By Sania FarooquiNEW DELHI, India, Feb 8 2022 (IPS) The Covid-19 pandemic affected countries and people globally, at the same time exacerbated vulnerabilities such as modern-day slavery. There are over 40.3 million people estimated to be in modern-day slavery, and certain population groups, sectors and geographies such as children, migrant […]
Read MoreCountry: Sudan Source: International Organization for Migration More than 99,000 people have been displaced due to inter-communal conflict in Central, North and West Darfur since October 2021. IOM and partners are aiding but security concerns hinder access.
Read MoreBadan Meteorologi Klimatologi dan Geofisika (BMKG) Tanjungpinang mengimbau warga Pulau Bintan, Kepulauan Riau (Kepri), mewaspadai potensi ketinggian gelombang laut hingga 2,5 meter selama tiga hari ke depan. “Tinggi …
Read MoreThe United States has approved the possible sale to Taiwan of military equipment and services, including engineering services to support the Patriot missile defense system, for an estimated cost of $100 million, according to a statement released Monday by the Defense Department.
Read MorePhoto: Pixabay/Tim17111711 Science has come a long way in understanding the natural world, but there are still plenty of unknowns out there. One such unknown is the number of species on Earth, which is currently estimated to be around 8.7 million. Of tree species alone, there might be a lot […]
Read MoreLata Mangeshkar, the “nightingale of India” who gave her voice to Indian movies for more than 70 years, died Sunday in Mumbai, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and local media reports. She was 92.
Read MoreWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN A MINUTE OR LESS The New York Convention typically requires U.S. courts to enforce written arbitration agreements covering international disputes, including arbitration clauses in contracts with foreign entities.1 Over a dozen U.S. states, however, have enacted laws prohibiting mandatory arbitration clauses in insurance policies.2 So, […]
Read MoreK&L Gates has again been recognized in Global Data Review’s GDR 100, a ranking of the world’s best data law firms. Now in its second year, the GDR 100 is the only global ranking that captures the capabilities, track record, and market reputation of the leading firms in the field. […]
Read MoreTim Balai Konservasi Sumber Daya Alam mengevakuasi dua gajah liar di kawasan Kampung Belang Rakal, Kabupaten Bener Meriah, ke Unit Konservasi (CRU) Pesangan. Kepala Pelaksana BPBD Bener Meriah Safriadi di Bener …
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With a storage capacity of 580 million cubic meters and an irrigation target of 22,500 hectares, the Picachos dam in the state of Sinaloa, in northwestern Mexico, will also generate 15 megawatts of electricity. CREDIT: Conagua By Emilio GodoyMEXICO CITY, Feb 7 2022 (IPS) The Mexican government is prioritizing the […]
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