Taliban Reign of Terror of Flogging, Rape and Torture Instils Fear in Afghans — Global Issues

Taliban Reign of Terror of Flogging, Rape and Torture Instils Fear in Afghans — Global Issues

ByNews Polite

Most women and children in Afghanistan are living in poverty and under a threat of violence. by Anonymous Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Inter Press Service May 16 (IPS) – The author is an Afghanistan-based female journalist, trained with Finnish support before the Taliban take-over. Her identity is withheld for security…

Are Countries Ready for AI? How they can Ensure Ethical & Responsible Adoption — Global Issues

Are Countries Ready for AI? How they can Ensure Ethical & Responsible Adoption — Global Issues

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Credit: UNESCO Opinion by Yasmine Hamdar – Keyzom Ngodun Massally – Gayan Peiris (united nations) Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, May 16 (IPS) – From ChatGPT to deepfakes, the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) has recently been making headlines. But beyond the buzz, there are real benefits…

State-Sponsored Killings Rise to Record Highs — Global Issues

Reserve Bank of Australia Review Fails Ordinary Australians — Global Issues

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Opinion by Anis Chowdhury (sydney) Monday, May 15, 2023 Inter Press Service SYDNEY, May 15 (IPS) – The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)’s latest interest rate hike comes before the ink of the much-awaited review of the RBA, released on 20 April, has dried. The threat of more increases to come…

State-Sponsored Killings Rise to Record Highs — Global Issues

A Golden Opportunity for the Global South — Global Issues

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Opinion by Darini Rajasingham-Senanayake (colombo, sri lanka) Monday, May 15, 2023 Inter Press Service COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, May 15 (IPS) – Asia is the fastest growing and most dynamic region of the world according to a recent IMF Report; “Recovery Unabated Amid Uncertainty”. 1 Asia and the Pacific will contribute around…

Acute Hunger an Immediate Threat To Over a Quarter of a Billion People — Global Issues

Acute Hunger an Immediate Threat To Over a Quarter of a Billion People — Global Issues

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Somalia. Fatun (12 months) has her Mid-upper arm circumference measured at the WFP funded malnutrition clinic in Kabasa, Dolow. Credit: WFP/Samantha Reinders by Paul Virgo (rome) Sunday, May 14, 2023 Inter Press Service ROME, May 14 (IPS) – While King Charles III’s coronation in Britain was hogging much of the international…

Social Media Mobile Phone Data in Disaster Management and the Implications That It Has on Vulnerable Populations — Global Issues

Social Media Mobile Phone Data in Disaster Management and the Implications That It Has on Vulnerable Populations — Global Issues

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Destruction from hurricane Dorian showing debris and structural damage to buildings and trees in MARSH HARBOR, ABACO ISLAND, THE BAHAMAS. Credit: Shutterstock. Opinion by Hannah Tuckman Sunday, May 14, 2023 Inter Press Service May 14 (IPS) – This week sees the review of the United Nations Sendai Framework for Disaster…

State-Sponsored Killings Rise to Record Highs — Global Issues

USAID Offers Protection to Journalists & NGOs Facing Defamation Lawsuits — Global Issues

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by Thalif Deen (united nations) Friday, May 12, 2023 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, May 12 (IPS) – The world’s news media — both under authoritarian regimes and democratic governments– continue to come under relentless attacks and political harassment. “Freedom of the press is the foundation of democracy and justice. It…