By Global Issues URBANA, Illinois, US, Dec 04 (IPS) – Recently, at the UN climate conference COP29, countries agreed to do everything necessary to invest in climate solutions to protect lives and livelihoods from worsening climate change impacts and to build a prosperous world. This is necessary. Indeed, every effort must be made by our […]
By TOI World Desk US Congressman Brad Sherman stresses that Bangladesh’s interim government must protect its Hindu minority and address their grievances amidst violent unrest. An urgent call for investigation by the UN highlights the concern. Protests continued near the White House, demanding freedom for Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Brahmachari, who faces life threats in […]
By Global Issues THE HAGUE & JOHANNESBURG, Dec 02 (IPS) – Countries facing existential crises due to climate change have asked the International Court of Justice in the Hague to look beyond climate treaties, like the Paris Agreement, when it considers its opinion on the obligations of high-emitting UN member states.A few UN member states […]