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The Next War for Critical Minerals
Lithium, copper and the future of the global economy “During the 20th century, oil was the energy heart of the international system. In the 21st century, the electrification of the economy is shifting that centrality toward a new set of strategic resources. Lithium, copper, nickel, graphite and rare earths are beginning to occupy the place…
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Chinese firms to boost EU investment despite regulatory hurdles.
Chinese companies in emerging industries operating in Europe plan to step up investment over the next three years despite mounting regulatory pressure, according to a report released Tuesday. The report, jointly published in Luxembourg by the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU, China Economic Information Service Shanghai Headquarters, and Xinhua News Agency’s Europe Regional…
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Call for external evaluation of A7MINA project in Palestine
NOVACT opens a call for an external final evaluation of the project A7MINA! Strengthening the role of Palestinian youth as human rights defenders and in the prevention of gender-based violence in vulnerable communities of the West Bank. The evaluation will focus on assessing the project’s impact in strengthening youth leadership, promoting human rights and addressing…
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Increasing deployed nuclear warhead is dangerous and an apocalyptic move in a context of escalating armed conflicts
The number of deployed and ready-to-use nuclear weapons increased significantly last year, according to a report published Thursday, which describes this situation as a “worrying development” in a context of escalating armed conflicts. In total, nine nuclear-armed states possessed 12,187 nuclear warheads at the beginning of this year, according to the Nuclear Weapons Ban Monitor…
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La repressió del dret a la protesta s’intensifica el 2025 amb 380 casos documentats
El Diagnòstic del dret a la protesta a l’Estat espanyol 2025, elaborat per la plataforma Defender a quien Defiende, alerta d’un enduriment de la repressió i la criminalització de la protesta, amb especial impacte en les mobilitzacions en solidaritat amb Palestina, habitatge i antifeixisme. El dret a la protesta a l’Estat espanyol travessa un moment…
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NCCA showcases women-led artistry through the ARTE BABAE exhibit
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) officially opened the ARTE BABAE: An Exhibition of Women Traditional Artisans Exhibit last March 18, 2026, at the Likhang Filipino (Gallery 1), Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), Pasay City. The exhibition brings together Filipino women artisans from across the country in celebration of…
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A Humanist in Turbulent Times: Decler Hague’s Mission for Peace in Pakistan
In a time when the world feels increasingly unstable—borders tense with uncertainty, conflicts brewing between nations like Iran and Israel, and fear spreading across societies—there are still individuals who choose courage over comfort, and hope over despair. Pakistan today faces its own challenges. Rising prices strain everyday life, while tensions along the Afghan border add…
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Communities spotlight real project impacts ahead of the ADB Annual Meeting
Manila, Philippines – As the Asian Development Bank (ADB) gears up for its 2026 Annual Meeting in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the Forum network and its allies are launching a series of reports highlighting community experiences from Indonesia, Nepal, India, and Northeast India. Titled “Fridays from the Field,” the online series highlights community voices and the real effects of…
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EcoWaste Coalition Urges Swift Action to Protect Children from Imitation Roblox Toys with Lead-Containing Parts
Lead exposure early in life may contribute to irreversible damage to brain development, the group warns 26 March 2026, Quezon City. Amid ongoing safety reviews of Roblox and other online gaming platforms, the EcoWaste Coalition called on the government to also look into the proliferation of knock-off Roblox plastic figures in the market. Imitation Roblox…
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Nurse Susie Calls to ‘Cut Plastic Use, Choose Reusables’ in Hospital Roadshow in Tacloban City
“Change old habits at mag-segregate” “Cut plastics dahil ito ay waste” “Commit to reusable na mga gamit” “Champion sustainability ang ating awit” These are the first lines of a jingle that played as mascot ‘Nurse Susie’ entered the Out-Patient Department of the Eastern Visayas Medical Center in Tacloban City to promote toxics-free and zero-waste practices…