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Humanists in Bangladesh get the 3rd World March for Peace and Non-Violence Moving Forward
Feb 6, 2024. Members of the 3rd World March core team in Bangladesh invited Pressenza and some foreign observers to a virtual meeting as they discussed their plans for the 3rd World March for Peace and Non-violence in Bangladesh. It was a…
For Crisis-Hit Pakistan, Elections May Not Lead to a Meaningful Alternative
The ongoing crisis in Pakistan cannot be resolved simply by swapping one political party for another. Whether it is the arrest and conviction of Imran Khan or economic issues, Pakistan has a long road to recovery. By Pranjal Pandey Scheduled…
Brazil overtakes Turkey as largest buyer of Russian diesel, while preserving ties with Moscow despite Western pressures
According to Financial Times, Brazilian imports of diesel from Russia last year skyrocketed, with a staggering 4,600 per cent increase pertaining to total value – from $95 million worth of diesel purchases in 2022 to $4.5 billion. Purchases of fuel oil…
Warning Out on Cancer-Causing Cadmium in Lucky Charm Bracelets
4 February 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition is warning luck seekers from buying charm bracelets adorned with metal components containing extremely high concentrations of cadmium, a chemical that is linked to various types of cancer. The…
BCU Partners with GVS, C&E P.H.I., and WCCI for Community Outreach
Supporting DepEd’s Brigada Pagbasa at Bagnen Elementary School & Gotang Primary School by Genevieve Balance Kupang and Estella “Pacita” Wanden A Joint Initiative Featuring Book Donations, Storytelling, and Cultural Exchanges A literary event at the Bagnen Elementary School and Gotang…
BCU Empowers Scholars Through AI-Powered Tools: Towards Writing and Publication Success
by Michael Tomas Sebullen and Genevieve B. Kupang Catalyzing Global Excellence Towards Research Writing and Publication In a landmark event organized by the Graduate School and the Research and Development Office, unfolding at the Baguio Central University Function Hall on January…
World court rejects bulk of Ukraine’s terrorism charges against Russia
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled on Wednesday that Russia had violated global anti-terrorism and anti-racial discrimination treaties, but rejected most of the charges Kyiv brought against Moscow stemming from its 2014 annexation of parts of Ukraine. The 117-page judgement contained…
The Ripples of a Revolution: The Birth of an Initiative to Combat Single-Use Plastics (SUP) in Asia and the Pacific
02 February 2024 – The International Zero Waste Month (IZWM) marks a critical juncture in the global fight against single-use plastics (SUPs). The Asia Reuse Consortium, a groundbreaking initiative, was established in Jakarta, Indonesia on January 11, comprising 18 individuals from…
The 8th International Conference and Gathering of Elders Concludes
Prosperity has to be Shared Equitably: RSS Sarkaryavah Guwahati: The 8th International Conference and Gathering of Elders concluded on Wednesday at Dibrugarh in northeast India with the graceful presence of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s Sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale, Arunachal Pradesh chief minister…
Remembering the enormous legacy of a “Great Soul”.
On 30 January 1948, Mahatma Gandhi, a pivotal leader in the liberation of India from British rule and a living example of active nonviolence, was assassinated at the age of 78 by a Hindu fanatic. As a lawyer and activist,…
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