By Kester Kenn Klomegah * MOSCOW (IDN) — Despite various official efforts, including regular payment of maternal capital to stimulate birth rates and regulating migration policy to boost the population, Russia is reportedly experiencing decreasing population. According to the Federal State Statistics Service, Russia’s population currently stands at approximately 144 million, down from 148.3 million.
The Need for Better Accessibility in A Digital Age
By J W Jackie RENO, Nevada, USA (IDN) — Thirty years after the Americans With Disabilities Act was passed in the U.S. to make the country and the internet more accessible, the glaring problems with digital accessibility can no longer be ignored. Whether it’s access to healthcare, work and education, or even state government websites, […]
Taking Lessons from LTTE New Narco-Terrorism Network Takes Shape in South Asia
By Sugeeswara Senadhira The writer is Director (International Media), Presidential Secretariat, Colombo. COLOMBO (IDN) — Indian security officials believe the interception of a Sri Lankan boat carrying 300 kilograms of heroin, five AK-47 guns and ammunition off the coast of Vizhinjam in Kerala in South India on March 25 points to a network of narco-terrorism […]
Strengthening Russia-Africa Inter-Party Cooperation
By Kester Kenn Klomegah* MOSCOW (IDN) — Over the past few years, Russia’s sphere of influence in Africa has been strengthening and broadening with much focus on helping to maintain peace and security and making an investment in exploiting natural resources in Africa. The first historic Russia-Africa summit held in October 2019 has further and […]
Russian Science Creates Vaccines for Global Humanity
By Kester Kenn Klomegah* MOSCOW (IDN) — President Vladimir Putin has praised the entire healthcare system, and particularly the hard-working team of scientists and specialists from different institutions for their efforts at research and creating a series of vaccines for use against the coronavirus both at home and abroad. Three vaccines already registered in Russia, […]
The World Must Stand with Tibet
Viewpoint by Lobsang Sangay The author is President of the Tibetan-government-in-exile, called as Central Tibetan Administration. DARJEELING, India (IDN) — Tibet, famously called the roof of the world, a state in the Himalayas neighbored by India and China has for long been in a state of the tussle with Beijing. China lays the claim over […]
Russia’s Councils Abroad Foster Business Interests Worldwide
By Kester Kenn Klomegah* MOSCOW (IDN) — The Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) says it is working very hard to continue to prioritise the interests of Russian entrepreneurs in all its dealings. One of the ways the organisation is doing this is by strengthening its international ties. Already, the CCI has successfully established […]
Current Relations of Trinidad, Guyana and Suriname with Venezuela
By Dr Kumar Mahabir The writer is an anthropologist who has published 12 books on Indo-Caribbean identity. PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago (IDN) — In March 2020, Trinidad and Tobago’s (T&T’s) relation with Venezuela shot into the spotlight. It was sparked by a secretive and suspicious meeting by Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodriguez with […]
The US-Russia Relations Hit Rock Bottom
Viewpoint by Somar Wijayadasa* NEW YORK (IDN) — The United States-Russia relations that flourished for decades—even during the Cold War—and benefited both parties have irreversibly damaged. Tensions between the two superpowers escalated over allegations that range from the Russian interference in US elections, the SolarWinds cyberattacks, and Washington’s demands that Russia free the jailed Kremlin […]
Russia’s Sputnik V Enters Africa’s Orbit
By Kester Kenn Klomegah* MOSCOW (IDN) — More and more African countries are registering Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine. The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) said in a statement that Angola, Djibouti and the Republic of Congo (DRC) have officially authorized Russia’s coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V for mass use to fight the COVID-19 in their respective […]