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The Golden Dome Delusion: Prioritizing Missiles Over Humanity

by Irshad Ahmad The arena shifted from WrestleMania IV and WrestleMania V to the presidency of the United States—a superpower where real forces clash like billiard balls on a table. When struck, these balls scatter, seeking refuge in pockets to…

African NGOs Pledge to Promote the Casablanca Declaration for the Universal Abolition of Surrogacy 

Paris, May 22, 2025 On the occasion of the 2nd Pan-African Conference on Family Values, delegations of NGOs from the African continent met in Nairobi, Kenya, from May 12 to 17, 2025. The Casablanca Declaration is delighted that, among the projects…

The Post-Ceasefire Era: A New War of Narratives

by Irshad Ahmad   The ceasefire has ended, but another war has begun—this time fought by media anchors, politicians, and propagandists competing to declare victory for their own nations while downplaying their losses. The ongoing cyber-war between Pakistan and India…

The Unlearned Lessons of War: A Cycle of Destruction

by Irshad Ahmad War has been a persistent and tragic feature of human history, yet humanity seems to have learned little from its devastating consequences. The First World War, the Second World War, the Cold War, the U.S.-Vietnam War, and America’s…

The Manufactured Heroism Crisis: India-Pakistan’s Clash of Perceptions and Realities

by Irshad Ahmad The ceasefire between India and Pakistan remains technically intact, but the psychological war rages on. While Pakistanis celebrate what they perceive as a strategic success, India finds itself trapped in a vortex of confusion—its public torn between…

India’s Enchanting Summer Escapes: Cultural Festivals in the Coolness of Nature

India is a land of rich culture, diverse landscapes, and vibrant traditions. However, during the summer months, many regions experience scorching heat with temperatures often exceeding 40°C (104°F). This oppressive heat, combined with high humidity, can make cities like Delhi,…

May 17 (IDAHOBIT): Global Day Celebrates Sexual and Gender Diversities Amid Rising Backlash Worldwide

Events will happen in countries worldwide under the theme “The power of communities” Access data about the legal situation for LGBTI people: globally | in your country/jurisdiction Geneva (Switzerland), 12 May 2025 – Numerous initiatives are taking place worldwide in May to celebrate sexual…

Sowing Seeds of Hope in a Garden of Hate

by Irshad Ahmad   When the air reeks with the acrid smell of war, fear seeps into our souls. Life loses meaning, and the future turns bleak. Amidst the chaos, friends and foes alike obsess over statistics—counting losses like arithmetic…

“We don’t want journalists to be arrested or dismissed just for politically supporting fascism” – PIB DG

Burhanuddin (Dhaka Bureau): Referring to the role of journalists during the July-August uprising in Bangladesh, the Director General of the Press Institute Bangladesh (PIB), Faruk Wasif, stated that necessary action could be taken against any journalist if there is a…

DRU Unveils ‘Kanthaswar’ and Holds Discussion

Rozina Rozi (Dhaka Bureau): To mark International Women’s Day 2025, the Financial Institutions Division Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Nazma Mobarek, unveiled the special publication ‘Kanthaswar’ of the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU). The unveiling ceremony, discussion meeting, and cake-cutting…

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