Debt relief, concessional finance can help countries meet their development goals, say UN Advisory Board members

8 July 2025 – For years, blended finance —utilizing public development funds to attract private investment in developing countries —has been touted as a powerful means to bridge the financing gap for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, with this gap currently standing at US$4 trillion, according to data from the United Nations Department of Economic and…

Bruno Mars shares update on alleged gambling debt

Bruno Mars reveals update on debt from alleged gambling Bruno Mars continues to play along with the Internet’s long-running joke about his alleged gambling debt that seemingly spiralled out of control. Rumours had emerged about the Talking to The Moon singer that he had accumulated $50 million in gambling debt during hid Las Vegas residency.  Following…