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The US-Azerbaijani Strategic Partnership Could Destabilize Russia’s Southern Periphery
On the pretext of securing critical mineral and energy supply chains from Central Asia via the “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity”, Azerbaijan is poised to become the launchpad for expanding NATO influence across the South Caucasus, the Caspian Sea, and Central Asia. Vice President JD Vance’s trip to Azerbaijan, which is the last…
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Putin, Lukashenko to Skip Board of Peace’s Inaugural Meeting
(Moscow Bureau) – Russian leader Vladimir Putin and his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko have planned to skip the first meeting of the Board of Peace, established by US President Donald Trump during the Would Economic Forum in Geneva, Switzerland. The Board of Peace, established by US President Donald Trump to settle the conflict in Gaza,…
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Joint Statement: 66 Years Since the First French Nuclear Explosion in Algeria
No Truth Without Transparency, No Justice Without Reparation We, the undersigned organizations representing affected communities, Indigenous peoples, and advocates for the prohibition of nuclear weapons, environmental protection, human rights, and the promotion of peace, come together to commemorate the sixty-sixth anniversary of the first nuclear explosion carried out by France in the Algerian desert on…
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Responsible Procurement of Military Artificial Intelligence
This report examines the intersection of military procurement and responsible military artificial intelligence.
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Bangladesh election reshapes political order as BNP heads towards sweeping victory
by Asif Showkat Kallol ( Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary election has taken place against the backdrop of political upheaval and historic realignment, with early results indicating that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is poised to secure a commanding majority in a contest defined as much by absence as by competition. For the first time…
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Landmark Election and Referendum in Bangladesh: Dawn of a New Era
by GM Forhadul Mojumder The voting for the 13th National Parliamentary Election in Bangladesh has concluded in a festive atmosphere, barring a few isolated incidents. Counting is currently underway. This marks the nation’s first major democratic exercise following the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year regime. Approximately 130 million voters exercised their franchise in a historic…
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Ahead of 2026 Valentine’s Day, EcoWaste Coalition Cautions Men from Using Unregistered Sexual Enhancement Products
Group echoes public health warnings vs. unauthorized sexual performance enhancers 12 February 2026, Quezon City. Following the government’s public safety warning on the so-called love scams ahead of Valentine’s Day, the EcoWaste Coalition, for its part, alerted consumers, particularly men, against the use of unauthorized sexual enhancement products, which may result in serious health problems…
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The Digital Comfort Trap: Technology, Lifestyle, and the Declining Health of the Next Generation
The world is witnessing an unprecedented surge in the use of gadgets, mobile applications, and artificial intelligence. From smart classrooms to AI-driven entertainment, technology has seamlessly integrated into every aspect of modern life. While these innovations promise convenience, efficiency, and progress, they also present an emerging crisis—particularly in the physical and mental health of the…
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Philippine Classic Novel Noli Me Tangere Set for Arabic Translation
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) reaffirmed its support for expanding access to Philippine historical literature and research. It joined the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and the Philippine Embassy in Baghdad in signing a memorandum of agreement for the Noli Me Tangere Modern Standard Arabic Translation Project. The agreement…
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How Do We Make Life Meaningful?
In a series of articles, I have explored the question of “meaning of life”— and how different it is from simply chasing material goods. Let me approach the theme from another angle. We have become extremely rational about what we believe is possible. We have constructed an internal image of what can and cannot be…