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South Africa will be President of G20 in 2025: Two much-needed Reforms it Should Drive
- Inter Press Service
PRETORIA, South Africa, May 13 (IPS) - South Africa will play an important international role in 2025 as president of the G20. The G20 is a group of 19 countries as well as the African Union and the European Union. Between them they represent 85% of global economy, 75% of world trade and 67% of global population. The G20 defines itself as the premier multilateral forum for international economic cooperation.
General Assembly Strengthens Palestine’s Status at UN — with New Privileges
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, May 13 (IPS) - The United States and its closest political and military ally, Israel, once again found themselves isolated last week when 143 of the UN’s 193 member states approved a resolution enhancing the role of Palestine providing it with new diplomatic privileges.
And the US, meanwhile, has implicitly threatened to cut off funding -- if and when the UN provides legitimacy to Palestine. But that legitimacy is not likely to be achieved as long the US continues to exercise its veto to deny Palestine the status of a full-fledged UN member state.
UN security staff killed in Gaza; Guterres calls for probe
- UN News
A staff member of the UN Department of Safety and Security (DSS) died and another was injured when their UN vehicle was struck as they travelled to the European Hospital in Rafah, Gaza, on Monday.
‘Keep working with us to build a better world,’ Guterres says, as major UN civil society forum closes in Kenya
- UN News
The first-ever UN civil society conference held in Africa wrapped up in Nairobi on Friday hearing calls for “bold and honest” conversations among governments and civil society to drive forward shared vision for reinvigorated multilateralism, a better world and a brighter future for all.
The Bleak déjà vu in Darfur
- Inter Press Service
DARFUR, Western Sudan, May 09 (IPS) - As dawn breaks over Darfur, my return after two decades feels heavy. Many millions are suffering once again. Twenty years ago, I was part of the humanitarian effort to make a difference. That was in the early 2000s, when celebrities and world-famous journalists would make the trek in a well-intentioned effort to focus attention on the atrocities across Darfur.
‘Outrageous’ arson attack forces UNRWA to temporarily shutter East Jerusalem compound
- UN News
The head of the UN Palestine refugee agency (UNRWA) has temporarily closed its headquarters in occupied East Jerusalem after an arson attack on Thursday following weeks of protests.
First UN civil society forum held in Africa heralds ‘inclusive’ Summit of the Future
- UN News
‘Meaningful participation’ and ‘inclusion’ were the buzzwords at the opening on Thursday of a major UN conference in Nairobi, Kenya, where governments were urged to heed the diverse voices of civil society, which were well-placed to work alongside them in building a fairer and more just future.
The Enormous Risks & Uncertain Benefits of an Israeli Strike Against Irans Nuclear Facilities
- Inter Press Service
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 08 (IPS) - Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel on April 13 has significantly escalated the tensions between the countries. For the first time, a declared and extensive Iranian military operation was carried out on Israeli territory. Now, the decision on how to respond rests with Israel. A direct war between the two countries now no longer seems unlikely.
How do Taxes Drive the Sustainable Development Goals?
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, May 07 (IPS) - Tax revenue remains the most sustainable source of income for governments and plays a crucial role in financing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It diminishes the need for international assistance and contributes to the repayment of burdensome debt, ultimately strengthening a country’s ability to withstand external shocks.
A Russian Veto Threatens to Trigger a Nuclear Arms Race in Outer Space
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, May 07 (IPS) - When the 15-member UN Security Council failed last month to adopt its first-ever resolution on outer space—co-sponsored by the US and Japan—the Russian veto led to speculation whether this was a precursor for a future nuclear arms race in the skies above.
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