UNDP chief warns of rising poverty due to Iran war, El Nino, and high interest rates
Both outlets reported the UNDP chief’s warning about growing poverty linked to the Iran war, El Nino, and higher interest rates. Arab News Pakistan added a quote from the chief — “No time to recover” — and described the warning as an “alarm,” while 24 News HD focused on the factors and consequences without using the UNDP chief’s direct quote.
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Undp chief warns war and climate shocks threaten global poverty spike
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) chief Alexander De Croo warned that compounding global crises threaten millions with poverty. Surging fuel costs following the ongoing military conflict with Iran continue to strain developing economies. Furthermore, elevated global interest rates and severe climate events leave vulnerable nations with few fiscal resources. Speaking at international m...
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'No time to recover': UNDP chief sounds alarm on growing poverty after Iran war
Millions could be thrown into poverty by surging energy costs, the impact of an intense El Nino phenomenon and higher interest rates, with vulnerable countries being pushed to the brink by repeated crises, the UN’s development chief told AFP. Global fuel prices have soared since the United States launched its war on Iran in late February, with Tehran’s retaliations against Washington’s Gulf all...
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UNDP chief sounds alarm on growing poverty after Iran war shock
Millions could be thrown into poverty by surging energy costs, the impact of an intense El Nino phenomenon and higher interest rates, with vulnerable countries being pushed to the brink by repeated crises, the UN's development chief told AFP.
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‘No time to recover’: UNDP chief sounds alarm on growing poverty after Iran war shock
The UN’s development chief has warned that escalating energy prices, influenced by the Iran war, El Nino, and higher interest rates, may push millions into poverty. Vulnerable countries face repeated crises, exacerbating global economic instability.
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