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BD Launches ‘Family Card’ for Women’s Empowerment

Image created with the support of Arena-AI. by Asif Showkat Kallol Bangladesh’s Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, on Tuesday launched a pilot social protection programme aimed at providing direct financial support to women-headed families, as the government seeks to expand welfare…

A trip to Cuba amidst blackouts and solidarity

March 5th, the first day in Havana of my 2026 trip. I’ve been there before, but each time my love for this country, its history, and its revolution only grows; that’s why, if all goes as I hope (and I’ll…

War, religion, and the nuclear abyss

Religious fervor is pushing the world to the brink—and the TPNW is our red line Iran’s squares are once again filling with crowds. But this time, they are not protesting against the ruthless regime that has brutally repressed its own…

“The First Victim Was the Truth” – The Cognitive War on Venezuela

Two days before his kidnapping, President Nicolás Maduro gave an interview to Spanish writer Ignacio Ramonet and explained that the war on Venezuela is a cognitive one, “because the war is for the brain, the brain handles emotions and handles…

Energy as Power: The New Geopolitics of the Global Energy Transition

As the world shifts from fossil fuels to electrification and renewable energy, the struggle for control over resources, technologies, and infrastructure is reshaping the balance of global power. “For more than a century, oil was the energetic heart of the…

In the time of predators. The stakes of Trump’s imperialist intervention in Venezuela

The attack against Venezuela in early January and the abduction of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores are part of the new U.S. strategy within the broader reorganization of the world and of inter-imperialist power relations. This aggressive strategy notably involves…

Israeli civil society raises its voice against war

Yesterday in Tel Aviv’s Habima Square, despite restrictions and warnings, pacifist and nonviolent associations organized a demonstration to clearly state that Israeli civil society is against war. Several hundred people called for an immediate end to the war against Iran…

Pressenza Contributor Genevieve Kupang and Victoria Corral: Finalists at the 43rd National Book Awards

This International Women’s Day, March 8, we celebrate not only womanhood but also the scholarly excellence of two remarkable women. Genevieve Balance Kupang writes feature articles and contributes to Pressenza International Press Agency on topics ranging from culture and the…

Power, Morality, and the Shadow of the Epstein Scandal

The ancient Greeks believed that those who govern society must possess not only power but also wisdom and moral virtue. The philosopher Plato famously proposed the idea of the “philosopher-king,” arguing that the ideal rulers should be individuals trained in…

Bangladesh’s Garment Export Lead Faces Pressure as Vietnam Gains Ground

by Asif Showkat Kallol Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector has long served as the backbone of the country’s export economy. However, evolving global trade dynamics suggest that its lead over its closest competitor, Vietnam, may face increasing pressure in the…

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