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Dhaka eyeing deeper economic cooperation with Beijing ahead of Yunus’s China visit

Bangladesh and China have enjoyed friendly relations since establishing diplomatic ties in 1975. Since then, cooperations between China and Bangladesh have risen exponentially. Bilateral ties between the two countries started solidifying, identifying each other’s interests and priorities. The relationship has…

Roots of Filipino Humanism (2) “Bayanihan”

The bayanihan spirit. It’s an age-old Filipino tradition of helping others without expecting anything in return, a core value of Filipino culture, a palpable sense of  community and cooperation, that is still alive today. The word bayanihan comes from the…

A Beacon of Harmony: South India’s Inaugural Peace Pagoda Draws Global Celebration

by Mitsutake Ikeda In a historic moment for South India, the region’s first Peace Pagoda was officially inaugurated on February 21, 2025, on a serene site near Sankarankovil. The ceremony marked the culmination of a remarkable Peace March that began…

Panagbenga Festival, 2025: Float Parade, Culture and Symbolism

by Meriam Beverly P. Ticobay Baguio City, Philippines. Real beauty in the hands of human creativity draws thousands of crowds in Baguio City during the 29th Panagbenga Festival, an annual festivity and a month-long celebration that starts on the first…

Kim Jung Min’s “Freeze Tag” Solo Exhibition in Seoul Brings the Iceberg Image Alive

One of Seoul city’s must-see places is Insa-dong, where many art galleries are located in the vibrant tourist-friendly village in the city’s center. As that neighborhood is one of my favorite places in the city, I am always curious about…

Canada Faces Fundamental Choices

Radical pronouncements from the new American president have galvanised Canadian society and government alike. They have united Canadians and greatly improved the chances of the ruling Liberal party to win the forthcoming elections. President Trump has made consistent threats to…

The US Agency For Global Media’s Dissolution Could Lead To A Revival Of American Soft Power

American soft power operations in this new era that’ll likely follow USAID and USAGM’s far-reaching reforms under Trump 2.0 will be more creative, appealing, and effective than all that came before. Trump’s Executive Order last week eliminating the US Agency…

Mahmoud Khalil: As American as Apple Pie

The way the Left is handling Mahmoud Khalil’s case—framing it as a legal and human rights issue— completely misses the broader media narrative going on. For Trump’s team, Khalil has been ideal candidate to monopolize media coverage across the political spectrum. His name,…

Bangladesh Seeks High Expectations from the Visit of UN Secretary-General

Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, is set to pay a four-day visit in response to Bangladesh’s Chief Advisors invitation, which will be from 13 March to 16 March. This will be his second visit in his second…

Paul Tooby, a Quiet Man Who Moved Mountains

Paul Tooby passed away today, March 9, 2025, in Red Bluff, California. In contrast to the noise and exuberance of the moment, Paul was a loving, kind, quiet, and reserved man with unbelievable perseverance and dedication. He dedicated his life…

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