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India’s efforts to thaw the frosty ties with Bangladesh will be difficult
The India-Bangladesh bilateral meeting at Dhaka was dissappointing for Indo-Bangladesh think tanks The much-talked-about India-Bangladesh talks held on 9 December, apparently did not melt the desired amount of ice after the fall of the autocratic regime of Sheikh Hasina in…
EcoWaste Coalition Urges Government Regulators to Do More to Remove Illegal Product Listings in Online Shopping Sites
“If Singapore can do it, we can do it as well,” says watchdog group. 12 December 2024, Quezon City. Amid the 12.12 online shopping sales, the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition urged government regulatory bodies to take stern measures against…
12th Media Person Killed in Pakistan, PEC Expresses Serious Concern
Geneva: Pakistan, even though there is no war, continues to lose media persons to assailants. The South Asian nation witnessed the 12th journo-victim within the 12 months of 2024. Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body,…
Human Rights Violations in Balochistan: A Bitter Reality
Balochistan was a colony of Britain from 1839 till 1947 and on August 11 Balochistan became an independent country. There was only a 9-month window in history within which Balochistan was independent during 1947. The Indian Independence Act of 1947,…
Igniting the Future: Baguio Central University’s International Relations Officer Inspires APPSAM Youth Leaders
Baguio City, Philippines The Association of Philippine Private School Administrators and Mentors (APPSAM) hosted the 12th National Student Leadership Assembly and Talent Fair with the theme “Ignite, Inspire, Innovate: Youth Serving the Nation Tomorrow.” This was held on November 7-9,…
Is Bangladesh Living Up to Its Promise of Religious Harmony?
Bangladesh is a compelling example of interfaith harmony in a world increasingly polarized by religious strife. The country, with its rich tapestry of diverse religious communities, has historically embraced coexistence among Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians. This commitment to unity…
Envi Group Launches “Iwas Paputok” Campaign on Human Rights Day, Advocates for Children’s Right to a Safe Environment
With Christmas and New Year just around the corner, the environmental justice group BAN Toxics launched its annual campaign aimed at preventing fireworks-related injuries (FWRI) and promoting eco-friendly celebrations through an awareness activity at Barangay Payatas in Quezon City. Around…
The 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence in Bangladesh: “Contemplation of an Inquisitive Humanist”
A Contemplation by Sharmin Rahman Sumi Occupation: Deputy Controller of News Organization: Bangladesh Betar (Radio) The ‘3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence’ and ‘The Humanist Movement’. Some days earlier, I never heard of them or their activities. However, I…
South Korea: Six Hours of Panic Under Martial Law Declaration
A week ago, Tuesday night, at 10:25 PM on December 3, 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol unexpectedly appeared on television and declared martial law. That was the first time in 45 years of a modern country with a vibrant…
EcoWaste Coalition Welcomes FDA’s Latest Move Banning Cheap But Mercury-Tainted Skin Whitening Cream
10 December 2024, Quezon City. The watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition lauded the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for banning a cheap but highly toxic whitening cream that is contaminated with high levels of mercury, a potent neurotoxin. FDA Advisory No.…
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