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U.S.-Africa Trade: African Leaders, Exporters Expressing Optimism for AGOA’s Extension

As the geopolitical situation intensifies, with U.S. President Donald Trump imposing huge trade tariffs to either restrict or regulate export transactions to the United States, African leaders and entrepreneurs have mounted critical efforts to re-negotiate the extension of AGOA, which…

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…

Italy Deploys Frigate to Protect the Global Sumud Flotilla and Challenge the Israeli Blockade of Gaza

A historic precedent shaking Mediterranean geopolitics Italy has taken an unprecedented step by sending a military frigate, the “Fasan,” to protect the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian mission with more than 40 vessels carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, seeking to…

Gabriel Boric, President of Chile: “I want to see Netanyahu and those responsible for the genocide of the Palestinian people face an international criminal court”

At the 80th United Nations General Assembly, the youngest president in the world, Gabriel Boric Font, delivered his speech with uncommon strength and lucidity on the international diplomatic stage. His address was not merely a presentation of political positions: it…

Why So Much Fear About Socialism?

I have taught for fourteen seasons at one of the largest labor unions in America, with a 30,000-strong membership. In those classrooms, filled with hardworking men and women who fight every day for fair wages and respect, I was surprised…

International Alert: 13 Confirmed Drone Attacks Against the Global Sumud Flotilla En Route to Gaza

The Global Sumud Flotilla, made up of more than 500 volunteers from 44 countries—including doctors, parliamentarians, and human rights defenders—has been attacked thirteen times in recent hours while sailing through international waters between Greece and Libya on its way to…

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…

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