Without a global plastics treaty, regions must innovate to tackle pollution

Think about the last piece of plastic you saw. It might be the cup that contained your morning coffee, or the film that wrapped your office lunch. What might seem like a simple item contains much more than meets the eye. Behind the consumption of...

Ghana Meteo issues weather alert ahead of Black Stars vs Comoros clash

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued a weather alert as the Black Stars prepare to face Comoros in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium tonight at 7:00 PM GMT. With less than an hour to kick-off, GMet in...

‘DAR city needs your support tomorrow’

DAR ES SALAAM: DEPUTY Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Hamis Mwinjuma (Mwana FA), has urged sports fans across the country to turn up in large numbers tomorrow (Friday) to witness the Road to BAL international basketball...

MSU climbs 200 places in THE World University Rankings 2026

MANAGEMENT and Science University (MSU) has achieved its strongest global performance to date, climbing 200 places to rank within the 601-800 band in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026. The remarkable...

Small island nations face $476 billion climate risk by 2050, urgent $12 billion annual investment needed, says new report

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) — among the least responsible for climate change — face losses of up to $476 billion by 2050 if adaptation measures are not accelerated, a new report by the Global Commission on Adaptation (GCA) has warned....

Ayew Vows Ghana Won’t Underestimate Comoros Despite Dominant CAR Win

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has pledged that Ghana will maintain maximum focus and intensity when they face Comoros in their final 2026 World Cup qualifier on Sunday, despite their commanding 5-0 victory over Central African Republic that has...

Summary: Comoros 1-2 Madagascar in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

End of match The match ends with the final score of Comoros 1-2 Madagascar, a great victory for the visitors who come away with 3 very important points to place themselves in second place in their group, a great match with good scores in this...

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Weather conditions in Morocco favour Black Stars

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo says the weather conditions in Morocco could give Ghana an edge in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Central African Republic (CAR). The crucial Group I encounter takes place later today at the Stade...

Experts push for ‘Blue Values’ to advance Indian Ocean sustainability agenda

MOMBASA, Kenya, Oct 4 — Marine experts and stakeholders are calling on countries bordering the Indian Ocean to adopt a holistic “Blue Values” framework to ensure the ocean continues to sustain both people and nature. The call was made during a...

IsDB Directors Approve US$1.27bn to Spur Sustainable Devt, Build Resilient Economies in Nigeria, Member Countries

Sunday Okobi Members of Board of Executive Directors of Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) have approved a substantial number of projects amounting to about US$1.27 billion across 12 member countries in Asia, Africa and MENA. At their 362nd meeting...

Developing nations accuse rich countries of broken climate promises at UN

NEW YORK: Leaders of developing countries threatened by climate change told rich nations at the United Nations General Assembly that they are falling far short of promises to fund measures to combat rising sea levels, droughts and deforestation....

IsDB Board of Executive Directors Approves Nearly US$ 1.27 Billion to Spur Sustainable Development and Build Resilient Economies across 12 Member Countries

Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 29 September 2025 – Members of the Board of Executive Directors of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) have approved a substantial range of projects amounting to approximately US$ 1.27 billion across 12 member...

Developing countries accuse rich of broken climate promises at UN

Audio By Carbonatix By Doyinsola Oladipo NEW YORK (Reuters) -Leaders of developing countries threatened by climate change told rich nations at the United Nations General Assembly that they are falling far short of promises to fund measures to...

Rewilding minds: How young Emiratis are reconnecting communities with nature

This page was produced by The National in collaboration or partnership with Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi Growing up in the UAE, Nouf Alqadi was never far from the sea or the sand. These landscapes gave her an early appreciation for the natural...

Sinking islands, vanishing forests: World leaders call for urgent climate action

Their appeals, sharpened by rising seas, failed harvests and disappearing ecosystems, echoed Secretary-General António Guterres’s warning at a climate summit that the world is already in the “dawn of a new energy era” – one where clean energy must...

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh arrives in Kampala to attend Non-Aligned Movement ministerial

Kampala [Uganda], October 15 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, has arrived in Kampala, Uganda, to lead the Indian delegation at the 19th Mid-Term Ministerial Meeting of...

World News | MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to Lead Indian Delegation at NAM Mid-Term Ministerial in Uganda on Oct 15-16

New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh will lead the Indian delegation for the 19th Mid-Term Ministerial of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) being...

Conflict-affected states to get more support on deal-making, disputes

By Simon Jessop LONDON (Reuters) -A group of 20 developing countries affected by conflict has approved a plan to provide emergency support to members facing international disputes or high-stakes talks with companies on natural resources and...

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to lead Indian delegation for 19th NAM Mid-Term Ministerial

New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest & Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh, will be leading the Indian delegation for the 19th Mid-Term Ministerial of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)...

What are common financial mistakes UAE expats make?

Overspending on credit cards, lacking an emergency fund, not investing for the future, trying to keep up with the Joneses, and spending on too many weekend brunches are a few of the common mistakes committed by expats in the UAE when it comes to...