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"Tax The Super Rich": Why 400 Of The World's Wealthiest People Are Demanding To Be Taxed
Nearly 400 people who say they are "a person of wealth" signed an open letter calling for global leaders to increase taxes on the superrich.
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'UN Charter Not A La Carte Menu': UN Chief Slams Nations Violating International Law
Antonio Guterres said the world is brimming with conflict, impunity, inequality and unpredictability.
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Nepal To Mexico, Top Gen Z Revolutions Around The World In 2025
The Gen Z-led protests, inspired by earlier uprisings in Bangladesh and Kenya in 2024, focused mainly on corruption, economic inequality, poor governance, unemployment, and lack of public services.
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Without Action, AI Will Widen Gap Between World's Rich And Poor: UN Report
A new report by the United Nations Development Program notes most of the gains from AI are likely to be reaped by wealthy nations unless steps are taken to use its power to help close gaps in access to basic needs, as well as such advanced know-how.
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G20 Taskforce Calls For Global Panel To Tackle 'Inequality Emergency'
A G20 taskforce established by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the creation of an international panel to tackle inequality, warning that extreme wealth disparities disrupt democracy and cause economic instability.
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Inequality Making World More Prone To Pandemics: UN Report
The report called on world leaders to increase pandemic preparedness by investing in "social protection mechanisms" within their countries while also tackling global inequality, including through debt restructuring for developing countries.
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After 80 Years Of Male Leadership, Global Calls Intensify For UN's First Female Chief
In its 80-year history, the United Nations has never had a woman serve as secretary-general -- a fact that some world leaders now view as a glaring symbol of gender inequality at the highest level of global diplomacy.
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Indonesian President Says Some Protests 'Leaning Towards Treason, Terrorism'
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto spoke out against protests over economic conditions and inequality, saying some actions in rallies that have spread across the country in recent days amounted to treason and terrorism.
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15 Million Primary-Age Girls Out Of School Wordwide, Says UN Report
15 million primary-age girls around the world are currently out of school, as systemic gender discrimination continues to hinder equal access to education for girls and young women globally.
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India Becomes Fourth "Most Equal" Country Globally: World Bank Report
Inequality in India has come down significantly between 2011-12 and 2022-23, making it the fourth-most equal country globally, according to a World Bank report.
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"Tax The Super Rich": Why 400 Of The World's Wealthiest People Are Demanding To Be Taxed
Nearly 400 people who say they are "a person of wealth" signed an open letter calling for global leaders to increase taxes on the superrich.
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'UN Charter Not A La Carte Menu': UN Chief Slams Nations Violating International Law
Antonio Guterres said the world is brimming with conflict, impunity, inequality and unpredictability.
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Nepal To Mexico, Top Gen Z Revolutions Around The World In 2025
The Gen Z-led protests, inspired by earlier uprisings in Bangladesh and Kenya in 2024, focused mainly on corruption, economic inequality, poor governance, unemployment, and lack of public services.
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Without Action, AI Will Widen Gap Between World's Rich And Poor: UN Report
A new report by the United Nations Development Program notes most of the gains from AI are likely to be reaped by wealthy nations unless steps are taken to use its power to help close gaps in access to basic needs, as well as such advanced know-how.
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G20 Taskforce Calls For Global Panel To Tackle 'Inequality Emergency'
A G20 taskforce established by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the creation of an international panel to tackle inequality, warning that extreme wealth disparities disrupt democracy and cause economic instability.
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Inequality Making World More Prone To Pandemics: UN Report
The report called on world leaders to increase pandemic preparedness by investing in "social protection mechanisms" within their countries while also tackling global inequality, including through debt restructuring for developing countries.
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After 80 Years Of Male Leadership, Global Calls Intensify For UN's First Female Chief
In its 80-year history, the United Nations has never had a woman serve as secretary-general -- a fact that some world leaders now view as a glaring symbol of gender inequality at the highest level of global diplomacy.
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Indonesian President Says Some Protests 'Leaning Towards Treason, Terrorism'
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto spoke out against protests over economic conditions and inequality, saying some actions in rallies that have spread across the country in recent days amounted to treason and terrorism.
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15 Million Primary-Age Girls Out Of School Wordwide, Says UN Report
15 million primary-age girls around the world are currently out of school, as systemic gender discrimination continues to hinder equal access to education for girls and young women globally.
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India Becomes Fourth "Most Equal" Country Globally: World Bank Report
Inequality in India has come down significantly between 2011-12 and 2022-23, making it the fourth-most equal country globally, according to a World Bank report.
