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More Diversified Trade Can Make Middle East & Central Asia More Resilient
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON DC, May 17 (IPS) - Dislocations from the pandemic, geoeconomic fragmentation, and Russia’s war in Ukraine have shifted world trade dynamics. While this has created challenges, the redirection of trade has also generated new opportunities, particularly for the Caucasus and Central Asia.
The US a Direct Partner in the Israeli War
- Inter Press Service
SEATTLE, Washington, May 16 (IPS) - A major mistake we often commit in our analysis of the US political discourse on the Gaza war is that we assume that the US and Israel behave as if they are two political entities with separate agendas and sets of priorities.
US Senators Threaten Criminal Court — & Advises Israel to Nuke Gaza
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, May 16 (IPS) - As the ancient Greek saying goes: those whom the Gods wish to destroy, they first drive them mad. Perhaps destruction is too far-fetched here, but madness is closer home—in Washington DC
With the 7-month-old Israeli-Gaza conflict showing no positive signs of a permanent solution, there is a lingering sense of growing political craziness in Capitol Hill, the seat of the US government, once described as Israeli-occupied territory.
From Dorms to Demonstrations
- Inter Press Service
AUSTIN, Texas, May 15 (IPS) - The campus protests that have spread to universities in every part of the United States are not about the war between Israel and Hamas, despite the heated rhetoric around this topic. Most of the students who are protesting know little about the conflict, its history and its ramifications for international politics.
South Africa will be President of G20 in 2025: Two much-needed Reforms it Should Drive
- Inter Press Service
PRETORIA, South Africa, May 13 (IPS) - South Africa will play an important international role in 2025 as president of the G20. The G20 is a group of 19 countries as well as the African Union and the European Union. Between them they represent 85% of global economy, 75% of world trade and 67% of global population. The G20 defines itself as the premier multilateral forum for international economic cooperation.
General Assembly Strengthens Palestine’s Status at UN — with New Privileges
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, May 13 (IPS) - The United States and its closest political and military ally, Israel, once again found themselves isolated last week when 143 of the UN’s 193 member states approved a resolution enhancing the role of Palestine providing it with new diplomatic privileges.
And the US, meanwhile, has implicitly threatened to cut off funding -- if and when the UN provides legitimacy to Palestine. But that legitimacy is not likely to be achieved as long the US continues to exercise its veto to deny Palestine the status of a full-fledged UN member state.
UN security staff killed in Gaza; Guterres calls for probe
- UN News
A staff member of the UN Department of Safety and Security (DSS) died and another was injured when their UN vehicle was struck as they travelled to the European Hospital in Rafah, Gaza, on Monday.
‘Keep working with us to build a better world,’ Guterres says, as major UN civil society forum closes in Kenya
- UN News
The first-ever UN civil society conference held in Africa wrapped up in Nairobi on Friday hearing calls for “bold and honest” conversations among governments and civil society to drive forward shared vision for reinvigorated multilateralism, a better world and a brighter future for all.
The Bleak déjà vu in Darfur
- Inter Press Service
DARFUR, Western Sudan, May 09 (IPS) - As dawn breaks over Darfur, my return after two decades feels heavy. Many millions are suffering once again. Twenty years ago, I was part of the humanitarian effort to make a difference. That was in the early 2000s, when celebrities and world-famous journalists would make the trek in a well-intentioned effort to focus attention on the atrocities across Darfur.
‘Outrageous’ arson attack forces UNRWA to temporarily shutter East Jerusalem compound
- UN News
The head of the UN Palestine refugee agency (UNRWA) has temporarily closed its headquarters in occupied East Jerusalem after an arson attack on Thursday following weeks of protests.
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