viernes, 17 de abril de 2026

Trump se quita el guante de terciopelo del puño que escondía Jomo Kwame Sundaram Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Trump se quita el guante de terciopelo del puño que escondía Este es un artículo de opinión de Jomo Kwame Sundaram, exprofesor de economía y antiguo secretario general adjunto de la ONU para el Desarrollo Económico, que recibió el premio Wassily Leontief por promover un pensamiento económico sin fronteras. Jomo Kwame Sundaram KUALA LUMPUR – El segundo mandato de Donald Trump se ha caracterizado por un ejercicio descaradamente agresivo del poder para garantizar los intereses estadounidenses tal y como él los define. Aunque muchas de las tendencias recientes son anteriores incluso a su primera administración, su menor uso del «poder blando» ha puesto al descubierto su uso intimidatorio y extorsionador del poder. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/04/trump-se-quita-el-guante-de-terciopelo-del-puno-que-escondia/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Expertos de la ONU condenan los bombardeos de Israel sobre Líbano Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Expertos de la ONU condenan los bombardeos de Israel sobre Líbano GINEBRA – Más de 20 expertos de las Naciones Unidas en distintas áreas de los derechos humanos condenaron este miércoles 15 “la agresión ilegal y la campaña de bombardeos indiscriminados de Israel contra el Líbano” después de que Pakistán hubiese mediado en un acuerdo de alto el fuego entre Estados Unidos e Irán. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/04/expertos-de-la-onu-condenan-los-bombardeos-de-israel-sobre-libano/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

La advertencia de Dinamarca - artículo de opinión de Inés M. Pousadela Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

La advertencia de Dinamarca Este es un artículo de opinión de Inés M. Pousadela, investigadora principal de Civicus, la alianza mundial para la participación ciudadana. Inés M. Pousadela MONTEVIDEO – Cuando la primera ministra danesa, Mette Frederiksen, se dirigió a sus seguidores la noche de las elecciones del 24 de marzo, escogió cuidadosamente sus palabras. Perder cuatro puntos porcentuales tras casi siete años en el poder, sugirió, no era tan malo teniendo en cuenta que ha habido una pandemia, una guerra en Europa y un enfrentamiento con Donald Trump por Groenlandia. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/04/la-advertencia-de-dinamarca/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Israeli Strikes Across Iran and Lebanon Raise Concerns of Broader Regional Instability By Oritro Karim Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Israeli Strikes Across Iran and Lebanon Raise Concerns of Broader Regional Instability By Oritro Karim NEW YORK, Apr 10 2026 (IPS) - The past several weeks have marked a significant escalation in hostilities across the Middle East, with tensions rising among Israel, Lebanon, Iran, and the United States following large-scale exchanges of bombardment. Recent statements from U.S. President Donald Trump, including threats of extensive destruction in Iran, have further inflamed regional tensions and complicated ongoing diplomatic efforts. Humanitarian experts warn that these developments risk further destabilizing cross-border relations and could trigger a broader regional conflict. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/04/israeli-strikes-across-iran-and-lebanon-raise-concerns-of-broader-regional-instability/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Why the Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh Need Work, Not Just Rations By Mohammed Zonaid Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Why the Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh Need Work, Not Just Rations By Mohammed Zonaid COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh, Apr 14 2026 (IPS) - While global attention right now is on escalating geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, another crisis continues quietly in Bangladesh. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/04/why-the-rohingya-refugees-in-bangladesh-need-work-not-just-rations/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

The Day the General Assembly Moved to Geneva– to Provide a Platform to a PLO Leader… By Thalif Deen Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

The Day the General Assembly Moved to Geneva– to Provide a Platform to a PLO Leader… By Thalif Deen https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/04/the-day-the-general-assembly-moved-to-geneva-to-provide-a-platform-to-a-plo-leader/ UNITED NATIONS, Apr 15 2026 (IPS) - The United Nations faces two crucial elections later this year: the election of a new Secretary General, with no confirmed date for polling, and the election of a new President (PGA), scheduled for June 2, for the upcoming 81st session of the General Assembly. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Informal Settlements Grapple With Climate Extremes in Pacific Islands By Catherine Wilson Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Informal Settlements Grapple With Climate Extremes in Pacific Islands By Catherine Wilson SYDNEY, Apr 13 2026 (IPS) - A rising cycle of poverty and extreme weather threatens many towns and cities, especially those situated on coastlines, in the Pacific Islands. Urban centres in the Pacific have grown at an unprecedented rate this century, rapidly straining national resources for urban planning. But governments are now making progress on improving people’s lives in the informal settlements that dominate the urban sprawl in some of the region’s largest cities. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/04/informal-settlements-grapple-with-climate-extremes-in-pacific-islands/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.