In the US, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, France, Chile, Argentina, Hungary, Slovakya, Austria and others the far right political movements have gained space, are in power or have gained the latest elections. A fast growing phenomenon not seen for a long time. As to...
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Redefining Aravalli, The Oldest Hill Chain: Why A Matter Of Concern?
The coming generations will hardly believe that there was a chain of the oldest mountains, namely the Aravalli hills, on the Indian earth and they will read only in books that the hills spread over 800 km from Gujarat to Delhi, through Rajasthan and Haryana, ever...
Chilean runoff elects Kast
With a 16.6-point lead, the far-right candidate won the second round of elections held today, December 14 [2025], making Kast the President-elect of Chile. This was not a surprise, as polls had already predicted his victory, but the percentages varied slightly from...
Let’s give a new meaning to the word solidarity.
My Dear Friend, As a person who joined my local YMCA in 1979 as a youth and then became an Executive Secretary of the National YMCA in 1988, I had the opportunity to work with the people in the North and East, where many Tamil and Muslim communities live. I first went...
Legal victory for farmers and food sovereignty in Kenya
Kenyan farmers won a major legal victory in December 2025 when the High Court declared key parts of the Seed and Plant Varieties Act unconstitutional, upholding their right to save, share, and exchange indigenous seeds, a win for food sovereignty and climate...
An Extraordinary Celebration of Joy on Victory Day
Bangladesh celebrated its Great Victory Day this year through extraordinary festivities and joy . On the 54th anniversary of victory, the key highlights included the addition of the Bengali language to the global news service of the international press agency-...
Secretary-General’s phone call with H.E. Nicolás Maduro Moros, the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Today, the Secretary-General has received a phone call from H.E. Nicolás Maduro Moros, the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, regarding the current tensions in the region. During the call, the Secretary-General reaffirmed the United Nations’ position...
Toxics Watchdog Reminds Public To Watch Out for Potential Chemicals and Other Hazards in Plastic ‘Torotot’
With Christmas and New Year just around the corner, toxics watchdog BAN Toxics reminds the public to be extra cautious when buying plastic hornpipes or “torotot,” as some may contain harmful chemicals such as lead and mercury, known neurotoxins that can severely...
Reviewing the dynamics of India–Russia partnership
(Moscow Bureau) – Executive President of the Indian Business Alliance (IBA), Sammy Manoj Kotwani, discusses the landmark moment in deepening Russian-Indian collaboration. Kotwani explains the groundbreaking insights into President Vladimir Putin’s working visit to...
A humanist voice in the face of the Bondi Beach tragedy
Numerous individuals and organizations around the world are condemning the Bondi Beach tragedy in Sydney, Australia, where 15 people lost their lives, including a 10-year-old girl, a rabbi, and a Holocaust survivor. The brutal attack was perpetrated by two people, a...
New York, “Protect our neighbors from ICE”
It’s recently stopped snowing; it’s the most beautiful time in the city when the blanket is still pristine and we pedestrians follow each other’s footsteps. Thus, wrapped in the icy whiteness, we cross the neighborhood park to reach the subway entrance, where a small...
George Carlin’s Obedient America
“They want obedient workers. Obedient workers. People who are just smart enough to run the machines and do the paperwork, and just dumb enough to passively accept all these increasingly shittier jobs with the lower pay, the longer hours, the reduced benefits, the end...











