In First Major Climate Challenge to Trump 2.0, Groups Work to...
Climate advocates are expressing confidence as they file the first major environmental legal challenges to U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, with the legal group...
Hindu devotional singing is having a moment
(RNS) — The winner of the 2025 Grammy Award for best new age, ambient or chant album — a category once dominated by Enya...
Washington adopts a Zimbabwe innovation: Grannies offering park-bench therapy
Outside the Bernice Elizabeth Fonteneau Wellness Center in Petworth, a historically Black neighborhood in Washington, D.C., bundled-up passersby swerve around piles of melting slush....
CIM and AMC Announce Partnership
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and The African Marketing Confederation (AMC) have announced a partnership to collectively advance the marketing profession, for the...
How Tanzania’s Farmers, Pastoralists Paid the Price for a World Bank...
Africa, Aid, Biodiversity, Conservation, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Editors' Choice, Environment, Featured, Food Security and Nutrition, Headlines, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights, Natural...
China Defends South Africa’s G20 Ambitions as Rubio Snubs Meeting
With the United States’ top diplomat boycotting, foreign ministers from some of the world’s largest economies rallied together at a Group of 20 meeting...
Study Shows Glaciers Have Lost ‘3 Olympic Swimming Pools Per Second’...
An international science project on Wednesday published a study in the journal Nature showing that glaciers have lost an average of 273 billion metric...
Status of HIV Programmes in Botswana
Documented Impact on Services: Government Support: HIV programmes are primarily (60%) supported by the government, with public health facilities operating normally.
Service Disruptions: All key population drop-in...
Blamed for ‘Causing’ Droughts: Zimbabwe’s LGBTQI Community Faces Climate Crisis Head-on
Active Citizens, Africa, Civil Society, Climate Action, Climate Change, Climate Change Justice, Editors' Choice, Environment, Featured, Gender, Gender Identity, Headlines, Human Rights, LGBTQ, Terraviva...
Social Media in the Global South Needs More Protections
Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Education, Global, Headlines, Health, Press Freedom, TerraViva United Nations
The United Nations’ 2024 Summit of the Future Interactive...
The Arab States Must Stop Trump– and Netanyahu– in Their Tracks
Armed Conflicts, Featured, Global Governance, Headlines, Human Rights, Humanitarian Emergencies, International Justice, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, Middle East & North Africa, TerraViva United...
Trump’s foreign aid freeze halted a crucial program fighting HIV in...
HARARE, Zimbabwe -- Florence Makumene held a plastic container of HIV medication and wondered if it would be her last as fears swelled of...
Trump Moves to Fast-Track 100+ Dirty Fossil Fuel Permits Under ‘Fake’...
With more than 100 permits for oil pipeline projects and gas-fired power plants likely to be fast-tracked under U.S. President Donald Trump's so-called...
Montanans, workers warn mass Forest Service layoffs will impact public lands,...
A retired Forest Service supervisor is calling the recent terminations of over 300 federal workers in Montana a "disaster" for the state. Recently fired...
Bessent to Skip G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in South Africa
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will skip a meeting of finance ministers and central bankers from the Group of 20 nations in Cape Town next...
Burundi: Climate change makes rainy season a public danger in urban...
Flooding in Gatumba (western Burundi). Screenshot from the video “Burundi: Severe Flooding” on the Tv5monde Info YouTube Channel. Fair use.This article was published as...
media update’s 10th Birthday Top Media Picks
Hip hip hooray! media update is turning 10! And what better way to celebrate a decade of content than taking a scroll through memory...
Engel & Völkers Florida Closes 2024 with Record Year In Talent...
"We continue to thrive by prioritizing quality over...
Trump’s War on Global Governance: Lessons from the Past on How...
Civil Society, Democracy, Featured, Global, Global Governance, Headlines, Human Rights, International Justice, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, TerraViva United Nations Opinion
Daniel D. Bradlow is...
Jet-Skis in Rwanda. Bodies Ashore in Congo.
On one side of the lake, lovers glide on canoes, friends ride jet-skis and families pose for pictures in the hazy sunset. On the...
Wiltshire school celebrates record number of Duke of Edinburgh awards
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy has seen a busy year with students hiking, voyaging, and traipsing through woods and hills to achieve their...
Shaping AI Rules Through Trade Agreements
Asia-Pacific, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Featured, Headlines, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Opinion
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and...
As Israel uses US-made AI models in war, concerns arise about...
TEL AVIV, Israel -- U.S. tech giants have quietly empowered Israel to track and kill many more alleged militants more quickly in Gaza and...
Fibon and Bathroom Bizarre Collaborate for Energy Independence and Cost Efficiency
Fibon has collaborated with the Bathroom Bizarre Group to take steps towards energy independence and cost efficiency. Thanks to an end-to-end solar energy solution...
Storytelling, Communication Strategies and CSI in Africa: A Q&A With Professor...
Corporate social investment (CSI) projects' success heavily leans on the communication and participation within them. Strategies for these projects need to be extremely adaptable...
Only Political Will Can End World Hunger: Food Isn’t Scarce, but...
Armed Conflicts, Climate Action, Climate Change, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Environment, Food and Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, Food Sustainability, Global, Headlines,...
The idea of a US vs. World matchup in the NBA...
SAN FRANCISCO — Victor Wembanyama has already gone up against the U.S. in international events, most notably last year's Paris Olympics when he led...
Old Khaki and The Street Store Partner for Awareness on Fashion...
Old Khaki and The Street Store have announced a partnership on an initiative called 'Last season is so this season'. This initiative aims to...
Five Tips to Thrive in Today’s Fast-Paced PR Industry
Public Relations is a fast-moving, high-pressure industry that demands adaptability, strategic thinking and resilience. Navigating this landscape requires a sharp skill set and the...
Why a Global Tech Fund for the Poorest Countries is a...
Civil Society, Climate Change, Development & Aid, Environment, Featured, Global, Headlines, Human Rights, Least Developed Countries, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Opinion
GEBZE, Turkiye,...
Drink driving carer caught in petrol station could face deportation
Neville Booy, 31, of Purley Avenue, Park South, pleaded guilty at Swindon Magistrates' Court on February 12.
Mr Ballinger explained that...
From Samburu to China: Women as key custodians and perpetrators of...
A group of Samburu women at a capacity building meeting on sandalwood conservation, Photo by Carroll Omuom, used with permission.By Linda Ngari with support...
Income grows in Africa, and solar power soars in Pakistan
Average incomes have more than doubled in nine African countries since 1990Though most African countries saw economic growth after gaining independence, extreme poverty remains...
Q&A: USC AD Jennifer Cohen confident investments in football will help...
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Thanda’s ECD Children Exceed National Averages in ELOM Assessment
Thanda, a nonprofit based in rural KwaZulu-Natal, has announced that it has continued to make a significant impact on Early Childhood Development (ECD), with...
VML 2025 Tomorrow’s Commerce Report: What South African Brands Need to...
VML has released the 2025 edition of the Tomorrow's Commerce report. Lebo Moerrane, Head of Digital and Social Media at VML, provides some report highlights...
MANZI Water Expands with New Outlet and Innovative Refill Station
MANZI Water has opened a new outlet in Nelspruit and it has installed automated MANZI refill stations, developed in collaboration with Sonke. Husband and wife...
Development Effectiveness & the Quality of Financing: Towards a More Holistic...
Civil Society, Climate Change, Development & Aid, Environment, Featured, Global, Headlines, Human Rights, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Opinion
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)...
The hidden cost of Valentine’s Day treats on West Africa
Photo of the person holding a tray of heart-shaped chocolates. Image by RDNE Stock project, from Pexels (Free to use).By Bezawit Mekonnen
It’s hard to...
U.S.S. Harry S. Truman Carrier Collides With Commercial Ship Off Egypt
A United States Navy aircraft carrier collided with a merchant vessel in the Mediterranean Sea shortly before midnight on Wednesday near a port in...
From the wreckage of USAID, can anything be saved?
It may well be the most profound change that President Donald Trump has yet wreaked on America’s place in the world. And if global...
5 Spring Break Destinations for a Sunny or Scenic Trip
The fastest way to speed up spring’s arrival is to chase it down with a vacation to somewhere sunny and scenic. But how to...
Mali: AU Action Needed To End Crackdown on Opposition, Dissent
(Nairobi) – The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights should take urgent action to stop the Malian junta’s crackdown on the political opposition...
Chocolate, my sweet: A delicious history of the food of love
Americans are united and cheerful when it comes to chocolate. Most indulge at least once a week, with 72% feeling that “Chocolate belongs in...
#SuperBowl2025: From one seal to another
The Super Bowl is an event that generates a lot of excitement every year; not just from football fans, but from fans of advertising....
From Recovery to Resilience: Transforming Tourism for a Sustainable Future
Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Featured, Global, Headlines, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Opinion
Tourism makes up about...
A crisis unfolding: hard-won progress in Ethiopia’s HIV response at risk
Ethiopia has made significant progress in its HIV response in recent years and is on track to reach the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets with 90%...
What is Russia’s ‘shadow fleet,’ and why does it worry Europe?
The phrase “Russian shadow fleet” conjures images of stealthy, high-tech ships cruising Western shorelines undetected.The reality is decidedly less cinematic.The vessels in question are...
Two lost boats recovered in the Caribbean speak to the tragic...
Feature image via Canva Pro.Mere days after the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard (TTCG) was alerted to the presence of a pirogue with decomposing...
Race Against Time as Hunger, Poverty Rise Amid Growing Global Uncertainties
Africa, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Editors' Choice, Environment, Europe, Featured, Food and Agriculture, Global, Headlines, Human Rights, Humanitarian Emergencies, Latin America &...
Omnichannel Retail in 2025: The Boundaries Between Digital and Physical Shopping...
While growth in pure online sales in South Africa has steadied, we now live in a truly omnichannel world. Many shopping journeys that start...
With Load Shedding Back, Branding Through Sustainability Can Guide Business Through...
Businesses can leverage their green initiatives as a strategic marketing tool to drive brand equity, consumer engagement and even investor confidence, says Ronelle Bester,...
Joma Partners With Two Oceans Marathon
Joma has announced its new role as Technical and Apparel Sponsor of the Two Oceans Marathon, for the 2025 edition of the race. Joma...
Despite Catastrophic Fires, Federal Court in California Dismisses Youth Climate Case
With Californians still reeling from what is expected to be "the costliest wildfire disaster in American history," a federal judge in the state on...
An opening in Syria for journalists
Our first interaction with the rebels who overthrew Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, some of them previously affiliated with Syrian jihadist groups, was smooth. “Welcome...
Gender Inequality in Science Limits Progress Towards Solving Complex Global Challenges
Aid, Development & Aid, Editors' Choice, Education, Featured, Gender, Global, Headlines, Human Rights, Humanitarian Emergencies, Inequality, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Education Cannot Wait....
Not an Option. A Call for Action
Armed Conflicts, Civil Society, Climate Change, Education, Education Cannot Wait. Future of Education is here, Human Rights, Humanitarian Emergencies
NEW YORK, Feb 11 2025...
Climatic Change Pushes Pakistan’s Promising Trout Fish Farming Towards Brink of...
Asia-Pacific, Climate Change, Development & Aid, Editors' Choice, Environment, Featured, Food and Agriculture, Headlines, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations, Trade & Investment Climate Change ...
Shaping Conditions for Fair, Equitable and Enduring Climate Finance
Climate Change Finance, Environment, Global, Headlines Opinion
The price of not providing equitable grant-based, public climate finance will be economic losses, health impacts, increased disaster...
Ebola cases in Uganda rise to 9, while 265 others monitored...
KAMPALA, Uganda -- KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ebola cases in Uganda have risen to nine, while 265 other people were being monitored under quarantine,...
New York Festivals and the African Cristal Festival Launch the NYF...
New York Festivals (NYF) Advertising Awards, in partnership with the African Cristal Festival, has introduced the inaugural NYF Cristal Village Award — a new...
Namibia’s Drought Crisis: Building Resilience for Women and Girls
Africa, Climate Change, Development & Aid, Environment, Featured, Gender, Headlines, Human Rights, Humanitarian Emergencies, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Opinion
Credit: UNFPA Namibia
Communities in...
Imperialism (Still) Rules
Armed Conflicts, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Global, Global Geopolitics, Globalisation, Headlines, Labour, TerraViva United Nations Opinion
HARARE, Zimbabwe, Feb 11 2025 (IPS)...
The Latest: Trump says ceasefire should be canceled if Hamas doesn’t...
By The Associated Press
President...
Track’s proposed eligibility, transgender rules would completely ban Semenya and others
Track and field moved toward adopting rules that would place athletes assigned female at birth but have higher testosterone levels, like Caster Semenya, under...
Bee fences and women taxi drivers to protect people
Puerto Rico has a new marine protected area, thanks to local organizingThe Vega Baja and Manatí Underwater Gardens will protect 77 square miles of...
SAP Hosts 2025 SAP Africa Partner Awards
SAP has recognised the top-performing companies in its partner ecosystem at this year's annual SAP Africa Partner Awards, held on Wednesday, 5 February. The...
Decoding Africa’s Energy Journey: Three Key Numbers
Africa, Biodiversity, Conservation, Editors' Choice, Environment, Featured, Headlines, Natural Resources, Sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Opinion
Around 600 million Africans still lack reliable...
Rat-infested butcher forced to close still shut nearly one year on
Kenya Halal Butchers, of 26 Bridge Street, has been closed since March 8, 2024, after council officers found rat nests and rotten...
Nepal’s green agenda: Progress and challenges in revising the National Biodiversity...
Photo by the author from COP 16 in Cali, Colombia, 2024Nepal is a state party to the UN Convention on Biodiversity (CBD). Nepal ratified...
Impacts of U.S. pause of foreign assistance on global AIDS programmes...
Overall National ResponseA Cabinet memo on the current situation and recommendations for the government of Kenya (GOK) to mitigate the situation has been developed...
Full Court Press: Montana high school basketball highlights (Feb. 8)
Editor's Note: To have games included here, submit scores and scoring details to 406mtsports.myteamscoop.com. The Full Court Press is updated as we receive results.• Helena...
Chiefs believe they have an answer for the Eagles’ unstoppable tush...
NEW ORLEANS — They are two of the more delightful — in Philadelphia — and detestable — to the rest of the league —...
Vahe Gregorian: Before Chiefs coach Andy Reid created dynasty in KC,...
Vahe Gregorian, The Kansas City Star
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