Whither peace and democracy in Myanmar?
Whether the military leadership sticks to its one-year schedule of emergency or extends its control for an indefinite period, will depend on an array of domestic factors
Year: 2021
World Health Assembly to focus on ending COVID-19 pandemic and preparing for next one
Geneva¦19 May 2021 – In a year when COVID-19 threatens the health and well-being of everyone
UN General Assembly unanimously supports initiative of the President of Uzbekistan regarding development of the Aral Sea Region
Measures to solve problems associated with the consequences of the drying up of the Aral Sea are outlined as the most important priorities, gaining great urgency and relevance in the context of global climate change and worsening environmental disasters.
India loses Farzad-B gas field in Iran
India on Monday lost the ONGC Videsh Ltd-discovered Farzad-B gas field in the Persian Gulf after Iran awarded a contract for developing the giant gas field to a local company.
Apollo Hospitals, Dr Reddy’s announce COVID-19 vaccination programme with Sputnik V
Apollo Hospitals and Dr Reddy’s Laboratories on Monday said they are collaborating to initiate a COVID-19 vaccination programme in the country with Sputnik V.
Long working hours increasing deaths from heart disease and stroke: WHO, ILO
This is the first global analysis of the loss of life and health associated with working long hours
Children bearing brunt of escalating violence between Israelis and Palestinians: UNICEF
More than 40 children have been killed in the current crisis in the Middle East, a senior official with the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, said on Saturday.
Myanmar: Drifting towards Chaos and Civil War?
Despite some minor differences, the pathology, the ideological outlook, and the experiences of the Myanmar army is quite similar to Indonesian military, and was likely to follow the same trajectory in its movement towards democracy
UAE reported to demand Hamas stop rockets attacks or face halt in investments
“If Hamas does not commit to complete calm, it is dooming the residents of the Strip to a life of suffering.”
Civilian casualties climb, as UN chief calls on all parties to ‘immediately cease’ fighting in Gaza and Israel
The UN Secretary-General on Friday issued an urgent appeal for all parties involved in this week’s escalation of violence in the occupied Palestinian enclave of Gaza, and Israel, to “immediately cease the fighting”, or risk creating an “uncontainable security and humanitarian crisis”.