UN80 is Less a Reform Than a Survival Manual
NEW YORK, December 5 (IPS) – Let’s just say the quiet part out loud: the UN is not reforming because it suddenly woke up one morning inspired by efficiency. It’s…
Putin, Modi agree to expand and widen India-Russia trade, strengthen friendship
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Premier office, Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi, India, on December 5, 2025. — X/ @narendramodiPutin pledges uninterrupted fuel…
Dubai emerges as top billionaire destination
General view of the Burj Khalifa and the downtown skyline in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.— Reuters DUBAI: Dubai has become one of the world’s leading destinations for billionaires, as global…
NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says ‘people saw themselves in him’
Zohran Mamdani gestures as he speaks during a watch party for his primary election, which includes his bid to become the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor in the…
Hitan Mehta appointed CEO of British Asian Trust
British Asian Trust CEO Hitan Mehta. — BAT website LONDON: The Board of Trustees of the British Asian Trust has announced the appointment of Hitan Mehta OBE as its new…
In Zimbabwe, School Children Are Turning Waste Into Renewable Energy-Powered Lanterns
SEKE, Zimbabwe, December 5 (IPS) – When going home after school, Monica Ben not only takes with her a pen and exercise books but also a lantern to light the…
Any Resumption of US Tests May Trigger Threats from Other Nuclear Powers
UNITED NATIONS, December 5 (IPS) – President Trump’s recent announcement to resume nuclear testing rekindles nightmares of a bygone era where military personnel and civilians were exposed to devastating radioactive…
US widens travel ban to more than 30 countries: official
A family exits after clearing immigration and customs at Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia, US. September 24, 2017. — ReutersPresident Trump continuing to evaluate countries: Kristi Noem.Homeland Security official…
India and Russia set for major trade discussions today
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrive for an informal dinner at the Prime Minister’s Residence in New Delhi, India December 4, 2025. — Reuters Putin’s…
Businesses Impact Nature on Which They Depend — IPBES Report Finds
PRETORIA, December 4 (IPS) – Nature is a double-edged sword for global business. A groundbreaking report will reveal how businesses profit from exploiting natural resources while simultaneously impacting biodiversity. Read…