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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 […]
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 […]
Priority reforms include improving childcare, recalibrating social transfers and closing wage gaps. Credit: IMF Opinion by Bunyada Laoprapassorn (Washington DC) Wednesday February 18, 2026 Inter-Press Office WASHINGTON DC, Feb 18 (IPS) – When Brazil’s unemployment rate fell to 5.2 percent in November 2025 – the lowest in a quarter of a century – it marked […]
A female merchant in Bangkok who uses her phone as part of her business. Digital technology is a key accelerator of trade growth. Credit: Pexels/Faheem Ahamad Opinion by Witada Anukoonwattaka, Yann Duval, Nikita Shahu and Niccolo Sainati (Bangkok, Thailand) Monday February 16, 2026 Inter-Press Office BANGKOK, Thailand, Feb 16 (IPS) – Trade in the Asia-Pacific […]
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 […]
Close-up of a yellowfin tuna swimming in the sea. Credit: Freepik — EyeEm Opinion by James Alix Michel (Victoria, Seychelles) Tuesday February 3, 2026 Inter-Press Office VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb 3 (IPS) – The world is entering a decisive period for the future of the ocean. With the entry into force of the High Seas Treaty […]
Educated Afghan women in Kabul’s informal economy, working in retail, as Taliban regulations limit professional opportunities. Credit: Learning together. by external source (Kabul) Wednesday January 28, 2026 Inter-Press Office KABUL, Jan 28 (IPS) – Young women in the Afghan capital Kabul are trying out unfamiliar tasks of embroidery, tailoring and beading design at market stalls. […]
Well-thought-out policy changes can limit spending pressures, while creating space for caring for the elderly and responding to economic shocks. Opinion by Rahul Anand (Washington DC) Tuesday January 27, 2026 Inter-Press Office WASHINGTON DC, Jan 27 (IPS) – Korea’s population is aging faster than almost any other country. That’s because people live longer than in […]
Lead author Prof. Kaveh Madani Opinion by the UN University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (united nations) Wednesday January 21, 2026 Inter-Press Office The flagship report calls for a fundamental reset of the global water agenda, as irreversible damage is beyond repair to many water basins. UNITED NATIONS, Jan 21 (IPS) – The world […]
Image: AI generated / shutterstock.com Opinion by Jordan Ryan Monday January 19, 2026 Inter-Press Office The recent announcement from the Trump administration withdrawal from 66 international organizations was received with a mixture of alarm and applause. While the main issue signals a dramatic retreat from the world stage, a closer look reveals a more nuanced […]
