The Trump administration is ending funding for the United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP), which produces the National Climate Assessment — the most comprehensive climate report by the federal government. The assessment — established by Congress in 1990...
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Jews and Allies Held Liberation Seder Outside ICE HQ, Demanding Freedom for Mahmoud Khalil and an End to Political Repression
On Monday evening, April 14, Jewish Voice for Peace–NYC (JVP-NYC) held a Liberation Seder outside ICE headquarters at Foley Square. The action, co-sponsored by IfNotNow, Jews For Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ), Rabbis for Ceasefire, and Shoresh, brought together...
NYC Begins Mandatory Composting Enforcement
New York City’s mandatory composting went into effect at the start of this month, and the city has already issued hundreds of tickets. According to the New York City Department of Sanitation, curbside composting is now available city-wide, and all residents are...
Towards the People’s Peace Summit in Jerusalem, May 8-9. Interview with Aziz Abu Sarah
After the interview a few days ago with the Israeli pacifist Maoz Inon, we continue our “behind the scenes” tour of the IT’S NOW initiative, which promises to be the largest peace event ever attempted so far in the Middle East, with this telephone conversation with...
Neighborhood Diplomacy: Bangladesh Stands by Myanmar
Regarding the devastating earthquake that occurred in Myanmar on 28 March, a specialized rescue and medical support team from the Armed Forces under the supervision of the chief adviser has been operating in Naypyidaw since 1 April, providing crucial relief and...
Prof Yunus Envisions a Discrimination-free Bangladesh on New Year
Guwahati: On the eve of the Bangladeshi New Year, the interim government chief Professor Muhammad Yunus called upon the people of the South Asian nation to work together in creating a discrimination-free Bangladesh, where every citizen is happy, peaceful, and...
India: Appreciating Prompt Initiative to Punish Scribes-killers
Guwahati: Leaving aside the lethargy, usually observed in India while proceeding against the killing of media persons, the respective police authorities have taken prompt actions to unearth the mystery of journo-murders in three locations under the Andaman and Nicobar...
Ecuador: ¿para dónde camina hoy?
Este domingo 13 de abril, el resultado de la 2da vuelta de las elecciones presidenciales en Ecuador ha generado inquietud por el destino del país para los siguientes 4 años. Partidarios de Luisa González y de Daniel Noboa fueron las dos caras de la moneda al cierre...
Who’s Afraid of Feminist Writer Taslima Nasrin?
The traditional month-long book fair ended last February. The book fair commemorates the fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives on 21 February 1952 to establish Bangla (or Bengali) as the mother language. Presently, the day is observed worldwide as International...
Pedalling for Justice: Serbian Students’ 1,300 km Ride from Novi Sad to Strasbourg
On April 13, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., Place du Luxembourg in Brussels will host a significant demonstration supporting Serbian students cycling from Novi Sad to Strasbourg. This event, part of the “Tura do Strazbura” (Tour to Strasbourg), aims to draw public attention to...
Critical Mineral Cooperation With Pakistan Carries With It Five Strategic Risks For The US
Pakistan might be handing the US a poisoned chalice. The US sent one of its top diplomats for South Asia to attend the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum in Islamabad last week, during which time he conveyed the Trump Administration’s interest in critical mineral...
How Far the 50-Year Chinese Blueprint for Sustainability will Shape Bangladesh’s Water Management?
Water is the lifeblood of Bangladesh, a delta nation intricately woven with rivers and wetlands. Yet, this abundance of water has paradoxically become a source of distress due to rampant pollution, unsustainable extraction, and climate-induced challenges. To address...











