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WorldStage Newsonline— International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde on Thursday warned political leaders “trade tensions, frictions and threats” could inflict long-term damage on investment and the global economy.
IMF chief Lagarde warns leaders against trade tensions Read More
Queen Elizabeth II opened a biennial summit of the British-led Commonwealth on Thursday, as the host nation urged the 53 member states to take action to cut plastic pollution.
Take action on plastic waste, Queen Elizabeth tells Commonwealth member states Read More
WorldStage Newsonline— As part of efforts to enhance the fight against human trafficking across the globe, the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the Home Office said they had earmarked 500, 000 pounds sterling to support nine Commonwealth countries.
Human trafficking: UK to support fight with £500,000 in 9 countries Read More
Cities will contribute more to the G20 process this year than ever before thanks to a new Urban 20 (U20) initiative that promotes dialogue and cooperation between 25 global cities and G20 nations. In a joint statement published today, the mayors of leading cities from G20 nations ask G20 leaders to work jointly on key global development issues including climate action, the future of work and social integration and inclusion.
25 cities commit to work with G20 in response to major global challenges Read More
WorldStage Newsonline– President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria on Monday in London demanded for more influx of British companies and investments into Nigeria.
Buhari meets British Prime Minister, urges more investments into Nigeria Read More Intra-Commonwealth trade and productive greenfield investment is expected to reach 1.6 trillion dollars by 2020, in spite of the global trade slowdown caused by the 2008 financial crisis.
Intra-Commonwealth trade, investment to exceed $1.5trn – report Read More
Pentagon has detailed U.S., British and French air and naval forces attacks launched against the Syrian government’s chemical weapon arsenal in retaliation for the use of such weapons on civilians.
Details of U.S., UK, France attacks on Syrian chemical arsenal Read More
By Michael Joseph– Ever wondered how a laboratory rat feels when everybody is starring at him – how he eats, plays and excretes. As a human being, just imagine a camera everywhere you go, including when you are on the toilet and when you’re having sex. Picture using your electronic device, i.e. Laptop, phone and it automatically becomes a spying, listening and tracking device to know where you are at any time. This is the world we live in today.
Living in the age of internet insecurity Read More
The United Nations (UN) has called for global funding for 13 million people facing hellish living conditions in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after years of factional bloodshed and lawlessness.
UN seeks global support for 13m people in Congo Read More
Reuters/NAN– North Korea has agreed to hold high-level talks with South Korea on March 29 at the border truce village of Panmunjom to prepare for a summit of their leaders planned for April, the South said on Saturday.
North Korea agrees to hold summit preparation talks with South Korea on March 29 Read More