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State assassinations: a way to conceal political and military failure

The recent spate of assassinations committed by Israel and the United States has drawn attention to what appears to be a growing trend: “decapitation.” War increasingly resembles ordinary criminality punishable under the law, specifically homicide or first-degree murder. The list…

Nepal Looks Forward With Interim Premier Sushila Karki

Nepal, sandwiched between  India and Tibet (China), has returned to normalcy after two days of political unrest, where the young people hit the streets of Kathmandu and other important urban localities with various demands, including accountability to the government. The…

San Antonio Marine Corps Veteran is on Gaza Aid Flotilla, Israel Has Struck Twice

Marine Corps veteran, Philip Kuper Tottenham, born and raised in San Antonio, is in the Mediterranean, aboard the 46-foot “Veterans Boat,” Ohwayla. The ketch is part of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF)*. It is now in Tunis, meeting other contingents,…

Beyond The Wall (The Collapsing Neocon-Globalist War Machine and the Fallout it’s Producing)

Somewhere between 12 and 16 (and still counting) political candidates in Germany and France have suddenly, mysteriously died over the course of the last 2 and 1/2 weeks.(1),(1a),(1b) Apparently all of the now dead candidates were opponents of Europe’s current…

The war drums of Ursula von der Leyen, the non-elected burocrat Queen of the EU

Nobody outside the political elite of Europe likes her. Most of the common people do not even know her. But she likes to protray herself as the Top decisionmaker for the whole of the EU. Her State of the Union…

The Politics of Violence and the Future of Zohran Mamdani

The tragic assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has shaken the American political landscape. First and foremost, let us be clear: such an act of violence is absolutely horrendous and indefensible. As someone who deeply believes in Gandhian nonviolence, I…

The Illusion of Order: Power, Perception, and Paralysis in the Modern International Arena

by Irshad Ahmad Mughal We exist in an age defined by instantaneous information, where our understanding of global events is increasingly mediated by artificial intelligence, social media influencers, and algorithmic news feeds. This constant stream of content, while offering multiple…

Triadico: A Tapestry of Diverse Art 

MANILA, Philippines – Triadico opens on September 20, 2025 at Imahica Art Gallery, Lee Gardens, Wack Wack, Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City. This compelling exhibition brings together three women artists: Jinky Rayo, Millet Sacerdoti, and Butchie Peña, whose works create a…

Tulsi Sigdel, Humanist from Nepal, About the Recent Gen Z Protest Against Corruption

Tulsi Sigdel writes and posts in her Facebook page her heartfelt feelings and well wishes about the recent developments and outcome after the Nepalese Gen-Z youths and citizens came together in a series of street marches and demonstrations that hoped…

When the World Shakes, Some Stomachs Growl Louder

by George Banez Lunch for me these days at home in Florida simply retells the previous night’s dinner.  A quick reimagining of leftovers often suffices.  Occasionally, I make soup, sometimes Filipino Sinigang, sometimes Japanese Miso. Or I fry me some…

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