“President Putin, stop your troops from attacking Ukraine, give peace a chance,” Secretary-General António Guterres urged Wednesday evening at the start of an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, the body’s second late night session this week. Read the full story, “As Security Council meets on Ukraine crisis, Russia announces start of ‘special military […]
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Israel-Palestine: No substitute for legitimate political process, UN envoy tells Security Council
The destabilizing deterioration of the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory continues in the absence of political solutions that would “reset the trajectory”, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process said on Wednesday. Read the full story, “Israel-Palestine: No substitute for legitimate political process, UN envoy tells Security Council”, on globalissues.org →
Tension over Migration Awaits New President and New Constitution in Chile
SANTIAGO, Feb 23 (IPS) – The failure of Chile’s immigration policy, with its toll of deaths, xenophobic sentiments but also shows of solidarity, will be a pressing matter for the incoming administration of Gabriel Boric, who takes office on Mar. 11, and for the drafters of the new constitution, who will include the issue in […]
Sugarcane Gas Opens New Horizons for Energy Agriculture – Video
NARANDIBA, Brazil, Feb 23 (IPS) – Nothing is wasted from sugarcane, one can conclude from the biomethane production process at the Cocal plant, a Brazilian company that produces sugar, ethanol, electricity and other by-products from sugarcane agro-industrial waste. Read the full story, “Sugarcane Gas Opens New Horizons for Energy Agriculture – Video”, on globalissues.org →
Personalised Anniversary Gift Ideas: Unique and Romantic Gifts for Him or Her
Anniversaries are a time to celebrate the love that you share with your partner. They are also a time to commemorate the special moments you have shared over the years. If you are looking for unique and romantic anniversary gifts for them, then you have come to the right place. This blog post will discuss […]
Guterres strongly condemns arrest of UN personnel in Central African Republic
Secretary-General António Guterres has called for the release of four members of the UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) who were arrested in the capital, Bangui, earlier this week, his spokesperson said on Wednesday. Read the full story, “Guterres strongly condemns arrest of UN personnel in Central African Republic”, on globalissues.org →
A Simple, Super Effective Shortcut to Loving and Respecting Yourself
“Love is loving things that sometimes you don’t like.” ~Ajahn Brahm You’ve probably heard the saying “You can’t find love until you learn to love yourself.” What this really means is that when you love yourself, you’re also fully able to accept another’s love for you because you know that you deserve it. Unfortunately, some […]
5 Gift Ideas for Your Child Pursuing Higher Studies
Deciding a perfect gift for your child is never an easy option. Your child has a specific taste in all the items they use with likes and dislikes. And, if you are thinking of giving them a gift, then it is not sure whether they like it or not. With this, you not only waste […]
Know how the Queen Mary University of London will help you stand out in your career
The People’s Palace was founded in 1887 as a charity endeavour to offer culture, creativity, and education in east London. Students in the First People’s Palace Technical Schools excelled in their studies and aided in developing the academic brilliance necessary for permanent admission to the University of London in 1915. Today, Queen Mary University of […]
7 Ways To Make Your Old Car Look New
Having a car comes with so many responsibilities like cleaning it, taking it for regular maintenance, and servicing it. But no matter how much you take care of your beloved vehicle, it will get old and worn out in a few years. If you have an old car that runs smoothly, there are many ways […]
Caring for The Old
PORTLAND, USA, Feb 23 (IPS) – With the unprecedented ageing of populations worldwide, countries are struggling with the critical questions of who should be responsible for caring for the old and what should be the extent of care provided to women and men in old age. Read the full story, “Caring for The Old”, on […]
UN-backed report warns of rising wildfire threat
Wildfires are projected to rise by 50 per cent by the end of the century due to the climate crisis and changes in land use, according to a report published on Wednesday by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and GRID-Arendal, a non-profit environmental communications centre based in Norway. Read the full story, “UN-backed report warns […]
Bob Dylan and the Ukraine Crisis
SAN FRANCISCO, USA, Feb 23 (IPS) – Fifty-nine years ago, Bob Dylan recorded “With God on Our Side.” You probably haven’t heard it on the radio for a very long time, if ever, but right now you could listen to it as his most evergreen of topical songs: Read the full story, “Bob Dylan and […]
Baby formula marketing ‘pervasive, misleading and aggressive’ – UN report
Parents and pregnant women globally are exposed to aggressive marketing for baby formula milk, according to a report launched jointly by two UN agencies on Tuesday. Read the full story, “Baby formula marketing ‘pervasive, misleading and aggressive’ – UN report”, on globalissues.org →
Ukraine: What’s Really Behind Putin’s Deployment of ‘Peacekeeping’ Troops? Experts Explain
BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom, Feb 22 (IPS) – Vladimir Putin’s recognition of the independence of the two breakaway republics of Donetsk and Luhansk followed a surreal live broadcast of a security council meeting in the Kremlin. Sitting facing the 13-member council, Putin cajoled and argued as, one by one, his most senior officials – including Dmitry […]
If Security Council Fails, Violation of UN Charter Should Go Before International Court of Justice
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 23 (IPS) – The widening political crisis in Ukraine, which has taken a turn for the worse with the declaration of two new independent states—the Donetsk People’s Republic and the Luhansk People’s Republic — is likely to prove once again the ineffectiveness of the 15-member UN Security Council (UNSC). Read the full […]
Ukraine crisis testing ‘entire international system’ – UN chief
The latest developments in Ukraine are testing “the entire international system”, Secretary-General António Guterres said at a media stakeout on Tuesday, adding “we must pass this test.” Read the full story, “Ukraine crisis testing ‘entire international system’ – UN chief”, on globalissues.org →
Ukraine: Whats Really Behind Putins Deployment of Peacekeeping Troops? Experts Explain
BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom, Feb 22 (IPS) – Vladimir Putin’s recognition of the independence of the two breakaway republics of Donetsk and Luhansk followed a surreal live broadcast of a security council meeting in the Kremlin. Sitting facing the 13-member council, Putin cajoled and argued as, one by one, his most senior officials – including Dmitry […]
Bitcoin Quotes to make you insightful about Crypto!
Bitcoin () is a decentralised digital currency that can be sent from user to user on the peer-to-peer bitcoin network without the use of intermediaries. It has no central bank or single administrator. Network nodes use cryptography to verify transactions, which are then recorded in a public distributed ledger called a blockchain. Satoshi Nakamoto, a […]
Stop weapons supply to Myanmar, rights expert urges
Weapons exports to the military rulers in Myanmar by UN Member States must stop, the UN independent expert on the human rights situation in the country said on Tuesday. Read the full story, “Stop weapons supply to Myanmar, rights expert urges”, on globalissues.org →