Davos 2025: Collaboration only viable path forward to secure future progress
Klaus Schwab, World Economic Forum Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, underscored the critical role of cooperation in navigating the transition from the Industrial Age to the era of Artificial Intelligence.Speaking at the 55th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Schwab said, "T...
Austria’s emissions down by 6.5 percent
VIENNA, 21st January, 2025 (WAM) -- Greenhouse gas emissions in Austria fell by 6.5 percent in 2023 compared to 2022. This is according to the latest greenhouse gas inventory from the Federal Environment Agency (UBA). The value of emissions in 2023 was around 68.6 million and therefore below 70 mill...
WHO regrets United States’ announcement of intent to withdraw
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed regret on the announcement that the United States of America intends to withdraw from the Organisation.The organisation hopes that the US government will reconsider this. “We hope the United States will reconsider and we look forward to engaging in con...
Global FDI reaches $1.4 trillion in 2024: UNCTAD
Foreign direct investment (FDI) is at a crossroads, according to the latest Global Investment Trends Monitor released by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on Monday.In 2024, global FDI rose 11 percent to an estimated $1.4 trillion but dipped by 8 percent when excluding flows through European conduit eco...
UN delegation following up on post-ceasefire aid preparations for Gaza
A high-level delegation from the United Nation has visited Al-Arish city and Rafah border crossing to follow up on the critical preparations for the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza following the recent ceasefire agreement. The delegations includes the UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt, the Head of th...