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Energy and Sovereignty, the Map of Power

“Whoever does not control their energy has no homeland. They have territory.” The energy world and the new colonialism Energy is not just electricity, nor just oil, nor merely turbines spinning in the wind. Energy is power. It is independence…

Is Tehran Becoming Uninhabitable? Water supply interruptions

By Kian Sharifi Over 40 cities across Iran, including Tehran, are facing routine water rationing and prolonged supply interruptions. In some areas, households and businesses endure hours-long daily outages as officials scramble to take emergency measures. The roots of the…

IF Machines Think, Do We Cease to Exist? Revisiting Descartes in the Age of AI

When Descartes said, “I think, therefore I am,” he placed human consciousness at the center of existence. His assertion implies that without awareness, the world loses its meaning—a sentiment echoed by a Brazilian community member who responded to an educator,…

Filipino Shyness: Is Filipino Modesty Holding Them Back?

by George Banez “We need to first know our own food so intimately before we can fully present its diversity internationally,” declared Filipino French digital content creator Erwan Heussaff. The James Beard Foundation Media Award recipient for promoting Filipino cuisine…

Self-Collection Is Self-Care: How Patreng Non Reclaims Health and Power

By Geri Matthew Carretero “We’ve gotten used to hustle culture, but in simple ways like self-screening, we allow ourselves to rest, to take charge, and to say, “My life matters.” — Ana Patricia “Patreng” Non When Ana Patricia “Patreng” Non…

A Catastrophic New Normal Has Arrived

 A new study published in Earth’s Future by researchers from Uppsala University with Belgian, French, and German universities have shown that climate change is morphing into a full blown ogre of destruction as several regions of the world are no…

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…

A Society Torn Between Beauty and Brutality

by Irshad Ahmad Mughal and Dr. Qurat ul Ain Rana A single scroll through my social media feed reveals Pakistan’s heartbreaking paradox. On one side, vibrant scenes of life unfold—children playing cricket in dusty village squares, colorful wedding processions winding…

Why ChatGPT’s Voice Version Fails to Match Its Written Rigor

An Open Letter from Professional Journalism As a journalist and intensive user of AI applied to geopolitical coverage, human rights investigations, and interpretive analysis, I have become both observer and architect of a rigorous experiment: developing ethical and narrative protocols…

Russia Unlocking Africa’s Food Security: Model of Connectivity and Collaboration

With geopolitical developments shaping the world, Africa is expectedly to change with the times. It has gone far, particularly with Russia, opening new directions in bilateral economic cooperation after their joint historic summits. It is also time to make critical…