German intelligence offices snub US-owned Palantir software Marcel Fürstenau © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

German intelligence offices snub US-owned Palantir software Marcel Fürstenau 05/14/2026May 14, 2026 Germany's domestic intelligence agency has reportedly chosen a data analysis system from France, instead of US-based Palantir. Civil society has welcomed the move, but says more must be done. https://www.dw.com/en/german-intelligence-offices-snub-us-based-palantir-software/a-77160897 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

Middle East: Palestinians mark Nakba anniversary Richard Connor with AFP, AP, dpa, Reuters © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

Middle East: Palestinians mark Nakba anniversary Richard Connor with AFP, AP, dpa, Reuters Published 4 hours agoPublished 4 hours agolast updated 2 hours agolast updated 2 hours ago Palestinians have marked the Nakba anniversary as ceasefire conditions in the Gaza war deepen parallels with past displacement. Meanwhile, Israel has urged people in several Lebanese villages to leave. DW has more. https://www.dw.com/en/middle-east-palestinians-mark-nakba-anniversary/live-77167235 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

UK politics: How Starmer survives as Farage waits in wings Matt Pearson © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

UK politics: How Starmer survives as Farage waits in wings Matt Pearson 26 minutes ago26 minutes ago High profile resignations, a prime minister on the edge and populists on the up — UK politics is far from dull. DW explains what's going on in Keir Starmer's Labour party and with Nigel Farage. And what may be next. https://www.dw.com/en/uk-politics-how-starmer-survives-as-farage-waits-in-wings/a-77170215 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

How the Iran war has ruined Saudi Arabia's 'Vision 2030' Ole Alsaker © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

How the Iran war has ruined Saudi Arabia's 'Vision 2030' Ole Alsaker 7 hours ago7 hours ago Saudi Arabia promised its citizens a new kingdom: glass cities in the desert, ski slopes in the mountains and an economy no longer dependent on oil. But one by one, "Vision 2030" projects are being scaled back. https://www.dw.com/en/how-the-iran-war-has-ruined-saudi-arabias-vision-2030/video-77142451 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

Russia's war in Ukraine +++ © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

Russia's war in Ukraine Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine on February 24, 2022, an escalation of a conflict that began with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014. Latvian PM Silina resigns amid Ukrainian drone controversy Marianna Evenstein 17 hours ago17 hours ago Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has resigned amid controversy over Ukrainian drones aimed at Russia that entered the Baltic country undetected. Days earlier, Silina had fired the defense minister over the incidents. https://www.dw.com/en/latvian-pm-silina-resigns-amid-ukrainian-drone-controversy/video-77163837 © 2026 Deutsche Welle | Germany seeks alternatives to US long-range missiles Simon Young 05/14/2026May 14, 2026 US President Donald Trump has halted plans to station US intermediate-range weapons in Germany, intended to serve as a deterrent against Russia. The move has Germany worried it may be left exposed to Russian aggression. https://www.dw.com/en/germany-seeks-alternatives-to-us-long-range-missiles/video-77152665 © 2026 Deutsche Welle | Russian strikes put Ukraine nuclear plants at risk Nick Connolly 05/13/2026May 13, 2026 DW's correspondent visited the Khmelnytskyi nuclear power station in western Ukraine to see how engineers there are training to deal with the fallout from Russia's strikes on the energy grid. https://www.dw.com/en/russian-strikes-put-ukraine-nuclear-plants-at-risk/video-77149890 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

IDF chief revealed as latest top Israeli official to visit UAE during war Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari|06:21+ + + +

IDF chief revealed as latest top Israeli official to visit UAE during war Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir reportedly led a security delegation to the Gulf state; Abu Dhabi moves to fast-track oil pipeline bypassing Iran-threatened Strait of Hormuz Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari|06:21 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rygsmdv1fe IDF officer wounded in Lebanon warns: ‘FPV drones are a real threat’ A Hezbollah drone struck before Lt. S. and a warrant officer could close their APC’s ramp; wounded, they evacuated themselves; she later underwent two surgeries; 'We knew we had to get out of there quickly because more drones could arrive' Or Hadar|04:35 https://www.ynetnews.com/health_science/article/hjzwfhvjmx Trump says patience with Iran is running out; Netanyahu: 'The campaign is not yet over' After talks with China's Xi, US president says Iran must reopen Strait of Hormuz and abandon its nuclear ambitions as he seeks Beijing's backing to end a war disrupting global energy supplies ynet|03:45 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcttenyfx Dalia secures NIS 5.7b for major new power plant The 850-megawatt Eshkol Avshal project, named for Oct. 7 victim Avshalom Haran and backed by Bank Hapoalim and Siemens technology, is set to boost Israel’s energy capacity by 2029 ynet Global|04:00 https://www.ynetnews.com/business/article/hk3hqhvymx

The race for the next strategic land: can AI turn Israel’s north into a real estate hotspot? Dr. Bella Barda Bareket|05:55

The race for the next strategic land: can AI turn Israel’s north into a real estate hotspot? Investments in technology are reshaping Israel’s land map, and the future of real estate may ultimately be determined outside the country’s center, if the state plans wisely Dr. Bella Barda Bareket|05:55 https://www.ynetnews.com/real-estate/article/rywh68njme

‘Jerusalem is ours’: Six-Day War diaries tell stories of heroism under fire Itamar Eichner|02:57

‘Jerusalem is ours’: Six-Day War diaries tell stories of heroism under fire Marking 59 years since Jerusalem’s reunification, the Six-Day War Heritage Center unveils wartime diaries offering a rare glimpse into soldiers’ most personal moments; 'There is a war and you do not know if you will return - write' Itamar Eichner Itamar Eichner|02:57 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rjks11n41fl

Red Fort terror attack chargesheet, Pakistan’s broader strategy reveal the challenges to peace South Asia Written by: Anju Gupta

Red Fort terror attack chargesheet, Pakistan’s broader strategy reveal the challenges to peace South Asia India has put Operation Sindoor on hold. Another attack in India that may appear ‘undeniably’ cross-border in nature, may re-ignite the next round of the India-Pakistan conflict https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/delhi-bomb-blast-nia-analysis-silent-radicalisation-aqis-pakistan-10691364/

Inside Trump’s Beijing summit: $100B+ Boeing and soybean deals sealed, but ‘tough’ realities over Taiwan and Jimmy Lai remain By: Express Global Desk 4 min readUpdated: May 15, 2026 06:27 PM IST

Inside Trump’s Beijing summit: $100B+ Boeing and soybean deals sealed, but ‘tough’ realities over Taiwan and Jimmy Lai remain The two leaders met during a closely watched summit in the Chinese capital that combined an elaborate diplomatic ceremony with discussions on some of the most sensitive issues shaping US-China relations. By: Express Global Desk 4 min readUpdated: May 15, 2026 06:27 PM IST https://indianexpress.com/article/world/trump-xi-jinping-beijing-summit-taiwan-boeing-trade-deal-iran-sanctions-10691311/?ref=hometop_hp

The billion-dollar question: should US aid to Israel come to an end? Opinion: Avi Shilon|05.13.26 | 20:16

The billion-dollar question: should US aid to Israel come to an end? Opinion: At a time of unprecedented closeness with the White House, calls are growing in the US and Israel to end American aid, backed by supporters with divergent and even opposing interests Avi Shilon|05.13.26 | 20:16 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/bjtpjygkme

Good Shabbos, America Opinion: Shoshana Chen|Yesterday | 21:32

Good Shabbos, America Opinion: Zaidy Mordecha did not give up on Shabbat when he immigrated to the US, even while living in poverty; The US president's declaration of this coming weekend as a 'national Shabbat' in a tribute to Judaism is his victory Shoshana Chen|Yesterday | 21:32 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/rkodijnkgx

Washington gave the Islamists Syria, and now it's giving them Chevron Opinion: Amine Ayoub|03:15

Washington gave the Islamists Syria, and now it's giving them Chevron Opinion: Syria’s sudden return to global finance and energy markets marks a historic turn, but the West may be betting billions on Ahmed al-Sharaa’s reinvention before securing the guarantees it needs Amine Ayoub Amine Ayoub|03:15 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/b1cj8eekme

Trump softens tone on Iran, backs 20-year enrichment suspension Lior Ben Ari|10:58

Trump softens tone on Iran, backs 20-year enrichment suspension Trump said Friday he would support a 20-year suspension of Iran’s uranium enrichment program if Tehran makes a 'real commitment,' while signaling no immediate return to war Lior Ben Ari Lior Ben Ari|10:58 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkypc9vyfg#autoplay

UAE wanted joint Iran strike, but Gulf neighbors balked, report says Abu Dhabi reportedly sought a coordinated Gulf response to Iranian attacks, but Saudi Arabia and Qatar refused, saying it was 'not their war' ynet|08:34

UAE wanted joint Iran strike, but Gulf neighbors balked, report says Abu Dhabi reportedly sought a coordinated Gulf response to Iranian attacks, but Saudi Arabia and Qatar refused, saying it was 'not their war' ynet|08:34 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rjnemy4ygg

China, US set out new vision for ties Building a constructive bilateral relationship of strategic stability stressed at Beijing summit By CAO DESHENG | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-05-15 00:24

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202605/15/WS6a05f750a310d6866eb48b07.html China and the United States will work toward building a constructive bilateral relationship of strategic stability, a new vision that President Xi Jinping and visiting US President Donald Trump agreed on to define how the world's two largest economies will handle their relations, during their summit in Beijing on Thursday.

China builds fastest quantum computer Speed of Jiuzhang 4.0 prototype is a result of use and control of photons By LI MENGHAN and ZHU LIXIN | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2026-05-15 07:24

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202605/15/WS6a0659aca310d6866eb48b37.html A team of Chinese scientists has developed the world's fastest quantum computer prototype, named Jiuzhang 4.0, capable of solving complex mathematical problems in less than the blink of an eye — tasks that even for the world's most powerful supercomputer would take longer than the age of the entire universe to crack.

President pledges to open nation's door wider to businesses By CAO DESHENG | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-05-15 01:39

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202605/15/WS6a0608f2a310d6866eb48b13.html President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that China will open its door wider to the world and it welcomes more mutually beneficial cooperation with the United States. Xi made the remarks when meeting with US entrepreneurs accompanying US President Donald Trump on his state visit to China. The meeting took place during talks between Xi and Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Tariff cuts to boost exports from Africa China aims to enhance competitive level of goods from the continent By Zhong Nan | China Daily | Updated: 2026-05-15 09:04

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202605/15/WS6a067146a310d6866eb48bd8.html China's expanded zero-tariff policy on African goods will significantly boost exports from the continent to the world's second-largest economy, helping African economies diversify exports and move up the value chain, said economists and foreign trade companies.

EU must heed Beijing's stern warning: China Daily editorial China Daily | Updated: 2026-05-14 21:04

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202605/14/WS6a05c871a310d6866eb48acc.html China regards the European Union as a key partner willing to uphold multilateralism and free trade. However, this perspective is now facing challenges due to the European Commission's multiple unilateral restrictive policies, bills and sanctions that mainly target China.

Iran hardens stance on strait Tehran moves to draft new regulations for key waterway as oil flows dwindle By JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong and CUI HAIPEI in Dubai | China Daily Global | Updated: 2026-05-14 09:03

Iran hardens stance on strait Tehran moves to draft new regulations for key waterway as oil flows dwindle By JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong and CUI HAIPEI in Dubai | China Daily Global | Updated: 2026-05-14 09:03 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202605/14/WS6a051f55a310d6866eb487c7.html Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that Tehran is currently in consultations to develop regulations governing arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz based on international law. Araghchi made the remark during a meeting in Tehran with Norway's Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, formalizing what senior officials have been signaling in recent weeks — that Iran intends to establish a new legal order for the waterway.

New vision for constructive relationship of strategic stability should guide Sino-US ties: China Daily editorial chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-05-14 21:06

New vision for constructive relationship of strategic stability should guide Sino-US ties: China Daily editorial chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-05-14 21:06 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202605/14/WS6a05c8d6a310d6866eb48ad9.html The meeting between President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump in Beijing this week will help the two sides jointly answer the defining questions facing China-US relations — questions posed by history, by the world and by the peoples of both countries.

Cleaning Up the Fields: Across Africa and Asia GEF is Helping Farmers Rewrite Their Pesticide Story By Benson Kunchezera and Tanka Dhakal Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Cleaning Up the Fields: Across Africa and Asia GEF is Helping Farmers Rewrite Their Pesticide Story By Benson Kunchezera and Tanka Dhakal https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/cleaning-up-the-fields-across-africa-and-asia-gef-is-helping-farmers-rewrite-their-pesticide-story/ LILONGWE & VIENTIANE, May 7 2026 (IPS) - For decades, pesticides have been a quiet pillar of Malawi’s agriculture, guarding crops against pests, improving yields, and sustaining millions of livelihoods. But beneath this success story lay a troubling reality: weak regulation, unsafe handling practices, and growing threats to human health and the environment. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Gaza’s Deepening Health Crisis Leaves Hospitals Overwhelmed By Oritro Karim Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Gaza’s Deepening Health Crisis Leaves Hospitals Overwhelmed By Oritro Karim https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/gazas-deepening-health-crisis-leaves-hospitals-overwhelmed/ UNITED NATIONS, May 8 2026 (IPS) - Despite the implementation of a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel last October, Israeli forces continue to launch airstrikes into the Occupied Palestinian Territory. This has resulted in extensive destruction of infrastructure, loss of human life and exacerbating immense health needs amid an increasingly strained health system in Gaza. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Before the Flood, Jannat Carried Books. After the Flood, She Carried Dirty Dishes By Mohammed A. Sayem Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Before the Flood, Jannat Carried Books. After the Flood, She Carried Dirty Dishes By Mohammed A. Sayem https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/before-the-flood-jannat-carried-books-after-the-flood-she-carried-dirty-dishes/ SYLHET, Bangladesh, May 8 2026 (IPS) - When catastrophic floods swept through the Haor wetlands of Sunamganj in 2022, they destroyed far more than homes and crops. They shattered childhoods. Jannat was only nine years old when floodwater swallowed her family’s house, farmland, and livestock. Like thousands of displaced families in northeastern Bangladesh, they took shelter in a school building converted into an emergency flood centre. But when the water receded, there was nothing left to return to. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Want to Feed the World? Invest in Food Systems By Busani Bafana Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Want to Feed the World? Invest in Food Systems By Busani Bafana https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/want-to-feed-the-world-invest-in-food-systems/ BULAWAYO, May 11 2026 (IPS) - As the global target to eliminate hunger by 2030 fast slips out of reach, investing in how the world feeds itself is the only way to avert a crisis. Investing in agrifood systems—from production and processing to distribution and consumption—is crucial to making the global agriculture sector more resilient to food security threats, said Mohamed Manssouri, Assistant Director-General and Director of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Investment Centre. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

El Niño Likely to Return: the Case for Early Action By Kareff Rafisura Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

El Niño Likely to Return: the Case for Early Action By Kareff Rafisura https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/el-nino-likely-to-return-the-case-for-early-action/ BANGKOK, Thailand, May 11 2026 (IPS) - Climate models are converging: El Niño is likely to return by mid-2026 and could be strong. According to the World Meteorological Organization, it could emerge as early as May–July 2026, with several national hydrometeorological agencies in Asia and the Pacific already issuing alerts. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Empowering Youth Is the Fastest Path to Transforming Least Developed Countries By Rabab Fatima Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Empowering Youth Is the Fastest Path to Transforming Least Developed Countries By Rabab Fatima Rabab Fatima is United Nations Under Secretary General and High Representative for LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/empowering-youth-is-the-fastest-path-to-transforming-least-developed-countries/ UNITED NATIONS, May 8 2026 (IPS) - The future of the world’s least developed countries (LDCs) will be shaped by a critical choice they make today- strategic investment in their youth. Rich in human potential, the young people in LDCs embody ingenuity, resilience and ambition. With the right opportunities, they can transform challenges into opportunities and put their countries strongly on track to sustainable development. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Has the United States Congress Discovered Sexual Harassment? By Joseph Chamie Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Has the United States Congress Discovered Sexual Harassment? By Joseph Chamie https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/has-the-united-states-congress-discovered-sexual-harassment/ PORTLAND, USA, May 11 2026 (IPS) - After more than two centuries of independence, it appears that the United States Congress, or at least certain parts of it, has finally discovered the existence of sexual harassment within the institution. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Food Systems and Policies Undermining Food Security By Jomo Kwame Sundaram and Felice Noelle Rodriguez Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Food Systems and Policies Undermining Food Security By Jomo Kwame Sundaram and Felice Noelle Rodriguez https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/food-systems-and-policies-undermining-food-security/ KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 12 2026 (IPS) - Transnational agribusinesses increasingly shape food policies worldwide. Claiming to best address recent food security concerns, they seek to profit more from innovations in food production, processing, and distribution. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

The Iran War Is Costing Children’s Lives in Somalia By Mohamed Omar Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

The Iran War Is Costing Children’s Lives in Somalia By Mohamed Omar https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/the-iran-war-is-costing-childrens-lives-in-somalia/ MOGADISHU, Somalia , May 12 2026 (IPS) - When war erupted in the Middle East in late February, the most visible consequences were playing out in the Persian Gulf, with smoke rising from Dubai’s Jebel Ali port and shipping traffic across one of the world’s most critical maritime routes grinding to a near halt. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

The Tale of Three Countries: Policy Independence Matters for Development By Anis Chowdhury Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

The Tale of Three Countries: Policy Independence Matters for Development By Anis Chowdhury https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/the-tale-of-three-countries-policy-independence-matters-for-development/ SYDNEY, May 12 2026 (IPS) - The Republic of Korea (Korea), Vietnam and Bangladesh are on three different rungs of the development ladder. While Korea is a member of the rich nations’ club, i.e., the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Bangladesh is still a least developed country (LDC); and Vietnam is in the middle. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

The Global Epidemic of Violence in an Age of Impunity By Alon Ben-Meir Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

The Global Epidemic of Violence in an Age of Impunity By Alon Ben-Meir https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/the-global-epidemic-of-violence-in-an-age-of-impunity/ NEW YORK, May 13 2026 (IPS) - Violence has metastasized into humanity’s baseline condition. Yet international institutions remain paralyzed by vetoes and rivalry, offering hollow declarations while dehumanization becomes normalized. Coordinated action, not gestures, is desperately needed. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

What Hungary’s New Pro-Democracy Government Means For Rule of Law By Catherine Wilson Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

What Hungary’s New Pro-Democracy Government Means For Rule of Law By Catherine Wilson https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/what-hungarys-new-pro-democracy-government-means-for-rule-of-law/ SYDNEY, Australia, May 13 2026 (IPS) - Péter Magyar, leader of the pro-democratic centre-right Tisza Party, which recently swept into power on an unstoppable wave of hope for change, has now been sworn into office as Hungary’s new Prime Minister. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Lawmakers From Three Continents Demand Action, Not Pledges, on Population and Health By Hisham Allam Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Lawmakers From Three Continents Demand Action, Not Pledges, on Population and Health By Hisham Allam https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/lawmakers-from-three-continents-demand-action-not-pledges-on-population-and-health/ CAIRO, May 14 2026 (IPS) - The word heard most often at a two-day parliamentary forum in Cairo last week was not “commitment”; it was “follow-up.” And the difference mattered. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Norway’s Funding Cutoff Is a Wake-Up Call for the Plastics Treaty Negotiations By Craig Boljkovac Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Norway’s Funding Cutoff Is a Wake-Up Call for the Plastics Treaty Negotiations By Craig Boljkovac https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/norways-funding-cutoff-is-a-wake-up-call-for-the-plastics-treaty-negotiations/ GENEVA, May 14 2026 (IPS) - Norway’s reported decision to review and place on hold aspects of its funding to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) should be understood as more than a budgetary matter. It is a political signal. It is also a warning that the global plastics treaty negotiations may now be approaching the point at which governments must decide whether the present UNEP process can still deliver the treaty they promised, or whether a different pathway is required. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Ambitious Great Green Wall Shows Slow, Steady Progress in Strengthening Landscapes, Improving Livelihoods By Promise Eze Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Ambitious Great Green Wall Shows Slow, Steady Progress in Strengthening Landscapes, Improving Livelihoods By Promise Eze https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/ambitious-great-green-wall-shows-slow-steady-progress-in-strengthening-landscapes-improving-livelihoods/ GARABADU VILLAGE, Nigeria, May 12 2026 (IPS) - In 2021, Gadeja Shehu and about a hundred farmers in Garbadu village, Zamfara State in northwestern Nigeria, were invited by officials of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall to plant trees across a large stretch of land in their community. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

PHILIPPINES: ‘A Protest Is One Day, but Organising Is the Thousands of Conversations That Make That Day Possible’ By CIVICUS Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

PHILIPPINES: ‘A Protest Is One Day, but Organising Is the Thousands of Conversations That Make That Day Possible’ By CIVICUS https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/philippines-a-protest-is-one-day-but-organising-is-the-thousands-of-conversations-that-make-that-day-possible/ May 11 2026 (IPS) - CIVICUS discusses Gen Z-led protests in the Philippines with Charles Zander, a 17-year-old climate justice activist from Bohol and youth campaigner for Greenpeace Philippines. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

The GEF, Leads Global Drive to Tackle Shipping Threat to Oceans By Kizito Makoye Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

The GEF, Leads Global Drive to Tackle Shipping Threat to Oceans By Kizito Makoye https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/the-gef-leads-global-drive-to-tackle-shipping-threat-to-oceans/ MAFIA ISLAND, Tanzania , May 14 2026 (IPS) - Under the warm waters off Tanzania’s Mafia Island, marine scientist Asha Mgeni hovers above a coral reef she has studied for years. Small fish dart through the currents. To most divers, the reef appears pristine. But Mgeni notices something unusual. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Iran neither retaliates nor negotiates; it continues its global revolution by Thierry Meyssan Voltaire Network | Paris (France) | 12 May 2026 عربي Deutsch ελληνικά Español français italiano Nederlands Português

Iran neither retaliates nor negotiates; it continues its global revolution by Thierry Meyssan We do not understand Iran’s position vis-à-vis the United States and its allies at all: the Iranian people are not surprised by the war. They expected it, given their anti-imperialist stance. They are not so much interested in negotiating an end to hostilities as in establishing a new international order. They are willing to suffer in order to advance their own agenda. Washington may win militarily, but it is Tehran that is making political progress. Voltaire Network | Paris (France) | 12 May 2026 عربي Deutsch ελληνικά Español français italiano Nederlands Português https://www.voltairenet.org/article224477.html

La rivalidad espacial entre EE.UU. y China llega a los Andes Felipe Espinosa Wang con información de NYT, Science, SCMP y Newsweek © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

La rivalidad espacial entre EE.UU. y China llega a los Andes Felipe Espinosa Wang con información de NYT, Science, SCMP y Newsweek Hace 23 horasHace 23 horas Geopolítica, aduanas y presiones diplomáticas frenaron el mayor radiotelescopio de su tipo en América del Sur cuando estaba cerca de completarse. La rivalidad entre Washington y Pekín ya alcanza a la astronomía. https://www.dw.com/es/el-cielo-como-escenario-de-disputa-la-rivalidad-entre-ee-uu-y-china-llega-a-los-andes/a-77134581?maca=spa-newsletter_sp_Titulares-2358-xml-newsletter&at_medium=Newsletter&at_campaign=ES%20-%20Titulares&at_dw_language=es&at_number=20260512&r=27370902292960784&lid=3902984&pm_ln=339471 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

Alemania, especialmente amenazada por el cibercrimen con IA Marcel Fürstenau © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

Alemania, especialmente amenazada por el cibercrimen con IA Marcel Fürstenau Hace 21 horasHace 21 horas Los ataques cibernéticos con inteligencia artificial provienen principalmente del extranjero y son un creciente peligro para el país y la economía. El ministro del Interior alemán anuncia contraataques. https://www.dw.com/es/alemania-especialmente-amenazada-por-el-cibercrimen-con-ia/a-77138239?maca=spa-newsletter_sp_Titulares-2358-xml-newsletter&at_medium=Newsletter&at_campaign=ES%20-%20Titulares&at_dw_language=es&at_number=20260512&r=27370902292960784&lid=3902984&pm_ln=339466 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

Desaparecidas: la sombra del tráfico sexual en Latinoamérica Victoria Dannemann © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

Desaparecidas: la sombra del tráfico sexual en Latinoamérica Victoria Dannemann Hace 19 horasHace 19 horas Una preocupante arista de las desapariciones de mujeres y niñas en América Latina apunta al tráfico sexual. Organizaciones de derechos humanos advierten sobre el aumento de estos crímenes en la región. https://www.dw.com/es/desaparecidas-la-sombra-del-tr%C3%A1fico-sexual-en-am%C3%A9rica-latina/a-77134317?maca=spa-newsletter_sp_Titulares-2358-xml-newsletter&at_medium=Newsletter&at_campaign=ES%20-%20Titulares&at_dw_language=es&at_number=20260512&r=27370902292960784&lid=3902984&pm_ln=339465 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

Rusia y las variables que redefinen la guerra en Ucrania Roman Goncharenko © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

Rusia y las variables que redefinen la guerra en Ucrania Roman Goncharenko Hace 19 horasHace 19 horas ¿Cómo ha cambiado la guerra de Rusia contra Ucrania? ¿Podría acabar en el otoño boreal? DW habló con expertos y militares sobre la posibilidad de un nuevo cese del fuego. https://www.dw.com/es/rusia-y-las-variables-que-redefinen-la-guerra-en-ucrania/a-77137924?maca=spa-newsletter_sp_Titulares-2358-xml-newsletter&at_medium=Newsletter&at_campaign=ES%20-%20Titulares&at_dw_language=es&at_number=20260512&r=27370902292960784&lid=3902984&pm_ln=339462 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

Indians growing anxious as Modi asks them to cut on fuel Murali Krishnan New Delhi © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Indians growing anxious as Modi asks them to cut on fuel Murali Krishnan New Delhi 3 hours ago3 hours ago With energy prices rising, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Indians to embrace voluntary austerity to protect the economy from the fallout of the war in Iran. But residents say they are already at their limit. https://www.dw.com/en/indians-growing-anxious-as-modi-asks-them-to-cut-on-fuel/a-77146787 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Hotter 2026 and El Nino could trigger extreme fires Sarah Steffen © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Hotter 2026 and El Nino could trigger extreme fires Sarah Steffen 22 hours ago22 hours ago More than 150 million hectares — over twice the size of Texas — burned globally in the first months of 2026. With a high chance of a supercharged El Nino, the second half of the year could be even worse. https://www.dw.com/en/el-nino-forest-fires-drought-extreme-weather-heat-climate/a-77137100 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Iran: Surge of political prisoners amid US-Israel war Shabnam von Hein © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Iran: Surge of political prisoners amid US-Israel war Shabnam von Hein 21 hours ago21 hours ago Amid the US-Israel war with Iran, as the world breathlessly watches the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran is quietly increasing pressure on political prisoners. Advocates are sounding the alarm, warning of mass executions. https://www.dw.com/en/iran-surge-of-political-prisoners-amid-us-israel-war/a-77136844 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Nigeria: Amnesty demands probe into Zurmi market strike Aaron Tilton | Olisa Chukwumah in Lagos © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Nigeria: Amnesty demands probe into Zurmi market strike Aaron Tilton | Olisa Chukwumah in Lagos 6 hours ago6 hours ago Amnesty International says more than 100 civilians were killed in a Nigerian military airstrike on the Tumfa market in Zurmi in northwest Nigeria. Amnesty is urging authorities to open an investigation immediately. https://www.dw.com/en/nigeria-amnesty-demands-probe-into-zurmi-market-strike/video-77142369 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Satellites add a new layer to global poverty data Esteban Pardo © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Satellites add a new layer to global poverty data Esteban Pardo 7 hours ago7 hours ago A new study using satellite data finds that 58% of the global population has been assigned to the wrong tier in the UN's Human Development Index. That can have real-world consequences for how aid reaches people. https://www.dw.com/en/satellites-add-a-new-layer-to-global-poverty-data/a-77130563 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Allegations of sexual abuse Matt Pearson © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Allegations of sexual abuse Matt Pearson 2 hours ago2 hours ago The issue of systemic sexual abuses as part of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is back in the spotlight following new testimonies. Both Israel and Hamas deny the claims. https://www.dw.com/en/israeli-palestinian-conflict-allegations-of-sexual-abuse/a-77132994 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Russia's war in Ukraine +++ © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Russia's war in Ukraine Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine on February 24, 2022, an escalation of a conflict that began with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 Ceasefire in sight? What's next for Russia's war in Ukraine Roman Goncharenko 5 hours ago5 hours ago Four years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, is the end finally in sight? DW spoke to US political experts about why they think US home elections could bring about a ceasefire. https://www.dw.com/en/ceasefire-in-sight-whats-next-for-russias-war-in-ukraine/a-77138367 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Why Ukraine may be turning the tide in the war with Russia David Shaw 8 hours ago8 hours ago In recent months Ukraine has been able to gain more territory than it's been losing in the war against Russia. The expertise in drone warfare gained over the past years is turning into a global economic opportunity. https://www.dw.com/en/why-ukraine-may-be-turning-the-tide-in-the-war-with-russia/video-77136963 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Ukraine: Russia breaks ceasefire overnight, Zelenskyy says Elizabeth Schumacher with dpa 05/12/2026May 12, 2026 Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has said that Moscow launched some 200 drone strikes in a single night, bringing an end to a temporary truce. Moscow meanwhile said it intercepted 27 Ukrainian drones overnight. https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-russia-breaks-ceasefire-overnight-zelenskyy-says/a-77128198 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Iran war: Oil stocks being used up at record pace, IEA warns Matt Ford with AFP, dpa, AP, Reuters © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Iran war: Oil stocks being used up at record pace, IEA warns Matt Ford with AFP, dpa, AP, Reuters Published 6 hours agoPublished 6 hours agolast updated 14 minutes agolast updated 14 minutes ago The International Energy Agency warned of "rapidly shrinking buffers." Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi is en route to Delhi for a BRICS gathering which is set to be dominated by the conflict. DW has more. https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-oil-stocks-being-used-up-at-record-pace-iea-warns/live-77141937 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Netanyahu's Iran expectations are 'far from reality,' former PM Ehud Barak says By103FM MAY 13, 2026 12:38

Netanyahu's Iran expectations are 'far from reality,' former PM Ehud Barak says Barak voiced concerns over Netanyahu's handling of national security, notably regarding military action against Iran and Israel's broader geopolitical goals. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-896017

IDF testing counter-drone technologies ahead of security meeting on rising drone threat ByAMIR BOHBOT/WALLA!, IDAN KWELLER MAY 13, 2026 16:50 Updated: MAY 13, 2026 17:04

IDF testing counter-drone technologies ahead of security meeting on rising drone threat A security source reported that efforts are underway around the clock to develop solutions to be presented to Defense Minister Israel Katz. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-896070

Live Updates: Many Iran missile launchers still operational, UAE coordinated with Mossad during Iran war ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Live Updates: Many Iran missile launchers still operational, UAE coordinated with Mossad during Iran war South Korea weighs phased role in Hormuz mission • Hezbollah reportedly planning to occupy Beirut • Hamas preventing Gazan contractors from crossing Yellow Line to rebuild Rafah https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/2026-05-13/live-updates-895982

In Hormuz, ships go dark as Iran’s missile sites remain active and Trump hesitates ynet|05:44

In Hormuz, ships go dark as Iran’s missile sites remain active and Trump hesitates US intelligence says Iran retains about 70% of its missile stockpile and 90% of underground facilities, challenging Trump’s claims it was crushed ynet|05:44 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rjz0r2w1mg

Report: Mossad chief visited UAE during Iran war to help coordinate military moves ynet|07:40

Report: Mossad chief visited UAE during Iran war to help coordinate military moves Israel reportedly sent Iron Dome batteries and troops to the UAE, while Abu Dhabi allegedly struck an Iranian refinery and faced missile and drone fire in response ynet|07:40 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/b1usv0zjme

Trump looked for a way out but Iran backed him into a corner Opinion: Eldad Shavit|Yesterday | 18:33

Trump looked for a way out but Iran backed him into a corner Opinion: For Trump, negotiations with Iran have reached a stage where they are no longer just a question of agreement or war - but of American credibility with Tehran, its Gulf allies and other adversaries Eldad Shavit|Yesterday | 18:33 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/h10w8fwjfe

The West’s anti-Israel obsession is putting every Jew in the world at risk Opinion: Ben-Dror Yemini|05:39

The West’s anti-Israel obsession is putting every Jew in the world at risk Opinion: As Western media, academia and Qatar-funded influence campaigns demonize Israel, anti-Israel narratives are increasingly spilling into violence against Jews worldwide, while Israel remains unprepared for the battle over global public opinion Ben-Dror Yemini Ben-Dror Yemini|05:39 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/bjdttj111ml

Amid coalition tensions, one man holds the key to early elections — and it's not Netanyahu Analysis: Moran Azulay|Yesterday | 11:26

Amid coalition tensions, one man holds the key to early elections — and it's not Netanyahu Analysis: Netanyahu wants to delay elections and build momentum, but Shas chief Aryeh Deri could determine whether the Knesset dissolves early — and when Israelis return to the polls Moran Azulay Moran Azulay|Yesterday | 11:26 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/rku1d2xyml?tbref=hp

IDF curbed anti-tank threat, but Hezbollah drones expose new danger in Lebanon Ron Crissy, Elisha Ben Kimon, Lior Ben Ari|07:46

IDF curbed anti-tank threat, but Hezbollah drones expose new danger in Lebanon After the Litani raid, troops face explosive drones and close-range clashes, while Lebanon says 8 were killed near Beirut and Israel says it hit 40 Hezbollah targets Ron Crissy, Elisha Ben Kimon, Lior Ben Ari|07:46 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/syzja6zjml#autoplay

Spain fights jihadists at home—then shields Iran abroad Opinion: Amine Ayoub|05.10.26 | 15:45

Spain fights jihadists at home—then shields Iran abroad Opinion: Pedro Sanchez’s refusal to allow US aircraft to use Spanish bases exposed a deeper contradiction in Madrid’s policy: confronting Islamist extremism domestically while taking positions that undercut Israel and US strategy against Iran Amine Ayoub Amine Ayoub|05.10.26 | 15:45 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/syghrhacwg

The war may end, but Iran’s internal crisis is just beginning Opinion: Raz Zimmt|05.08.26 | 19:35

The war may end, but Iran’s internal crisis is just beginning Opinion: The end of the war will force Iran’s leadership to confront deepening domestic crises, with growing questions over whether the conflict accelerated the forces that could eventually drive political change Raz Zimmt|05.08.26 | 19:35 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/b1h7xjnrzg

Waltz with the Ayatollah Opinion: Avi Kalo|05:37

Waltz with the Ayatollah Opinion: As Trump moves awkwardly through Tehran’s political minefield, Iran’s supreme leader appears far more agile, once again exposing how the absence of a clear 'day after' strategy leaves Israel at a disadvantage. Avi Kalo|05:37 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/sjybbdeyge

Kuwait accuses Iran of sending armed Revolutionary Guard team in failed island attack News Agencies|09:08

Kuwait accuses Iran of sending armed Revolutionary Guard team in failed island attack Kuwait claims Iran sent a paramilitary Revolutionary Guard team to infiltrate Bubiyan Island near Iraq, while Israel deploys Iron Dome units to UAE amid regional tensions and ongoing security threats News Agencies|09:08 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bklex5x1gl

IDF troops secretly crossed the Litani, fought Hezbollah for 3 days and exposed invasion tunnels Elisha Ben Kimon|06:47

IDF troops secretly crossed the Litani, fought Hezbollah for 3 days and exposed invasion tunnels The secret raid began with heavy fire to soften the area before Golani troops pushed beyond the river, where Hezbollah fighters waited in dense vegetation, explosive drones targeted the force and underground compounds prepared for an attack on northern Israel were uncovered and destroyed Elisha Ben Kimon Elisha Ben Kimon|06:47 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1kxzul1fe#autoplay

Inside Israel’s AI targeting system: How data from a phone becomes a death sentence ByNABIH BULOS/LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS MAY 10, 2026 16:46

Inside Israel’s AI targeting system: How data from a phone becomes a death sentence Ahmad Turmus got in his car, started it up, and drove off. Less than 30 seconds later came the shriek of the two missiles that lanced through his car. https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-895697

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Denial of Hamas's October 7 sexual atrocities must come to an end - editorial ByJPOST EDITORIAL MAY 12, 2026 08:08 Updated: MAY 12, 2026 09:14

Denial of Hamas's October 7 sexual atrocities must come to an end - editorial https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-895834 The era of denial must end, replaced by an era of accountability and a deep international commitment to honoring the memory of those who suffered the unthinkable.

Iran war: Trump says ceasefire 'on life support' Timothy Jones | Dmytro Hubenko with AP, AFP, dpa, Reuters +++ © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Iran war: Trump says ceasefire 'on life support' Timothy Jones | Dmytro Hubenko with AP, AFP, dpa, Reuters Published 15 hours agoPublished 15 hours agolast updated 55 minutes agolast updated 55 minutes ago After rejecting Tehran's response to the US peace proposal, President Donald Trump warned that the ceasefire in the war with Iran was "on life support." Follow DW for the latest. https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-trump-ceasefire-life-support/live-77126070 © 2026 Deutsche Welle What will happen to Iran's nuclear material? Erfan Kasraie | Darko Janjevic 24 hours ago24 hours ago Iran is believed to have over 440 kilograms of enriched uranium, which could be turned into weapons-grade nuclear material. Despite Trump's pledge to get the "nuclear dust," Tehran has kept it out of US reach. https://www.dw.com/en/what-will-happen-to-irans-nuclear-material/a-77122353 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal Ana Shorter 20 hours ago20 hours ago Iran sent its response to the latest US ceasefire proposal via Pakistani mediators, but President Donald Trump quickly rejected it as "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!" https://www.dw.com/en/iran-responds-to-us-ceasefire-proposal/video-77124662 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Israel sent Iron Dome batteries, personnel to UAE: US envoy Huckabee reveals secret military move amid Iran conflict

Israel sent Iron Dome batteries, personnel to UAE: US envoy Huckabee reveals secret military move amid Iran conflict Israel Iron Dome deployment to the UAE signals expanding military cooperation between the two Abraham Accords partners amid rising tensions with Iran. By: Express Global Desk 2 min readUpdated: May 12, 2026 05:54 PM IST https://indianexpress.com/article/world/israel-sent-iron-dome-batteries-personnel-to-uae-us-envoy-10685331/?ref=hometop_hp

US dismisses 'unacceptable' Iran demands Uncertainty persists, tensions deepen as Washington rejects Tehran's terms By JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong and CUI HAIPEI in Dubai | China Daily Global | Updated: 2026-05-12 09:11

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202605/12/WS6a027e40a310d6866eb480b4.html Washington has dismissed Tehran's response to its peace proposal as "totally unacceptable", likely complicating talks to end a war that has significantly ruptured the global economy and prompting a rethink on regional security.

PBOC flags imported inflation risks, vowing to enhance policy flexibility By Zhou Lanxu | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-05-12 09:05

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202605/12/WS6a027cf1a310d6866eb48095.html The People's Bank of China stressed the need on Monday to monitor the risk of imported inflation, pledging to intensify the forward-looking, flexible and targeted nature of its policies amid rising global uncertainties.

Why the US and China must work together By Chen Zheng | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-05-12 16:05

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202605/12/WS6a02df69a310d6866eb48294.html The international system is entering a period of deep turbulence. The relative stability the world enjoyed after the Cold War — underpinned by multilateral institutions, open markets, and great-power restraint — is coming apart under the weight of geopolitical tensions, intensifying economic competition, and rising unilateralism.

El iraní Mossadegh se inspiró del general mexicano Lázaro Cárdenas para nacionalizar el petróleo de Irán por Alfredo Jalife-Rahme Red Voltaire | Ciudad de México (México) | 8 de mayo de 2026 عربي français Nederlands Português

El iraní Mossadegh se inspiró del general mexicano Lázaro Cárdenas para nacionalizar el petróleo de Irán por Alfredo Jalife-Rahme La movilización popular en Irán, en apoyo al país contra los agresores israelíes y estadounidenses y sus aliados, tiene su origen en el levantamiento que acompañó la nacionalización del petróleo por Mohammad Mossadegh. La soberanía iraní, por lo tanto, es anterior a la revolución de Ruhollah Khomeini, que le otorgó una fuerza particular. Red Voltaire | Ciudad de México (México) | 8 de mayo de 2026 عربي français Nederlands Português https://www.voltairenet.org/article224455.html

Una nación bajo el dios de la guerra por Manlio Dinucci Red Voltaire | Roma (Italia) | 10 de mayo de 2026 français italiano Nederlands Português

Una nación bajo el dios de la guerra por Manlio Dinucci Las constantes referencias del personal político estadounidense a la religión cristiana no logran esconder su implicación en el genocidio de Gaza y en la guerra contra Irán. Se proclama que Estados Unidos es una “Nación bajo Dios”. Habría que decir más bien que Estados Unidos es una “Nación bajo el dios de la guerra”. Red Voltaire | Roma (Italia) | 10 de mayo de 2026 français italiano Nederlands Português https://www.voltairenet.org/article224472.html

Voltaire, International Newsletter N°175 Voltaire Network | 8 May 2026 Deutsch Español français

Voltaire, International Newsletter N°175 Voltaire Network | 8 May 2026 Deutsch Español français https://www.voltairenet.org/article224450.html

Iranin islamilainen tasavalta français English عربي Español русский italiano Deutsch Português ελληνικά فارسى Türkçe polski Հայերեն čeština Nederlands norsk română suomi

Iranin islamilainen tasavalta 3820 articles français English عربي Español русский italiano Deutsch Português ελληνικά فارسى Türkçe polski Հայերեն čeština Nederlands norsk română suomi https://www.voltairenet.org/mot108.html?lang=fi

Chair’s statement of the 48th Asean summit Voltaire Network | 9 May 2026

Chair’s statement of the 48th Asean summit Voltaire Network | 9 May 2026 https://www.voltairenet.org/article224476.html

Iran’s rules for managing the Strait of Hormuz Voltaire Network | 8 May 2026 عربي Deutsch Español français italiano Nederlands Português

Iran’s rules for managing the Strait of Hormuz Voltaire Network | 8 May 2026 عربي Deutsch Español français italiano Nederlands Português https://www.voltairenet.org/article224449.html

Iran neither retaliates nor negotiates; it continues its global revolution by Thierry Meyssan Voltaire Network | Paris (France) | 12 May 2026 عربي Deutsch ελληνικά Español français italiano Nederlands Português

Iran neither retaliates nor negotiates; it continues its global revolution by Thierry Meyssan We do not understand Iran’s position vis-à-vis the United States and its allies at all: the Iranian people are not surprised by the war. They expected it, given their anti-imperialist stance. They are not so much interested in negotiating an end to hostilities as in establishing a new international order. They are willing to suffer in order to advance their own agenda. Washington may win militarily, but it is Tehran that is making political progress. Voltaire Network | Paris (France) | 12 May 2026 عربي Deutsch ελληνικά Español français italiano Nederlands Português https://www.voltairenet.org/article224477.html

Fast Delivery Without Roots: Hard Lessons from the Collapse of the DRC Social Fund Jordi Gallego-AyalaSiv Tokle May 04, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/dev4peace/fast-delivery-without-roots--hard-lessons-from-the-collapse-of-t What happens when you wake up one morning to discover that the institution responsible for delivering your country's social protection portfolio no longer exists — and yet programs must keep moving? In late April 2023, this question became real for us on the social protection team in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Without prior communication, news reports revealed that the Fonds Social de la République Démocratique du Congo (FSRDC) — the country's main platform for delivering social assistance — was dissolved by presidential ordinance. The information reached our team, and even FSRDC's own management, only days later. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Two grandmothers, contrasting experiences: The digital finance opportunity for aging Asia Leora KlapperFiona Stewart May 05, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/developmenttalk/two-grandmothers--contrasting-experiences--the-digital-finance-o Picture two grandmothers, both in their late sixties, heading to their local market on a Monday morning. One in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, taps her phone to pay for vegetables, checks her government pension in an app, and heads home. The other, in Manila, counts out banknotes, as she has done her whole life. Her phone, if she has one, stays in her pocket. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Commodity prices rose in April—Pink Sheet John BaffesMaria Hazel Macadangdang May 05, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/commodity-prices-rose-in-april-pink-sheet The energy price index rose 12.1% in April, driven largely by crude oil (+8.7%). The non-energy price index increased 3.2%. Agricultural prices gained 1.5% in April, led by food prices (+1.5%); raw materials rose 2.5%, while beverage prices edged up 0.4%. Fertilizer prices surged 14% Metals edged up 1.4% in April, led by aluminum (+6.7%), zinc (+5.7%), and nickel (+5.2%). Precious metals fell 2.7%, weighed down by a decline in gold (-2.8%). © 2026 The World Bank Group,

From IT outsourcing hub to startup ecosystem: Four catalysts behind Romania's venture capital transformation Liliana OlarteMatteo VidiriDavide Strusani May 05, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/psd/it-outsourcing-hub-to-startup-ecosystem-romania-venture-capital- Throughout the 2000s and early 2010s, Romania was known more as an IT outsourcing destination than a startup hub. Its talent base was strong, but the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem remained nascent, with venture capital activity lagging regional peers well into 2015. Over the following decade, the landscape changed dramatically: cumulative venture capital (VC) investment rose from less than $1 million between 2011 and 2015 to an annual average of $84 million between 2021 and 2024. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

The case for investing in the Global Financing Facility: Partnering to scale lifesaving care Mamta Murthi May 06, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/the-case-for-investing-in-the-global-financing-facility-partnering-to-scale-lifesaving-care Nearly 5 million children die each year—9 every minute. Every day, around 700 women die from pregnancy-related causes, 90 percent of them in low- and middle-income countries. Most of these deaths are preventable. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Pollution and Productivity Patrick Behrer May 06, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/impactevaluations/pollution-and-productivity The adverse impacts of air pollution on human health are large and well-documented. Pollution is the single largest environmental threat to human health and generates significant excess mortality around the world. This is especially true in LMICs where pollution levels are highest and getting worse the fastest. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Strait of Hormuz disruption sends oil prices surging Paolo AgnolucciNikita MakarenkoKaltrina Temaj May 07, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/strait-of-hormuz-disruption-sends-oil-prices-surging This blog post is part of a special series based on the April 2026 Commodity Markets Outlook, a flagship report published by the World Bank. This series features concise summaries of commodity-specific sections extracted from the report. Oil prices surged sharply after the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East and the near-total disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. By the end of March, the Brent price had increased by about 65 percent ($46/bbl) to record its highest monthly rise ever, amid pronounced volatility. Prices eased somewhat in early April after the announcement of a temporary ceasefire. Since then, the movement of oil prices have reflected uncertainty about the outcome of negotiations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and United States to end the conflict and restore regional oil flows. This uncertainty has persisted amid a blockade of vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports and coastal areas. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

How Saudi Arabia Is Turning Evidence into Better Health Policy Decisions Khalid Al-MoteiryParviz AhamadovShahad AlhomidiVolkan Cetinkaya May 08, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/health/how-saudi-arabia-is-turning-evidence-into-better-health-policy-d Health systems globally are facing both supply- and demand-side pressures — from workforce shortages and tight budgets to rising chronic diseases and higher expectations from the public. Policymakers need strong evidence to understand which reforms truly make the biggest difference for the population. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

From satellite data to development finance: how Earth observation is scaling impact across World Bank operations Umar SerajuddinChris AubrechtFabio CianDavid TavernerDominic PalazzoloGiulia Costella May 08, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/from-satellite-data-to-development-finance--how-earth-observatio “Data collected for one purpose have the potential to generate economic and social value in applications far beyond those originally anticipated.” This idea, highlighted in the World Development Report 2021: Data for Better Lives, is increasingly shaping how development institutions think about data. Unlocking that value requires more than availability — it requires systems that enable reuse, integration, and equitable access to the benefits data can generate. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Beyond the 3 Percent Fiscal Deficit Rule: What India’s States Reveal About Fiscal Discipline Vincent BelingaRangeet GhoshTanvir Malik May 11, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/endpovertyinsouthasia/beyond-the-3-percent-fiscal-deficit-rule--what-india-s-states-re India’s states began adopting Fiscal Responsibility Laws (FRLs) in the mid 2000s to rein in deficits, put debt on a sustainable path, and restore fiscal credibility after years of rising imbalances. Numerical rules, especially the 3 percent of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) fiscal deficit ceiling became the North Star of India’s subnational fiscal framework. While economic growth was strong and broad-based, numerical fiscal rules delivered on their objective. By the early 2010s, India’s subnational finances looked markedly more disciplined than they had just a decade earlier. Yet almost 20 years later, some states still carry high, and in some cases rising, debt levels (Figure XX) despite operating under the same fiscal rules. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Listening to Somali Businesses: 2 Years of Data and Dialogue Tell Us What is Needed for Jobs and Growth Asta BareisaiteSilvia MuziSameer Goyal May 11, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/africacan/listening-to-somali-businesses-2-years-of-data-and-dialogue-tell-us-what-is-needed-for-jobs-and-growth When we speak with business owners across Somalia, we often hear a familiar mix of determination and frustration. Entrepreneurs are adapting, finding customers, and keeping their businesses afloat but they feel stuck. They are working hard, but struggling to grow, invest, and create new jobs. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Voices Perspectives on development This page in: English Français Español العربية Русский 中文 日本語 Indonesian © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices © 2026 The World Bank Group,

The Water Blog Ideas and solutions to address global water issues © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/water © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Farming and Agribusiness Food for Thought This page in: English Indonesian © 2026 The World Bank Group,

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Investing in Health Supporting countries to provide quality and affordable health services to all © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/health © 2026 The World Bank Group,

The Commodity Markets Outlook in eight charts John BaffesKaltrina Temaj April 30, 2026 This page in: English Español 中文 © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/developmenttalk/the-commodity-markets-outlook-in-eight-charts3?cid=ECR_E_NewsletterWeekly_EN_EXT&deliveryName=DM281143 Global commodity prices are projected to rise by 16 percent this year—the first annual increase since 2022—leaving them about 25 percent higher than anticipated in January 2026. This baseline outlook hinges on continued supply disruptions in the Middle East, particularly in energy and fertilizer markets, with prices expected to increase by 24 percent and 31 percent, respectively, in 2026. Metals and minerals prices are projected to rise by 17 percent in 2026, supported by strong demand, while precious metals prices are expected to surge by 42 percent to record highs. In contrast, agricultural commodity prices are projected to decline by 6 percent in 2026, as falling beverage prices more than offset gains in food prices. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Trade Reform in Ghana: Predictable Borders, Faster Trade, More Jobs © 2026 The World Bank Group,

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Five questions on how the war in the Middle East is affecting commodity markets Paolo AgnolucciPhilip KenworthyM. Ayhan Kose May 07, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/developmenttalk/five-questions-on-how-the-war-in-the-middle-east-is-affecting-co?cid=ECR_E_NewsletterWeekly_EN_EXT&deliveryName=DM281143 https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/developmenttalk/five-questions-on-how-the-war-in-the-middle-east-is-affecting-co?cid=ECR_E_NewsletterWeekly_EN_EXT&deliveryName=DM281143#:~:text=In%20just%20two,war%E2%80%99s%20economic%20implications. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Partnering on legal & regulatory reforms to drive economic growth and jobs Christopher Stephens May 04, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/partnering-on-legal-and-regulatory-reforms-to-drive-economic-growth-and-jobs?cid=ECR_E_NewsletterWeekly_EN_EXT&deliveryName=DM281143 Investors don't walk away from opportunity. They walk away from uncertainty. In many developing economies, unclear regulations, unpredictable enforcement, and legal risk can stop investment before it starts — and when investment stalls, so do jobs. Jobs are the surest path out of poverty, which is why job creation is the centerpiece of the World Bank Group’s development strategy. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

From data to inference: Why AI governance matters for central banks in developing economies Kristina Miggiani May 05, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/allaboutfinance/from-data-to-inference--why-ai-governance-matters-for-central-ba?cid=ECR_E_NewsletterWeekly_EN_EXT&deliveryName=DM281143 Central banks are among the most data-dense public institutions. As they modernize digital payments and financial supervision, artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled analytics and supervisory technology (SupTech) enable them to draw connections across the large datasets they hold. In doing so, these tools expand central banks’ ability to infer information about legal entities and individuals beyond what is directly contained in any single dataset. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Atlas of Global Development 2026 The Atlas of Global Development 2026 presents interactive storytelling and data visualizations on key global trends related to people, prosperity, our planet, infrastructure, and digital transformation. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Atlas of Global Development 2026 The Atlas of Global Development 2026 presents interactive storytelling and data visualizations on key global trends related to people, prosperity, our planet, infrastructure, and digital transformation. https://data360.worldbank.org/en/int/atlas/?cid=ECR_E_NewsletterWeekly_EN_EXT&deliveryName=DM281143 This week, we're putting data front and center. The new Atlas of Global Development 2026 explores 12 key topics with 95 interactive visualizations—turning the most pressing questions in development into answers you can see. A public resource for decision-makers, researchers, journalists, and anyone who cares about how the world is changing, the Atlas shows where momentum is building and where it's stalling. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Partnering on legal & regulatory reforms to drive economic growth and jobs Christopher Stephens May 04, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/partnering-on-legal-and-regulatory-reforms-to-drive-economic-growth-and-jobs Investors don't walk away from opportunity. They walk away from uncertainty. In many developing economies, unclear regulations, unpredictable enforcement, and legal risk can stop investment before it starts — and when investment stalls, so do jobs. Jobs are the surest path out of poverty, which is why job creation is the centerpiece of the World Bank Group’s development strategy. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

The Atlas of Global Development 2026 shows the world at a critical moment: it is developing at its slowest pace Haishan FuUmar SerajuddinDivyanshi WadhwaDaniel Gerszon MahlerAna Florina PirleaMaarten Lambrechts May 05, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/the-atlas-of-global-development-2026-shows-the-world-at-a-critic At the heart of development knowledge lies data — and the new Atlas of Global Development 2026 puts that data front and center. Through immersive data stories and state-of-the-art visualizations, the Atlas transforms data into something far more powerful: the insights and knowledge needed to improve people’s lives. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Middle East War to Spark Biggest Energy Price Surge in Four Years © 2026 The World Bank Group, This page in:English Français العربية Русский 中文 Português

Commodity prices forecast to rise by 16% this year, fueling inflation and slowing growth WASHINGTON, April 28, 2026—Energy prices are projected to surge by 24% this year to their highest level since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, as the war in the Middle East sends a severe shock through global commodity markets, according to the World Bank Group's latest Commodity Markets Outlook. Overall commodity prices are forecast to rise 16% in 2026, driven by soaring energy and fertilizer prices and record-high prices for several key metals. https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2026/04/28/commodity-markets-outlook-april-2026-press-release © 2026 The World Bank Group,

From Survival to Stability How IFC’s Luna LOG Program Transformed Pastoral Livelihoods in Ethiopia © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://www.ifc.org/en/stories/2026/from-survival-to-stability Ethiopia’s livestock population, the largest in Africa, is an immense national asset that has long sustained rural families and powered local economies. In the lowlands of southern Ethiopia goats represent savings, school fees, and emergency reserves. Yet for many small-scale farmers, limited markets, environmental shocks, and animal disease undercut the livelihoods they could derive from livestock. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Financing Firm Growth The Role of Capital Markets in Low- and Middle-Income Countries © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://www.ifc.org/en/insights-reports/2025/financing-firm-growth New research highlights how equity and bond markets foster growth in developing economies, contributing $4 trillion in capital and generating 5 percent more jobs over three decades. Deeper capital markets channel more investment toward productive firms, helping them expand and fueling development. https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/d109c573-99a2-4215-9561-ced423fcb60c Abstract Well-functioning capital markets can foster economic growth and allocate resources efficiently. Firms can tap into a broader funding base by issuing debt and equity in capital markets, often at cheaper rates and longer tenors than through other sources of external finance, such as banks. However, capital markets in low- and middle-income countries have lagged those in high-income countries. Accordingly, the firms in those countries have more often relied on bank financing or retained earnings to fund investment and expansion, and they have experienced greater financial constraints than their counterparts in high-income countries. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Innovation in Green Technologies © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://www.ifc.org/en/insights-reports/2025/innovation-in-green-technologies Emerging market economies are claiming a rising share of trade in products associated with the new technologies that help reduce pollution, limit greenhouse gas emissions, and help mitigate the impact of extreme weather. Indeed, technological advances and falling costs in areas such as renewable energy, are helping developing economies close in on high-income countries’ dominance of the sector, new research from IFC shows. To continue to capitalize on opportunities in this area, low- and middle-income countries will need the help of sound policy making and increased investment in research, presenting a key opportunity to international investors. https://www.ifc.org/content/dam/ifc/doc/2025/innovation-in-green-tech.pdf © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Latin America and the Caribbean © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Income inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean remains high, despite significant progress the region has made in reducing poverty over the past few years. IFC works to foster inclusive growth, boost innovation, and strengthen regional integration. https://www.ifc.org/en/where-we-work/latin-america-and-the-caribbean © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Western Europe © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Western Europe IFC manages relations with 27 countries in the region and the European Union. These countries hold a significant portion of IFC's capital, and the region's companies, financial institutions, and investors are important partners for us in emerging markets. https://www.ifc.org/en/where-we-work/western-europe © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Central & Eastern Europe © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Central & Eastern Europe In Central and Eastern Europe, the World Bank Group aims to eradicate extreme poverty and increase shared prosperity through economic growth, inclusion, and sustainable development. IFC furthers these objectives, with a strong focus on high-impact projects that can help address the most pressing needs of the region. https://www.ifc.org/en/where-we-work/europe © 2026 The World Bank Group, https://www.ifc.org/en/where-we-work/central-and-eastern-europe Central and Eastern Europe The World Bank Group aims to eradicate extreme poverty and increase shared prosperity through economic growth, inclusion, and sustainable development. In Central and Eastern Europe, IFC furthers these objectives, with a strong focus on high-impact projects that can help address the most pressing needs of the region. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

South Asia © 2026 The World Bank Group,

South Asia Private sector investment is essential if the world is to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity by 2030. In South Asia, IFC helps the private sector to create opportunity where it’s needed most by helping sustain and create jobs, improving services for people, expanding access to financial services and promoting inclusive growth. A key focus of IFC’s work in the region is helping countries meet their climate goals. https://www.ifc.org/en/where-we-work/south-asia © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Middle East and Central Asia © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Middle East and Central Asia The diverse Middle East and Central Asia region, home to nearly 700 million people, faces five overarching development challenges: unemployment (especially for women and youth), climate change, gender inequality, food and water insecurity, and a lack of competitiveness while several parts are deeply affected by ongoing conflict and fragility. https://www.ifc.org/en/where-we-work/middle-east © 2026 The World Bank Group,

East Asia and the Pacific © 2026 The World Bank Group,

East Asia and the Pacific Economic growth in East Asia and the Pacific has lifted millions out of poverty over the past decades. Yet overlapping global crises have deepened inequality and led to reversals in development gains. Accordingly, IFC’s key priority is to support a green, resilient, and inclusive growth in the region. https://www.ifc.org/en/where-we-work/east-asia-and-the-pacific © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Africa © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Africa IFC has established a leading position promoting private sector investment in Africa. In fiscal year 2024, IFC provided record financing and broad advisory support to help strengthen markets and create jobs across Africa, including in many of the continent’s fragile and most-in-need countries. https://www.ifc.org/en/where-we-work/africa © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Convenience, Jobs, and Growth in Viet Nam © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Convenience, Jobs, and Growth in Viet Nam The World Bank Group’s investment through IFC is reshaping the retail grocery market, creating jobs, and meeting consumers’ growing demand for food safety in the country. On a busy street in Ho Chi Minh City, a glass door chimes as Truong Thi Thu Thoa steps into a convenience store. But this isn’t just any corner shop—and Thoa is not just any customer. She is an Operations Manager at GS25 Vietnam, a popular Korean convenience store brand operated in partnership with SonKim Retail, overseeing 91 outlets of a fast-growing retail chain offering fresh food, noodle bowls, and aisles of snacks. https://www.ifc.org/en/stories/2026/convenience-jobs-and-growth-in-viet-nam © 2026 The World Bank Group,

The Africa CEO Forum (The Africa CEO Forum 2026 will be held in Kigali, Rwanda on the 14-15 May.) © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://www.ifc.org/en/where-we-work/africa/the-africa-ceo-forum The Africa CEO Forum returns in 2026, bringing together more than 2,500 CEOs, investors, policymakers, and global business leaders for two days of high-level dialogue, partnerships, and deal-making. As Africa’s largest private sector gathering, the Forum continues to serve as a platform where the continent’s most influential decision-makers come together to shape the future of African business. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Slow Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean amid Global Uncertainty and Weak Investment © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/lac/publication/perspectivas-economicas-america-latina-caribe Latin America and the Caribbean enter 2026 with growth still constrained by long-standing structural challenges. Regional GDP growth is projected to reach 2.1 percent this year, below the 2.4% recorded in 2025.The lack of improvement comes with downward revisions in some country projections and reflects a familiar mix of demand: private consumption remains the main driver, while investment stays subdued amid elevated global and domestic uncertainty and still‑restrictive real (inflation-adjusted) financing conditions. Stagnation in economic growth and persistent difficulties in creating high-quality jobs have moved industrial policy back to the radar of the policy debate. https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/c9f0b7a8-197c-428d-b903-e1bfd61fca68/content © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Press Release IFC invests in Uruguayan company Arboreal to scale sustainable wood-based solutions in Latin America © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://www.ifc.org/en/pressroom/2026/ifc-invests-in-uruguayan-company-arboreal-to-scale-sustainable-wood-based-solution Montevideo, Uruguay, May 5, 2026 - The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has announced a financing package for Arboreal, a Uruguayan company that transforms wood sourced from responsibly managed forests into high-value industrial and construction products. With additional capital mobilized from ILX Fund, this investment will help Arboreal expand its production capacity, strengthen local technical know-how and skills to scale its business, and meet growing regional demand for renewable construction materials with a lower environmental footprint. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Behavioral science drives reliable water access in Brazil Camila Henrique SantanaJuliana BrescianiniJuliana GarridoJuliana PaivaViviane Virgolim April 13, 2026 This page in: English Español Portuguese © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/latinamerica/ciencia-comportamental-impulsiona-o-acesso-a-agua-de-qualidade-e Water is foundational infrastructure: it creates, enables, and protects jobs across economies. Globally, water underpins 1.7 billion jobs; yet, billions of people still lack safe water and sanitation, holding back growth and investment. Most Brazilians — 84%, in 2024 to be more precise — can turn on the tap and get safe drinking water. But for many families living on the edge of São Paulo, this basic service isn’t always reliable. Financial struggles mean that some residents can’t pay their water bills on time, leading to service interruptions that have an impact not only on people’s health, but also on jobs and businesses. In neighborhoods just outside the city center, these challenges are even more pronounced. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Coffee that Creates Jobs: Forest Conservation Opens Opportunities for Women in the Dominican Republic This page in:English Español © 2026 The World Bank Group,

The Dominican Republic’s Emissions Reduction Program, with support from the World Bank, rewards forest conservation with payments that translate into training and new job opportunities, especially for women. https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2026/04/30/el-caf-que-genera-empleos-la-conservaci-n-del-bosque-abre-oportunidades-a-mujeres-cafetaleras-de-rep-blica-dominicana © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Why Waste Management Matters for Jobs and Growth Valérie Levkov March 27, 2026 This page in: English Español العربية 中文 © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/why-waste-management-matters-for-jobs-and-growth Waste infrastructure is rarely discussed as an employment issue. It should be — because mismanaged waste undermines jobs, and well-managed waste systems create them. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

La salud mental de los niños ucranianos que viven en los frentes de guerra necesita abordarse Ed Holt Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

BRATISLAVA – “Lo importante es asegurarse de poder sumergirse en un entorno que sea positivo para la salud mental y el bienestar”, dice Olena, una adolescente ucraniana a la que se ha cambiado su nombre, como otros entrevistados infantiles del país, por razones de seguridad. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/05/la-salud-mental-de-los-ninos-ucranianos-que-viven-en-los-frentes-de-guerra-necesita-abordarse/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

El pago de la deuda externa castiga más a las mujeres Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

NACIONES UNIDAS – El aumento del servicio de la deuda en los países en desarrollo está agravando la desigualdad de género, amenazando 55 millones de puestos de trabajo femeninos y disparando la mortalidad materna, afirma un nuevo estudio del Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo (Pnud). https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/05/el-pago-de-la-deuda-externa-castiga-mas-a-las-mujeres/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

El Comité de ONG de la ONU: el guardián de la sociedad civil en manos hostiles Samuel King Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

El Comité de ONG de la ONU: el guardián de la sociedad civil en manos hostiles Este es un artículo de opinión de Samuel King, investigador en Civicus, la alianza mundial para la participación ciudadana. BRUSELAS – En enero, el gobierno de Argelia logró impedir el acceso de dos grupos de la sociedad civil a las Naciones Unidas (ONU). Planteó cuestiones ante el Comité de las Naciones Unidas para las Organizaciones No Gubernamentales, conocido como el Comité de ONG, sobre dos grupos de la sociedad civil acreditados. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/05/el-comite-de-ong-de-la-onu-el-guardian-de-la-sociedad-civil-en-manos-hostiles/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Pago a ejecutivos crece 20 veces más rápido que a los trabajadores Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

LONDRES – Los directores generales de las mayores empresas del mundo disfrutaron de un aumento salarial de 11 por ciento en términos reales el año pasado, mientras que el salario real de la persona trabajadora promedio solo aumentó 0,5 por ciento, reveló un informe de la coalición internacional contra la pobreza Oxfam. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/05/pago-a-ejecutivos-crece-20-veces-mas-rapido-que-a-los-trabajadores/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Mujeres dominicanas enfrentan barreras de acceso a la energía y a los empleos verdes Heliana Medina Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

EL PINO, República Dominicana – “Yo me levanto casi siempre antes de las seis de la mañana, porque una nunca sabe cuándo va a haber luz”, cuenta Rosa González, madre de cinco hijos en una comunidad del municipio de El Pino, en la provincia de Dajabón, en el noroeste de República Dominicana. “Aquí la electricidad llega por ratos, y hay días en que no llega en el día que es cuando más la necesitamos”, detalla. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/05/mujeres-dominicanas-enfrentan-barreras-de-acceso-a-la-energia-y-a-los-empleos-verdes/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

La migración, un tema tóxico y divisivo en muchas partes de Occidente Simone Galimberti Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

KATMANDÚ / NACIONES UNIDAS- La migración es algo extraño, difícil de definir. Se trata de un fenómeno complejo que transforma las comunidades al tiempo que moldea la identidad de las personas, y es tan polifacético que cada individuo lo percibe y lo vive de manera diferente. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/05/la-migracion-un-tema-toxico-y-divisivo-en-muchas-partes-de-occidente/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Cuba en el vaivén por escapar de la dependencia energética de los fósiles Dariel Pradas Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/05/cuba-en-el-vaiven-por-escapar-de-la-dependencia-energetica-de-los-fosiles/ LA HABANA – Nuevas normas, incentivos fiscales y un esprint de inversiones en paneles solares han sido empujados en Cuba por el bloqueo petrolero de Estados desde finales de enero. Otra crisis que acelera una transición energética durante décadas planificada, pero que, en épocas de mayor bonanza de fuentes fósiles, se paraliza. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

La Amazonia está en riesgo de convertirse en una sabana seca Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

LONDRES – La combinación de aumento de temperaturas y pérdida de bosque por la deforestación acerca la Amazonia a un crítico punto de no retorno, con el riesgo de que gran parte de su actual superficie se transforme en una sabana seca, advierte un estudio publicado en la revista científica Nature este miércoles 6. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/05/la-amazonia-esta-en-riesgo-de-convertirse-en-una-sabana-seca/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

La migración alienta a las economías en medio de los riesgos Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

GINEBRA – El acceso a vías de migración regular y segura sigue contribuyendo al crecimiento económico y al desarrollo en todo el mundo, por contraste con los riesgos cuando ese acceso se restringe, asentó un nuevo estudio de la Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM) https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/05/la-migracion-alienta-a-las-economias-en-medio-de-los-riesgos/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Las energías limpias y tecnologías digitales tienen un costo humano Umar Manzoor Shah Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

SRINAGAR, India – Un nuevo informe de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas alertó sobre preocupaciones urgentes: el impulso global hacia las energías limpias y las tecnologías digitales está generando una crisis oculta en algunas de las regiones más vulnerables del planeta, donde la extracción de minerales críticos agota los recursos hídricos, afecta la salud y profundiza la desigualdad. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/05/las-energias-limpias-y-tecnologias-digitales-tienen-un-costo-humano/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

La atención en salud mental sigue rezagada en América Central Edgardo Ayala Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/05/la-atencion-en-salud-mental-sigue-rezagada-en-america-central/ SAN SALVADOR – Los sistemas públicos de salud en América Central ya son de por sí precarios y la atención en salud mental permanece aún más rezagada. Históricamente marcada por estigmas socioculturales, ha sido orillada por los Estados, que le destinan escasos recursos y la mantienen al margen de las prioridades sanitarias, mientras muchas personas también evitan buscar ayuda especializada por esa mala fama. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Defender la educación de las niñas conlleva graves riesgos en Afganistán Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Defender la educación de las niñas conlleva graves riesgos en Afganistán La autora es una periodista afgana, formada con apoyo finlandés antes de la toma del poder por los talibanes. IPS mantiene su identidad anónima por razones de seguridad. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/05/defender-la-educacion-de-las-ninas-conlleva-graves-riesgos-en-afganistan/ HERAT, Afganistán – Qadoos Khatibi, profesor universitario, y Fayaz Ghori, activista de la sociedad civil, ambos afganos, fueron detenidos por el Ministerio para la Promoción de la Virtud y la Prevención del Vicio de los talibanes. ¿Su delito? Defender públicamente el derecho de las niñas a la educación. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Tres mil millones de personas sin vivienda adecuada en el mundo Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

BAKÚ – Cerca de tres 3000 millones de personas en todo el mundo viven sin acceso a una vivienda adecuada, y ese drama se replanteará como un desafío a los derechos humanos en el 13 Foro Urbano Mundial (WUF13, en inglés), que se reunirá en esta capital de Azerbaiyán del 17 al 22 de mayo. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/05/tres-mil-millones-de-personas-sin-vivienda-adecuada-en-el-mundo/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Tres de cada cuatro venezolanos viven en la pobreza Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

CARACAS – Tres de cada cuatro venezolanos viven en la pobreza, medida por su nivel de ingresos, y 55 por ciento de los hogares se ubican en situación de pobreza multidimensional, reveló este jueves 7 el Estudio sobre Condiciones de Vida (Encovi) de la caraqueña Universidad Católica Andrés Bello. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/05/tres-de-cada-cuatro-venezolanos-viven-en-la-pobreza/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Romper el círculo vicioso entre la producción alimentaria y el deterioro del medioambiente Esther Ngumbi Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Romper el círculo vicioso entre la producción alimentaria y el deterioro del medioambiente Este es un artículo de opinión de Esther Ngumbi, profesora adjunta del Departamento de Entomología de la estadounidense Universidad de Illinois. URBANA, Estados Unidos – Una revisión publicada en Nature Reviews Earth & Environment ha revelado estadísticas inquietantes sobre las crecientes amenazas medioambientales que plantea la producción mundial de alimentos. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/05/romper-el-circulo-vicioso-entre-la-produccion-alimentaria-y-el-deterioro-del-medioambiente/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Los «sustos» nucleares demuestran que la disuasión no garantiza la paz Naureen Hossain Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

NACIONES UNIDAS – Las consecuencias de una guerra nuclear traspasarían las fronteras y su impacto se dejaría sentir a lo largo de generaciones. Sin embargo, a pesar de saberlo, los Estados miembros, incluidos los que poseen armas nucleares, están incumpliendo cada vez más el tabú nuclear, al tiempo que recurren en gran medida a la disuasión para evitar las consecuencias. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/05/los-sustos-nucleares-demuestran-que-la-disuasion-no-garantiza-la-paz/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Crisis energética por el cierre de Ormuz deja lecciones a América Latina Emilio Godoy Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

LEIPZIG, Alemania – La crisis derivada del cierre del estrecho de Ormuz, en Irán, no figuró en la agenda oficial del 20 Foro Internacional de Transporte (ITF, en inglés), clausurado este viernes 8 en Leipzig, una ciudad del este de Alemania, pero estuvo en la mente y las palabras de los asistentes y de ellos brotaron conceptos como “resiliencia” y “disrupción”. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/05/crisis-energetica-por-el-cierre-de-ormuz-deja-lecciones-a-america-latina/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Más de 1600 personas asesinadas en tres meses en Haití Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

PUERTO PRÍNCIPE – Entre enero y marzo de 2026, al menos 1642 personas murieron y 745 resultaron heridas por la violencia que azota a Haití desde hace varios años, informó este viernes 8 el Buró Integrado de las Naciones Unidas en Haití (Binuh). https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/05/mas-de-1600-personas-asesinadas-en-tres-meses-en-haiti/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Conflicto de Medio Oriente se extiende y llega desde Ormuz hasta cafetería de la ONU Thalif Deen Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

NACIONES UNIDAS – El conflicto en Medio Oriente, que dura ya diez meses —y que ha provocado un aumento del coste de la vida en todo el mundo, así como un incremento de los precios de los alimentos, los productos básicos y la gasolina—, probablemente supondrá una carga para cientos de funcionarios de la ONU, delegados, periodistas y representantes de la sociedad civil, y para miles más, durante las sesiones de la Asamblea General que comienzan en septiembre. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/05/conflicto-de-medio-oriente-se-extiende-y-llega-desde-ormuz-hasta-cafeteria-de-la-onu/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

La ONU quiere cambiar la medición del progreso en el mundo Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/05/la-onu-quiere-cambiar-la-medicion-del-progreso-en-el-mundo/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Cuba_en_el_vaivn_por_escapar_de_la_dependencia_energtica_de_los_fsiles_La_atencin_en_salud_mental_si NACIONES UNIDAS – Un nuevo informe de las Naciones Unidas propone medir el progreso más allá del producto interno bruto (PIB), incorporando indicadores sobre bienestar, desigualdad, salud, medioambiente, seguridad y confianza social. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Famine in South Sudan Projected to Worsen Without Humanitarian Intervention By Oritro Karim Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

UNITED NATIONS, May 1 2026 (IPS) - In 2026, the humanitarian situation in South Sudan has taken a considerable turn for the worse, with widespread food shortages, ongoing disruptions to food production systems, and rising rates of malnutrition affecting over half of the population. Compounded by the vast scale of needs and an overwhelming lack of access to basic services, humanitarian experts warn that nationwide levels of hunger are projected to worsen to catastrophic levels if urgent intervention is not secured. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/famine-in-south-sudan-projected-to-worsen-without-humanitarian-intervention/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Days_No_Outcry_The_Cost_of_Speaking_Out_UN_Staff_Advised_to_Keep_Off_Campaign_for_New_SecretaryGener Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

‘Nuclear Weapons Are Not Just Tools of War. They Are Weapons of Mass Suffering.’ By Naureen Hossain Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/nuclear-weapons-are-not-just-tools-of-war-they-are-weapons-of-mass-suffering/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Days_No_Outcry_The_Cost_of_Speaking_Out_UN_Staff_Advised_to_Keep_Off_Campaign_for_New_SecretaryGener NEW YORK, May 1 2026 (IPS) - “We choose hope because despair is a form of surrender that we cannot accept,” UN Ambassador to the Philippines, Enrique Manolo, told civil society representatives and the diplomatic community, considering the question of whether to pursue nuclear disarmament in a world that is becoming more polarized on the issue. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Migration a Toxic and Divisive Issue in Many Parts of the West By Simone Galimberti Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/migration-a-toxic-and-divisive-issue-in-many-parts-of-the-west/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Days_No_Outcry_The_Cost_of_Speaking_Out_UN_Staff_Advised_to_Keep_Off_Campaign_for_New_SecretaryGener KATHMANDU, Nepal, May 4 2026 (IPS) - Migration is a strange thing, hard to pin down. It is a complex phenomenon that transforms communities while shaping people’s identities and it is so multifaceted that individuals perceive it and live it in different ways. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

African Countries Up Efforts to Tax High-Income Individuals By Ignatius Banda Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/african-countries-up-efforts-to-tax-high-income-individuals/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Days_No_Outcry_The_Cost_of_Speaking_Out_UN_Staff_Advised_to_Keep_Off_Campaign_for_New_SecretaryGener BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, May 4 2026 (IPS) - African countries are exploring ways to tax high-earning individuals as the continent seeks to expand its revenue collection amid what experts say is a growing gulf between rich and poor. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Pacific Ocean Under Pressure — Now a Region Finally Armed With Evidence By Sera Sefeti Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/pacific-ocean-under-pressure-now-a-region-finally-armed-with-evidence/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Days_No_Outcry_The_Cost_of_Speaking_Out_UN_Staff_Advised_to_Keep_Off_Campaign_for_New_SecretaryGener SUVA, Fiji, May 4 2026 (IPS) - For generations, Pacific people have understood the ocean not as a resource but as identity, sustenance, and survival. Today, that relationship is being tested in ways science is only just beginning to fully capture. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

The UN NGO Committee: Civil Society’s Gatekeeper in Hostile Hands By Samuel King Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/the-un-ngo-committee-civil-societys-gatekeeper-in-hostile-hands/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Days_No_Outcry_The_Cost_of_Speaking_Out_UN_Staff_Advised_to_Keep_Off_Campaign_for_New_SecretaryGener BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 4 2026 (IPS) - In January, the government of Algeria succeeded in locking two civil society groups out of access to the United Nations (UN). It raised questions at the UN Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations, known as the NGO Committee, about two civil society groups with accreditation. It alleged that Italian organisation Il Cenacolo was making politically motivated statements at the UN Human Rights Council and the Geneva-based International Committee for the Respect and Implementation of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (CIRAC) was selling UN grounds passes. Four days later, it called a vote to revoke their status. Other states urged delay, but the no-action motion failed, and 11 of the body’s 19 members voted to recommend that the UN’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) revoke Il Cenacolo’s accreditation and suspend CIRAC’s for a year. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Africa’s Youth are Shaping the Continent’s Climate Future By Alexandra del Castello Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/africas-youth-are-shaping-the-continents-climate-future/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Days_No_Outcry_The_Cost_of_Speaking_Out_UN_Staff_Advised_to_Keep_Off_Campaign_for_New_SecretaryGener UNITED NATIONS, May 5 2026 (IPS) - Africa is on the frontlines of the climate crisis, warming faster than the global average and facing disproportionate climate impacts, despite contributing the least to global greenhouse gas emissions. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

100 Days, No Outcry – The Cost of Speaking Out By Zofeen Ebrahim Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

100 Days, No Outcry – The Cost of Speaking Out By Zofeen Ebrahim One hundred days after their arrest, lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chatha remain behind bars. For many of Pakistan’s most vulnerable, their absence has left a growing legal and moral vacuum. KARACHI, Pakistan, May 5 2026 (IPS) - “We’ve abandoned this couple completely; we have not done even 1% of what they did for us all these years!” said journalist Asad Ali Toor. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/100-days-no-outcry-the-cost-of-speaking-out/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Days_No_Outcry_The_Cost_of_Speaking_Out_UN_Staff_Advised_to_Keep_Off_Campaign_for_New_SecretaryGener Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

The Rise of Centenarians: A Challenging Accomplishment By Joseph Chamie Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/the-rise-of-centenarians-a-challenging-accomplishment/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Days_No_Outcry_The_Cost_of_Speaking_Out_UN_Staff_Advised_to_Keep_Off_Campaign_for_New_SecretaryGener PORTLAND, USA, May 5 2026 (IPS) - Throughout human history, reaching the age of 100 was considered an exceptional accomplishment. However, in recent decades, the number of centenarians in the world has been on the rise. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Speaking Up for Girls’ Education Carries Heavy Risks in Afghanistan Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Speaking Up for Girls’ Education Carries Heavy Risks in Afghanistan The author is an Afghanistan-based female journalist, trained with Finnish support before the Taliban take-over. Her identity is withheld for security reasons HERAT, Afghanistan, May 5 2026 (IPS) - Qadoos Khatibi, an Afghan university lecturer, and Fayaz Ghori, a civil society activist, also from Afghanistan, were detained by the Taliban’s Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice. Their crime? Advocating for girls’ right to education. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/speaking-up-for-girls-education-carries-heavy-risks-in-afghanistan/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Days_No_Outcry_The_Cost_of_Speaking_Out_UN_Staff_Advised_to_Keep_Off_Campaign_for_New_SecretaryGener Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.