Dushanbe: The transformation of Tajikistan’s cement industry through Chinese investments has positioned the country as a major exporter in Central Asia, but this economic success comes with significant environmental costs. As of 2024, five cement plan…
New York: With a growing shortfall in contributions – $2.4 billion in unpaid regular budget dues and $2.7 billion in peacekeeping – the UN has been forced to cut spending, freeze hiring, and scale back some services. Officials warned that this risks e…
New York: A severe cash shortfall is forcing the United Nations to slash spending and freeze hiring, jeopardizing its ability to deliver on mandated programs and exposing the organization to growing reputational risk, the Fifth Committee (Administrati…