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News from the Pressenza Bureau in New York, United States

30 years of Fortress Europe – demarcation instead of community

It is always shocking to see how fundamentally political reality has changed in recent years, even in European countries. Thirty years ago, there was still cause for optimism when looking at the development of the European Union in the interests…

Exploring physician anti-nuclear war activism

Countway Library exhibit Prescriptions for Peace highlights role of health care professionals in anti-nuke movement. In 1961, at a time of high Cold War tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, a group of physicians and medical students in…

Dhaka eyeing deeper economic cooperation with Beijing ahead of Yunus’s China visit

Bangladesh and China have enjoyed friendly relations since establishing diplomatic ties in 1975. Since then, cooperations between China and Bangladesh have risen exponentially. Bilateral ties between the two countries started solidifying, identifying each other’s interests and priorities. The relationship has…

New coalition agreement in Greenland to be signed on Friday, 28 March 2025, and JD Vance’s Visit

Statement by Dr Dwayne Ryan Menezes, Founder and Managing Director of Polar Research and Policy Initiative (PRPI), on the new coalition agreement in Greenland to be signed on Friday, 28 March 2025, and JD Vance’s Visit Formation of New Coalition…

Mexico Recognizes Palestine: A Historic Gesture of Solidarity

In a significant diplomatic move, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has officially recognized Palestine as a state, marking a historic moment in international relations. Sheinbaum, who enjoys an 80% approval rating, reaffirmed her commitment to Palestinian human rights as she welcomed…

London-Based Baloch Human Rights and Political Activist Aomar Karim Issues Statement on Pakistan’s Attempts to Deny Education to Baloch Students

In a statement issued on Aomar Karim’s official website, Aomarkarim.com, the London-based Baloch human rights and political activist has strongly condemned Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to deprive Baloch students of their right to education. Karim expressed concern that, under the pretext…

Take Action Now: Demand a Ceasefire

On Monday evening, after 15 months of relentless bombardment, Netanyahu and his extremist government chose to break the fragile ceasefire. This decision to resume the fighting unleashed a wave of destruction that has already claimed the lives of over 400…

Public Figures Sign Open Letter to end Trump’s attacks on immigrant students standing with Palestine

Prominent actors, artists, academics, activists and leaders in the trade union movement have launched an open letter calling for the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to immediately cease its attacks against immigrant students and the unalienable, constitutional right to…

Comments on the Joint Statement by Greenland’s Party Leaders in response to Trump’s Rhetoric on the Annexation of Greenland

On 13 March, in a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Trump once again reiterated his desire to annex and control Greenland, citing its importance for international security. In response, Greenland’s incoming leader Jens Frederik Nielsen has stated clearly that…

Leaked Memo Reveals U.S. Travel Restrictions for Citizens of 41 Countries

A newly leaked memo obtained by Reuters and corroborated by sources working with U.S. immigration details a list of travel restrictions affecting citizens from 41 countries. The document categorizes nations into three groups, outlining varying levels of visa suspensions. According…

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