The Global South in the New Cold War

The Global South in the New Cold War

Opinion by Jomo Kwame Sundaram (kuala lumpur, malaysia) Wednesday, September 11, 2024 Inter Press Service KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sep 11 (IPS) – Marginalised and dominated economically by the Global North, developing countries must urgently cooperate to better strive for their shared interests in achieving world peace and sustainable development. Jomo Kwame SundaramCold War rivalry During the…

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The Global South in the New Cold War

Africa’s Strong Case for Reforms of UN Security Council Led by Sierra Leone Presidency

Opinion by Kingsley Ighobor (united nations) Monday, September 09, 2024 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Sep 09 (IPS) – At most international forums, including the annual UN General Assembly high-level debate, Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio consistently highlights the injustices of the global system, particularly Africa’s absence in the permanent category and underrepresentation in the…

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Climate Change Exacerbated Flash Floods in Bangladesh

Climate Change Exacerbated Flash Floods in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Feni Flood August 2024. People wading through the flood waters, in search of shelter in Feni. Credit: UNICEF/Sultan Mahmud Mukut by Oritro Karim (united nations) Friday, September 06, 2024 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Sep 06 (IPS) – Since late August, severe flash floods and monsoons plaguing Bangladesh have affected nearly 6 million people. Bangladeshi…

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Latin American Rulers Embrace Harsh Prisons

Latin American Rulers Embrace Harsh Prisons

Construction work is underway at the dilapidated Tocuyito prison in north-central Venezuela, which is being quickly converted into a high-security prison for hundreds of detainees in protests against the proclaimed re-election of president Nicolás Maduro. Credit: RrSs by Humberto Marquez (caracas) Wednesday, September 04, 2024 Inter Press Service CARACAS, Sep 04 (IPS) – Invoking the fight…

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