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As the world heads toward COP31 Türkiye, I’ve been reflecting on how I think COP31 could prove to be a more revealing ...

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GENEVA, Nov 9 2026 (IPS) - Stronger staff representation means a stronger United Nations. This is not simply about protecting jobs or preserving acquired benefits, important as those objectives are.

Taliban dress code arrests are spreading fear among Afghan women, as activists warn that clothing rules are being used to ...

On November 2, the United States launched a series of limited, defensive strikes on Iranian targets on Qeshm Island and ...

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