ECW Executive Director Yasmine Sherif interacts with a young girl while she paints using her mouth. Credit: ECW/Estefania Jimenez Perez By Joyce ChimbiNAIROBI & BERLIN, Apr 3 2025 (IPS) Of the nearly 234 million children and adolescents of school age affected by crises, 85 million are already out of school. […]

IN A NUTSHELL Mount Spurr has shown increased seismic activity, with a massive steam plume indicating potential eruption. Ash clouds from an eruption could severely impact aviation and deposit ash over nearby communities. Historical eruptions in 1992 highlight the volcano’s destructive power, with ash clouds reaching up to 9 miles […]

The US administration’s actions, policies, program cuts and employee firings will not improve but likely only worsen America’s mediocre standing on virtually every major measure of societal wellbeing and development. Credit: Shutterstock. By Joseph ChamiePORTLAND, USA, Apr 2 2025 (IPS) For most voters, to make America great again, as the […]

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus meets Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the third day of his four-day visit to China. Photo: Rafiqul Islam/IPS By Rafiqul IslamBEIJING, Apr 1 2025 (IPS) Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus’s state visit to China, […]

IN A NUTSHELL China has introduced a revolutionary rescue robot, enhancing disaster response with advanced technology. The robot is equipped with portable medical devices, offering critical functions like CPR and oxygen supply. With quadrupedal, wheeled, and tracked modes, it navigates challenging terrains efficiently. A new navigation feature makes the robot […]