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Monthly Archives: September 2022
Inflation Phobia Hastens Recessions, Debt Crises
SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 27 (IPS) – Inflation phobia among central banks (CBs) is dragging economies into recession and debt crises. Their dogmatic beliefs prevent them from doing right. Instead, they take their cues from Washington: the US Fed, Treasury and Bretton Woods institutions (BWIs). Read the full story, “Inflation Phobia Hastens Recessions, Debt […]
We Need Urgent Commitment, Resources & Action to Tackle Hunger Crisis
NEW YORK, Sep 27 (IPS) – Last week, as world leaders gathered in New York for the 77th United Nations General Assembly, one topic came up more than most: looming famine. That’s because despite a global commitment to make famine a relic of the past, it is once again knocking at our door. Read the […]
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Ukraine: UN and partners ramp up assistance to over 150,000 in Kharkiv region
The UN and its humanitarian partners are stepping up efforts to assist more than 150,000 people who have been impacted by fighting across the Kharkiv region of Ukraine, where Government forces recently announced they had regained full control after months of Russian occupation. Read the full story, “Ukraine: UN and partners ramp up assistance to […]
Security Council urged to act in face of ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in Haiti
The Security Council must act urgently to support Haiti as the gang, economic, and fuel supply crises there “intersect in altogether new and frightening ways”, the head of the UN Mission in the country, BINUH, said on Monday. Read the full story, “Security Council urged to act in face of ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in Haiti”, on […]
Karachi, Sep 25 (IP
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‘We need all hands on deck!’ The world’s ‘to-do list’ is long and time is short, UN deputy chief tells Global Citizen Festival
Every problem we face is a problem that we created – so it’s a problem we can solve together, declared UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed on Saturday, rallying the crowd gathered in New York’s Central Park for the 2022 Global Citizen Festival to keep holding their leaders accountable: with hope and action, a world free […]
Sindhs Faulty Drain Cannot Cope With Climate-Induced Deluge
Karachi, Sep 25 (IPS) – Last week, for at least six days, hundreds of flood-affected villagers from around the outskirts of Pangrio, a sleepy town in the Sindh province, blocked the main artery – the Thar Coal Road – connecting Badin to neighbouring district of Tharparkar – not allowing any traffic to pass. Read the […]
Karachi, Sep 25 (IP
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