Corruption Increasing in Asia Pacific Region: Transparency Survey
As part of a regional series for the Global Corruption Barometer, anti-corruption organization Transparency International spoke to nearly 22,000 people…
Global Aviation Body Adopts New Aircraft Carbon Emissions Standard
The 36-State ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Council on Monday adopted a new aircraft CO2 emissions standard which will reduce…
Trump Signs Muslim Travel Ban Order, Again.
By Rakesh Raman After facing a severe opposition from people and American courts for his executive order signed in January,…
Syria Conflict: Intra-Syrian Talks Conclude in Geneva
The United Nations-facilitated intra-Syrian talks are “moving in the right direction,” the UN Special Envoy for Syria said Friday. Staffan…
UN Envoy Condemns Firing of Rocket from Gaza Towards Israel
Condemning a rocket fired from Gaza towards Israel, a senior United Nations (UN) envoy has called on all parties to…
More Than 1 Million Children Affected by Drought in Kenya
The onset of a severe drought in 2016 has hit arid and semi-arid regions in Kenya, affecting over 2.7 million…