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Korea Press Photographers Exhibit 2025: “Capture the decisive events and document the truth”

As spring brings refreshing weather to South Korea’s capital, April has been packed with many interesting events and public gatherings. I had the pleasure of visiting one particular exhibition twice at the city’s main avenue, Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul.…

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The Long Road to Change: Serbia’s Protests Between Hope and Fatigue

After the major protest on March 15, which on one side brought catharsis and on the other disappointment, demonstrations across Serbia have continued on a relatively similar scale. Large student actions have become less frequent, except for a group that…

Noufel Bouzeboudja: the voice of civic art

Noufel Bouzenboudja is a North African writer and artist who combines art with active citizenship projects. Born in Kabylia,…

A Global Challenge to Democratic Freedoms

In the context of the ongoing debate about freedom of debate, there is a proverbial «elephant in the room»…

Mahatma Gandhi Portrait at Attari-Wagah India-Pakistan Border Near Amritsar - Punjab -India. Author: Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada. Photo taken 22 February 2014, 04:32. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Reclaiming Our Forefathers' Legacy: The Path to Peace Between India and Pakistan

by Irshad Ahmad Mughal Few nations share a history as intertwined—or as tragically divided—as India and Pakistan. Yet in…

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Security challenges in the Mozambique Channel: The military naval base in Mayotte, a major threat from the Comorian perspective

Indian Ocean Commission Summit, Madagascar, 24 April 2025 The island countries of the Indian Ocean region face many challenges in terms of maritime security, such as piracy, trafficking in illicit drugs and people, environmental concerns and border security. The Comoros…

Culture and Media

Results of the IV Forum "Russia-Africa: What's Next?

The Fourth Forum took place from April 22 at MGIMO University of the Russian Foreign Ministry, concluded on April 25, 2025. The event confirmed its status as an authoritative platform for discussing key areas of cooperation between Russia and the…

International issues

Trump’s New Target of Trade War: Chinese Merchant Fleet and Shipyards

The global geopolitical reckoning period continues with trade wars and protectionism. The US’ new customs tariffs are taking their place as the most important soldiers of this war. The old order is no more. However, there is no change in…

Health

Bangladesh-China Medical Cooperation: A Potential New Era in Healthcare

In a significant move to bolster medical cooperation between Bangladesh and China, Chief Advisor Dr. Yunus, in his recent visit to China, urged opening new avenues for Bangladesh-China cooperation to ensure quality healthcare. With a keen interest in expanding medical…

Economics

Boycott Avelo Airlines protest, Santa Rosa Airport, CA, April 26. (Photo by Roger D. Harris)

ICE Contracts Avelo Airlines to Fly Deportees: Locals Prefer their ICE Crushed

Avelo Airlines has entered into a controversial agreement with US immigration authorities to operate deportation flights, sparking protests from coast to coast. Activists, legal organizations, and local communities are mobilizing against the carrier’s role in deportations. The controversy reflects a…

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The PAKAFUZ Railway Through Central Eurasia Is Making Slow But Steady Progress

Five issues must first be overcome in order for this project to become a reality. The Russian and Uzbek Transport Ministries agreed earlier in the month to begin practical implementation of the Trans-Afghan Railway project, also known as the Pakistan-Afghanistan-Uzbekistan (PAKAFUZ) railway,…

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The Political Implications Of Poland Explicitly Planning To Profit From Ukraine

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Udo Bullmann: The African continent is increasingly asserting itself by seeking diversified alliances, including ties with BRICS

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Hilde Vautmans: EU`s relations with African states is challenged by historical mistrust and stereotypes

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Towards the People's Peace Summit in Jerusalem, May 8-9. “Our full support to the civil society” says the Palestinian activist Nivine Sandouka

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Jeffrey Sachs' Explosive Address at the EU Parliament Sends Shockwaves Across Europe!

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Bangladesh’s Myanmar Policy: Recent Speculations and Future Ahead

In recent months, a surge of speculation and analysis has emerged regarding Bangladesh’s strategic intentions toward Myanmar, particularly in the context of the ongoing Rohingya repatriation efforts and the complex civil conflict in Rakhine State. Some media outlets and analysts…

International

Ceasefire in Ukraine: President Zelensky met President Ramaphosa in South Africa and President Trump in Rome

Last week the President Zelensky made a historic first visiting Africa seeking for help on abducted children by Russia. South Africa positioned itself as a mediator in the Russia-Ukraine conflict last year, at a conference in Montreal. The country agreed…

Health

Envi Group Advocates Child Safety from Toxic Chemicals and Waste in Commemoration of Autism Month

April 27, 2025. Environmental justice organization BAN Toxics joined the 13th advocacy “Fun Walk” in celebration of Autism Awareness Month in Daet, Camarines Norte today, highlighting the urgent need to protect children and the general public from exposure to toxic…

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Seventh Philippine Company Obtains Lead Safe Paint® Certification

Business and Civil Society Leaders Laud Industry Compliance to Lead Paint Ban 27 April 2025, Quezon City. A leading paint manufacturer based in Cebu passed the Lead Safe Paint® (LSP®) certification, making it the seventh company in the Philippines to…

Ecology and Environment

Tindig Kalikasan: Senatoriables and Partylists Face the People on the Green Agenda

Manila, Philippines — On April 24, 2025, a powerful convergence of environmental advocates, civil society groups, and senatorial aspirants took place in Tindig Kalikasan: A Town Hall Forum on the Environmental Agenda for the 2025 Midterm Elections, at the Pardo…

International

Jeffrey Sachs: Negotiating a Lasting Peace in Ukraine

In recent weeks, several discussions aimed at reaching negotiations to end the war between Russia and Ukraine have become increasingly possible. Experts on the Ukrainian conflict often refer to past negotiations that have failed. For the common person it’s sometimes…

Peace and Disarmament

April 30th: 50th Anniversary of the End of the American War in Vietnam

Stand With Veterans For Peace in New York City, on April 30, 2025, to mark 50 years since the end of the American War in Vietnam. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza 55 Water Street, NYC April, 30, 2025, 1 pm At…

Ecology and Environment

Revive Our Ocean Initiative Aims to Increase Marine Protected Areas to Cover 30% of World’s Oceans by 2030

“If we save the sea, we save our world” — Sir David Attenborough, Ocean with David Attenborough Almost every country in the world has signed on to safeguard a minimum of 30 percent of the world’s ocean by 2030, yet just…

Ecology and Environment

UN Secretary-General António Guterres (on screen and seated between flags) speaks during a meeting on Climate and Just Transition convened by him and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (not pictured), president of Brazil, in New York on April 23, 2025.

‘The World Is Moving Forward’: UN Chief Says Fossil Fuel Interests and Hostile Governments Can’t Stop Clean Energy Future

No fossil fuel interest or government can stop the world from working toward a clean energy future, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday after holding a closed-door virtual meeting with 17 heads of government and state. By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes Participants in…

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The Berber Spring: A painful memory and worrying conflicts in North Africa

Forty-five years after the outbreak of the Berber Spring of 1980 and the savage and inhumane repression that followed, as well as the popular mobilization, public opinion still does not know who ordered the banning of the cultural conference that…

Peace and Disarmament

Pope Francis Opened Space for the Nonviolent Shift

By Ken Butigan It is said that when St Francis of Assisi died, the grief his followers felt was gradually transformed into profound gratitude and joy as they gathered to process with his body from the Porziuncola to the church…

Humanism and Spirituality

The 21st century human is called upon to awaken both outwardly and inwardly

Awakening outwardly is waking up from the trance of propaganda and indoctrination, and awakening inwardly is waking up from the trance of ego and delusion. Awakening outwardly means becoming fully conscious of what’s really happening in our world beyond the…

Culture and Media

Cambodians Celebrate Khmer New Year in South Korea

On Sunday, 20 April 2025, the Cambodian community celebrated the Khmer New Year in Ansan City in the Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. The New Year, known as Choul Chnam Thmay, is one of the most important and joyful festivals in…

Humanism and Spirituality

Rupture processes in West Africa and the inspiration of myths

For several centuries, West Africa has experienced mental, social, political, and spiritual upheavals that have shaped its societies and fuelled the emergence of transformative utopias. Whether it be decolonisation, struggles for cultural emancipation, democratic demands, or new economic aspirations, these…

Humanism and Spirituality

The incredible hypocrisy of Western politicians after the announcement of Pope Franciscus’ death

In the whole Western World, presidents and prime ministers rolled over each other in stating how a wonderful Pope Franciscus was, shedding (figuratively) thick tears of sorrow. They praised Francisco practicly straight to heaven. This humble Pope did not want…

International issues

Latin America: Three Months into the Trumpocalypse

Nobody is complaining anymore about Latin America and the Caribbean being neglected by the hegemon to the north. The Trump administration is contending with it on multiple fronts: prioritizing “massive deportations,” halting the “flood of drugs,” combatting “threats to US…

International issues

Public Diplomacy. Russia Changing Africa's Perceptions

Several foreign actors, in the current rapidly changing geopolitical situation, are strategically involved in promoting their public diplomacy in Africa. The term ‘public diplomacy’ refers to well-crafted policies aimed at establishing and maintaining diverse communication with the public of external…

Asia

Dhaka Pushes to Bring Back Hasina for Trials in Home Soil

Bangladesh’s current interim government continues pursuing the return journey of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Dhaka so that she is compelled to face hundreds of legal cases, lodged in different locations of the South Asian nation and to finally…

Ecology and Environment

BAN Toxics Encourages Parents to Plan Eco-Friendly Activities for Kids This Summer

Environmental NGO BAN Toxics has urged parents to plan eco-friendly activities for their children during the summer break, as schools close for vacation. The appeal comes in line with the 55th Earth Day celebration, carrying the theme “Our Power, Our…

Ecology and Environment

Green Groups to Senate Bets: Where Do You Stand on Key Environmental Issues?

Voters have the right to know, environmental health and justice advocates insist 21 April 2025, Quezon City. Voters have the right to know. Thus, said environmental health and justice groups. They urge all senatorial candidates to participate in the ongoing…

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Labour Law Implementation Must be Given Top priority to Achieve GSP Benefits

by Abu Sufian Recently, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has stated that the country is pursuing diplomatic efforts to revive GSP facilities in order to minimize its trade imbalance with the US. Earlier, Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin stated that…

Indigenous peoples

Invited resource speakers from Luzon and Mindanao proudly pose with UST organizers holding their Certificates of Appreciation: Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction Assoc. Professor Rodrigo Litao, Sir Carl Lawrence Cervantes, Ms. Maria Todi, Dr. Genevieve Balance Kupang, Dr. Jennifer Tupaz, and Dr. Lorena Valeriano, and Mr. Klyde Del Rosario. Photo credit: UST SHS La Stampa.

'Takot na 'Di Makalimot': Dean Kupang and Culture Bearers Champion Indigenous Knowledge at UST

Dedicated to preserving and honoring ancestral wisdom, the ‘Takot na ‘Di Makalimot (Afraid Of Not Forgetting)’ lecture series at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) – Senior High School Department, Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS), featured Dr. Genevieve Balance Kupang…

International

Meals on Wheels volunteers are helping citizens to cope with the social and personal crisis

Lately, I started a new job for an organization operating Meals on Wheels services and addressing the issues of food security and social isolation for senior citizens in Montreal. The first week I started, I was amazed to see so…

Peace and Disarmament

Close Military Bases, Not Embassies

The Trump clowns are planning to close U.S. embassies in Africa. Good riddance, right? Wrong. They still plan to work on “coordinated counterterrorism operations” and “strategic extraction and trade of critical natural resources.” They also still plan to maintain U.S. military bases across…

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Who Is Really Unstoppable?

As Western values—democracy, free-market capitalism, international law—melt away like ice cream in the summer sun, the media frames this decline as apocalyptic, as if humanity itself teeters on the edge of extinction. But this is hardly the first time human…

Politics

Protesters Rally in Front of NYC Public Library in Nationwide Anti-Trump Action

Photos by David Andersson New York City, April 19 — As part of a nationwide wave of anti-Trump protests on Saturday, New Yorkers gathered outside the New York Public Library at 42nd Street and 5th Avenue in a peaceful, spirited…

Science and Technology

A cultivated chicken nugget produced with 1125-fiber HFB. Shoji Takeuchi.

Researchers Say Lab-Grown Chicken Nuggets Are ‘Transformative Step’ for Cultivated Meat

Researchers have made what they say is a breakthrough in cultivated meat after they successfully produced nugget-sized pieces of chicken in a lab. By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes A bioreactor with the ability to mimic blood vessels like those in a natural circulatory…

Humanism and Spirituality

The YES and the NO

From the Dawn of Humankind until today there has always existed 2 fundamental aspects in all human beings. Two aspects in opposition to each other. The Yes and the No. The constructive and the destructive part. A constantly present internal…

Nonviolence

From Combatants for Peace, April 29th 2025, 20th Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Ceremony

On April 29th, the eve of Yom HaZikaron (Remembrance Day), we will gather once again to honour all lives lost to the conflict. Instead of deepening division, we choose to stand together in mourning. We won’t allow our pain to…

Ecology and Environment

Some Pilgrimage Sites Found Littered, Others Litter-Free or Almost

19 April 2025, Quezon City. The waste and pollution watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition called out citizens who simply threw their discards on the ground while performing their faith-driven visits to pilgrimage sites last Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Based on…

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Indian Farmers to Protest US Vice-President - "Vance Go Back! India Is Not For Sale” - Why?

Nearly a century ago, Indian soil echoed ‘Simon Go Back’ to protest the Simon Commission in 1928 as the British government appointed the commission to review the Government of India Act 1919 and propose constitutional reforms and it consisted entirely…

Culture and Media

Urgent emphasis on non-violent approach in news reporting

An international workshop titled ‘Reporting on Non-Violence Approach’, jointly organized by the international press agency Pressenza and Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU), was held on April 18. This reporting workshop was conducted virtually from Chile, Argentina, Italy, and the United Kingdom.…

Gender and Feminisms

Canadian election: feminist organization launched Demand better campaign

The Time to Push the Canadians Candidates for a more Equitable Economy Is Now! This election, 50+ leading feminist organizations have launched Demand Better, a national non-partisan campaign calling on Canadians to push politicians to prioritize the needs of everyday…

International issues

The NGO’s and what they really are!

Lately, in Europe and elsewhere, there has been a lot of controversy surrounding the so-called NGOs—Non-Governmental Organisations. Russia, Georgia, Slovakia, Serbia, and Hungary have all adopted laws aimed at increasing control over foreign NGOs operating within their borders. These new…

Migrants

Stop the Deportation of Our Sister Fatou – Her Life Is in Danger if she is Deported

Fatou Tamba has lived in the UK 18 years and in Liverpool for around eight years. She is set to be deported in a matter of days to The Gambia, a country where her friends and family believe she will…

Ecology and Environment

Environmental and Science Groups Sue Trump Admin for Deleting Environmental Justice and Climate Information From Federal Agency Websites

Environmental and science groups are suing the Trump administration for removing public information concerning climate and the environment from federal agency websites. The Sierra Club, the Environmental Integrity Project, California Communities Against Toxics and Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) filed a complaint on Monday…

Peace and Disarmament

Proposal for European mobilization for peace – May 9, 2025

Our friend Carlo Volpi sent us this proposal, which he is sending to all pacifist and nonviolent organizations in an attempt to reach the whole of Europe. Pressenza is publishing it and gladly supports it. Subject: Contemporary events in European…

Human Rights

Shaping International Law into a More Generous and Effective Space for Protection

International law and human rights in the Americas: the perspective of lawyer Viviana Krsticevic, who will receive the ‘Prominent Woman in International Law’ award from the American Society of International Law on April 18. The “Prominent Woman in International Law”…

Ecology and Environment

Antipolo Mayor Ynares and EcoWaste Coalition to Alay Lakad Participants: Respect the Environment, Litter Not

16 April 2025, Quezon City. The City Government of Antipolo and the EcoWaste Coalition both pitched for environmental stewardship and respect as millions are again expected to take part in the Alay Lakad to the pilgrimage city this Maundy Thursday.…

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When You Make Enemies Everywhere, You Can't Sell Anything

In a recent article before Trump’s tariff announcement, I mentioned the growing movement to boycott Made in USA because of its continuing to abet Genocide in Gaza. By Karl Sanchez That has now spread even farther in defiance of the…

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Bengali New Year 1432 (Pohela Boishakh 1432) Celebrated in Bangladesh

“তোমাকে ছাড়া আমরা ভালো আছি আপা- Shuvo Noboborsho Apa” Report & Photo Credit By: Ahadul Karim Khan Edited By: Mohammad Nazrul Islam. April 14, 2025. People from all ages and walks of life are celebrating Pahela Baishakh with great enthusiasm in…

International

Pictures of martyred Gazain Qambarani and Salman Qambarani being held by their loved ones in Balochistan

The Qambarani family: a tragic portrait of enforced disappearances in Balochistan

The Qambarani family is among the countless victims of enforced disappearances in Balochistan, a land plagued by decades of Pakistani military oppression. Dozens of Qambarani intellectuals, poets, activists and students have been abducted by Pakistani forces. Some have returned. Some…

Ecology and Environment

San Jose del Monte LGU and EcoWaste Coalition Urge Lenten Pilgrims Not to Leave Any Litter Behind

15 April 2025, Quezon City. Anticipating the influx of Lenten visitors, the local government of the City of San Jose Del Monte (CSJDM) and the environmental watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition jointly asked the faithful not to leave any trail of…

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Lal Kach-Red Glass

Report & Photo Credit By: Ahadul Karim Khan Edited By: Mohammad Nazrul Islam As the month of Chaitra, the last in the Bangla year draws to an end, the Hindu community comes together in a festival dedicated to the worship…

Human Rights

Jews and Allies Held Liberation Seder Outside ICE HQ, Demanding Freedom for Mahmoud Khalil and an End to Political Repression

On Monday evening, April 14, Jewish Voice for Peace–NYC (JVP-NYC) held a Liberation Seder outside ICE headquarters at Foley Square. The action, co-sponsored by IfNotNow, Jews For Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ), Rabbis for Ceasefire, and Shoresh, brought together hundreds…

Ecology and Environment

A graphic from the Fifth National Climate Assessment, released in 2023.

Trump Administration Ends Funding for Leading U.S. Climate Program

The Trump administration is ending funding for the United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP), which produces the National Climate Assessment — the most comprehensive climate report by the federal government. The assessment — established by Congress in 1990 and released every four years…

International issues

Neighborhood Diplomacy: Bangladesh Stands by Myanmar

Regarding the devastating earthquake that occurred in Myanmar on 28 March, a specialized rescue and medical support team from the Armed Forces under the supervision of the chief adviser has been operating in Naypyidaw since 1 April, providing crucial relief…

Peace and Disarmament

Towards the People’s Peace Summit in Jerusalem, May 8-9. Interview with Aziz Abu Sarah

After the interview a few days ago with the Israeli pacifist Maoz Inon, we continue in our ‘behind the scenes’ reporting leading to the It’s Now Event in Jerusalem (May 8th – 9th) which promises to be the biggest Peace Assembly ever attempted in…

Ecology and Environment

All New York City residents are now expected to separate organic waste from trash destined for landfills.

NYC Begins Mandatory Composting Enforcement

New York City’s mandatory composting went into effect at the start of this month, and the city has already issued hundreds of tickets. According to the New York City Department of Sanitation, curbside composting is now available city-wide, and all residents are expected…

Politics

Prof Yunus Envisions a Discrimination-free Bangladesh on New Year

Guwahati: On the eve of the Bangladeshi New Year, the interim government chief Professor Muhammad Yunus called upon the people of the South Asian nation to work together in creating a discrimination-free Bangladesh, where every citizen is happy, peaceful, and…

Culture and Media

India: Appreciating Prompt Initiative to Punish Scribes-killers

Guwahati: Leaving aside the lethargy, usually observed in India while proceeding against the killing of media persons, the respective police authorities have taken prompt actions to unearth the mystery of journo-murders in three locations under the Andaman and Nicobar Islands,…

International

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Ecuador: ¿para dónde camina hoy?

Este domingo 13 de abril, el resultado de la 2da vuelta de las elecciones presidenciales en Ecuador ha generado inquietud por el destino del país para los siguientes 4 años. Partidarios de Luisa González y de Daniel Noboa fueron las…

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Critical Mineral Cooperation With Pakistan Carries With It Five Strategic Risks For The US

Pakistan might be handing the US a poisoned chalice. The US sent one of its top diplomats for South Asia to attend the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum in Islamabad last week, during which time he conveyed the Trump Administration’s interest in critical…

Human Rights

Pedalling for Justice: Serbian Students’ 1,300 km Ride from Novi Sad to Strasbourg

On April 13, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., Place du Luxembourg in Brussels will host a significant demonstration supporting Serbian students cycling from Novi Sad to Strasbourg. This event, part of the “Tura do Strazbura” (Tour to Strasbourg), aims to draw…

Culture and Media

Who’s Afraid of Feminist Writer Taslima Nasrin?

The traditional month-long book fair ended last February. The book fair commemorates the fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives on 21 February 1952 to establish Bangla (or Bengali) as the mother language. Presently, the day is observed worldwide as International…

Ecology and Environment

How Far the 50-Year Chinese Blueprint for Sustainability will Shape Bangladesh’s Water Management?

Water is the lifeblood of Bangladesh, a delta nation intricately woven with rivers and wetlands. Yet, this abundance of water has paradoxically become a source of distress due to rampant pollution, unsustainable extraction, and climate-induced challenges. To address these issues…

Human Rights

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Disappearance of human rights leader in Guinea-Bissau sparks international alarm

The home of Bubacar Turé, a prominent human rights defender and president of the Guinean League for Human Rights (LGDH), was raided in the early hours of April 12 by unidentified police officers in an operation without a warrant According…

Ecology and Environment

EcoWaste Coalition Exhorts the Faithful to Give Planet Earth a Rest from Trash and Pollution

Group Promotes Ecological Observance of the Holy Week 13 April 2025, Quezon City. As the Month of the Planet Earth is observed in accordance with Presidential Proclamation No. 1482, the EcoWaste Coalition urged pious Filipinos to mark the Holy Week in…

Asia

Seoul Celebrates 106th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Korean Provisional Government in Exile

On 11 April 2025, the South Korean Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs hosted the “106th Anniversary Ceremony of the Establishment of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea” at the Provisional Assembly Hall of the National Memorial of…

Culture and Media

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India: Why Do The Dalits Still Face Caste Stigma?

The persistence of caste stigma against Dalits in India is a complex issue rooted in historical, social, economic, and political factors established through a very long journey. It was categorized by the upper caste strata, by some selfish groups to…

Culture and Media

Alpha-Dialogue Building Bridges between Russian and African media

Empowering senior African media executives, raising their orientation towards geopolitical developments and learning more innovative skills of disseminating information to the public audience are the main components of the first short-term training programme planned in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It also…

International issues

India: Defending Chinese Threat From Bangladesh’s Soil

Soon after Professor Muhammad Yunus frankly announced that Bangladesh is the guardian of the ocean—the Bay of Bengal—the bigwigs, military hawks, politicians, and ‘Godi Media’ in India lashed out at Bangladesh for such a statement, which has been deemed a…

Human Rights

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International Day of Action Against the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum in Brussels

On 10 April 2025, more than 200 people gathered at Place du Luxembourg in Brussels to protest against the consequences of the “EU Pact on Migration and Asylum”, approved precisely one year ago by the European Parliament. This demonstration, launched…

Culture and Media

Happy Blooming Day Event with Refugees: Wes Anderson Photo Exhibition in Seoul

On the afternoon of April 9, 2025, I joined a group of ten refugees and their supporters at the Ground Seesaw Seochon gallery in Seoul for Happy Blooming Day: Wes Anderson Photo Exhibition—an immersive event featuring mesmerizing photographic artworks inspired…

Humanism and Spirituality

The Courage to Stand Together: A Path to Humanization

There are few opportunities to illustrate that some people are working with a different mindset—not following the usual divisions like Israel vs. Palestine, and Left vs. Right — that are dragging our world into unnecessary tensions, insecurity, and violence. Standing…

Ecology and Environment

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NYC and Long Island Could Lose 80,000 Homes to Flooding by 2040, Exacerbating Housing Crisis: Report

By the year 2040, New York City and Long Island could lose over 80,000 homes to flooding, according to Averting Crisis, a new report released on Monday by the nonprofit Regional Plan Association (RPA). By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes The report said that in every NYC borough,…

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