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In the aftermath of the devastating Category 5 Hurricane Melissa which struck Jamaica just over a week ago, UNICEF has been at the forefront of the humanitarian response, working closely with the Government of Jamaica and private sector partners to ensure that children and families receive urgent relief and protection.

Leaders from Africa’s finance, telecommunications and insurance sectors have been confirmed as speakers at the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum, hosted by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) on November 21 in Johannesburg.

Many extreme weather events are becoming more common and more intense around the world, fuelled by human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels.

More than two weeks after Hurricane Melissa wrecked western Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, killing at least 45 people, the authorities are beginning to take stock of the staggering losses.

In 2015, the migrant crisis caused an influx of refugees into Western Europe, which we followed on our TV screens.

India's start-up listing rush has shown no signs of slowing down recently - and this week has been no different.

At COP30, Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) reaffirmed their commitment to respond to their clients' priorities to improve livelihoods and create jobs for the resilience of communities and businesses in the face of intensified climate shocks and ecosystem degradation.

Jayden Williams, a 22-year-old HBCU graduate of Clark Atlanta University, recently made history as Stockbridge, Georgia’s youngest mayor after defeating two-term incumbent Anthony Ford with 53 percent of the vote.

The Irish Girl Guides (IGG) are proud to announce the appointment of Aisling Claffey Healion as their new Chief Commissioner.

Blue Lagoon Island’s investment in a WeatherSTEM station has established the private island as a leader in hyperlocal weather monitoring and safety.

Carnival Corporation & plc, the world's largest cruise company, outlined an ambitious vision for Caribbean cruise tourism during the 31st Annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Conference.

Multilateral development banks reaffirmed their commitment to climate finance, pledging to scale up innovative funding to boost climate adaptation and resilience.

The Frequency School by U.S. Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum producer Maejor launched the inaugural "World Frequency Day" in Dubai in a bid to amplify the universal language of music and harness the transformative power of sound frequencies to promote unity, harmony, and physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing around the planet.

More than 2,000 global industry and government leaders will be welcomed in Riyadh this month for the 2025 International MICE Summit to drive progress and unlock growth in the events industry.

Investors in Jamaica’s catastrophe bond now face a 100% payout after Hurricane Melissa set off a full trigger event, according to the World Bank.