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In Gaza, where lack of access to water is an existential threat, Ibrahim Alloush stands out as an unsung hero, providing a lifeline to the thirsty people of the Strip.

NAIROBI, Apr 12 (IPS) - The world needs an urgent fix and humanity could just be it.

NAIROBI, Apr 12 (IPS) - To advance the participation of women, the youth, and minority communities in the agricultural sector, measures must be taken to recognize and break down the barriers that hold them back. Experts in the agricultural sector ...

Xochimilco, nestled in the heart of Mexico City, is home to the 'chinamperos,' farmers who have used indigenous techniques to grow food for centuries. Today, their way of life is under threat from environmental degradation, urban expansion and ...

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Apr 11 (IPS) - In the heart of Istanbul, a remarkable transformation is underway. What began as student protests following the politically motivated arrest of Mayor Ekrem mamolu has evolved into Turkey's most significant pro ...

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 11 (IPS) - Since the breakdown of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, the Gaza Strip has been subjected to significant bombardment and blockages of humanitarian aid. With aid deliveries having been halted from ...

NAIROBI, Apr 11 (IPS) - More than 13,600 participants from around the world registered for the inaugural CGIAR Science Week at the UN Complex, Nairobi, April 7-12, 2025. Dr. Ismahane Elouafi, the organization's Executive Managing Director, said, ...

NAIROBI, Apr 11 (IPS) - This week presented a beacon of hope for young people so that the "girl from the South and the boy, of course" could stay in the developing world, Dr Ismahane Elouafi, Executive Managing Director of CGIAR, said during a press ...

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Apr 11 (IPS) - Europe must understand that the only reasonable and humane way to tackle migrant smuggling is to open regular routes for people to reach Europe in safety and dignity.

Global trade could shrink by three per cent as a result of the United States' new tariff measures which in the longer term could reshape and boost as-yet untapped regional commercial links, a top UN economist confirmed on Friday.