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A Five-Pronged Strategy to End Plastic Pollution in Bangladesh—With People at the Center

Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental issues in Bangladesh, threatening ecosystems, public health, and urban hygiene. Experts agree that the crisis stems more from its irresponsible use and widespread mismanagement than from plastic production itself. Plastic’s low…

An Open Letter To The Israelis: Rise And Save The Soul Of Your Country

I have been agonizing over this appeal to every Israeli: why are you remaining silent in the face of the heinous crimes being committed in your name by your government against the masses of innocent Palestinian men, women, and children…

Challenging the Media Myth of Latino Machismo: Recognizing Feminist Strides in Latin America

Patriarchy is alive and well throughout the world. But the English-language media flatters itself by one-sidedly portraying machismo as a particularly Latin American malady, all the while overlooking significant feminist gains made in the region. By Roger D. Harris, Becca…

Remittance Inflow in Bangladesh: From Record Highs to Future Challenges

Bangladesh has witnessed a remarkable economic milestone as remittance inflows reached an all-time high of $30.04 billion in the year 2024–25, a 25.50% increase compared to the previous fiscal year (FY24). The country is one of the world’s top recipients…

What Ukraine hopes to learn from Croatia’s demining experience

Recently at the Ukraine Southeast Europe summit, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković reiterated his country’s commitment to support Ukraine in its demining efforts in addition to a continuation of humanitarian, economic and military aid. This comes after the two nations…

Veterans & Allies Fast for Gaza: 40 days of solidarity and compassion

Whenever you get to thinking that people lack compassion and generally can’t be trusted with the planet, I recommend you re-read this article. By Mike Ferner On May 22, 2025, several members of Veterans For Peace, along with some allies,…

July 8-9 Schiller Institute European Conference Summary

On the Verge of a New World War—European Nations Must Cooperate with the Global South! by Kevin Gribbroek July 9—A two-day international conference was held this weekend in Strasbourg, France by the Schiller Institute, titled “On the Verge of a…

Trump’s Immigration Plan Is A Human And Economic Disaster

I understand the urgent need to reform our immigration policy to streamline the current chaotic and disjointed immigration laws. However, Trump’s approach to addressing migration will gravely affect the health of the economy, to which immigrants are indispensable.  Expelling hard-working…

‘What Constitutes a Beautiful Soul’: Helga Zepp-LaRouche Remarks to China-EU Human Rights Symposium in Madrid

Here are the remarks of Helga Zepp-LaRouche to the China-EU Human Rights Symposium in Madrid, Spain on June 29: Topic: “The Development of Artificial Intelligence and the Value of Human Subjectivity” Title: “What Constitutes a Beautiful Soul” by Helga Zepp-LaRouche Because of…

Strengthening Multipolarity For Sustainable Development

Ultimately, the St Petersburg International Economic Forum remains one of the foremost platforms for global dialogue on economic cooperation, investments, innovation, and inclusive growth. The 2025 theme – Strengthening Multipolarity for Sustainable Development – is not only timely, but central…

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