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In this interview, Francesco Da Vinci reflects on his journey as a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War era and his lifelong commitment to nonviolent action. Coming from a privileged background, he describes the moral awakening that led him to challenge the draft system through principled nonviolence rather than compliance or evasion. Francesco recounts how…

by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh has entered a decisive new phase following the 12 February 2026 general election, which delivered an overwhelming parliamentary majority to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), ending over a decade and a half of authoritarian rule and closing a turbulent chapter in the nation’s political history. The vote, held…

Watchdog Group Finds Cadmium in Some Lucky Charm Bracelets 15 February 2026, Quezon City.  As many citizens go to Binondo, Manila, and other Chinatowns across the country to buy tikoy (glutinous rice cake) and other Chinese New Year favorites, the EcoWaste Coalition reminded consumers to watch out for lucky charm bracelets with toxic metallic components.…

We reproduce the statement of solidarity with Francesca Albanese from the GAP (Lawyers and Advocates for Palestine) website. Once again, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Dr. Francesca Albanese, is being attacked with false news and specious motives, this time by certain elements of the French pro-Zionist right. Francesca Albanese is…

In the kingdom of non-meaning in which we live, it becomes difficult to even understand what the meaning of life might be. In this historical moment, and on this side of the planet, there is almost nothing that carries genuine meaning. One is forced to ask: Is there anything in this system with enough value to which I…

He calmly acknowledged that it’s now more difficult for Russia to advance its foreign policy goals due to the US’ renewed attempt to dominate the global economy through coercion and force, but he still believes that BRICS will play a pivotal role in furthering the global systemic transition to multipolarity. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov…

On the very day that the documentary Disunited Nations was screened in 122 Italian cinemas, attracting 10,000 viewers, French Foreign Minister Barrot called for Francesca Albanese’s resignation, accusing her of anti-Semitism for a statement that does not appear in the video of the forum promoted by Al Jazeera. The accusation is that she called Israel…

In a historic political shift in Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is returning to state power after a long 20-year hiatus. Following a landslide victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Election held on Thursday (February 12), the party is now on course to form the government. According to the final election results, the BNP-led…

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…

(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,…