May 2025 saw several significant global development stories, marked by a complex interplay of economic challenges — such as surging inflation, increasing debt burdens, and tariffs by the Trump administration — critical public health initiatives, with the 78th World Health Assembly convening in Geneva, funding cuts to organizations like the United Nations, and persistent humanitarian crises driven by ongoing conflicts.
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