A recent wave of violence on both sides of Israel and Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip resulted in more than 17000 deaths of Palestinians and 1200 Israelis. The world witnessed a pleasant moment when a seven-day truce released hostages and prisoners...
By John P. Ruehl
Weather manipulation is increasingly common around the world, but the dangers of privatization and weaponization abound.
As winter settles over New Delhi, cold air sinks, trapping pollution in the city. Smoke from seasonal fires stemming from farming...
Politics around the world suggests two major features: nations either adopt autocratic methods or engage in democratic practices. The foundations of politics start with human nature and the state of nature. Human nature encompasses both positive and negative aspects....
A Nature article says: Argentina appears to be on the cusp of a new era following yesterday's second-round election, with Javier Milei, the libertarian candidate, securing the presidency with an impressive 56% of the votes. Since the establishment of...
Bloomberg
Javier Milei’s victory in Argentina’s presidential election opens a new and uncertain chapter in South American nation’s convoluted history.
While Milei has been careful in his first words as president-elect, appearing moderate and extending an olive branch to whomever...
Photograph Source: US State Department – Public Domain
The headline is provocative: “The Kremlin’s Efforts to Covertly Spread Disinformation in Latin America.” This was a statement on the U.S. State Department website, posted on November 7, 2023. The United States government accused...
According to Chinese experts, the recent electoral success of the Far-Right leader Javier Milei in the Argentine presidential election could lead to challenges in the country's relationship with China. They suggest that bilateral relations may undergo a trial period...
New UNCTAD data released on 16 November highlights the limitations of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as an all-encompassing metric for progress, underscoring that higher economic output doesn’t equate to more inclusive and sustainable growth.
Launched in June 2022, the UN...
International Labour Organization
High-income countries often take the wastewater management process for granted. Yet only 58 per cent of the world’s domestic wastewater is safely treated, with significant variation across regions. For World Toilet Day, we delve into the...
Photograph by Nathaniel St. Clair
If ever there were a need for immediate cease-fires, it is the wars between Russia and Ukraine and between Israel and Hamas. The Ukrainian counter-offensive over the past six months has led to a Ukrainian...
