UNITED NATIONS, Feb 04 (IPS) - US President Donald Trump’s ominous threat to take over the Panama Canal and Greenland sets the stage for a new political battle with the United Nations.
But judging by UN’s track record of failures—including the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, and the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine --- the world body may lose again while battling a veto-wielding superpower.
MAPUTO, Mozambique, Feb 03 (IPS) - No illusions: Mozambique remains in crisis, despite the inauguration of Daniel Chapo as president and the establishment of a new parliament. While the widespread allegations of massive electoral fraud during the elections on 9 October 2024 were the immediate trigger for the unrest, the protests revealed deeply entrenched socio-economic and political grievances.
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PORTLAND, US, Feb 03 (IPS) - Many Americans, especially the wealthy and successful, have discovered that the US is facing the scourge of an ageing elderly population that is seriously threatening the nation’s prosperity, economic growth and international standing.
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The Israeli military has blown up more than 20 buildings in the city of Jenin in the West Bank as part of a “counterterrorist operation” Read Full Article at RT.com
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged Panama to reduce Chinese influence over the Panama Canal or face potential US retaliation Read Full Article at RT.com
Kiev has received far less US aid than the amount cited by President Donald Trump, Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com