BENGALURU, India, Mar 4 2026 (IPS) - The ordinary sounds of Nahid Ali’s home in Khartoum were completely drowned out by the sound of war which began on April 15 2023. Her baby was just 21 days old.

Venezuela claims to be importing from the rest of the world roughly as much as it was exporting during those years ...

The international day for the eradication of poverty, commemorated last week, was a grim reminder that the UN will not ...

Compounded by rampant human rights violations, limited access to basic services, and persistent barriers to humanitarian aid, ...

People who choose to end their lives through voluntary assisted dying typically face terminal, incurable, or debilitating ...

Bangladesh has earned global recognition for reducing deaths from cyclones and floods. Early warning systems, cyclone ...

When you grow up on a small island, the ocean is not scenery. It is your neighbour, your livelihood, and the measure of time ...

Thirty years of war and impunity fuel the DR Congo conflict. Ida Sawyer calls for international action to end atrocities and ...

Kazakhstan has spent more than two decades pursuing an unusual diplomatic undertaking: keeping representatives of different ...

SÁPMI, Norway, Oct 21 2026 (IPS) - The Sámi, Europe’s last recognised Indigenous community, have faced threats to their existence throughout history. Norway, in 2024, apologised for its forced ...

The date also marked four years since a landmark UN report found that abuses in the region may constitute crimes against humanity. Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch estimate that over a ...

Against this backdrop, the 2026 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty calls for Safe Homes for All, under the ...