Blade Runner 2099, a limited series sequel to Ridley Scott’s 1982 sci-fi cult classic, has been greenlit by Amazon Prime Video Read Full Article at RT.com
Western sanctions are impeding Moscow’s export of agricultural products in violation of the grain deal, a senior diplomat has said Read Full Article at RT.com
US and EU will keep an eye on Turkish banks that integrate into the Russian payments system to prevent bypassing of sanctions, FT reports Read Full Article at RT.com
Rising global inflation is expected to hit emerging and developing economies particularly hard this year, adding to a “confluence of crises” that threatens us all, the UN’s acting human rights chief has warned.
On the 15th anniversary of the International Day of Democracy, commemorated on Thursday, the UN chief observed that “across the world, democracy is backsliding”.
One of the centrepieces of the opening week of the new General Assembly session is an event aimed at focusing fresh attention on the global crisis surrounding learning, and proposing solutions to make education fit for the Twenty-First Century. Ahead of the event, UN News spoke to Leonardo Garnier, the Special Advisor charged with making the Transforming Education Summit a success.
The head of the USOPC has signaled a change in position from the Olympic authorities concerning the bans on Russian athletes Read Full Article at RT.com
As the Transforming Education Summit kicks off on Friday, during the opening week of the 77th UN General Assembly session in New York, Ingrid Macdonald, the UN Resident Coordinator in Bosnia-Herzegovina, reflects on the important progress that the United Nations has made in supporting the authorities efforts to advance more equitable and inclusive education across the country.
MADRID, Sep 15 (IPS) - While women in rich societies are paid around 25% less than men for equal jobs, those living in impoverished countries receive by far much lower salaries, if any at all.
As risks of conflict-induced famine and widespread food insecurity continue to rise, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator urged the Security Council on Thursday to address the interlinked crises, and work towards establishing lasting peace in affected regions.