Landlocked nations ‘invisible to much of the world’: UN trade and development chief
Trapped by geography and squeezed by global market forces, the world’s 32 landlocked developing countries remain among the poorest – and most overlooked.
Month: August 2025
World News in Brief: Funding schools in Afghanistan, Seaweed farming in Latin America, drought in Somalia
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday welcomed a contribution of $3.5 million from the Government of Indonesia to support the agency’s school meal programme in Afghanistan.
Which U.S. States Are Facing The Most Layoffs?
Check out these interesting facts about layoffs in U.S. states and how they’re tackling the challenges of a shifting job market. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Employee Retention Source: eLearning Industry Read More
Just 1.5 per cent of Gaza’s agricultural land remains accessible and undamaged
UN data published on Wednesday underscores the tiny amount of cultivable land that remains in the Gaza Strip, contributing to the famine conditions now being endured by more than two million people there.
Syria: Ceasefire under strain as violence and aid access issues persist in Sweida
Hostilities have continued in Sweida, Syria, despite a ceasefire agreement, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said in an update published on Wednesday.
What CEOs Really Want From L&D (And Why Most Never Get It)
CEOs don’t want more courses, they want better performance. This article explores why L&D must shift from tracking activity to proving real business impact through capability and results. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Training ROI Source: eLearning Industry Read More
Ceasefire in doubt as Rwanda-backed rebels kill hundreds in eastern DR Congo
Hopes for peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have been shaken by a surge in brutal attacks on civilians by armed groups, including the Rwandan-backed M23 militia, in the country’s troubled eastern region.
Hiroshima, 80 years on: ‘Real change’ needed to end existential nuclear threat
The world changed forever 80 years ago this Wednesday when the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima during the Second World War.
‘Landlocked to landlinked’: UN summit seeks to turn geography into opportunity
For the world’s landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), geography isn’t just a challenge, it’s a costly barrier to trade. Cut off from direct access to the sea, these nations face steep transport costs, sluggish delivery times, and a maze of border procedures that slow down economic progress.
AI’s Silent Takeover: The Hidden Acceleration Of Workforce Automation
AI is quietly replacing workers across every industry. This isn’t a warning—it’s already happening. Here’s what’s next, and how to stay ahead. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Artificial Intelligence Source: eLearning Industry Read More
Gaza: Alarm over Israeli move to deregister NGOs
Aid agencies warned on Wednesday that most partner organizations providing vital relief across Gaza will likely have to shut down their operations within weeks, unless Israel withdraws its demand that they provide sensitive information about Palestinian employees.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, August 7 (game #522)
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Wednesday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, August 6 (game #521). Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc’s Wordle today page for the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. NYT Strands today (game #522) – hint #1 – today’s theme What is the […]