UN News - 15 November 2022 is predicted to be the day that the global population reaches eight billion. The projection is revealed in the UN’s World Population Prospects 2022 report, which also shows that India is on course to surpass China as the world’s
Krishan Francis and Elaine Kurtenbach, AP News - Sri Lanka’s prime minister said late last month that the island nation’s debt-laden economy had “collapsed” as it runs out of money to pay for food and fuel. Short of cash to pay for imports of such necessities and
The Government of Dominica has extended the deadline for citizens to upgrade to e-passports from August 31, 2022, to December 31, 2022. Minister for National Security Rayburn Blackmoore announced that the decision was made considering heavy demand and many requests from the public “Your government, therefore, has decided
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is hosting a two-day International Music and Food Festival this July 30-31, 2022, at the Saca Chispas Field in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. The first of its kind, the Belize International Music and Food Festival aims to showcase local and international
Ever since Dominica was decimated by a typhoon and a hurricane in a span of three years, the island has been determined on building back better infrastructure and livelihood programs to become the world's first climate-resilient nation. And high officials from the other side of
UN NEWS—Intersecting global crises are threatening the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and impacting food supplies, health, education, and security across countries worldwide, according to a new UN report released on Thursday. The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2022 reveals that the convergence of increased fighting, the continuing COVID-19 pandemic,
ASSOCIATED PRESS, Eileen Ng— Friday’s shocking assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in one of the world’s safest countries stunned leaders and drew condemnation, with Iran calling it an “act of terrorism” while European leaders slammed the “despicable” attack. Tributes poured in as governments expressed sorrow
The Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an immense protected area covering around 11 per cent of the national territory, is recognized for its tabletop mountains and endless biodiversity – some believed to be undiscovered – and remains for the most part inaccessible and unaffected by
A gunman on a rooftop opened fire on an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago on Monday, killing at least six people and wounding at least 30. The incident happened where residents had staked out great viewing spots for the annual procession. The shooter opened fire
In this era of deglobalization, digital nomadism and living in the "new normal" , having a citizenship with the luxury of mobility, opportunity, and security has become a priority for many individuals. The interest in exploring alternative citizenship and residence options has increased. Furthermore, those
