The Khmeimim and Tartus bases, leased until 2066 according to a previous agreement, are reportedly operating as usual Read Full Article at RT.com
Donald Trump is serious about stopping the Ukraine-Russia conflict but little is known about what he has in mind, a new report says Read Full Article at RT.com
Donald Trump could solve the Ukrainian conflict within the next few months, his chosen Ukraine-Russia special envoy Keith Kellogg has said Read Full Article at RT.com
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Friday reiterated the need for accountability for post-electoral violence in Venezuela and alleged excessive use of force during protests that left at least 28 people dead.
Nepal is well-positioned to take advantage of its neighbors’ high growth paths, yet internally it mulls the pros and cons of joining the BRI Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia has banned Viber, accusing the platform of failing to shield its users from criminals Read Full Article at RT.com
Dec 13 (IPS) - The author is an Afghanistan-based female journalist, trained with Finnish support before the Taliban take-over. Her identity is withheld for security reasonsThree years after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, women continue to face oppressive laws and systemic marginalization.
THE HAGUE, Dec 13 (IPS) - Hearings on states' legal obligations to combat climate wrapped up today at the International Court of Justice. An opinion is expected next year. While wealthy countries argued that the existing climate frameworks are enough, the small island states in the Pacific, Africa and the Caribbean have pleaded with the court to consider the human rights of those affected and those who will be affected in the future.The “crazy, weird and at some point (what seemed like) insurmountable” plan to ask the International Court of Justice for an advisory opinion on the obligations of UN member states regarding climate change was a success, Vishal Prasad, a representative for the. Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change (PISFCC) said at a post-hearing press conference today (December 13).
URBANA, Illinois, US, Dec 13 (IPS) - New research shows that AI-generated summaries of scientific writing made the information more approachable and easier to understand, and thus created more public engagement with the information. This is notable because most scientists aren’t trained in science communication tactics and so their jargon affects many people’s ability to understand and trust scientific papers and findings.
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UNITED NATIONS, Dec 13 (IPS) - The Horn of Africa holds the resources and potential for lasting development and resilience. The countries in the subregion and development partners need to come together to invest in regional cooperation and resource management.