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Chile Under Washington’s Shield of the Americas
Between continental protection, strategic dependence, and that old habit of discovering that shields also have owners “Empires always call protection whatever allows them to decide who may approach the protected. The uncomfortable detail begins when the protected discovers that the shield can also serve to remind him which side he is supposed to remain on.”…
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Building Peace, Unity and Sustainable Communities Across Kenya
From July to September 2026, a delegation of African Humanists, led by Tracey Kadada and Ragnar Sverrisson, travelled across different communities in Kenya to strengthen the work in peace and nonviolence, gender equality, food sovereignty, sports, art, music and culture, social justice, disability inclusion, youth empowerment and support for marginalized communities. Report by Tracey Kadada…
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Pressenza receives recognition in Peru for its “Good Governance is a Right” campaign
The National Association of Journalists of Peru (ANP) recognized Pressenza’s International Campaign “Good Governance is a Right”, presented by Judith Purizaga Granados, the agency’s editor in Peru. The ceremony was held on September 30, 2026, as part of the commemorative activities for Peruvian Journalist’s Day. By: Erika Vicente. Launched in 2025, the campaign promotes transparency…
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Bangladesh and ADB Explore Stronger Partnership on Gender Equality and Social Protection
October 5, 2026: A high-level meeting was held at the headquarters of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to explore stronger cooperation between Bangladesh’s Ministry of Social Welfare (MoSW) and the ADB on gender equality, social inclusion and social protection. The Bangladesh delegation was led by State Minister for Social Welfare Farzana Sharmin, MP, and Additional…
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Diplomatic Push by Dhaka to Intensify International Action for Rohingya Repatriation
Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh has stepped up its outreach and diplomatic engagement with international partners, focusing on the durable and sustainable repatriation of displaced Rohingya. In line with this, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir held separate meetings with the United Nations Resident Coordinator and a delegation from the United Kingdom’s All-Party Parliamentary…
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Meet Mahmoud, a Berlin Resident!
An interview by Helga Merkelbach I met Mahmoud when he guided us, a group of friends, on his tour “Revolutionary Role of Cafes” in Berlin for the organization Querstadtein e.V. This non-profit association lets people, who are usually rather talked about, have their say. Homeless show where and how they live, migrants tell their stories…
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PM’s Special Assistant Saimum Parvez Visits July Museum
DHAKA (Oct 6, 2026) — Dr. Md. Saimum Parvez, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, visited the July Uprising Memorial Museum on Tuesday afternoon. Upon his arrival, he was received by Ehasan Mahamud, Director General of the museum. During the visit, Dr. Parvez inspected various official documents retrieved from…
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Prime Minister Seeks Children’s Help to Prevent Indiscriminate Littering
By Saleh Biplob (Dhaka Bureau, Bangladesh) On the occasion of Children’s Rights Day 2026 and the Golden Jubilee (50th Anniversary) of the Bangladesh Shishu Academy, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman sought the cooperation of children in environmental conservation. Speaking to the children at an event held on the Shishu Academy premises, the Prime Minister said, ‘Dear…
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SIPRI hosts Canberra workshop on China’s export control framework
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DepEd regions and schools division offices gear up for 2026 Bakuna Eskwela
QUEZON CITY, Philippines— The Department of Education (DepEd) Bureau of Learner Support Services (BLSS) recently conducted a two-day planning workshop for the upcoming school-based immunization (SBI) program for School Year 2026-2027 at the Park Inn by Radisson, SM North EDSA, in Quezon City. Led by the BLSS-School Health Division (SHD), the hybrid planning workshop brought…