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Does Donald Trump deserve a Nobel Peace Prize?
After the White House dubbed Donald Trump the "president for peace", bne IntelliNews contributors assess how much substance there is behind the international diplomatic triumphs claimed by his administration.
No end to world hunger by 2030 – Statista
2024 saw some progress in the fight against world hunger after the number of undernourished people rose once again between 2017 and 2021 due to global crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic.
The populous, fast-growing emerging markets defying the global downturn
Analysis by Fitch Solutions’ BMI Research identifies a group of large frontier and emerging markets that are growing strongly this year, despite the expected global economic slowdown.
Rwanda and DR Congo reach draft peace agreement
Restoring peace to the mineral-rich east of DR Congo could unlock billions of dollars in Western investment.
Hilton, Marriott announce large-scale Africa hotel expansion drives
Hilton executive describes Africa as "brimming with potential" as its hospitality sector undergoes a major revival.
CITIES IN PERIL: Cities confront the rising tide of climate change
Fast and chaotic urban population growth combined with climate challenges on multiple fronts are putting cities at risk around the world.
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China shifts from global banker to leading debt collector
Once the primary provider of capital across much of the world, Beijing now finds itself at the receiving end of record repayments, particularly from some of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable nations.