UNRWA chief ‘cautiously optimistic’ about donors’ return

Geneva- The head of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees said he was cautiously optimistic that some donors would start funding it again within weeks, warning that it would continue to rise amid Israeli claims that some of its staff were involved in the October 7 terror attack by Hamas. The agency was “at risk … Read more

‘India Optimistic’: National pride, technology, economy, work-life balance key factors boosting ‘mood’ in 2024

According to a new survey titled ‘The mood of India: An atmosphere of optimism’, a majority of India’s citizens have a positive outlook for 2024, with three key factors – national pride, technology and the economy – boosting optimism. “The three factors were cumulatively the top-ranked sources of optimism for 85% of respondents,” the report … Read more