A trusted electoral process with “free and wide-ranging participation” can steer Iraq towards a “safe and prosperous future”, the country’s UN envoy told the...
Islamic social financing initiative aims to help economic recovery, pandemic response
As the world continues to grapple with the health and economic crisis sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN and Islamic Development Bank teamed...
Biogas in Argentina: Turning an Environmental Problem into a Solution
BUENOS AIRES, May 11 (IPS) – “Until five years ago, we didn’t know about the circular economy, but today our waste generates environmentally neutral...
India Under Siege From Covid-19: The Worst Yet to Come
NEW DELHI, India, May 11 (IPS) – The Coronavirus infections and deaths in India recorded a daily high on Monday, 10 May, with 366,161...
As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, we answer 7 lingering vaccine questions
It’s now open season for COVID-19 vaccines across the United States. After months of having to scramble to find a shot, the tables have...
The United Nations Security Council strongly condemned Monday’s attack on the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), in which...
Myanmar coup: ‘No sign’ of end to brutal crackdown on all fronts
One hundred days since the Myanmar military seized power, the “brutal” repression of protesters has continued, despite all international efforts to end the violence,...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 11 (IPS) – Thanks to President Biden, the US now supports a suspension of intellectual property (IP) rights to increase...
Kenyas Dryland Farmers Embrace Regenerative Farming to Brave Tough Climate
MAKUENI, Kenya, May 11 (IPS) – It is an uncommon occurrence to see farms with flourishing healthy crops in Kenya’s semi-arid Makueni County. But...
Pakistanis in Italy: Against All Odds
ROME, May 11 (IPS) – Daud Khan, Ahmed Raza and Mahnoor Malik speak to a young immigrant in Italy about his journey to EuropeWe...
Coordinated action on clean air and climate change can net $15 for every dollar spent 
Human rights chief Türk renews call for end to spiralling Sudan war 
AI: Türk urges action before it becomes an ‘existential risk to humanity’ 
UNGA 81: A United Nations at a Turning Point