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International Press Syndicate Japan
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Caribbean Moving Against “Killer Robots”
By Peter Richards*
DIEGO MARTIN, Trinidad & Tobago. 28 September 2023 (IDN) — Caribbean countries have signalled their intention of moving against autonomous weapons systems (AWS) or “killer robots,” developing a common position on the issue that will find favour with the 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping. (P19) French | Japanese | Spanish…
Caribbean Leaders Want Urgent Reform of the Global Financial Structure
By Linda Hutchinson-Jafar
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad. 21 September 2023 (IDN) — In a resounding call to action, leaders in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have urged the international community to swiftly embark on comprehensive reforms of the global financial system to create a conducive environment that empowers developing nations to address inequities and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). (P18) HINDI | JAPANESE…
Iceland Imports Foreign Workers but Does Not Employ Asylees
By Lowana Veal
REYKJAVIK, Iceland. 19 September 2023 (IDN) — Facing a shortage of workers in the hospitality and construction sectors, Iceland has started importing foreign labour while at the same time refusing to give employment permits to asylum seekers. (P17) JAPANESE | SPANISH…
A High Seas Treaty Aimed at Protecting Polluted Oceans is Now a Reality
By Thalif Deen
UNITED NATIONS. 16 September 2023 (IDN) — A historic new international treaty, described as “a monumental win for the protection of the world’s oceans”, will be open for signature by member states beginning September 20 during the high-level meeting of world political leaders at the UN General Assembly (UNGA).
The treaty will regulate the world’s wide-open oceans, which have been degraded by illegal and over-fishing, plastics pollution, indiscriminate seabed mining, and the destruction of marine ecosystems. (P16) GERMAN | JAPANESE | SPANISH…
India Steers G20 Towards Supporting Global South’s SDG Push
By Kalinga Seneviratne
SINGAPORE. 13 September 2023 (IDN) — In a rare demonstration of consensus, Russia and the US welcomed the New Delhi Declaration of the G20 summit on 10 September that did not condemn Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Instead, they focused on the development challenges facing the global community.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who led his country’s delegation to the summit, praised India for achieving a consensus that focused on the core role of global development instead of indulging in making political statements. (P15) JAPANESE | GERMAN…
BRICS Yaruka Kuokoa Afrika
Na Jeffrey Moyo
HARARE, Zimbabwe. Agosti 29, 2023 (IDN) — Mkutano wa siku tatu wa wakuu wa BRICS kuanzia Agosti 22-24, 2023 nchini Afrika Kusini umeibua matumaini katika bara zima la Afrika kwamba mpango mpya wa misaada ya maendeleo kwa Afrika unaweza kuwa unachukua sura ambayo itakuwa ya haki zaidi na usawa. Kwa miongo kadhaa, wakosoaji wameeleza kuwa Afrika imekuwa ikilipia zaidi nchi za Magharibi kuliko inavyopata katika masuala ya mikopo ya maendeleo.…
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