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India is Blowing Hot and Cold with Bangladesh

India has multiple reasons for disliking Bangladesh. In the aftermath of the event of the ouster of all-weather friend Sheikh Hasina from power in August 2024. If we look into previous regimes, Delhi developed heightened relations with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman…

‘BJP-led Central Government failed at all fronts’- Why does Congress allege so?

After the extended Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting on September 24 in Bihar, a resolution was passed slamming the ruling BJP- led central government that it has failed in all fronts. Why is the Congress party alleging so? Why is…

PMPI Statement on the Dismissal of the TRO Filed against Environmental Leaders of Homonhon

The Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) welcomes the decision of the Regional Trial Court Branch 3, Guiuan, Eastern Samar, to deny the application filed by EMIR Mineral Resources Corporation (EMRC) for a Writ of Preliminary Injunction and/or Temporary Restraining Order…

Muhammad Yunus’ Islamist Blueprint: Bangladesh at the Edge of a Security Collapse

 By Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury  Bangladesh is entering one of the most dangerous phases of its history. At the center of this looming crisis is the unelected regime of Muhammad Yunus, which is presenting itself abroad as democratic and reformist while systematically dismantling the country’s…

US Military Presence in Bangladesh Worries India

In 1996, Bangladesh agreed to the “war on terror” against the rogue Jihadist regime in Afghanistan, officially the Global War on Terrorism, a global military campaign initiated by the United States following the 11 September attacks in 2001, and is…

Assam: When the Prince of Melody Departs

The heartbroken news surfaced from Singapore in multiple media outlets, which shocked the people of Assam in grief, but also in instant outrage among the young generation, who were born in eastern India and brought up with the melodious voice…

Waste Workers Demand Justice: “End Corruption, Ensure Just Transition” 

Manila, 21 September 2025 – The Philippine National Waste Workers Alliance (PNWWA) took part in a nationwide rally to expose the deep injustices faced by waste workers due to corruption and neglect.  Despite being among the most essential frontline workers…

China: Technological Innovation Serving Better Lives and Human-Centered Cities

An ongoing development is the project announced in August 2025, where China took a significant step toward a paradigm shift in its urban and technological development by presenting a detailed strategic plan to transform its cities by 2035 into “cities…

Rice Noodles, please!

Fortunately, nobody could read my mind, especially when I am hungry.   “Just order something, anything, I’m paying!”  I grumbled with my mouth shut.  I saw stars swirling as I listened to the back-and-forth chatter between the China-born owner waiting…

EcoWaste Coalition Joins People’s Clamor to End Systemic Corruption, Urges Government to Protect Climate and Environmental Funds

Public Money Must Serve People and the Planet, not the Greedy and Corrupt 21 September 2025, Quezon City – The environmental watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition joined the non-violent protest assemblies in Rizal Park and People Power Monument against despicable corruption, stressing…

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