Growing Capacity to Manufacture Amphetamine in Ukraine By Aurora Weiss VIENNA (IDN) — Nearly 284 million people aged 15-64 used drugs worldwide in 2020, a 26 per cent increase over the previous decade. Young people are using more drugs, with use levels today in many countries higher than those of the previous generation, notes the […]
Two Infamous Rulings by the US Supreme Court Put America to Shame
Viewpoint by Alon Ben-Meir Dr Alon Ben-Meir is a retired professor of international relations at the ‘Center for Global Affairs’ at New York University (NYU). He taught courses on international negotiation and Middle Eastern studies for over 20 years. NEW YORK (IDN) — Recently the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which granted women […]
A Tide of Pledges at the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon
By Ramesh Jaura BERLIN | LISBON (IDN) — The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has pledged to enable 100 coastal countries including all Small Island Developing States to realize the maximum potential of their blue economies through sustainable, low-emission and climate-resilient ocean action by 2030.
Open Letter to The President of Sri Lanka
By A patriotic group of Los Angeles-based Sri Lankans It’s not too late! LOS ANGELES, USA (IDN) — The current state of our beloved nation could be broadly described as a story, a story that is excruciatingly painful to hear, watch and read. The current tragic drama seems to have only villains.
Fijian Activist Educates Youth on Upcycling Marine Debris
By Kim Rabuka SUVA (IDN | Wansolwara) — Suzanne Turaganiwai, a marine activist and ocean advocate is educating youths and communities on how to manage waste to keep the environment clean. The 29-year-old manages the marine debris activism account on Instagram called ‘benu ni waitui’. “It’s looking at highlighting the impacts of marine pollution on […]
There’s No Game Like Football
Viewpoint by Azu Ishiekwene The writer is the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of LEADERSHIP newspaper based in Abuja, Nigeria. ABUJA (IDN) — Until she asked, I didn’t know it was a problem. Her problem, I mean. When people say whatever gets your time and attention gets you, it’s often true. For as long as I can remember, […]
India’s Leadership during Global Crisis and the Modi Paradigm
Viewpoint by Manish Uprety F.R.A.S. and Jainendra Karn Manish Uprety F.R.A.S. is an ex-diplomat & ALCAP’s Special Adviser for Asia & Africa and Jainendra Karn is a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of IDN-InDepth News. […]
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G7 Carped for Failure to Tackle Hunger Crisis
By Jutta Wolf BERLIN (IDN) — “Faced with the worst hunger crisis in a generation, the G7 have simply failed to take the action that is needed. Many millions will face terrible hunger and starvation as a result,” declared Max Lawson, head of inequality policy at Oxfam International. “Instead of doing what is needed, the […]
New Evidence Shows Russia Has Deployed Powerful Missiles To Kaliningrad Coast
By H I Sutton This report was issued by Naval News and is being republished courtesy of them. PARIS (IDN) — Russia is locked in increased tensions with NATO, primarily as a result of the invasion of Ukraine. The strategically relevant exclave of Kaliningrad on the Baltic may be another flashpoint. Now Russia has deployed […]