Soil for Survival: Countries Commit to Halt Land Degradation
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 16 (IPS) – Jun. 17 is World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. Amid reports that half of the earth’s agricultural...
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Yemen’s warring sides have been unable to overcome their differences, dashing hopes for peace, the UN Special Envoy for the country said on Tuesday in his...
Five health workers carrying out a polio vaccination campaign in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar Province were killed on Tuesday, and four others injured, during a series...
‘Digital dumpsites’ study highlights growing threat to children: UN health agency
The health of children, adolescents and expectant mothers worldwide is at risk from the illegal processing of old electrical or electronic devices, the World...
Domestic workers among hardest hit by COVID crisis, says UN labour agency
Domestic workers globally have been among the hardest hit by the COVID crisis, losing more jobs and working hours than other sectors, the UN...
TORONTO, Canada, Jun 15 (IPS) – In Canada, we are fortunate to have many talented newcomers eager to contribute to the country, including thousands...
NEW YORK, Jun 15 (IPS) – Is Africa marginalised in contemporary economics and politics, and in contemporary economic and political research? Impressions gathered over...
Betting on Green Hydrogen in Chile, a Road Fraught with Obstacles
SANTIAGO, Jun 15 (IPS) – Chile is in a privileged position in the world to produce green hydrogen and boost the development of the...
SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 15 (IPS) – Last week, the largest rich countries, home to most major transnational corporations (TNCs), agreed to a...
Worlds Nuclear Arms on High Operational Alert — & Ready to Strike
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 15 (IPS) – The world’s nine nuclear armed states have downsized their military arsenals, but made up for their loss by...
Security Council LIVE: Syria’s fragile transition – economic strain, Israeli incursions and progress towards elections 
Colombia peace deal must endure as insecurity grows, Security Council hears 
General Assembly adopts pandemic declaration, but not by consensus 
Dollar System Eroding Slowly, but Still Dominant