Neutrinos hint the sun has more carbon and nitrogen than previously thought
After two decades of debate, scientists are getting closer to figuring out exactly what the sun — and thus the whole universe — is...
Sanctions on Russia already hitting remittance-dependent countries in Central Asia: IOM
As the UN marks the International Day of Family Remittances on Thursday, there is concern that economic contraction and job losses in Russia – likely to...
Congos Oil Ministry Accused of Greenwashing
KINSHASA, Jun 16 (IPS) – Nine of the 16 oil blocks to be auctioned in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) next month overlap...
Every year, one in six people aged 60 years and older experience some form of abuse – a trend that is expected to continue...
The reported use of live ammunition by security forces in Tanzania, against ethnic Maasai herders, and the death of a police officer, have been...
Promoting women’s rights, a ‘proven’ strategy for peace and stability
The Women, Peace and Security agenda is “one of our best hopes” for a more peaceful future and a liveable planet, UN Secretary-General António...
UN independent human rights experts have deplored the recent violent crackdown on civil society in Iran, calling on Wednesday for independent investigations into excessive...
Afghanistan facing ‘the darkest moments’ in a generation
The Afghanistan people are experiencing some of “the darkest moments” in a generation the UN human rights chief told Human Rights Council on Wednesday....
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned a weekend attack in Burkina Faso that left dozens of civilians dead and displaced scores more, his Spokesperson...
Researchers Strive for Technological Innovations to Achieve Food Security in Africa
KIGALI, Jun 15 (IPS) – A few years ago, after coming up with a project of launching the first-ever unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in...
The Takeaway: UN General Assembly debate Day 4 
Countries adopt global blueprint to tackle fast-evolving crime in digital age 
‘Safeguard the postwar order,’ China tells UN General Assembly 
‘Invest with Iraq’: PM sets out vision for new economic future