Israel Today and A Possible Israel Tomorrow — Global Issues

Israel Today and A Possible Israel Tomorrow — Global Issues

Israel’s separation barrier as seen from Al Ram.. Credit: Jillian Kestler-D’Amours/IPS Opinion by Joseph Chamie (portland, usa) Thursday, March 02, 2023 Inter Press Service PORTLAND, USA, Mar 02 (IPS) – Israel of today as a Jewish and democratic state is a contradiction of terms and as such may possibly become transformed…

Earthquake Relief Efforts in Syria Shouldnt Overlook Those With Disabilities — Global Issues

Earthquake Relief Efforts in Syria Shouldnt Overlook Those With Disabilities — Global Issues

Shahd, a 12-year-old girl with a hearing disability, stands in front of a window facing her father, in the house her family live in, Azaz, Aleppo, Syria. Credit: Human Rights Watch. Opinion by Emina Cerimovic (new york) Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, Feb 28 (IPS) – Emina…

"An Israeli Senior Minister Asked Me To Commit Hate Crimes" — Global Issues

"An Israeli Senior Minister Asked Me To Commit Hate Crimes" — Global Issues

Gilad Sade, in white, with Itamar Ben Gvir, to his left, during Gvir’s visit with alleged recruits during a trial in 2004. All the minors were convicted. Credit: Ilan Mizrahi. by Karlos Zurutuza (rome) Tuesday, February 21, 2023 Inter Press Service ROME, Feb 21 (IPS) – Harassing Palestinians, vandalizing their cars…

Act on the Taliban and Secure Our Right to Education, Afghan Women and Girls’ Plea — Global Issues

Act on the Taliban and Secure Our Right to Education, Afghan Women and Girls’ Plea — Global Issues

Somaya Faruqui, Education Cannot Wait Global Champion and Captain of the Afghan Girls Robotics Team speaking during the Spotlight on Afghanistan at the ECW High-Level Financing Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. Credit: ECW/Michael Calabrò by Busani Bafana (geneva & bulawayo) Thursday, February 16, 2023 Inter Press Service GENEVA & BULAWAYO, Feb 16…

Worlds Deadliest Earthquake Leaves over 33,000 Dead — Global Issues

Worlds Deadliest Earthquake Leaves over 33,000 Dead — Global Issues

“A street of local markets in a residential area in North Syria that has been blocked by the ruins of collapsed buildings.” Credit: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) by Sania Farooqui (new delhi, india) Monday, February 13, 2023 Inter Press Service NEW DELHI, India, Feb 13 (IPS) – Almost over 33,000 people…

Senior UN Leaders Show Their Support to Afghan Women and Girls, Urge Taliban to Reverse Their Bans — Global Issues

Senior UN Leaders Show Their Support to Afghan Women and Girls, Urge Taliban to Reverse Their Bans — Global Issues

Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed called for the Taliban to reverse its decisions that have limited women’s and girls’ rights. CREDIT: UN by Naureen Hossain (united nations) Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Jan 31 (IPS) – Recent visits to Afghanistan by senior-led UN delegations underscore the urgency to…

An Oil Tanker Grounded Off Yemen Faces a Potential Humanitarian Disaster — Global Issues

An Oil Tanker Grounded Off Yemen Faces a Potential Humanitarian Disaster — Global Issues

by Thalif Deen (united nations) Wednesday, January 11, 2023 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Jan 11 (IPS) – The long-delayed salvaging of an abandoned tanker, the FSO Safer off the Yemeni coast, has been described as a humanitarian disaster waiting to happen. The rusting vessel, according to the UN, has remained…

Egypt Racing to Supply Wind, Solar Energy to Greece, EU via Submarine Cables — Global Issues

Egypt Racing to Supply Wind, Solar Energy to Greece, EU via Submarine Cables — Global Issues

Wind and solar energy are behind a major project to transport electricity from Egypt to Greece. Credit: Hisham Allam/IPS by Hisham Allam (cairo) Thursday, December 01, 2022 Inter Press Service Cairo, Dec 01 (IPS) – As Europe braces for an unusual winter due to a global energy crisis, Greece is embarking…

Climate Changes Dire Consequences in the Worlds Most Water-Scarce Region — Global Issues

Climate Changes Dire Consequences in the Worlds Most Water-Scarce Region — Global Issues

Water scarcity in the Middle East is impacting on lives and causing diplomatic tensions in between countries. The Turkish dam project, which includes the large Ataturk and Ilisu dams, has reduced water flow to the Tigris River’s natural channel impacting Syria and Iraq. Pictured here is Koctepe – a village…