A University for the Kurds of Syria
QAMISHLI, Syria, Sep 27 (IPS) – There is a main hall as well as workshops, laboratories and, of course, a cafeteria, where the half-hour...
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We Must Ensure That Climate Funding Reaches the Guardians of the Forests
WASHINGTON DC, Sep 27 (IPS) – US $270 million may sound like a lot of money, especially for just one year. But it is...
Russia: Alarm over arrests of military mobilization protesters
In Russia, nearly 2,400 people have reportedly been arrested for protesting against the Kremlin’s mobilisation call-up to fight in Ukraine, the UN human rights...
Inflation Phobia Hastens Recessions, Debt Crises
SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 27 (IPS) – Inflation phobia among central banks (CBs) is dragging economies into recession and debt crises. Their dogmatic...
After a week of discussions on Member States’ priorities, challenges and impacts, the high-level portion of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly...
We Need Urgent Commitment, Resources & Action to Tackle Hunger Crisis
NEW YORK, Sep 27 (IPS) – Last week, as world leaders gathered in New York for the 77th United Nations General Assembly, one topic...
The Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of Korea (DPRK) to the UN said on Monday that global security is in its worst state...
The current chaotic state of the world – from wars to the spread of terrorism and climate-induced disasters – is the result of hegemonic,...
Amid the challenges facing the world today – from Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic to climate change and conflicts...
The Security Council must act urgently to support Haiti as the gang, economic, and fuel supply crises there “intersect in altogether new and frightening...
WHO scales up Ebola readiness in 22 countries across three continents 
Ukraine: Civilian casualty rates among ‘deadliest’ in years, as energy attacks intensify 
As disasters mount, next UN climate summit faces a test of trust 
Gaza: 340 children killed despite ceasefire agreement – UNICEF