Latest Updates Around The World
The UN Economic and Social Commission for West Asia (ESCWA) on Wednesday reported Regional growth is expected to pick up from 2.9 percent last year to 3.7 percent in 2026. That compares well with global averages and pre-pandemic growth of around 3.2 percent. Lowering inflation The UN body noted that this positive outlook for Arab […]
Women farmers clear agricultural land in northern Bangladesh. Credit: Naimul Haq/IPS Opinion by Maximo Torero (Rome) Wednesday February 25, 2026 Inter-Press Office ROME, Feb 25 (IPS) – Agricultural land has been one of the most important sources of security for generations. Pearl S. Buck wrote about China almost a century ago The good earth“If you […]
Cover photo of the new UNESCO report, Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity. Credit: Diana Ejaita/UNESCO by Oritro Karim (united nations) Wednesday February 25, 2026 Inter-Press Office UNITED NATIONS, Feb 25 (IPS) – As generative artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly expands into virtually every sector of society, those working in the cultural and creative industries are expected to […]
Result of the vote in the General Assembly on the draft resolution “Support for lasting peace in Ukraine”, adopted at the emergency special session. February 24, 2026 Four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the UN marks the day with high-level debate and renewed calls to end the war – including in […]
Maintaining a consistent social media presence often feels like a second full-time job. Between brainstorming new ideas, designing eye-catching visuals, and keeping track of the best times to post, small business owners and creators often find themselves completely overwhelming or “ghosting” their audience. The pressure to stay visible on every platform can lead to burnout, […]
Planning is what Buffer is known for, and fair enough. But there’s a lot more going on under the hood! Buffer has grown into a pretty comprehensive toolkit in recent years, and some of the newer features (some of my personal favorites) are super useful in ways that go well beyond the queue. Here’s what […]
Threads not only rewards comments, it’s made for them. Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, has said this more than once, and he doesn’t mince words: “The sum of all your replies is about as valuable as the sum of the value of all your posts,” he shared. Platformer. It turns out he wasn’t exaggerating. We […]
Opinion by Alon Ben-Meir (New York) Monday February 23, 2026 Inter-Press Office NEW YORK, Feb 23 (IPS) – Trump’s immigration policies are destroying America’s greatness Immigrants are the backbone of America’s greatness: fueling the economy, enriching its culture and advancing global leadership. But in the guise of making America great again, Trump’s exclusionary, racist policies […]
A UN human rights report shows that people trafficked and forced to work in fraud centers are subjected to torture, sexual abuse and prison-like conditions. (representative photo). Credit: UNICEF/Ron Haviv Opinion by the UN Human Rights Office (Geneva) Monday February 23, 2026 Inter-Press Office GENEVA, Feb 23 (IPS) – A report The document published today […]
Dallas, Texas – Custom built-in systems are being used in residential projects in Dallas, Texas, as homeowners respond to changing space needs, storage limits and home layout challenges. The current focus is on custom built-in Dallas TX that fit in with new living patterns, including home offices, multifunctional living rooms and flexible storage. The […]
