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Race in the Race

When Barack Obama ran for president of the United States sixteen years ago, he snipped at his staff that they were pretending that he was not black. Of course this is an issue, he apparently said. Sixteen years later, the…

Arab Spring Effect in South Asia: After Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, Which next?

Yemeni human rights activist Tawakkul Karman, known as “The Mother of the Revolution,” once said, Youth is a revolution; they cannot be stopped, they cannot be suppressed, and they cannot be silenced. Karman’s words came true in Bangladesh on August…

The Role of Diasporas in Political Freedom Movements: Agents of Change Across Borders

In the interconnected world of the 21st century, diaspora communities have emerged as pivotal players in the pursuit of political freedom and self-determination for their homelands. These communities, often dispersed across multiple countries, wield significant influence through their ability to…

Pakistan Celebrates Independence Day on August 14

by Irshad Ahmad Mughal The 14th of August is the Independence Day of Pakistan. There are lots of flags all around. Dangerous demonstrations are made on the roads due to the one-wheeling of motorcyclists. A 12-gun salute is fired by the…

Several challenges for Prof Yunus’ interim government in Bangladesh

The collapse of the autocratic regime of Sheikh Hasina, amid the student protests which sparked a mass upsurge in the streets of Dhaka and elsewhere was predicted weeks ago. By Saleem Samad The student protests all over the country turned…

Scott Ritter Reports on ‘Doxxing’ and ‘Swatting’ Along with the FBI Raid on His House

Aug. 11, 2024 (EIRNS)—Scott Ritter issued a 12-minute video on Aug. 8 regarding what happened during the FBI raid on his house on Wednesday, Aug. 7, and then used his regular two-hour Friday interview (“Ask the Inspector”) with Jeff Norman…

The war in Gaza will have an impact on American election

Today an Israeli air strike on a school building sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza city has killed more than 90 people. According to many experts this strike shows that Israel has no desire to reach a ceasefire or end the…

Acción Humanista: Public statement on the political situation in Venezuela

Faced with the delicate situation that the Venezuelan people are experiencing today, as Acción Humanista we join the calls of the international community and of governments, parties and sectors of the left and progressives of various countries that raise the…

Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda: ceasefire comes into effect

The conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reached a crucial point with the recent ceasefire agreement between the DRC and Rwanda. This agreement is the result of the second ministerial meeting on the security and peace situation…

Bangladesh: Worries in Delhi grow if Yunus demands extradition of Hasina

The delay in ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina seeking asylum or stay in destination to North America, the United Kingdom or Europe, has caused the elites in India’s South Block and Indian Prime Minister’s Office in New Delhi to bite…

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