As spring brings refreshing weather to South Korea’s capital, April has been packed with many interesting events and public gatherings. I had the pleasure of visiting one particular exhibition twice at the city’s main avenue, Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul. As an...
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Trump’s New Target of Trade War: Chinese Merchant Fleet and Shipyards
The global geopolitical reckoning period continues with trade wars and protectionism. The US’ new customs tariffs are taking their place as the most important soldiers of this war. The old order is no more. However, there is no change in the old order’s vision of...
Results of the IV Forum “Russia-Africa: What’s Next?
The Fourth Forum took place from April 22 at MGIMO University of the Russian Foreign Ministry, concluded on April 25, 2025. The event confirmed its status as an authoritative platform for discussing key areas of cooperation between Russia and the countries of the...
Udo Bullmann: The African continent is increasingly asserting itself by seeking diversified alliances, including ties with BRICS
Udo Bullmann is a Member of the European Parliament (Germany), Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), part of the Party of European Socialists. Chairman of the delegation for relations with South Africa, Member of the Conference of Presidents of Delegations,...
Bangladesh-China Medical Cooperation: A Potential New Era in Healthcare
In a significant move to bolster medical cooperation between Bangladesh and China, Chief Advisor Dr. Yunus, in his recent visit to China, urged opening new avenues for Bangladesh-China cooperation to ensure quality healthcare. With a keen interest in expanding medical...
The Long Road to Change: Serbia’s Protests Between Hope and Fatigue
After the major protest on March 15, which on one side brought catharsis and on the other disappointment, demonstrations across Serbia have continued on a relatively similar scale. Large student actions have become less frequent, except for a group that cycled 1,300...
ICE Contracts Avelo Airlines to Fly Deportees: Locals Prefer their ICE Crushed
Avelo Airlines has entered into a controversial agreement with US immigration authorities to operate deportation flights, sparking protests from coast to coast. Activists, legal organizations, and local communities are mobilizing against the carrier’s role in...
Bangladesh’s Myanmar Policy: Recent Speculations and Future Ahead
In recent months, a surge of speculation and analysis has emerged regarding Bangladesh’s strategic intentions toward Myanmar, particularly in the context of the ongoing Rohingya repatriation efforts and the complex civil conflict in Rakhine State. Some media outlets...
The PAKAFUZ Railway Through Central Eurasia Is Making Slow But Steady Progress
Five issues must first be overcome in order for this project to become a reality. The Russian and Uzbek Transport Ministries agreed earlier in the month to begin practical implementation of the Trans-Afghan Railway project, also known as the...
Ceasefire in Ukraine: President Zelensky met President Ramaphosa in South Africa and President Trump in Rome
Last week the President Zelensky made a historic first visiting Africa seeking for help on abducted children by Russia. South Africa positioned itself as a mediator in the Russia-Ukraine conflict last year, at a conference in Montreal. The country agreed to lead the...
Economic Prosperity – Neutrality and Peace
“Peace is the most powerful weapon for mankind.”—Mahatma Gandhi Peace is an economic driver for every country, for the world and even more so in a globalized world, where countries and regions are connected. Conflicts and wars interrupt not only supply chains, harming...
Envi Group Advocates Child Safety from Toxic Chemicals and Waste in Commemoration of Autism Month
April 27, 2025. Environmental justice organization BAN Toxics joined the 13th advocacy “Fun Walk” in celebration of Autism Awareness Month in Daet, Camarines Norte today, highlighting the urgent need to protect children and the general public from exposure to toxic...