“They don’t just come by bus or taxi, because it is very complicated for a woman to move around the city, especially for young women,” said station founder Hamida Anan. UN newsexplaining the laws that prevent them from doing so. Once they arrive in the studio, the journalists hold their editorial meeting, prepare their shows […]
A panel discussion kicks off the first Caribbean Civil Society Organizations (CSO) conference in Kingston, Jamaica. Credit: Alison Kentish/IPS by Alison Kentish (Kingston, Jamaica) Thursday March 5, 2026 Inter-Press Office KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mar 5 (IPS) – Civil society organizations from across the Caribbean gathered in Jamaica in February 2026 for a historic regional conference, with […]
When we talk about prenatal care, the conversation usually turns to the clinical side: ultrasound schedules, blood pressure measurements, and the growing list of foods to avoid. While these medical milestones are vital, they represent only part of the experience. For many women, the real challenge of pregnancy doesn’t happen on the exam table; […]
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A boy works along the coast near the village of Kiwengwa on Zanzibar. Credit: Kizito Makoye/IPS by Kizito Makoye (Kiwegwa, Tanzania) Monday March 2, 2026 Inter-Press Office KIWENGWA, Tanzania, Mar 2 (IPS) – As the tide falls on Zanzibar’s west coast, 13-year-old Asha* moves across the reef, her dress billowing in knee-deep water. She carries […]
António Guterres described the day’s events as a serious threat to international peace and security, urging the international community to unite and pull the entire region “back from the brink.” Mr. Guterres reminded the council that Article Two of the UN Charter states that all Member States “shall refrain in their international relations from the […]
The attack on Iran reportedly targeted military sites and the leadership of the Iranian regime. Explosions were heard in Israel and the Gulf states after Iran launched a wave of drones and missiles. Mr. Guterres stated that the military escalation in the region is undermining international peace and security, and recalled that all Member States […]
UN photo/Eskinder Debebe The UN Security Council meets in an emergency session on Iran. Saturday February 28, 2026 UN news The UN Security Council is holding an emergency meeting in the wake of major air strikes in Iran by the United States and Israel. In retaliation, Tehran has launched its own attacks across the Middle […]
At the recent AI summit in India, Raul said UN news what drives his passion for the technology, and why we should fully embrace it. Largely self-taught, Raul built his first robot at age 12 and has developed more than 10 AI tools. He has advised the governments of Kerala and Dubai on the integration […]
Four years after Russia’s massive invasion of Ukraine, many people are trying to overcome deep-seated trauma and rebuild what was lost. For many, the trauma predates the Russian invasion and is linked to a conflict that began in 2014 in the south and east of the country, including the Donetsk region. Yuri Shapovalov, who was […]