By J Nastranis NEW YORK | 6 October 2024 (IDN) ā After thirteen rounds of talks initiated in 2022, Britain has agreed to hand over the Chagos Islandsāits last African colonyāto Mauritius. The decision comes in the third year of the Fourth International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism (2021-2030). However, the former colonial power […]
Biden Keen to Protect the Future of Ukraine in His Last Days in Office
By Michelle Bentley* This article was published on The Conversation under Creative Commons licence. LONDON | 6 October 2024 (IDN) ā The US president, Joe Biden, is pursuing a last-minute attempt to shore up American support for Ukraineāahead of a possible victory for Donald Trump in the US election on November 5. Biden feels that […]
Latin America: The Tug of War Between Global Gateway and Belt-and-Road
By Javier Lewkowicz* BUENOS AIRES, Argentina | 6 October 2023 (IDN) ā Last year, the European Union renewed its economic and strategic interest in Latin America by announcing investments of EUR 45 billion (USD 48.7 billion), seen by many as a way to regain influence in the face of Chinaās growing presence in the region. […]
The Role of Land & Soil in Achieving UNās Global Sustainable Development Goals
By Dr Shibu Thomas* SPRINGFIELD, New Jersey, USA | 5 October2024 (IDN) ā The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030 highlight the interconnectedness of global challenges and provide a framework for promoting peace and prosperity for people and the planet, both now and in the future. Genuine sustainability requires long-term, comprehensive approaches, with […]
Amnesty International Calls for Investigation into Deadly Israeli Attacks in Lebanon
By Rodney Reynolds NEW YORK | 5 October 2024 (IDN) ā An international investigation must be established to hold accountable, the perpetrators of the simultaneous mass explosions targeting electronic devices across Lebanon and Syria, which injured more than 2,931 people and killed at least 37, including at least four civilians, Amnesty International (AI) said in […]
Israel Has Invaded Lebanon Six Times in The Past 50 Years ā A Timeline of Events
By Vanessa Newby* This article was published on The Conversation under Creative Commons licence. THE HAGUE | 04 October 2024 (IDN) ā Israel has launched its sixth incursion into Lebanese territory since 1978. Hereās a timeline of how this seemingly unending conflict has evolved. 1970s: PLO occupation of south Lebanon The conflict in south Lebanon […]
UN Experts Warn Soccer Federation Over Tournaments in Occupied Territories
By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS | 4 October 2024 (IDN) ā A group of UN experts has cried foul and criticized the international football federation (FIFA) for recognizing soccer tournaments in occupied territories. āFIFA must respect international law regarding Israeli football clubs,ā the experts warned, waving a yellow card at the federation. āOver the years, […]
Championing a Supportive Culture for Women’s Political Leadership in Sri Lanka
By Shihana Mohamed NEW YORK | 3 October 2024 (IDN) ā On September 23, 2024, Sri Lanka witnessed a historic moment as Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) was sworn in as the nationās president. This marked the first time since Sri Lanka gained independence in 1948 that voters elected a candidate outside the countryās traditional ruling […]
India To Host the World Music Peace Concert on UN Day 2024 in New Delhi
By Dr. Mohan Bhulanie* NEW DELHI | 3 October 2024 (IDN) ā From Woodstock, Knebworth, Live Aid to the Global Citizen Festival to end poverty, music has united people to bring hope and harmony. It is also a wonderful medium to raise awareness about the noble ideals of the United Nations in a powerful and […]
The U.S. Israel Policy Has Led Us to the Brink of War on IranĀ
By Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J.S. Davies* NEW YORK | 3 October 2024 (IDN) ā On October 1, Iran fired about 180 missiles at Israel inĀ response to Israelās recent assassinations of leaders of its Revolutionary Guard (IRGC), Hezbollah and Hamas. There are conflicting reports about how many of the missiles struck their targets and if […]