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365 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• CARICOM Launches Consultations for Draft Biodiversity Strategy · CARICOM Secretariat begins national consultations to advance the draft regional Biodiversity Strategy and Resource Mobilisation plan.
• Celebrities and Leaders Redefine Aging as a Privilege and Choice · Tony Deyal compiles quotes from celebrities and leaders arguing that aging is a privilege and mindset rather than a decline.
• St. Lucia signs historic $20M housing deal with Taiwan Eximbank · St. Lucia government guarantees a $20 million housing financing facility with Taiwan Eximbank to expand affordable options.
• WHO Appoints 21 Scientists to New Science Council for Health Breakthroughs · The World Health Organization has appointed 21 leading scientists to its renewed Science Council to guide future health strategies.
• Venezuela Opposition Lawmaker Proposes Dollarization Plan Amid Inflation Crisis · Venezuelan opposition deputy Antonio Ecarri proposes abolishing the bolívar to stop devaluation, facing criticism from economists and parliament.
• Taiwan Promotes Smart Medicine Project in Ukraine · Taiwan launches a smart medical care initiative in Lviv, Ukraine, to support hospital infrastructure and staff training.
• Guyana President Clarifies National Oil Company Plan Centers on Refinery · President Ali states Guyana's national oil company will focus on a domestic refinery to lower fuel costs and ensure supply security.
• CAF Launches 2026 Lab for Silver Economy Financial Inclusion · Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean seeks digital solutions to improve financial inclusion for seniors.
• Haiti Gang Massacre in Kenscoff Exposes Failure of International Security Pledges · A gang massacre in Kenscoff reveals that promised international security forces and aid have failed to protect Haitian communities.
• APEC Ministers Focus on Implementing Services Trade Roadmap · APEC officials prioritize turning the new services trade roadmap into concrete action despite regulatory hurdles.
• Guyana President Calls for Multidimensional Response to Cost of Living Crisis · President Ali attributes Guyana's rising cost of living to global inflation, retail markups, and shifting consumer habits.
• Caribbean Development Bank Supports Public Procurement Reform at Mexico Conference · CDB advocates for innovative, transparent public procurement systems at the XX INGP Conference in Monterrey.
• US Treasury Waives Sanctions for Venezuela Telecoms, Restricts Chinese Partners · US Treasury OFAC issues licenses allowing US firms to supply Venezuelan telecoms while banning Russian, Chinese, and other sanctioned entities.
• FAO, WHO, and WOAH Urge Investment in One Health to Combat Disease and Economic Loss · Global health bodies urge investment in One Health to prevent billions in economic losses from infectious diseases.
• UN Trade and Development Urges Global Cooperation for Inclusive AI Development · UN Trade and Development advocates for global cooperation to ensure AI benefits the global South through shared infrastructure and open innovation.
• IDB Group and Japan Sign Agreements to Boost Health and Infrastructure in Latin America · IDB Group and Japan sign cooperation agreements to expand health systems and resilient infrastructure in Latin America.
• Trump Administration Faces Debt Crisis as Treasury Intervenes to Lower Yields · US government debt surged to $40 trillion, prompting Treasury intervention amid concerns over inflation and military spending.
• WTO to Host First World Trade and Tech Day on AI · The WTO will host its first World Trade and Tech Day in Geneva to discuss AI policies for inclusive trade.
• Caribbean Agribusiness Seeks $6B Investment to Replace Food Imports · Caribbean nations aim to capture $6 billion in food import savings through regional agribusiness investment.
• Better Budget Planning Key to Fixing Global Water Crisis · Inefficient budget execution and weak planning systems leave allocated water funds unspent globally.
• Legal Efforts to Restore International Prohibition on Slave Trade · Activists urge ICC and UN to explicitly criminalize the slave trade in international law.
• Caribbean Pension Systems Need Governance Reforms Beyond Parametric Changes · Caribbean social insurance systems require governance and investment reforms to avoid reserve depletion.
• Five African Nations Advance Circular Economy Roadmaps with ADB Support · The African Development Bank expands its circular economy program to five new African countries.
• Latin America Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Population and Development Goals · ECLAC member states concluded a conference in Montevideo by reaffirming the Montevideo Consensus to strengthen democracy and human rights.
• Deadliest Ebola Outbreak in DRC History Spreads Exponentially · UN warns funding may run out as Ebola deaths reach 2,516 in DR Congo.
• Colombia Submits Second Biennial Transparency Report Under Paris Agreement · Colombia became the first nation to submit its second Biennial Transparency Report ahead of the 2026 deadline.
• Ed Miliband Outlines Foreign Policy Priorities as New UK Foreign Secretary · Ed Miliband pledges to defend democracy and strengthen alliances with the EU and US as UK Foreign Secretary.
• APEC Forum in Dalian Strengthens Regional Disaster Preparedness · Senior officials from APEC economies meet in Dalian to enhance disaster resilience through technology and cooperation.
• Ron Paul Criticizes Trump Administration Over Alleged Poor Conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln · Ron Paul condemns the Trump administration for dismissing reports of poor conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
• Guyana Positions Agriculture as Regional Food Security Hub · Guyana aims to transform its agricultural sector into a regional production and investment hub for CARICOM.