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COP28 Must Focus on the Climate-Fueled Health Crisis

LONDON – Our continued dependence on fossil fuels is damaging our health and pushing global temperatures to record levels. The interlinked climate calamities of the past few years – extreme weather events, food insecurity, water scarcity, and worsening air pollution – are a direct result of greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions. But the

Justice for Street Vendors

Street vending is a legitimate economic activity that provides livelihoods for millions and accounts for a large share of urban

Biden and Xi Must Not Forget North Korea

While the world’s attention is focused elsewhere, Northeast Asia has become a nuclear tinderbox. A full-scale arms race is underway.

A Two-State Solution is the best way to resolve the…

The two-state solution acknowledges the historical and cultural ties of both Israelis and Palestinians to the land, and it envisions

Preparing for a Russian Nuclear Meltdown

Historically, Russia’s defeat in foreign wars, including the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05, World War I, and the 1979-89 invasion of

Getting From Climate Pledges to Climate Action

The Paris climate agreement, concluded in 2015, has been instrumental in rallying countries around the world to commit to reducing

A Rights-Based Global Food System

. The current food system is certainly not up to the task: already, it is failing to ensure that the

What to think over before choosing new aircraft?

Choosing the right aircraft for an airline's specific operating environment, the present market context is complex and critical decision. It

Israel’s 9/11 Moment

In the wake of the atrocities committed by Hamas on October 7, Israel has every right and reason to pursue

UN Secretary General Doing the ‘Toughest Job’

Kathmandu, Oct 30: The United Nations Secretary General (UNSG) is the world’s top diplomat. The UNSG’s job is often described