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Korean American Peace Activist Christine Ahn Barred From South Korea

Women Cross DMZ is deeply concerned by the recent decision by the South Korean government to prohibit Women Cross DMZ Founder and Co-Director Christine Ahn, a longtime and prominent Korean American peace activist, from entering the country. This action raises serious…

Filipino Youth Embrace a Sustainable Future with the BFAR Scholarship Program

By: Irene Pedroche-Tanyag The National Qualifying Examination for the Fisheries Scholarship Program (NQE-FSP) 2024, held on October 19, 2024, marks a significant milestone in enhancing educational access for deserving candidates in the fisheries sector across the country. This examination was…

After Israeli Strike Iran Holds the Trump Card

By Emad Kiyaei  Following Israel’s recent strike on Iran, Tehran finds itself in a unique position to curb the cycle of violence. The question is whether Iran and the U.S. can leverage this moment to strike an immediate freeze-for-freeze deal…

Chalachitram Film-fest  Kick Starts at Jyoti Chitraban

Guwahati: The eighth edition of  Chalachitram National Film Festival – 2024  kick starts at Jyoti Chitraban premises in  Kahilipara locality of the prehistoric city on Saturday, which was inaugurated by Cotton University vice-chancellor Dr. Ramesh Ch Deka in the presence…

Maduro before BRICS+: “We believe that a new world has already been born”.

During his stay in Kazan, the Venezuelan president met with the Russian leader, Vladimir Putin, and said he feels “very proud of the friendship” with Moscow. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro gave a speech at the plenary sessions in the BRICS+/Outreach…

The 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence in Nepal

by Tulsi Sigdel Kathmandu, Nepal. The scheduled program for October 23 was to hold a Boudha Stupa rally in the morning, at 9 am. There, a small symbol of participants was made in front of the stupa. A UNESCO World…

How will Delhi react to Sheikh Hasina’s arrest warrant?

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Bangladesh has issued a warrant of arrest against the Iron Lady Sheikh Hasina to surrender by November 18. Dhaka Watch | Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) issued an arrest warrant on October 17 for…

Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2024

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2024 #NobelPeacePrize to the Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo. This grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, also known as Hibakusha, is receiving the peace prize for its… pic.twitter.com/YVXwnwVBQO…

Greta Thunberg Detained at Brussels Climate Protest Against Fossil Fuel Subsidies

“Our politicians have failed us,” a campaigner said. “European leaders’ continued support for the fossil fuel industry raises serious questions about their commitment to effective climate action.” Renowned activist Greta Thunberg was detained on Saturday at a climate protest in Brussels aimed…

3rd World March Art for Peace Activity in Coimbatore, India

On the 2nd of October, 2024 which is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanthi in India and International Non-violence Day world over, the 3rd World March for Peace and Non-violence started symbolically from Costa Rica which is the first nation to abolish…

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