‘The world cannot afford Cold War 2.0,’ Pakistan leader tells UN Assembly — Global Issues

‘The world cannot afford Cold War 2.0,’ Pakistan leader tells UN Assembly — Global Issues

Addressing the Assembly’s annual general debate, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, said, “the world cannot afford Cold War 2.0,” because there are a raft of challenges facing humankind that can only be addressed through global cooperation. Multiple shocks Indeed, a series of external “shocks” – COVID-19, climate change and conflict – have devastated…

At critical moment for peacekeeping in Africa, Ghana steps up to host key summit — Global Issues

At critical moment for peacekeeping in Africa, Ghana steps up to host key summit — Global Issues

The gathering of defence ministers and others committed to peacekeeping efforts will focus on civilian protection, addressing misinformation and disinformation, promoting safety and security, protecting mental health, and boosting the pivotal role of women in UN missions. Ghana’s Foreign Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, together with senior UN officials, said the…

UN calls for ‘clear-eyed’ vision for peace and security, as peacebuilders meet in New York — Global Issues

UN calls for ‘clear-eyed’ vision for peace and security, as peacebuilders meet in New York — Global Issues

The Secretary-General’s New Agenda for Peace aims to address these complex challenges through multilateralism, rooted in the UN Charter and international law, centred on trust, solidarity, and universality. It comes amid criticism from some Member States that the UN is no longer playing an effective role in peacebuilding and peacekeeping,…

We can’t keep putting the interest of the few before the lives of many, Mia Mottley says at UN — Global Issues

We can’t keep putting the interest of the few before the lives of many, Mia Mottley says at UN — Global Issues

Describing the Sustainable Development Goals as “the promise of development and the conferral of dignity on our people,” the Prime Minister of Barbados questioned whether the world’s actions since the adoption eight years ago of the 2030 Agenda will be sufficient to attain the 17 targets on poverty, gender equality,…

Haitian Prime Minister calls for urgent deployment of multinational force to quash gang violence — Global Issues

Haitian Prime Minister calls for urgent deployment of multinational force to quash gang violence — Global Issues

Armed groups control areas of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and some towns, blocking roads, driving citizens from their homes, and forcing the closure of schools, hospitals and businesses. Lives in danger The “non-exhaustive” list of violations and crimes they have committed includes massacres, kidnappings, pillaging, sexual violence, human trafficking and child…

World must pass ‘AI stress test’, UK Deputy PM says, announcing summit — Global Issues

World must pass ‘AI stress test’, UK Deputy PM says, announcing summit — Global Issues

Mr. Dowden said the so-named AI Safety Summit, set for November, will aim to preempt the risks posed by frontier AI and explore how it can be used for the public good. “AI is the biggest transformation the world has known,” he emphasized, noting that it is going to change…

Reality is Governments Not Truly Held Accountable to Implement SDGs — Global Issues

Reality is Governments Not Truly Held Accountable to Implement SDGs — Global Issues

The SDG Summit gets underway in the General Assembly hall at UN Headquarters in New York. September 2023. Credit: UN Photo/Cia Pak Opinion by Simone Galimberti (kathmandu, nepal) Friday, September 22, 2023 Inter Press Service KATHMANDU, Nepal, Sep 22 (IPS) – What does transformative and sweeping really mean in the overarching…

‘The world cannot afford Cold War 2.0,’ Pakistan leader tells UN Assembly — Global Issues

The Ocean Offers Rich Solutions for Climate Change — Global Issues

Opinion by Wavel Ramkalawan (victoria, seychelles) Thursday, September 21, 2023 Inter Press Service VICTORIA, Seychelles, Sep 21 (IPS) – For the people of Seychelles, the ocean is more than just a source of livelihood. It is also a way of life. About 80% of our homes and infrastructure are located along…

The Bitter-Sweet Sides of Ugandas Oil and Gas Development — Global Issues

The Bitter-Sweet Sides of Ugandas Oil and Gas Development — Global Issues

A former fishing village based in the Buhuka flats on the Uganda side of Lake Albert on the DRC border. Residents in the area say oil exploration has come with changes. Credit: Wambi Michael/IPS by Wambi Michael (kampala, buliisa, kikuube) Thursday, September 21, 2023 Inter Press Service KAMPALA, BULIISA, KIKUUBE, Sep…