By Jonathan Power* LUND, Sweden | 16 October 2024 (IDN) — In the Cold War days, some of us used to say, “Better red than dead”—to rebuff those who believed in nuclear deterrence as a way of political life that gave them security. Now those of us who are frightened that Trump could start a nuclear […]
Up to 21,000 Maybe Dying Daily from Conflict-Fuelled Hunger, New Report Warns
By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS | 16 October 2024 (IDN) — As some of the world’s ongoing conflicts, including Russia vs Ukraine and Israel vs Hamas keep escalating, the continued battles are having a devastating impact on rising hunger and food shortages. Up to 21,000 people are dying each day from conflict-fuelled hunger around the […]
US Top Jurisdiction Used by Environmental Criminals to Hide Dirty Money
By FACT COALITION Analysis of 230 Environmental Crimes in Amazon Region Sheds Light on How Illicit Proceeds Are Laundered WASHINGTON, DC | 16 October 2024 (IDN) — A new report by the Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency (FACT) Coalition finds that the U.S. is the most common foreign destination for the products and proceeds of […]
Germany Rejects Ukraine’s Demands for Taurus Missiles and NATO Membership
By Ahmed Adel The writer is geopolitics and political economy researcher. This article was originally published in InfoBrics. CAIRO | 15 October 2024 (IDN) — Berlin has spurned two key demands that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tried to “sell” during his European tour to promote his so-called Victory Plan: getting the green light for deep […]
Growing Momentum for Treaty to Address Crimes Against Humanity
By Richard Dicker and John Fisher* UNITED NATIONS | 15 October 2024 (IDN) — “We stand at a crossroads,” the delegate of Sierra Leone, speaking on behalf of 75 states from all regions of the world, told the UN General Assembly’s Sixth (or “Legal”) Committee. “The time is now to act, and we must act […]
How the Evolution of BRICS Is Reinforcing a Multipolar World
By Janakie Seneviratne* COLOMBO, Sri Lanka | 15 October 2024 (IDN) — BRICS, the brainchild of Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, was founded in 2006 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China, with South Africa joining in 2011. In January, this year, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates became full members of the […]
Time for a United Front Against Trump and Realism About Harris
By Norman Solomon* SAN FRANCISCO | 14 October 2024 (IDN) — With Election Day just three weeks off and voting already underway in some states, the race for president is down to the wire. Progressives could make the difference. While no one in their left mind plans to vote for the fascistic and unhinged Donald […]
One Billion US Dollar Committed to the UN Health Organization
By Jutta Wolf BERLIN | 14 October 2024 (IDN) — European countries, foundations and others have committed to provide nearly US$ 700 million new funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) and another US$ in 300 million in reaffirmed commitments. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is the Director-General of The UN health body. This powerful support […]
From High Noon to Steadfast Noon
By Tariq Rauf* VIENNA | 14 October 2024 (IDN) — As the ink dried on the announcement of the award of the Nobel Peace Prize for 2024 to Nihon Hidankyo, the grassroots movement of the Hibakusha (atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki); the merchants of death continued weapons supplies to ongoing wars in central […]
2024 Nobel Peace Prize Win Could Not Have Come at a More Important Moment
By Josepth Gerson* This article was first published in Common Dreams. It is being republished under Creative Commons 3.0 license NEW YORK | 13 October 2024 (IDN) — The Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Nihon Hidankyo is long overdue and could not come at a more important time. The Hibakusha (A-bomb witness/survivors) of Nihon Hidankyo […]