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22 February 2023, 08:15

PORTLAND, USA, Feb 21 (IPS) - Fear of population ageing is all over the news media and in government offices of country capitals worldwide. Planet Earth is becoming “planet ageing”.

Read the full story, “Fear of Population Ageing”, on globalissues.org

22 February 2023, 08:15

BEIJING, The People's Republic of China, Feb 21 (IPS) - Digitalization is a key driver of competitiveness and development. As the world takes the path to unprecedented digital advancement, Asia continues to be a powerhouse of digital transformations in a wide range of areas from microchip manufacturing to electric vehicles, from digital currency to e-commerce.

Read the full story, “Role of Regional Economic Cooperation in Inclusive Digital Transformation in Asia”, on globalissues.org

22 February 2023, 08:15

As the international community prepared to mark one year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, UN rights investigators on Tuesday relayed disturbing testimonies about the high number of civilians killed to date. 

Read the full story, “UN rights chief deplores Ukraine death toll one year after Russian invasion”, on globalissues.org

22 February 2023, 08:15

NAIROBI, Feb 21 (IPS) - Juliana Nnoko-Mewanu is a senior researcher on women and land and Oryem Nyeko is the Tanzania researcher at Human Rights WatchTanzania’s policies on conservation and its ongoing impacts on Maasai people in Ngorongoro district highlight how communities historically marginalized by oppression still wrestle with colonial policies.

Read the full story, “Tanzania Should Halt Plan to Relocate Maasai Pastoralists”, on globalissues.org

22 February 2023, 08:15
India says it is time for dialogue and diplomacy as G20 finance officials meet near the southern city of Bengaluru.
22 February 2023, 08:15
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 364th day, we take a look at the main developments.
22 February 2023, 08:15
The deposit comes as the Saudi-backed administration struggles to handle weak currency and high fuel prices.
22 February 2023, 08:15
It remains unclear whether an agreement can be finalised as Tehran maintains Washington is acting in bad faith.
22 February 2023, 08:15
Beijing and Tokyo square off over military buildup, Russia and spy balloons in first security dialogue in four years.
22 February 2023, 08:15
Government says it will issue vouchers worth 5,000 Hong Kong dollars to all adults this year to help economic recovery.