Nepal is going through one of the deepest political and social crises in decades, marked by the convergence of structural problems, immediate triggers, and complex internal and external dynamics that have led to massive protests, the fall of the communist government,...
By Geri Matthew Carretero Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental – The BRAVE Project (Building Resilient and Aware Voices for Empowerment) was officially launched today at Ozamiz City National High School, marking the start of a year-long initiative that puts young people at...
If you are living in a major city, as I do in Lahore, and you do not have a few minutes to think alone, to gaze out the window, and to focus your consciousness inward upon your very self—then you are lost. You are lost in the world and have forgotten your Self. You...
As the Supreme Court of India recently agreed to hear a petition asking for a comprehensive and time-bound re-verification of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) updated in Assam during 2014-2019, the people of Assam may expect a correct list of genuine nationals...
(Another mislabeled “no Pb” paint brand found contaminated with toxic lead) 10 September 2025, Quezon City. Imported paints containing high concentrations of lead, a neurotoxin and endocrine-disrupting chemical, continue to enter the country’s ports, prompting an...
Restoring the original and non-Orwellian name to the U.S. Department of War ought to have a positive impact on people’s speech and understanding. Yes, of course, Trump did it in order to celebrate the sadistic malevolence associated with the word “war.” He did it...
Following several calls to withdraw from the Tour of Spain due to the safety risks associated with pro-Palestinian protests during the race, the Israel Premier Tech cycling team, led by Israeli-Canadian billionaire Sylvan Adams, decided last week-end, before the...
Doha Under Fire: An Unprecedented Attack On September 9, 2025, Israel bombed Qatar’s capital, Doha, in an open act of aggression against a sovereign and non-belligerent state. The operation, named “Summit of Fire” (Cumbre de Fuego) and in Hebrew “Pisgat HaEsh” (Summit...
President Donald Trump euphorically concluded his White House press conference on September 2 with breaking news: the US military had just blown up a small motor vessel in the middle of the Caribbean Sea. He alleged that the skiff came from Venezuela and was loaded...
In contrast to the hypocrisy and inaction of many governments, the peoples of the world have reacted unanimously by denouncing the ongoing genocide against the population of Gaza. Every day, scenes of atrocity unfold in this narrow strip of land that is home to nearly...
Making demands for basic moral actions of governments unlikely to do most of them anytime soon can be a useful educational and long-term activity. Here are some demands for governments of the world that many of us have been making, with some variations, but only the...
Over the past few years, Russia has raised its public diplomacy across Africa, ultimately aiming at strengthening multifaceted relations. As noticeable in practical terms, Russia has taken various tailored steps toward influencing public opinions and policy...