Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestinian territory, tantamount to ‘settler-colonialism’: UN expert
Israel’s occupation is illegal and indistinguishable from a “settler-colonial” situation, which must end, as a pre-condition for Palestinians to exercise their right to self-determination,...
UN counter-terrorism body backs innovations to fight digital terror
The growing threat posed by new and emerging technologies to global security is the focus of a special meeting of the UN Security Council...
Rise in TB deaths another fallout from the pandemic, WHO report reveals
Tuberculosis (TB) deaths and infections rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted access to treatment and support services, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported...
Time for ‘concrete action’ by international community to hold Iran’s security forces to account
Condemnation of the brutal and on-going crackdown of protests in Iran is “not enough”, said the UN independent human rights expert for the country...
Climate change: No ‘credible pathway’ to 1.5C limit, UNEP warns
National pledges to reduce harmful emissions offer little hope of avoiding climate disaster, UN climate experts said on Thursday, in an urgent appeal for a radical transformation...
A New Political Reality in Myanmar: A People No Longer Willing to Accept Military Rule
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 27 (IPS) – The political, human rights and humanitarian crisis in Myanmar continues to take a catastrophic toll on the people,...
COP27 President Envoy on Youth: With Hurricanes, Floods, Heatwaves, Climate Change Cannot Be Ignored
COP27 President Envoy on Youth: With Hurricanes, Floods, Heatwaves, Climate Change Cannot Be Ignored
Cairo, Oct 27 (IPS) – COP 27’s official Youth Envoy, Dr Omnia El Omrani, realised the impact of climate change in 2017, and Hurricane...
Will The Lettuce Outlast All This?
MADRID, Oct 27 (IPS) – No. No lettuce, no matter how British it may be, could outlast such a steady depletion of the very...
A new treatment for debilitating nightmares offers sweeter dreams
For people haunted by recurring nightmares, untroubled sleep would be a dream come true. Now in a small experiment, neuroscientists have demonstrated a technique...
Mixing gold ions into whiskey can reveal its flavor
A new kind of “gold standard” could soon permeate the whiskey industry. Whiskey distillers typically age spirits in charred, wooden casks for years, allowing...
If the UN COP17 Is Serious About Biodiversity, It Needs to Follow the Money 
‘Prioritize Social Inclusion as Rapid Transformations Risk Leaving Millions Behind’ 
Finding Silver Linings Amid Haze of Climatic Uncertainty 
Could your brain data be used against you? UN calls for limits on neurotechnology