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Wang Yi and Fidan discuss China-Turkey cooperation at CICA
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Baku on October 15 on the sidelines of the CICA summit, China’s foreign ministry said.
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Wang Yi and Herzog discuss bilateral relations in Baku
China’s foreign ministry said Wang Yi met Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Baku on October 15 alongside the Conference on Interaction and Confidence…
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Oman joins review of Gulf cooperation agenda in Manama
Oman took part in the GCC Ministerial Council’s 168th session in Manama on October 18, with Ambassador at Large Abdulaziz Al Hinai leading its delegation,…
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Oman urges fair energy policies at G20 interfaith forum
Oman advocated fair and sustainable energy policies at the G20 Interfaith Forum in Salt Lake City, according to an Oman News Agency report on October 18.
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Four-country initiative invites cities to develop new financing tools
The EU and UNDP launched an innovative-finance challenge on October 16 for cities in Armenia, Moldova, North Macedonia and Ukraine. Applications close on…
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UNICEF urges school safety checks after Peshawar roof collapse
UNICEF said on October 15 that reports of a roof collapse at a private school in Peshawar’s Dir Colony indicated at least 28 children and one teacher had…
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UNICEF calls for child protection after boat capsizes off Djibouti
UNICEF reported on October 12 that at least 139 people, including 15 children, had died after a migrant boat capsized off Djibouti late the previous week.…
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Selangor plans neighbourhood pilot bringing care services together
Wanita Berdaya Selangor and UNDP Malaysia announced a partnership on October 17 to pilot a neighbourhood “Care Block”, bringing services for children, older…
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UNDP commentary links poverty reduction to protection from shocks
UNDP regional director Kanni Wignaraja argues in an October 17 commentary that poverty should be considered alongside households’ ability to absorb shocks,…
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African programme connects women’s cancer screening with primary care
WHO presented progress on its Women’s Integrated Cancer Services programme in Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya and Zimbabwe on October 15. The approach connects breast…
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Ghana strengthens maternal mental health within maternity services
A WHO report dated October 14 highlights Ghana’s efforts to incorporate maternal mental health into antenatal and postnatal care under a policy launched…
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Jordan introduces youth-designed game about emotional wellbeing
Jordan’s youth and health ministries introduced “Emotions Catcher” during World Mental Health Day celebrations, according to UNICEF’s October 11 statement.…
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