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Photo: Justice Minister Yariv Levin (L), Interior Minister Aryeh Deri (2nd L), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Tzahi Braverman (R) at the cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, January 8, 2023 (Amos Ben-Gershom/GPO)

A Way for The Palestinians to Turn the Tables Non-Violently

Viewpoint by Jonathan Power*

LUND, Sweden (IDN) — As a new hard-line government takes power in Israel and as Israeli tanks and other armour roam at will through Palestinian territory, it is apparent to all but the most blinded that the ability of the Palestinian people to regain the initiative has never been more circumscribed.

Yet no one doubts the power of the Palestinian militants to inflict enormous pain on Israeli civilians. And no one should minimise the sheer fear that runs through everyday Israeli family life.

: Jonathan Power; OPINION; 10 January 2023

Photo: Soldiers conduct Patriot missile live-fire training at McGregor Range Complex at Fort Bliss, Texas, Nov. 5, 2022. Ukrainian soldiers will train to use the system at Fort Sill, Okla. Credit: Army Staff Sgt. Ian Vega-Cerezo.

Ukrainian Troops Headed to U.S. for Patriot Missile Training

By C. Todd Lopez, DOD News

This article was issued by U.S. Department of Defense.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (IDN) — Weeks after announcing that the U.S. would send one Patriot air defense battery and associated munitions to Ukraine, a Pentagon official said Ukrainian soldiers will come to the U.S. to train on the Patriot system so they'll be ready to use it when it's delivered.

: J C Suresh; THE WORLD; EU & Europe; 10 January 2023

Image: Screenshot of YouTube video '9 sustainable development events to look out for in 2023'. Credit: UN DESA.

UN Focuses on Global Sustainable Development in 2023

By J Nastranis

NEW YORK (IDN) — The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) comprising 169 targets, which are an urgent call for action by all—developed and developing in a global partnership.

: J Nastranis; SUSTAINABILITY; Global Partnerships; 09 January 2023

Photo: Senegalese units of the French Army move into the beaches of Southern France in 1944 from Coast Guard manned invasion transports via landing barges. Credit: AP Photo, File

Full Pension Rights for France's Forgotten African War Heroes

By Lisa Vives, Global Information Network

NEW YORK | PARIS (IDN) — A check may soon be on its way for some of the last surviving African soldiers who fought in French wars around the world but were forced to live in France six months of the year in order to qualify for the pensions they were owed.

As a result of the six-month rule, many retirees could not spend their last days in Africa with their wives and children. With the regulation now to be lifted, they will continue receiving their pension payment even if they move away permanently.

: Global Information Network; SUSTAINABILITY; Reduced Inequalities; 09 January 2023

Photo: Senegalese protest. Source: Global Information Network

Trouble in Senegal Over Alleged Mishandling of Covid Funds

By Lisa Vives, Global Information Network

NEW YORK | DAKAR (IDN) — Hundreds of Senegalese gathered at the Place de la Nation in Dakar to denounce irregularities reported by auditors researching a Covid-19 fund. It was the second protest over reported problems with the funds to be called in less than a month.

The review by the Court of Auditors was said to have found “shortcomings,” “overbilling,” or lack of evidence of expenditure in their investigation of the Response Fund against the effects of Covid-19 during 2020 and 2021.

: Global Information Network; SUSTAINABILITY; Health & Well Being; 09 January 2023

Photo: Adrianne Vlok, Minister of Law in Apartheid regime. Credit: SABC

South African Apartheid-Era Minister Who Sought Amnesty Dies

By Lisa Vives, Global Information Network

NEW YORK | PRETORIA (IDN) — There were many heartless, soulless, violent men and women who defended apartheid during the years of racist white rule in South Africa. Some held government jobs, some were brutal enforcers of law, some gave quiet approval as tens of thousands of Blacks were detained, locked up without trial, deprived of their lands, their rights and finally their lives.

But one man was the “face of evil”, according to many who lived during those times. His name was Adriaan Vlok.

: Global Information Network; THE WORLD; Africa; 09 January 2023

Photo: Prince Harry in the cockpit of an Apache attack helicopter at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan. Credit: UK Ministry of Defence.

Prince Harry's Controversial Revelation of 25 Killings in Afghanistan

Viewpoint by Binoy Kampmark*

MELBOURNE (IDN) — What to make of it? History is filled with the deeds of blood-thirsty princes bold in ambition and feeble of mind. Massacres make the man, though there is often little to merit the person behind it. The Duke of Sussex seemingly wishes to add his name to that list.

: Opinion Editor; OPINION; 08 January 2023

Photo: Lula da Silva’s supporters cheer as he arrives for his inauguration ceremony as Brazil’s new president, Brasilia, Jan. 1, 2023. Source: Indian Punchline

Behind India Ignoring Lula's Inauguration as Brazil's President

Viewpoint by M.K. Bhadrakumar

This article was issued by Indian Punchline.

NEW DELHI (IDN) — The Brazilian news agency reported that Lula da Silva’s inauguration as the new president on January 1 for a historic third term amidst a carnival-like backdrop was attended by over five dozen foreign delegations, composed of heads of government, vice presidents, foreign ministers, special envoys and representatives of international organisations. It was the largest event with high-level international figures in Brazil since the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

: Asia Editor; THE WORLD; South Asia; 07 January 2023

Photo: Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine & Eurasia Laura Cooper speaks to the media during a briefing at the Pentagon, Jan. 6, 2023. Credit: Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders, DOD

US $3 Billion US Military Package Looks to Change Battlefield Dynamics

By Jim Garamone, DOD News

This article was issued by U.S. Department of Defense.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (IDN) — DOD officials unveiled the more than $3 billion package of military capabilities to help Ukraine drive the Russian invaders from their soil.

"The war in Ukraine is at a critical point right now, and we have to do everything we can to help the Ukrainians continue to resist Russian aggression," Laura Cooper, deputy assistant secretary of defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia, said.

: J C Suresh; THE WORLD; USA and Canada; 06 January 2023

Water Is Key to Climate Action and Sustainable Development

UN 2023 Water Conference will be the first of its kind since 1977

Viewpoint by Gilbert F. Houngbo*

This article was issued by Africa Renewal and is being republished with their permission.

NEW YORK (IDN) — Water flows through all major global issues; from health to hunger, gender equity to jobs, education to industry, disasters to peace.

For that reason, it has to be made an integral part of all global meetings to do with making the world a better, safer and fairer place. Right now, this is not the case.