When Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad posted a photograph of herself without a headscarf, she didn’t expect massive support — or that other Iranian women would follow.

India's new railways minister Suresh Prabhu has called for environment-friendly measures to upgrade the network..

Minority communities in Iraq have been targeted by the Islamic State of Iraq and ISIS in order to remove them, says a group of human rights organisations.

It could take over 100 years to complete building of homes, schools and health facilities in Gaza unless the Israeli blockade is lifted, warns a development charity.

Farmers and civil society groups protest in Delhi against a bill that removes safeguards in the land acquisition law passed by the previous government.

What is terrorism? What has nuclear weapons got to do with it? Why should we all be careful not to exaggerate the phenomenon of terror?

The ability to continue catering to the needs of burgeoning urban populations while keeping sustainability goals in sight will depend to a large extent on how utilities evolve.

Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, a young Ethiopian entrepreneur, created one of the world’s fastest growing footwear brands by betting on Decent Work.