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Rare Earths, a New Technological and Industrial Dream in Brazil
- Inter Press Service
RIO DE JANEIRO, August 27 (IPS) - Brazil, which stands out for exporting basic products such as iron ore, oil, coffee, and soybeans, rather than industrialized goods with higher added value, now intends to make a shift regarding rare earths, a key component in new technologies that it has in abundance.
From Endurance to Resilience: The Future of Development in Latin America & the Caribbean
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, August 27 (IPS) - The development trajectory of Latin America and the Caribbean is going through a period of unprecedented vulnerability and uncertainty. The significant achievements of past decades, as well as the possibility of continuing to make progress, are under threat from the impact of growing geopolitical tensions, unresolved structural challenges, and an increase in crises of various kinds—environmental, political, health, technological, and social.
Latin America and Caribbean: Millions more children could face poverty due to climate change
- UN News
Climate change could push at least 5.9 million more children and young people in Latin America and the Caribbean into poverty by 2030 unless governments act now.
Sudan: ‘Devastating tragedy’ for children in El Fasher after 500 days of siege
- UN News
After 500 days of siege, the city of El Fasher in Sudan’s North Darfur has become an epicentre of child suffering, with malnutrition, disease and violence claiming young lives every day, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Wednesday.
Pakistan floods leave villages cut off as monsoon devastation continues
- UN News
Relentless monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc across Pakistan, leaving villages cut off, homes destroyed and families struggling to access food, clean water and medical care.
UN calls for decisive steps to end conflict as Gaza and West Bank crises deepen
- UN News
Nearly two years of war in Gaza along with continued violence and settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank underscore the need to end the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, a top UN official in the region told the Security Council on Wednesday.
Iraq unveils historic migration plan to boost development and stability
- UN News
Iraq has taken an historic step with the launch of its first ever national migration plan, designed to promote safe, orderly and regular pathways for Iraqis returning home and around 370,000 migrants living and working inside the country.
Hunger and disease in Gaza will only worsen from ‘man-made’ famine: WHO
- UN News
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday issued a new warning over the deadly impacts of the ongoing Israeli blockade of Gaza on people there now suffering starvation.
UN peacekeeping mandate in Lebanon faces scrutiny ahead of Security Council vote
- UN News
Following a devastating 15-month conflict between Israel and Hezbollah militants focused on southern Lebanon, the November 2024 cessation of hostilities created a fragile calm along the Blue Line separating the two countries.
Hypertension and Diabetes Grows Among India’s Poor Communities
- Inter Press Service
MANN, India, August 26 (IPS) - Generally thought to be diseases of the wealthier classes, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like hypertension and diabetes are on the rise among India’s underprivileged working classes in semi-urban and rural sprawls.
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