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At least 1 million women have lost access to humanitarian aid due to funding cuts over the past 18 months, according to UN Women. The agency reports 84% of women's organizations surveyed saw increased needs since January 2025, with 90% unable to meet current demands and one in five facing potential closure.

At least 1 million women have lost access to humanitarian aid due to funding cuts over the last 18 months, according to UN Women. The Trump administration in the United States, the largest U.N. donor, initiated foreign aid cutbacks in January 2025, impacting women’s organizations globally. Surveys show 84% of these organizations report increased needs, with 90% unable to meet current demands and 20% facing potential shutdowns.

China’s Premier Li Qiang stated that the country’s technological advancements represent a global opportunity rather than a threat, countering claims that state subsidies drive its high-tech industry growth. He cited China’s large domestic market and corporate investments as key factors behind its tech progress, naming Huawei and Unitree as examples of innovation success.

Swiss voters rejected a right-wing initiative to cap the population at 10 million, with early results showing 54% opposition. The Swiss People’s Party (SVP) proposed the measure, arguing it would alleviate strain on infrastructure and resources, but critics warned it would harm economic sectors reliant on foreign labor and damage ties with the European Union.

Swiss voters rejected a right-wing initiative to cap the population at 10 million, with 54% opposing the proposal. Critics argue migration has strengthened sectors like healthcare and technology, while supporters claimed demographic growth strains infrastructure and resources. The Swiss People's Party, which championed the 'sustainability initiative,' faces opposition from the federal government and Parliament.

Swiss voters are deciding on a right-wing initiative to cap the country’s population at 10 million by 2050, backed by the Swiss People’s Party. Critics argue the proposal could harm economic sectors reliant on foreign labor and strain EU relations, while supporters claim it addresses strain on infrastructure and resources.

Sweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools starting next academic year to reduce screen time and improve reading skills, following a trend seen in countries like Denmark, Finland, and South Korea. The policy, driven by declining reading and writing abilities among students, includes a 555 million krona grant for textbooks and aligns with international efforts to limit classroom screens.

A new economic outlook from the OECD warns that prolonged energy supply disruptions due to the Iran war would severely impact the global economy, likely causing recessions and increased unemployment.

The OECD warns that prolonged energy supply disruptions from the Middle East due to the Iran war could severely impact the global economy, with Asian economies and poorer countries facing recession, inflation, and higher unemployment. The report highlights that a 90% reduction in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted 20% of global crude oil and gas supplies, slowing growth to 1.8% in 2027 under a prolonged disruption scenario.

The OECD warns that prolonged disruption of Middle East energy supplies due to the Iran war could severely harm the global economy, causing recessions, inflation, and higher unemployment. Asian economies reliant on Persian Gulf energy and poorer countries spending more on fuel would be hardest hit, with global growth slowing significantly.

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has issued a stark warning about inflation risks and lowered its 2027 growth forecasts. The organization highlights concerns over economic challenges impacting future growth projections.