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With the 2025 Philippine midterm elections fast approaching, environmental justice organization BAN Toxics is once again urging political aspirants to make the protection of the environment and public health a top priority. “The persistent presence of toxic chemicals poses a…

Guwahati: London-based global outfit dedicated to indigenous and tribal peoples’ rights, Survival International (SI) expressed relief that a foreigner was arrested after landing on North Sentinel Island in the Indian Ocean to make contact with the uncontacted Sentinelese people. Terming…

The hostile Indian “Godi Media” is once again rolling up their sleeves after Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus said that, “We Are The Only Guardian Of Ocean…” Hours before Prof Yunus arrived in Dhaka (before taking oath of public office…

On March 28, a Korean fan dance troupe featuring Kurdish students captivated the audience with a mesmerizing performance that blended improvised traditional Korean music and customs with Kurdish popular dance and traditional attire. This unique cultural exchange was part of…

Maka-tao. Being people-oriented, emphasizing empathy, respect, and understanding for others… prioritizing the well-being of both individuals and the community. “Maka-tao” translates to “for people” or “with people” and carries with it the values of humanity, compassion, respect for the rights of…

Environment Groups Expose Lack of Transparency, Cite Health and Climate Risks of WtE Project ILOILO CITY — April 1, 2025 – A proposed Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant in Iloilo, a province in the Philippines, located in the southeastern part of Panay…

In March 2025, the Pakistani military launched a brutal crackdown on the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), a peaceful organization advocating against the enforced disappearances of Baloch people. This crackdown followed a series of demonstrations led by BYC demanding justice for…

The Baloch National Movement (BNM) organized a three day campaign at the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland, to raise awareness about Pakistan’s ongoing genocide against the Baloch nation and to advocate for an independent Balochistan. The campaign aimed to…

Guwahati: In a democratic country, every citizen who expresses his views constructively through any medium (now in the abundantly used digital platforms) can be termed as a journalist, who may be associated with any profession and not necessarily employed by…

EcoWaste Coalition Urges Consumers to Seek Authorized Products  to Avoid Quality and Safety Issues 28 March 2025, Quezon City.  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public against the purchase and use of unauthorized skincare cosmetics from China…