On behalf of myself and the Pressenza staff, I would like to acknowledge the recent passing of Suzanne Gepp. Suzanne was instrumental in developing and doing graphics for two of the first NYC Humanist magazines, both of which were Pressenza prototypes in the 1990s –...
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Record military spending: the world on the way to an arms race
The world spent 2.71 trillion $ in the military in 2024, according to new data published on Monday by SIPRI. Global military spending reached $2.7 trillion, representing a 9.4% increase in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to SIPRI estimates—marking the...
NEW POLL: Filipinos Overwhelmingly Support Actions to Address Climate Change, Reduce Harmful Methane Pollution
93% of Filipinos Support Action to Minimize Climate Change Impact, 75% Support National Methane Emissions Reduction Target Amid Tropical Cyclones, Flooding, and Landslides, nearly 7 in 10 Filipinos Report Significant Personal Impacts from Climate Change LOS BAÑOS –...
Timeless Strokes: Works of Art from Select Filipino Artists, Masters of Contemporary Art
A landmark art exhibition is set to open on May 10 at Imahica Art Gallery, featuring some of the most respected and enduring figures in Philippine contemporary art. The exhibition features beloved pieces from the artists’ early careers, offering a view of their...
Pahalgam fallout scratches Bangladesh
The deadly massacre of tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir erupted a fresh crisis between Pakistan and India, the two nuke-armed neighbors. The sectarian terrorists or Islamic jihadists deliberately targeted the Hindus only India has accused Pakistan of supporting...
SOIL: Photographic Exhibit Features a Korean Buddhist Nun’s Daily Life at the Swiss-Hanok in Seoul
Have you ever tasted Korean temple cuisine? It’s entirely plant-based, which celebrates the natural rhythms of the Earth. It is said that in the Buddhist tradition, there’s a deep emphasis on balance and harmony between the elements. In the making of foods,...
Towards the People’s Peace Summit in Jerusalem, May 8-9. Many for the twentieth Joint Ceremony of the Fighters for Peace
We already had a beautiful, shared and highly attended preview of what the now imminent People’s Peace Summit will be like last night with the twentieth edition of the Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Ceremony, as always organized by Combatants for Peace in...
May 1st: Sick and Tired of the Culture of War? Share the Peace Manifesto 2025
Saying they are “sick and tired of the culture of war,” Nobel Peace Laureates and other peace organizations and peace activists hope to repeat the success of the Manifesto 2000 that was signed by 75 million people during the UN International Year for the Culture of...
Security challenges in the Mozambique Channel: The military naval base in Mayotte, a major threat from the Comorian perspective
Indian Ocean Commission Summit, Madagascar, 24 April 2025 The island countries of the Indian Ocean region face many challenges in terms of maritime security, such as piracy, trafficking in illicit drugs and people, environmental concerns and border security. The...
Korea Press Photographers Exhibit 2025: “Capture the decisive events and document the truth”
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...
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...