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21 February 2025, 08:15
Preview Vladimir Zelensky misled US President Donald Trump when he spoke about rare-earth minerals, a Ukrainian MP has told RT
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21 February 2025, 08:15
Preview US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has criticized Vladimir Zelensky’s disrespectful attitude towards President Donald Trump
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21 February 2025, 08:15
Preview Elon Musk’s Tesla has reportedly renewed efforts to enter India after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to Washington
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21 February 2025, 08:15
Preview Donald Trump is upset with Vladimir Zelensky due to disagreements over a proposed mineral resource deal, Marco Rubio has said
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21 February 2025, 08:15

MUTARE, Zimbabwe, Feb 20 (IPS) - Wrongfully accused of causing droughts, a group of LGBTQI people in Zimbabwe involved themselves in climate-smart agriculture and are now showing the way to mitigate climate change in a country recently devastated by El Niño-induced drought.Takudzwa Saruwaka is hoeing weeds in a cowpea field in eastern Zimbabwe one morning in February, trying to beat torrential rains threatening from the gray clouds above.

Read the full story, “Blamed for Causing Droughts: Zimbabwe’s LGBTQI Community Faces Climate Crisis Head-on”, on globalissues.org

21 February 2025, 08:15

URBANA, Illinois, US, Feb 20 (IPS) - Scientists like me across the U.S. are distressed following the many policy changes, funding elimination, and firings that have happened since President Trump took office. More than ever, scientists must unite in solidarity and share the negative impact these extreme measures will have on science, U.S. science funding agencies and people’s lives. Speaking up can take many forms, from posting your thoughts on social media to writing opinion pieces or op-eds.

Read the full story, “Science Under Threat: How Researchers Can Fight Back”, on globalissues.org

21 February 2025, 08:15

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Feb 20 (IPS) - Leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are meeting in Bridgetown from Feb. 19-21, as the world grapples with multiple crises, including escalating geopolitical conflicts, climate change and rising food insecurity.

Read the full story, “Food, Water, Crime, Climate Change: CARICOM Leaders Begin 48th Conference with Commitment to Joint Action on Critical, Common Concerns”, on globalissues.org

21 February 2025, 08:15

The iconic multi-hue ceilinged UN Human Rights Council chamber in Geneva got a generational make-over when it turned the venue over to young artists and changemakers in a lively celebration of social justice.

Read the full story, “From suits to social justice: World’s top human rights forum turns stage over”, on globalissues.org

21 February 2025, 08:15

The UN Secretary-General on Thursday condemned the “parading” of coffins earlier in the day containing the bodies of dead Israeli hostages by their Hamas captors, describing the manner of the handover in Gaza as abhorrent.

Read the full story, “UN chief condemns ‘abhorrent and appalling’ treatment of hostages’ remains by Hamas”, on globalissues.org

21 February 2025, 08:15

Accelerating economic recovery is critical to reverse Syria’s decline and restore stability, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) said in a report published on Thursday.

Read the full story, “UNDP calls for long-term investment to support recovery in Syria”, on globalissues.org