"Pandemic Widens Gulf Between Rich and Poor Nations, UN Reports"

A U.N. report reveals that while affluent nations have recovered their pre-pandemic levels of well-being, half of the world's poorest countries, including Nigeria, Pakistan, and Sierra Leone, continue to lag behind. The report warns of a widening gap between the richest and poorest nations, exacerbated by political polarization and a rise in armed conflicts. It calls for greater financial support for global public goods, such as vaccine development and climate change mitigation, and emphasizes the need for reforming globalization to address environmental concerns and the needs of heavily indebted developing nations.