Multilateralism reaches breaking point

Credit: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters via Gallo Images Opinion by Samuel King (Brussels, Belgium) Friday February 13, 2026 Inter-Press Office BRUSSELS, Belgium, Feb 13 (IPS) – The latest World Economic Forum has highlighted the current crisis of multilateralism. More than sixty heads of state and eight hundred business leaders gathered in Davos under the theme ‘Spirit of […]

Case study: how Azerbaijan’s largest mobile operator controls social media at scale

When more than 850,000 social media interactions land in your inbox every month, manual moderation and scattered workflows can really disrupt the business – and its reputation. Azercell needed a way to manage customer service and employer branding conversations across multiple platforms efficiently, consistently, and at scale. And NapoleonCat became the platform that made this […]

The Digital Word of Mouth: Why Your Next Host Might Be in Your Social Media Feed – Social Media Explorer

Looking for a place to live used to be a very physical, linear process. You bought the Sunday paper, circled a few ads in red ink, and spent the afternoon driving around looking for For Rent signs taped to the front yard. If you were really serious, you’d walk into a property management office […]

As glaciers melt, the world’s hidden water banks are at risk

As glaciers shrink and disappear, changes in water flows pose a growing risk to the water, food and livelihood security of billions of people. Credit: FAO Opinion by Qu Dongyu (Rome) Thursday February 12, 2026 Inter-Press Office ROME, Feb 12 (IPS) – Glaciers – the world’s hidden water banks – are a source of life […]

The radio station in Gaza reopens and brings voices from the rubble

While 23 local radio stations were operating in Gaza before the conflict broke out, they were all destroyed and stopped broadcasting, he said. UN news. “Today we are the only radio station broadcasting from Gaza on FM after this widespread destruction,” he said. “We hope that other local radio stations will resume broadcasting, allowing competition […]

Comparing Propane vs. Natural Gas for Home Generators – Social Media Explorer

When the power grid goes down, the value of a home backup system suddenly shifts from a luxury to an absolute necessity. Whether you’re dealing with a tropical summer storm or a deep winter chill, the ability to keep your lights on, your food cold, and your medical equipment powered is what separates a […]

After a new start, accelerated nuclear weapons races?

A photo of the 1971 Licorne nuclear test, which was carried out in French Polynesia in the Pacific Ocean. Credit: CTBTO Opinion by John Burroughs (San Francisco, USA) Thursday February 12, 2026 Inter-Press Office SAN FRANCISCO, US, Feb 12 (IPS) – The latest agreement limiting the US and Russia’s strategic nuclear arsenals, New START, expired […]

Africa’s food systems will not transform without parliamentary accountability

The challenge for Africa lies not in a lack of ambition, but in ensuring that governance and accountability mechanisms are strong enough to translate commitments into results. Credit: Busani Bafana/IPS Opinion by Françoise Uwumukiza Wednesday February 11, 2026 Inter-Press Office Africa has never lacked agricultural strategies. Since the launch of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development […]

The number of measles cases will decline in Europe and Central Asia by 2025, but the risk of outbreaks remains

“Although the number of cases has declined, the conditions that led to the resurgence of this deadly disease in recent years persist and must be addressed.” said Regina from Dominics, theUNICEF) regional director for Europe and Central Asia. Fifty-three countries in Europe and Central Asia reported 33,998 cases of measles in 2025, up from 127,412 […]