Global IssuesNews headlines for “Natural Disasters”, page 51
A New Political Reality in Myanmar: A People No Longer Willing to Accept Military Rule
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 27 (IPS) - The political, human rights and humanitarian crisis in Myanmar continues to take a catastrophic toll on the people, with serious regional implications.
Saving Lives Cant Ever Be Divisive
- Inter Press Service
ROME, Oct 20 (IPS) - That’s why a new ship with a big white “E” will navigate the Mediterranean Sea. The vessel has a red hull, is more than fifty meters long and has low decks. Soon, it will leave the port of Genoa and go out into the open sea. If those living on the north shore of that ‘water cemetery’ bearing the name of Mediterranean had chosen life, the "Life Support" would not have been greeted by the applause of a people packed square, on a late summer night, in the Italian city of Reggio Emilia. It would not be ready to sail now; . if they had chosen life, that ship would have another job.
Time is Running Out for Decisions on Debt Relief as Countries Face Escalating Development Crisis
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 19 (IPS) - Developing low- and middle-income economies are taking hard hits from global economic developments outside their control. Monetary tightening in advanced economies coupled with increasing fears of a global recession have weakened currencies, sent interest rates soaring, and investors fleeing.
With Planning Aging Population Could Result in a Silver Dividend
- Inter Press Service
Johannesburg, Oct 18 (IPS) - An aging population needn’t be a burden, experts told Parliamentarians at a conference co-hosted by UNFPA Asia Pacific Regional Office and the Asian Population and Development Association (APDA).
World Food Day 2022 Call to Action as 828M People Go Hungry
- Inter Press Service
New York, Oct 14 (IPS) - In this year alone, the global impact of compounding crises demonstrates, more than ever, why food scarcity must be addressed internationally and how there must be a shift in the food and agricultural systems.
Myanmar's Crisis Since the Coup-- in a Nutshell
- Inter Press Service
BRUSSELS, Oct 14 (IPS) - The update on September 26, 2022, of the human rights situation in Myanmar to the UN Human Rights Council says it all: “The people of Myanmar have been caught in a rapid downward spiral, with growing suffering, fear, and insecurity. Urgent action is needed to reverse this catastrophic situation and to restore peace, democracy, and sustainable development”.
Ukraine Rises from Near Zero to Major Recipient of US Arms
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 14 (IPS) - The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has resulted in a never-ending flow of arms to the battle-scarred country— elevating the besieged nation to the ranks of one of the major recipients of US weapons and American security assistance.
Reform Needed As Big Business, Not Vulnerable Communities Benefit from Post-Pandemic Support
- Inter Press Service
BRATISLAVA, Oct 12 (IPS) - Governments and international financial institutions must adopt new ways of providing post-pandemic support, say campaigners after a report found that in many poorer countries, big business benefitted most from Covid-19 recovery funds. At the same time, vulnerable communities have been “left behind.”
How Should Europe Respond to Russians Fleeing the Military Mobilisation?
- Inter Press Service
GENEVA, Oct 12 (IPS) - Since Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military draft on September 21st aiming to mobilise around 300,000 Russian men to fight in the war in Ukraine, an estimated 400,000 Russians have fled the countrypossibly even more.
Lives Hang in the Balance as Kenyas ASAL Region Ravaged by Severe Prolonged Drought
- Inter Press Service
Nairobi, Oct 04 (IPS) - The sight of children begging for water from motorists along the Garissa highway in the northeastern part of Kenya signals that all is not well. Unable to go to school on an empty stomach, drought-affected children wait for good Samaritans along the road, begging for water and food.
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