systems.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Iran's War Threatens New Shock in Food Prices in Developing Countries

Iran's ongoing conflict poses a risk of significant food price hikes in developing countries, exacerbated by disrupted fertilizer shipments and rising energy prices.

Mar 20 โ€ข 06:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

UK to cut climate aid to developing countries by 14% to ยฃ2bn a year in โ€˜refocusโ€™

The UK government plans to cut climate aid to developing countries by 14%, reducing it to around ยฃ2 billion per year amid broader budget cuts, prompting concerns from critics about the implications for global security and welfare.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Beyond the handshake: Human capital imperative in UK-Nigeria trade

The UK-Nigeria state visit highlights the importance of developing a human capital strategy to enhance trade relations between the two countries.

Mar 19 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

World Bank: Strong dependence on tariffs undermines the industrial push of developing countries

The World Bank warns that developing countries' reliance on tariffs and subsidies is hindering their industrial efforts significantly compared to wealthier nations.

Mar 17 โ€ข 13:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Strengthening Development Cooperation with Developing Countries to Attract Private Investment: Experts Hold First Meeting

Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established an expert meeting aimed at enhancing development cooperation with developing countries, focusing on attracting private investment to complement government aid.

Mar 16 โ€ข 09:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Nordic countries list the most important roads in war - Sweden is the hub

The Nordic nations are developing a joint strategy to prioritize essential transportation routes during crises and wars, with Sweden playing a central role in logistics.

Mar 15 โ€ข 15:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Teaching the world to play golf. 'Hackmotion' with a virtual coach has entered the markets of 70 countries

Hackmotion is a Latvian company developing a virtual golf coach through a wearable device that uses data analytics to help players improve their skills more quickly and is currently selling in over 60 countries.

Mar 12 โ€ข 16:25 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: Nuclear Energy Not Too Risky for Developing Countries - Kagame

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame asserts that nuclear energy is a feasible option for developing nations, advocating for international standards and cooperation to ensure safe adoption of the technology.

Mar 10 โ€ข 14:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

In the midst of the global impact, the IMF recommended that countries accelerate the purchase of reserves to avoid exchange rate tensions

The IMF recommends countries, especially emerging and developing economies, to bolster their international reserves to mitigate external shocks and currency volatility.

Mar 9 โ€ข 20:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Growing Nationalism and Increasing International Cooperation: 'The Benefits of Aid Also Flow Back to Japan'

The article discusses the impact of rising nationalism on international cooperation, particularly in the context of Japan's support for developing countries.

Mar 7 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Silent Water Crisis: Why Saltwater Intrusion is the New Enemy of Food Security

Saltwater intrusion, exacerbated by climate change and overexploitation, is becoming a significant threat to food security in developing countries around the world.

Mar 6 โ€ข 12:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

India's KAL project... will unleash devastation like the Shahed suicide drone on enemies

India is joining the ranks of countries developing long-range strike drones with its new project KAL, designed to penetrate deep into enemy territory.

Mar 6 โ€ข 11:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Nordic countries start developing joint evacuation plans

Nordic countries are preparing joint evacuation plans in response to potential crises or military conflicts, inspired by the war in Ukraine.

Mar 5 โ€ข 05:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

UK slashes climate aid programmes for developing countries

The UK government is reducing budget allocations for climate aid programs aimed at developing countries, undermining its international commitments.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

WSJ: Ukraine depended on Western countries' military aid. Now the roles have reversed

The article discusses the shift in military support dynamics between Ukraine and Western countries, with Ukraine now developing advanced drone technology following initial reliance on Western arms.

Mar 2 โ€ข 10:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Professor: Nordic Nuclear Weapons are Unrealistic. The Best Solution is to Bet on Multiple Horses

A professor discusses the impracticality of Nordic countries developing nuclear weapons amidst rising tensions in Europe.

Mar 2 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Five European powers will start developing cheap drones

Five European countries have announced a program to develop new, affordable drones to bolster NATO's security.

Feb 20 โ€ข 18:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Taxonomies of Green Finance

Countries worldwide are developing green finance taxonomies that categorize projects aimed at achieving environmental and social objectives, including climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity, and circular economy.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

Reuters: USA develops a web platform to bypass EU content restrictions

The U.S. State Department is developing a web platform to allow citizens of Europe and other countries to access content that is banned in their home countries.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Canadians Join the Race for Polish Nuclear Energy

A Canadian company is interested in developing nuclear energy in Poland due to growing economic partnerships between the two countries.

Feb 16 โ€ข 15:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Indian Attempt to Define AI Governance from Developing Countries' Perspective

India hosts a summit aimed at defining AI governance, focusing on the perspectives of developing nations while attracting significant technological investments.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

To secure their children's future, these mothers are leaving them behind

Mothers from developing countries, like those in Southeast Asia, are taking up domestic work abroad, leaving their children to be raised by relatives in hopes of securing a better future for them.

Feb 14 โ€ข 19:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Bloomberg: European countries begin to talk about developing their nuclear deterrent capabilities

European nations are discussing the enhancement of their nuclear deterrent capabilities in response to security concerns following the U.S. decision to temporarily halt military intelligence sharing with Ukraine.

Feb 13 โ€ข 16:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

What is the Global South? Countries Increasingly Making Their Presence Felt

The concept of the 'Global South' refers to developing and emerging countries, which are gaining international recognition for their distinct viewpoints and strategies, particularly in relation to geopolitical conflicts.

Feb 12 โ€ข 02:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Wind and solar power generation reached a maximum of 4900 GW last year... China and developing countries outpace G7

Wind and solar energy generation reached an unprecedented capacity of 4900 GW last year, with China and developing countries surpassing the G7.

Feb 11 โ€ข 09:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Wโ€™Bank flags digital job risks amid weak regulation

The World Bank warns that digital jobs in developing countries pose risks due to insufficient regulation and labor protections.

Feb 11 โ€ข 01:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

The school year begins, and artificial intelligence already wants to do the homework

The 2026 school year starts under the significant influence of artificial intelligence, which is rapidly entering classrooms worldwide, raising concerns about educational equity and effectiveness.

Feb 10 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Outside the Cities, Our Collective Transport is Worthy of a Developing Country. Let's Look to Southern Europe

The article discusses the difficulties faced by commuters in rural Denmark and criticizes the state of public transport, suggesting that it resembles systems found in developing countries.

Feb 9 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

UK plans to cut climate finance support by 20% after a year of promise

The UK government is planning to cut climate finance support for developing countries by over 20%, just over a year after pledging to increase support at the global climate summit.

Feb 6 โ€ข 05:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

UK plans to cut climate finance to poor countries by a fifth despite promising more help

The UK plans to reduce its climate aid to impoverished nations by more than 20%, despite previous commitments to increase support, raising concerns about the potential impact on lives and livelihoods in these regions.

Feb 5 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

Opinion: in a complex and uncertain international scenario, Mercosur faces a double challenge

Mercosur countries must enhance their export competitiveness while developing a proactive regional cooperation agenda in the face of an increasingly fragmented international agricultural market.

Feb 3 โ€ข 13:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
Life & Tech

A few seconds of AI video consumes as much electricity as a microwave in an hour. The necessary increase in production goes against green efforts

The rising energy demand from artificial intelligence is posing challenges for economic growth, particularly in developing countries, while projections indicate a 40% increase in electricity demand in the U.S. and Europe over the next two decades.

Feb 2 โ€ข 10:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

2025, third hottest year on record

The EU climate monitor reported that 2025 was the third hottest year on record with ongoing high temperatures and significant risks for developing countries.

Jan 14 โ€ข 09:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Microsoft warns: China has surpassed in open-source artificial intelligence

Microsoft warns Western AI companies of China's superiority in the open-source AI sector, particularly in developing countries, according to a Financial Times report.

Jan 14 โ€ข 08:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

Quarter of developing countries poorer than in 2019, World Bank finds

The World Bank reports that a quarter of developing countries are poorer now than in 2019, largely due to the economic shocks from the Covid pandemic, particularly affecting low-income nations in sub-Saharan Africa.

Jan 13 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

New record costs of damage caused by climate change. The world counts the losses

The article discusses the regions most affected by extreme weather events in the past year, the ten most costly disasters, their financial and human impacts, and the implications of climate change for public finances in South and Southeast Asia, along with forecasts for adaptation costs for developing countries.

Jan 5 โ€ข 15:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

The Idea of a Rijeka Man Taken to Perfection. They Created a Weapon

Robert Whitehead, an English engineer and innovator, is renowned for developing the first torpedo, having spent significant time in various European countries where he achieved his prominent inventions.

Jan 3 โ€ข 07:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

International polls: Most parents prefer girls over boys

A global trend shows that more parents now prefer daughters over sons, reflecting a decline in traditional biases favoring boys, especially in developing countries.

Jan 1 โ€ข 09:06 UTC

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