International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2026
A safe home is more than a roof over our heads. It is the foundation of health, security, opportunity and human dignity. Yet for...
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Security Council LIVE: Deaths, demolitions spike in Gaza, West Bank
Amid a rise in lethal Israeli strikes, demolitions and violence in Gaza and the West Bank, the Security Council is holding an open debate...
WHO urges faster action to end lead exposure which kills 3.5 million annually
Countries must accelerate efforts to prevent lead exposure, which is estimated to cause more than 3.5 million deaths globally each year and affects hundreds...
Kenia Hernández: Indigenous Rights Defender Imprisoned for Her Activism
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, October 15 (IPS) – Kenia Hernández is an Indigenous Mexican lawyer and human rights defender dedicated to advancing women’s rights and...
WHO urges vigilance after Kenya confirms second Ebola case
The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to support Kenya’s efforts to contain Ebola after a second person tested positive for the Bundibugyo virus, the...
Afghanistan’s Stolen Peace: The Women Who Refuse to Be Silenced
BENGALURU, India, October 15 (IPS) – When the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August 2021, Zahra Nader was pursuing a doctorate in Women...
Many American diets may not include enough of this essential nutrient
With the proliferation of fancy salts and changing dietary habits, there are signs people aren’t getting enough of the crucial mineral iodine.
30 Years of War, 30 Years of Impunity in DR Congo
WASHINGTON DC, October 15 (IPS) – It has been 30 years since Rwanda-backed rebel forces attacked Lemera hospital in what was then eastern Zaire,...
A telling hole in a Neandertal bone hints at a bitter end
An excavation at an iconic Neandertal burial site uncovers evidence for one individual’s potential fatal wound as well as an injury endured for years.
Brain implants are helping people who’ve lost their voice
The technology could get those with ALS, Parkinson’s disease and brain injuries “talking” again.
Yemen war continues to force families from homes amid hunger and disease 
Afghan Women Defy Taliban Restrictions Through Online Protests 
Food Insecurity and Child Malnutrition Worsen in Afghanistan Despite Strong Agricultural Season 
People Who Choose to End Their Lives