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Apathy in the American Medical Association
“We have nothing to do with that.” An American Medical Association staff member said this to me with a look of disdain on her face. I was at the AMA’s annual conference in Chicago, urging the doctors in attendance to speak up for their imprisoned Palestinian colleague, pediatrician and neonatologist Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. My…
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Film From Quebec Wins Top Award in Rio De Janeiro
Canadian filmmaker Alain Vézina from Quebec received the Best Documentary Feature Film Award for his new film “The Atomic Screen”at the 15th International Uranium Film Festival of Rio de Janeiro 2026. The award ceremony took place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Cinematheque of the renowned Museum of Modern Art (MAM Rio). From from…
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Bangladesh’s FY 2026-27 National Budget to be Passed Today
Taming Inflation and Ensuring Implementation Amid Economic Hurdles By Zahida Parvez Chhanda (Dhaka Bureau) Amidst global economic uncertainties, high inflation, and intense pressure on domestic revenue mobilization, Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliament is set to pass a massive BDT 9.38 trillion national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year today, June 30 (Tuesday). Following the passage of…
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Only 10% of E-Waste is Formally Recycled in Bangladesh as Policy Implementation Falters
By Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) Despite having a dedicated regulatory framework since 2021, Bangladesh continues to lag behind in managing its skyrocketing electronic waste (e-waste), leaving millions of tons of hazardous materials completely outside formal oversight. Experts warn that this systemic failure not only triggers a severe environmental and public health crisis but also causes…
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Global Image Concerns Rise in Bangladesh Over Public Displays of Religious Symbols
By Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) A growing domestic debate over the public display of white flags bearing Arabic calligraphy has sparked intense discussion among security analysts, diplomats, and civil society leaders in Bangladesh. Observers warn that while these displays are deeply rooted in local religious or cultural expressions, their visual resemblance to symbols used…
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Algeria: Between Identity Claims and Restrictions on Freedoms
Freedom and human rights are fundamental values of human dignity and the foundation of any stable society. A government’s legitimacy is rooted in its responsibility to protect its citizens, guarantee their rights, and ensure equality before the law. In return, citizens also have duties toward their nation, including respect for laws and contribution to the…
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Europe’s Increasing Tensions with Russia Are Provoking A Sad But Likely Direct Conflict With NATO.
After 14 years of doing all that can be done to provoke Russia and to engineer a full-on war with them, it seems the Collective West has finally made it happen. The current, most prominent leaders of Europe have finally become convinced of their own relentless, criminally false propaganda. They now believe, based on their…
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New Horizon in Carbon Markets and Green Investment
Bangladesh’s Climate Diplomacy Surges with Humayun Kabir-Solheim Meeting By G M Forhadul Mozumder (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh has significantly intensified its diplomatic efforts to establish itself as a leading strategic partner in the emerging landscape of global climate finance, carbon markets, and green investment. International analysts view a high-level meeting held in Dhaka on Sunday morning…
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Més de 200 persones de la comunitat científica demanen posar fi a la complicitat institucional amb ICL
Més de 200 persones de la comunitat científica, acadèmica i professional han signat el manifest Prou complicitat amb ICL, que reclama a les administracions posar fi als vincles institucionals amb la multinacional pels seus impactes ambientals al Bages i pel seu paper en l’economia de l’ocupació israeliana. L’Institut NOVACT de Noviolència, l’Observatori del Deute en…
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Envi Groups, Lawmakers Seek Congressional Probe into Illegal E-waste Shipment from the US
Call for Transparency to Protect Public Health and the Environment Environmental groups under the Task Force END E-WASTE IMPORTS support the House Resolution No. 1164 filed by the MAKABAYAN Bloc, urging Congress to conduct an immediate investigation, in aid of legislation, into the shipment of 234 containers of suspected hazardous electronic waste (e-waste) and one…