Pessimistic predictions for the world in 2024

Pessimistic predictions for the world in 2024

(VOVWORLD) - In the first days of 2024, the world received some negative forecasts for security, climate change, and economic growth. These predictions reflect the lingering impact of recent global disruptions
Global trade to drop 5% this year

Global trade to drop 5% this year

(VOVWORLD) - Global trade is set to contract 5% in 2023, the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said Monday, and its forecast for 2024 was pessimistic
Iran, Russia optimistic about nuclear talks

Iran, Russia optimistic about nuclear talks

(VOVWORLD) - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian told media on Tuesday that negotiations to salvage the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, are on...
Is British humour often difficult to understand?

Is British humour often difficult to understand?

(VOVWORLD) - Humour is important in every country. But to truly understand a country’s humour, and how and why it is used, is not easy. Humour is an interesting aspect of British culture. Comedy can be very smart and witty...
Britain pessimistic about post-Brexit deal

Britain pessimistic about post-Brexit deal

(VOVWORLD) - Britain and the European Union have made “some progress” in post-Brexit trade talks but there are still significant gaps and the most likely outcome is for negotiations to...
Indian philosopher Tagore and his global impact

Indian philosopher Tagore and his global impact

(VOVWORLD) - Though best known as a poet, Rabindranath Tagore was a man of many talents. The first Indian to win a Nobel Prize for literature, he wrote and composed a wide array of songs, including India’s national anthem. He...