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The "Stone Age" Threat: Decoding the Strategic and Humanitarian Catastrophe
1+ week, 4+ day ago (874+ words) Irshad Ahmad Mughal is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of the Punjab, where he contributes his expertise in governance and international relations. As a Senior Education Advisor at Socio Engineering Technology, he drives…...
Darwinian Geopolitics in the 21st Century
5+ hour, 24+ min ago (403+ words) Not the strongest survives, but the one that best adapts to an environment that changes without asking permission." Charles Darwin In the energy sphere, China consumes more than 15 million barrels of oil per day and is the world's largest importer,…...
New York, Zohran Mamdani announces a tax on second homes of the super-rich and municipal grocery stores
5+ hour, 42+ min ago (266+ words) Socialist New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a tax on the super-rich who own luxury homes, so-called pied--terres, over $5 million, but do not use them as their primary residence. The tax on the super-rich was part of the campaign…...
21st Combatants For Peace Memorial Ceremony: Chen Alon and Sulaiman Khatib on how it all began
21+ hour, 10+ min ago (1566+ words) We are just a few days away from the Memorial Ceremony, which each year marks the most significant moment for the Combatants for Peace. This year, on April 20, not less than 58 locations around the world will answer the" Daniela Bezzi…...
Bangladesh Toward a Sustainable Future: A Call for Energy-Efficient and Inclusive Urban Planning
1+ day, 49+ min ago (289+ words) by Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) Amidst a growing energy crisis and a shifting global landscape, leading urban planners and experts in Bangladesh have called for a radical transformation in the country's urbanization and development strategies. At a dialogue organized by…...
Police Week 2026 Amidst Austerity: A New Era of Reform and Frugality
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (167+ words) By Abu Hena Rasel (Dhaka Bureau) The largest annual event of the Bangladesh Police, "Police Week 2026," is set to commence on May 10. However, this year"s observance marks a significant departure from tradition. The event is being organized with" Pressenza…...
As Pakistan Cracks Down on Toxic Beauty Products, Eco Waste Coalition Finds Mercury in Another Facial Cream
3+ day, 15+ min ago (493+ words) Eco Waste Coalition welcomes the crackdown on cosmetic quality and safety violators by the Government of Pakistan 16 April 2026, Quezon City." The toxics watchdog group Eco Waste Coalition flagged the online sale of another skin lightening product from Pakistan that promises…...
Smokey Mountain communities, civil society mark Earth Month with mass protest vs. waste-to-energy incinerator, warn of global climate and health risks
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (760+ words) Manila, Philippines" Hundreds of residents, environmental advocates, and urban poor groups gathered in Smokey Mountain, Tondo, as part of Earth Month actions to oppose the proposed waste-to-energy (WTE) incinerator, warning that the project threatens community health, livelihoods, and the right…...
Hundreds Rally in Tel Aviv Against Settler Violence in the West Bank
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (320+ words) This post is also available in: Spanish, French, Italian, Catalan The protest was organized by a coalition of civil society and anti-occupation groups amid a sharp rise in settler attacks in the West Bank in recent months. Participants called on…...
The Unvoiced Consequences of the US-Israel War on Iran: Chronicles from Sri Lanka
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (602+ words) Petrol Station in Hatton, Sri Lanka. 12 March 2026. Picture by Anita Barbara Gillone. Q1. Where do you live and what is your job? " " " "? " " "? " " "." " ". " " " " ". I am from Sri Lanka. I am a driver, and my job is to transport tourists. Q2. How has the…...