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Prof Yunus did not abandon the ship in turbulent sea

The Godi media (“embedded journalism” favoring the government) in India did not hesitate to claim that there was a power struggle after a faceoff with the COAS (Chief of Army Staff) over holding a general election by the end of…

The Future of Global Priorities: Technology Over Humanity?

by Irshad Ahmad Mughal When I was a young trainee as a community development worker, I was told: “Never lose sight of the forest by counting individual trees.” This lesson taught me to adopt a holistic perspective—a mindset that now helps me…

Ballots and Bias: How the Press Framed Venezuela’s Regional and Legislative Elections

The pro-government alliance achieved a sweeping victory in Venezuela’s May 25 elections, while a fractured opposition suffered losses. Western media distorted the results – spinning low turnout claims, ignoring the role of illegal US sanctions, and offering selective sympathy to…

The Real Reason Donald Trump is America’s Favorite Politician

The Unspoken Cause The real underlying reason that Donald Trump has been America’s favorite politician for the last 10 years is rarely spoken about. There’s a reason why it’s not mentioned much, but we’ll get to that in a moment.…

“Eat Bread, or Face my Bullet.”

by Irshad Ahmad Mughal   This was a recent statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a speech delivered to an audience in Gujarat, intended to reinforce his image as a superhuman and undefeatable leader following a recent conflict with…

Fighting for the Planet means Sovereignty for the Sahel

At the core of most demands for the US empire, we’re asking for kindergarten ethics– is that a stretch? It’s what the climate movement teaches about our relationship with the Earth: not to take and take and extract and extract…

African Union Marks Africa Day 2025 with a Call for Justice, Unity, and Forward Momentum

The African Union commemorated Africa Day 2025 with a renewed call to justice, unity, and shared progress. Speaking on behalf of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AUC, delivered a stirring address that reflected on…

South Asia’s Compass of Co-Existence

by Irshad Ahmad The ceasefire still holds, but its origins remain shrouded in mystery—a diplomatic enigma with no clear claimant. Multiple actors, including India, Pakistan, the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the UAE, played roles in its brokering. At its…

MEP Danilo Della Valle: EU hesitates with its response to a humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Italian MEP Danilo Della Valle, who has recently visited Rafah, explains what is currently going on in Gaza and shares his opinion about the EU`s involvement in the conflicts across the African continent. TASS: Interview done by our correspondent from…

Mexico’s president ramps up opposition to proposed U.S. remittance tax

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday her government will send another diplomatic mission to the United States to oppose a proposed 3.5 percent tax on remittances, warning the measure would severely impact millions of Mexican nationals living abroad. Speaking at…

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