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13 March 2026, 08:15

SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan & SHRINGAR, India, March 12 (IPS) - Global wildlife is facing a deepening crisis as the latest United Nations assessment warns that nearly half of the world’s migratory species are in decline due to human activity, habitat destruction, and climate change.

Read the full story, “One in Four Migratory Species Under Threat, But Conservation Efforts Can Reap Rewards”, on globalissues.org

13 March 2026, 08:15

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, March 12 (IPS) - The US/Israeli war on Iran might be like messing with a hornets’ nest, spreading fear and chaos all around. The Israeli government claimed that the war was a “preventive” measure to address an immediate threat of Iran constructing a nuclear bomb. However, this war has obviously been meticulously planned over a long period of time and it now seemed to be the right time to put this plan into action.

Read the full story, “The Implausible Regime Change in Iran and How the War Affects the World”, on globalissues.org

13 March 2026, 08:15
A drone attack on a joint French-Kurdish base in northern Iraq has killed one French soldier and wounded several others.
13 March 2026, 08:15
Israel's attacks in Lebanon are striking areas in Beirut not hit in this conflict, nor during the 2024 war.
13 March 2026, 08:15
In an oil-producing country where 60 percent of people are under 25, nearly half the population lives in poverty.
13 March 2026, 08:15
Carlos Alcaraz will meet Daniil Medvedev in the Indian Wells semifinals, while Jannik Sinner faces Alexander Zverev.
13 March 2026, 08:15
Several Gulf nations have declared force majeure on oil and gas shipment since the US-Israel’s war on Iran was launched.
13 March 2026, 08:15
Israel strikes Tehran as Iran retaliates across the Gulf; Hormuz disruption pushes oil prices higher and tensions rise.
13 March 2026, 08:15
The US-Israel war on Iran has caused gas shortages, while nine million Indian expats in the Gulf face uncertainty.
13 March 2026, 08:15
Women and children were among those killed in the attacks, according to the Taliban.