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A Candid Open Letter to the Left About Iran and Beyond.

Dear Colleagues and Comrades: Today the flyers and banners say “STOP THE WAR ON IRAN.” Two weeks ago they said, “STOP THE WAR ON VENEZUELA” or “STOP THE WAR ON CUBA” or “STOP THE WAR ON GAZA.” And of course we easily recall…

Joint Call from Conscientious Objectors and Draft Resisters in Turkey, Cyprus, Greece and Israel NO TO WAR IN IRAN

We, anti-war voices from Turkey, Cyprus, Greece and Israel, raise a common cry against the ongoing attacks in Iran and the expanding conflict. This cry is not for the power of states and armies, but for the freedom of peoples…

The 21st Joint Memorial Ceremony of Combatants for Peace and Parents Circle will be held on April 20

Despite the climate of strong tension and uncertainty in West Asia, the organizations Combatants for Peace and Parents Circle – Families Forum confirm that the 21st Joint Memorial Ceremony will take place as scheduled on April 20, 2025 at 20:30 (Jerusalem…

Signs of the Future: Building the Train Before the City Exists

Listen to the AI Brief Signs of the Future: Building the Train Before the | RSS.com We could argue that we are living in one of the most absurd moments in human history — a time when we – as…

The American-Israeli aggression against Iran, Realpolitik and world war

Although this war is a continuation of the previous imperialist policy, it also presents dangerous new developments. As usual, we are inundated with propaganda, disinformation and fake news while strict censorship of information prevails. The official narrative is nothing new:…

Direct Elections and Proposal for Increased Seats: A New Horizon for Women in Bangladesh Politics

by Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) Discussions have commenced regarding the potential increase of reserved seats for women in Bangladesh’s National Parliament to 100, aiming to ensure effective participation and empowerment. Simultaneously, a proposal has been put forward for ‘direct elections’…

Middle East conflict disrupts Bangladesh garment exports to Europe

by Mohammed Kawser Ahamed (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh’s garment exporters are facing mounting disruption as the war in the Middle East begins to affect global transport routes, delaying shipments to Europe and raising fears of further pressure on the country’s key…

Bangladesh to import LNG at more than double last year’s price amid Middle East tensions

By Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh has approved the emergency purchase of three cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from international suppliers at more than double the price paid only a few months ago, as concerns grow over energy…

Is the $20 Million Investment a Strategic Bet or a New Path to Control?

Controversy Surrounding the mCash Deal in Bangladesh By Sheikh Mohammad Arif (Dhaka Bureau) Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has planned to sell nearly half of its stake in its Mobile Financial Service (MFS), ‘mCash’, to a little-known US-based firm. This move…

The United States does not fear Cuba, but its example

When I come to Cuba, I don’t like to stay in hotels because they’re too distant from the daily life of the people. I know it’s important to welcome and accommodate the now few tourists who come to the island,…

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