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By Anna Tabitha Bonfert, Abhilasha Sahay and Haddijatou Ceesay Do you know about a proven cost-effective policy solution that can improve women and girls’ health, school attendance, self-esteem, work productivity, and opportunity? Investing in menstrual health and hygiene is one such solution. Five-hundred million people globally still lack access to safe, affordable and culturally appropriate menstrual products and […]

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By Caribbean News Global WASHINGTON, USA – The United States announced today that it is stemming the flow of revenue the Iranian regime uses to fund its destabilising activities, including its support for terrorism abroad and the oppression of its own people. “The Department of State is imposing sanctions on two China-based crude oil and […]

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 GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands – In July 2025, the Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”) published a new report highlighting the evolving terrorist financing (“TF”) risks. The report outlines various factors that influence TF risks, the methods used to finance terrorism, and anticipated trends. Highlights TF operations are increasingly decentralised relying more on regional hubs, self-financed cells […]

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 GENEVA, Switzerland – UN Trade and Development convenes world leaders, ministers and experts to tackle today’s pressing issues, strengthen cooperation and build a brighter future. From 20 to 23 October 2025, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will welcome to Geneva, Switzerland, leaders from governments, business, academia and civil society for its 16th ministerial session – UNCTAD16. […]

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 LONDON, England – The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has summoned the Israeli ambassador today following the Israeli Higher Planning Commission’s decision to approve the E1 settlement plan An FCDO spokesperson said:   “Today, the ambassador of Israel to the United Kingdom was summoned to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. “Her Excellency Tzipi Hotovely was […]

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 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — The CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) has warned that the United States’ decision to raise Trinidad and Tobago’s reciprocal tariff rate from 10 to 15 percent could result in the most severe, absolute impact upon any of the CARICOM member states. This impact could put the country in the unenviable position of […]

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 GAZA CITY, GAZA – The Israeli military has escalated attacks across Gaza City, reportedly deciding to press ahead with plans to take full control which will only lead to further “mass killings of civilians” and displacement, UN human rights officials warned on Wednesday. Recent attacks have been particularly devastating in the Az Zaytoun neighbourhood, where airstrikes, […]

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