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(Pretoria/Moscow Bureau) – The Government of the Republic of South Africa has noted the request by the Republic of Ghana for a debate at the upcoming African Union (AU) Mid-Year Coordination Summit scheduled to take place in Cairo, Arab Republic…

When humanity confuses a moral compass with propaganda “Modern civilization learned to illuminate entire cities, but it still cannot fully illuminate its own conscience. The primitive no longer carries a spear. Now he carries speeches, flags, and moral certainties while…

To the ancient Tagalogs of the Philippines, Bathala is the supreme deity and creator of all existence, who, to this day, is still nestled in the co-presence of Philippine culture. Before Spanish colonization, the Tagalog people understood the world as…

According to a widespread view, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Israel’s invasion of Gaza are two comparable military interventions. It is argued that these two wars constitute two flagrant violations of international law. Putin and Netanyahu are evenly accused…

Read Part 1 here A short-term occupation for one and a longer-term one for the other In Ukraine, the popular uprising of 2013 and 2014 was facilitated by aid provided by the United States (tents, buses, food, entertainment). The coup…

Grand Opening of the 37th National Rabindra Sangeet Festival  By Sabrina Khan (Dhaka Bureau) Amidst a blend of melodic tunes, profound tributes, and emotional resonance, the ‘37th National Rabindra Sangeet Festival’ has commenced at the Liberation War Museum auditorium in…

by Zahida Parvez Chhanda (Dhaka Bureau) A new horizon is opening for the artistic and mental development of children at the primary level in Bangladesh. After prolonged debate and administrative tension, the new government- which assumed power following the February…

Journalism in the Age of AI By Sheikh Mohammed Arif (Dhaka Bureau) In a world grappling with the rapid spread of rumors, misinformation, and the rising threat of ‘deepfake’ videos, technical proficiency for journalists has become indispensable. To address these…

By Abu Hena Rasel (Dhaka Bureau) Dhaka, one of the most densely populated cities in the world, has long been synonymous with unbearable traffic congestion and a chaotic public transport system. However, the Bangladesh government has embarked on an ambitious…

In recent days, as diplomatic corridors fill with talk of “de-escalation” and a “temporary peace” between Tehran and Washington, a very different reality is unfolding inside Iran—quieter, less visible, but deeply painful. While the world watches negotiations and geopolitical shifts,…