Important Facts of the News Meeting held in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea Co-chaired by Cho Hyun (Minister of Foreign Affairs) and Yeo Han-Koo (Minister for Trade) Reaffirmed Putrajaya Vision 2040 Focus on trade, investment, supply… APEC Ministers Joint Statement Pushes WTO Reform, Digital Trade
Important Facts of the News Latvian parliament voted to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention on October 31, 2025. The bill awaits the President’s decision to veto or sign it into law. If signed, Latvia would… Latvia’s Istanbul Convention Exit: Urgent Veto Call
Important Facts of the News The Asia-Pacific Climate Report 2025 presents a 10-year roadmap to integrate nature into regional economic systems. 75% of the region’s economic output depends moderately or heavily on nature. Global financial… Asia-Pacific Climate Report 2025: Investing in Nature for Future Growth
Important Facts of the News 28 agricultural heritage sites recognized. Sites located across 14 countries. Total number of designated GIAHS systems now stands at 102 worldwide. Award ceremony held at FAO Headquarters in Rome. Event… FAO Celebrates Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems
Important Facts of the News The United Kingdom has provided GBP 11 million (around USD 14.7 million) to UNDP. The funding supports global sustainable development and crisis response efforts. The contribution aligns with UNDP’s Strategic… United Kingdom UNDP Funding Boost for Sustainable Development
Important Facts of the News Total financing from the African Development Bank Group amounts to $137 million. $135 million comes from the African Development Fund and $2 million from the Transition Support Fund. Project launched… Comoros Maritime Corridor Project Gains $137 Million Support
Important Facts of the News UNIDO hosted the first Green Industrial Recovery of Ukraine Day in Kyiv. The event presented the Green Industrial Recovery Programme (2024–2028). Japan is supporting the largest initiative under the programme.… Green Industrial Recovery Ukraine: UNIDO Highlights Joint Efforts
Important Facts of the News The United Nations General Assembly designated 29 October as the International Day of Care and Support in 2023. The United Nations in Nepal held a recognition event hosted by UN… International Day of Care and Support: Recognizing Everyday Care Providers
Important Facts of the News Report released on 31 October 2025. Report title: The New Social Contract: Towards the Second Summit for Social Development. Prepared by the International Labour Organization’s Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV).… Trade Unions Call for a Renewed Social Contract Anchored in Social Justice
Important Facts of the News Signed on: 28 October 2025 Partners: Ministry of Labour, Migration and Employment; Federation of Independent Trade Unions; Union of Employers; International Labour Organization Duration: 2025–2026 Four strategic priorities: Inclusive economic… Tajikistan Decent Work Action Plan 2025-2026 with ILO
Important Facts of the News UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay has named 58 new Creative Cities, bringing the total to 408 across more than 100 countries. A new field, Architecture, joins the existing seven: Crafts and… 58 Cities Join UNESCO Creative Cities Network 2025
In a recent statement, the head of a global organisation focused on education and culture has spoken out against the death of a media professional in a troubled region. Important Facts of the News The… UNESCO Condemns Journalist Killing in Gaza
Important Facts of the News Total government support for agriculture reached USD 842 billion annually from 2022 to 2024 across 54 countries, covering 75 percent of worldwide agricultural output value, marking a 20 percent rise… Boosting Agricultural Sustainability: OECD’s Call for Policy Reforms
Important Facts of the News The World Trade Organization arbitrator released its ruling on 29 October regarding the scale of retaliatory actions the European Union can pursue against the United States. This pertains to case… WTO Olives Dispute: Arbitrator’s Verdict Shapes US-EU Trade Path
Important Facts More than 4.4 billion individuals reside in urban zones, which is over half the global population, and this share is set to climb to almost 70 percent by 2050. Health issues are most… WHO Pushes for Strategic Urban Health in Growing Cities
Important Facts International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and BF S.p.A. (Best Fields Best Foods), Italy’s top listed agri-industrial firm, signed a Letter of Intent on 29 October 2025 in Rome and Dakar. The focus… Sustainable Agriculture in Africa: IFAD and BF Forge Key Alliance
In the midst of ongoing worldwide shifts, economies linked through APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) continue to demonstrate strength. These nations account for around 61 percent of the planet’s total output, making their performance crucial… APEC Global Economic Outlook: IMF Shares Key Insights
In the wake of recent polls in Tanzania, global attention has turned to rising tensions and clashes that have marred the process. The head of the United Nations has voiced serious worries about the unfolding… UN Raises Alarm on Tanzania Post-Election Violence
Important Facts UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper addressed the 21st Manama Dialogue in Bahrain on 1 November 2025. She discussed the Gaza ceasefire, international cooperation, and support for Palestine’s statehood. Cooper praised US President Trump’s… Global Security Governance: Yvette Cooper Calls for United Response in Troubled Times
Important Facts Saudi Arabia recorded 21,651 violations of residency, labor, and border laws between October 23 and 29, 2025. 12,745 violations were linked to residency rules, 4,577 to border security, and 4,329 to labor… Saudi Arabia Residency Labor Violations Cross 21,600 in One Week