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Bangladesh: ‘humanitarian corridor’ for Myanmar​

Political parties from different shades of right, left, centrists, and Islamists are disturbed to hear from the media that Bangladesh has agreed to establish a ‘humanitarian corridor’ for the hungry people of war-torn Rakhine State in Myanmar. The media in…

Europe: Lessons from a blackout

On Monday, April 28, a massive blackout engulfed the entirety of peninsular Spain, Portugal, and parts of Southern France. Nothing worked—no cell phones, no trains. I was in the subway station when everything suddenly went dark. My first thought: the…

Walkation for Heroes: A 560-Kilometer Journey from Seoul to Busan for Service Dogs and Veterans

In an era where many campaigns are often backed by major company sponsors and media coverage, a brave and brilliant Korean man, Seongwon LEE, a former Marine Corps officer turned government official, has chosen a unique personal initiative that he…

Algeria: Why hatred and racism persist against the Amazigh identity

The rise of racist and hateful rhetoric against the Amazigh cause, as well as the resurgence of insulting remarks and protests targeting the Amazigh identity, deeply rooted in the history of the Algerian people, are all sources of concern. A…

How, after 80 years, Germany is somehow repeating its history.

We know already how NATO provoked Russia in starting its military operation in eastern Ukraine in 2022. Its constant expansion drift towards the borders of Russia and the US orchestrated coup in Kiev in 2014, putting neo-Nazi affiliated nationalists in…

Trump’s Tariff Hikes: ‘Historical Amnesia’, or History Repeating Itself?

by Mesay Berhanu Gemechu Trump has just introduced a wave of tariff hikes on import duties against 60 countries including China, Japan, India, Cambodia, and Vietnam. The measures described by the President himself as ‘explosives’ reflect his administration’s aggressive stance…

Legal Summons: Nuclear Holocaust – a curious pairing

Podcaster’s After-Report: A Walk in a Nuclear Desert I am a teacher and podcaster – amongst other things. It is my joy to talk with people who are a positive force for their immediate and wider communities. Many times, we…

A Tribute To Suzanne Gepp

On behalf of myself and the Pressenza staff, I would like to acknowledge the recent passing of Suzanne Gepp. Suzanne was instrumental in developing and doing graphics for two of the first NYC Humanist magazines, both of which were Pressenza…

NEW POLL: Filipinos Overwhelmingly Support Actions to Address Climate Change, Reduce Harmful Methane Pollution

93% of Filipinos Support Action to Minimize Climate Change Impact, 75% Support National Methane Emissions Reduction Target Amid Tropical Cyclones, Flooding, and Landslides, nearly 7 in 10 Filipinos Report Significant Personal Impacts from Climate Change  LOS BAÑOS – According to a…

Pahalgam fallout scratches Bangladesh

The deadly massacre of tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir erupted a fresh crisis between Pakistan and India, the two nuke-armed neighbors. The sectarian terrorists or Islamic jihadists deliberately targeted the Hindus only India has accused Pakistan of supporting “cross-border terrorism” after…

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