Russia to launch its first mission to the moon in nearly 50 years
Russia is scheduled to launch its first mission to the moon in nearly 50 years, pitting it in a space race with India which is also aiming to land a…
Iran releases US dual nationals into house arrest, lawyer says
Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Morad Tahbaz and a fourth man have left prison, one of their lawyers says. Source link
Physicists Move One Step Closer to a Theoretical Showdown
On July 24, a large team of researchers convened in Liverpool to unveil a single number related to the behavior of the muon, a subatomic particle that might open a…
Our response to childhood sexual violence is part of the problem
I was 16 when I went to the office of a member of parliament to collect a bursary for my education. I entered that room a young girl, full of…
Disappearing Fish Spell Hard Times for Women in Zimbabwe
Overfishing is harming the informal traders who rely on it for income. CREDIT: Marko Phiri/IPS by Marko Phiri (bulawayo, zimbabwe) Thursday, August 10, 2023 Inter Press Service BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE, Aug 10…
Ecuador politician murder: Prison gangs in terror reign
A presidential candidate has been killed in the latest assassination in Ecuador as gang crime soars. Source link
Save lives, UN agencies appeal, after yet another tragedy in the Mediterranean
The International Organization for Migration (IOM); the UN refugee agency, UNCHR; and the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) also called for coordinated search and rescue mechanisms. The tragedy occurred between Thursday…
Ethiopia: De-escalate tensions in Amhara, international rights experts urge
On 4 August, the Ethiopian Council of Ministers declared a state of emergency in the region after, according to media reports, the regional leader said he was no longer able…
China: UN experts demand information on nine imprisoned human rights defenders
The experts sounded the alarm on the lack of information provided by Chinese authorities – deeming it a deliberate attempt to “make the world forget” about the individuals who are…
Niger: Guterres concerned about health and safety of detained President
President Mohamed Bazoum and his family are believed to be living without electricity, water, food or medicine, according to media reports. Release detained leader The democratically elected leader has been…