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Israeli Army Radio at Risk of Shutdown

Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced his intention to propose to the Israeli Parliament the closure of Galei Tsahal, the second most listened to radio station in the country; according to the minister, the radio station “undermines the war effort…

Proposed Filipino Cultural Center in British Columbia, Canada: Racing against the Politics of Time?

by Maria Veronica “Vernie” G. Caparas, PhD* When British Columbia held the provincial elections in October 2024, the month-long campaign for Mable Elmore and her party, the British Columbia National Democratic Party (BC NDP), included this political jingle composed on…

Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death for Crimes against Humanity

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has ordered the death penalty for the ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a case involving crimes against humanity committed during the July 2024 mass uprising. This is the first case related to crimes against…

Witness Hassle for Bangladesh Police

by Maruf ul Alam Dhaka Bureau A police officer, after managing the police station’s work since morning, suddenly receives a court notice in the afternoon. He is summoned to testify in a case filed ten years ago. However, that case…

Tri-Nation Inter-University Football Tournament in Dhaka to Spread the Message of Peace and Non-violence in South Asia

Tri-Nation Inter-University Football Tournament Concludes in Dhaka with the Goal of Fostering Peace and Non-Violence in South Asia  by AKM Shamsuddoha Patwary (Dhaka Bureau) The Tri-Nation Inter-University Football Tournament held in Dhaka has ended, successfully promoting a spirit of harmony,…

Japan’s Push Toward “Aggressive Militarist Ambitions” Raises Alarms for Asia-Pacific and World Peace

By Ibrahim Khalil Ahasan Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has triggered a sharp political storm across East Asia through her recent, highly provocative comments suggesting that a conflict in the Taiwan Strait could meet Japan’s criteria for a…

International Day for Tolerance

November 16 is the “International Day for Tolerance“. Tolerance is a key value in our lives, and there are some famous quotes about it, such as this one by Albert Einstein: “I could say analogously that tolerance is the affable appreciation…

Unpatriotic Roles: ‘Matchmakers in the Dark’ Under Watch

By GM Forhadul Mozumder and Md Delwar Hossain (Dhaka Bureau) A certain quarter is recently engaged in propagating false, anti-military, and anti-state narratives from both inside and outside the country, with the aim of creating a rift between the Bangladesh…

The July Charter ushers the hope of a solution to the political dilemma in Bangladesh

by Shamsul Basunia After the July 2024 uprising, people in Bangladesh expected to have shining days for their lives. But they still don’t have it, even until the writing of this report on November 6th on 2025. The National Consensus Commission…

APEC Forum Concludes in South Korea with Call for Economic Cooperation and Balance between the U.S. and China

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum concluded in Gyeongju, South Korea, after two days of intense discussions focused on strengthening supply chains, promoting digital innovation, and advancing toward sustainable and inclusive growth. Under the theme “Building a Sustainable Tomorrow: Connect,…

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