Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Saturday urged citizens to participate in Sunday’s judicial election, the first time the public will directly select members of the federal judiciary. Sheinbaum hailed the vote as a “historic day” for Mexico, depicting it as a...
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Interview with Veterans and Allies: 10 Days into the “Fast for Gaza” at the United Nations in NYC
As international pressure mounts on Israel to end the starvation of Gaza’s population, Pressenza speaks with members of Veterans For Peace who are participating in a 40-day “Fast for Gaza” in front of the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in New York City. In this...
India’s deport “illegal” Muslims into Bangladesh
India is increasing diplomatic pressure on Bangladesh after the Pakistan-India conflict following the Pahalgam massacre of Hindu tourists. It could not be ascertained whether the Pahalgam issue of unprovoked deportation has any connection with India’s Muslims targeted...
China Invests More in Solar and Wind Than Coal Overseas for the First Time: Report
Nearly 70 percent of China’s foreign power investments from 2022 to 2023 were in renewables like solar and wind, surpassing fossil fuels for the first time since Beijing started backing power projects overseas in the early 2000s, according to a new analysis from...
Watch This New Hollywood Movie About Gaza
Our society doesn’t always stand out for its values, but damn well does for its production values. There may be nothing more powerful in the world than a film — or even a commercial — with high production values. So I’m deeply appreciative when a well-made movie...
Fasting for GAZANS — Kathy Kelly — Day 6
I am talking with peace activist and Nobel Peace nominee Kathy Kelly as she fasts for 40 days in solidarity with the Palestinian people starving in Gaza. This is the sixth day of her fast. I first spoke with Catholic Worker Martha Hennessy — granddaughter of Dorothy...
Russia Securing its Borders with the Baltics and Europe
Building on the security concerns and achievements primarily in the Central Asian and Eurasian regions has been the main focus for Russia. The current global instability and rapidly changing geopolitical situation, combined with the Russia-Ukraine crisis, demand that...
The Soul-Feeding Power of Appreciation in Education
By Genevieve Balance Kupang As a professor guiding doctoral learners, there are moments when the impact of our work becomes profoundly clear. This academic year, I received messages from my mentees that resonated deeply, reaffirming the power of appreciation in...
Atmane Mazouz: A deep will for change and a commitment to a better future
A profound overhaul of the democratic and republican camps is essential to building a true rule of law. Without a united and structured force capable of loudly and clearly carrying the voice of freedom, an authoritarian regime will encounter only complicit silence or...
Trump’s Hawk Lands in Mexico: Ronald Johnson’s Appointment Sparks Outcry Over U.S. Interference
A storm is brewing in U.S.–Mexico relations, and its epicenter is the newly appointed U.S. ambassador: Ronald Johnson, a former Green Beret and CIA operative with deep ties to U.S. military interventions in Central America. Johnson arrived in Mexico City on May 15 and...
Between intersectionality and intersections: theories and urgent actions with Kimberlé Crenshaw
Today the World Social Forum of Intersections in Montreal proposed an inspiring lecture entitled “Between Intersectionality and Intersections: Living Theories, Urgent Actions” with activist and professor Kimberlé Crenshaw. Crenshaw is internationally recognized for...
Colombia’s two-day strike calls for labor reform
In Colombia, the second day of a 48-hour national strike called for by President Gustavo Petro has been underway. Petro wanted a public show of support for a referendum to overhaul Colombia’s labor laws. CGTN Correspondent Michelle Begue. CGTN China Global Television...