The war in Ukraine keeps nuclear safety on a razor’s edge, the UN watchdog warns

Russian forces are carrying out attacks on critical infrastructure amid frigid winter temperatures as their all-out invasion approaches the four-year milestone next month. IAEA General Manager Rafael Grossi said The power grid was again targeted by military activities last weekend, significantly impacting several regions and nuclear power plant operations. Power cables down The fighting disconnected […]

Pakistan: Guterres condemns deadly suicide attack on Islamabad mosque

In a statement his spokesperson said Secretary General António Guterres said he condemned the bombings “in the strongest terms.” Call for accountability “The Secretary-General reiterates that attacks on civilians and places of worship are unacceptable.The statement stressed that those responsible “must be identified and brought to justice.” Mr. Guterres offered his condolences to the families […]

Floods and food security: the hidden costs for crops and soil

Floods are rapidly emerging as a threat that endangers and undermines food security, health, infrastructure and economies in both the short and long term. Credit: Shutterstock Opinion by Esther Ngumbi (urbana, illinois, us) Friday February 6, 2026 Inter-Press Office URBANA, Illinois, USA, Feb 6 (IPS) – South Africa, Mozambiqueand Zimbabwe are currently experiencing severe flooding. […]

WHO launches $1 billion appeal amid funding shortfalls and widening gaps in healthcare access

The 158th session of the Executive Board took place from 2 to 7 February 2026 at WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The photo shows Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the WHO. Credit: WHO/Christopher Black by Oritro Karim (united nations) Friday February 6, 2026 Inter-Press Office UNITED NATIONS, Feb 6 (IPS) – On February 3, […]

UN Human Rights Office launches $400 million appeal to meet global human rights needs

An artist in Colombia draws a picture of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Credit: UN Colombia/Jose Rios Source: UN News Opinion by the UN High Commission for Human Rights (Geneva) Friday February 6, 2026 Inter-Press Office GENEVA, Feb 6 (IPS) – The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has launched a $400 […]

M23 rebels: UN sees progress in talks, but warns that violence continues

Qatar is facilitating talks between the Congolese government and the armed group M23, which controls large parts of the North Kivu and South Kivu provinces. The latest developments follow months of intense fighting that has displaced civilians and destabilized the region. However, the UN warns that despite the diplomatic momentum, the security situation on the […]

When protection meets the sea: rethinking marine protected areas with fishing communities

Graffiti in Kochi, Kerala, depicts the whale shark (Rhincodon typus), the world’s largest fish, found along the coastline of India but still poorly studied. In Kerala, sightings and landings reported by fishermen led to the Save the Whale Shark Campaign (2022) with fishermen and fisheries departments. Globally, the IUCN lists the whale shark as endangered, […]

How to get the Heart of Gold badge in the Secret Universe

Secret Universe is a Roblox puzzle game developed by Feodoric under the Vocational group. Start on a blank baseplate and discover hidden secrets to expand your personal world. Discover over 100 secrets that unlock structures that generate in-game currency ($U). Access tools like Gravity Coils from an in-game store and explore multiple dimensions. In this […]

How to Get a Sharpshooter Badge in the Secret Universe

Secret Universe is a Roblox puzzle game developed by Feodoric under the Vocational group. Start on a blank baseplate and discover hidden secrets to expand your personal world. Discover over 100 secrets that unlock structures that generate in-game currency ($U). Access tools like Gravity Coils from an in-game store and explore multiple dimensions. In this […]