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Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline of up to 6.5% on Monday, reflecting continued volatility following an executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump to establish a U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve. The cryptocurrency briefly fell to approximately $80,650 before recovering some
Rohit Sharma led India to a historic third ICC Men’s Champions Trophy title with a determined four-wicket victory over New Zealand in a gripping final. India successfully chased down a target of 252, sealing the win with six balls to
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the World Food Programme (WFP) marked International Women’s Day 2025 with a renewed call for the empowerment of women and girls, particularly
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has launched the iClimateAction project in partnership with the Global Climate Observing System (GCOS), the Group on Earth Observations (GEO), and the European Commission. Announced at WMO headquarters in Geneva and online, the initiative is
UN Women has urged the international community to reinforce efforts toward achieving rights, equality, and empowerment for all women and girls, emphasizing that gender equality remains a pressing global priority. Marking the 50th International Women’s Day on March 8, UN
A funding shortfall will leave approximately two million crisis-affected individuals without essential food and nutrition assistance, worsening an already fragile humanitarian situation. The WFP has called for $620 million in urgent funding to maintain food support for vulnerable populations across the Sahel
Australia has ordered the evacuation of thousands of residents from its eastern regions as Tropical Cyclone Alfred advances toward the coast. The storm, expected to make landfall on Saturday, has already brought heavy rainfall, strong winds, and massive waves, causing
The European Commission and the World Bank Group have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate energy access in Africa, aligning their respective initiatives to drive renewable energy deployment across the continent. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and World
The European Union recorded a decline in trade with China in 2024, with both imports and exports experiencing reductions compared to the previous year. According to Eurostat, the EU’s exports to China totaled €213.3 billion, while imports reached €517.8 billion,
The European Commission has proposed extending the EU’s gas storage obligations until the end of 2027 to maintain energy security and stabilize the region’s gas markets. The proposal, announced on March 5, 2025, aims to ensure adequate gas reserves amid