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  • The family of Francesca Albanese sued the Trump administration over the sanctions imposed

    On the morning of February 26, 2026, in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in Washington, D.C., Francesca Albanese’s husband, acting on behalf of their minor daughter —a U.S. citizen— filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent…

  • ‘You cannot tax poverty, you cannot extort the desperate.’

    The Pamoja kwa Amani Coalition expresses its profound indignation and deep concern over the escalating economic oppression imposed on civilian populations by the AFC-M23 rebel movement in the areas under its de facto administration. Since the start of the aggression, the cities of Bukavu and Goma, along with their surrounding areas, have experienced a complete…

  • Watchdog Finds Toxic Chemicals in Lipsticks, Warns of Risks to Health and the Environment

    Toxics watchdog BAN Toxics once again warned the public about the presence of toxic chemicals such as mercury, lead, and cadmium in cheap lipsticks sold in local markets. This came after a recent market investigation conducted by the group on the sale of affordable lipsticks, with prices ranging from P50 to P70 per piece, sold…

  • Reminder to Mothers and Caregivers: Be Wary of Baby Wipes with Allergy-Causing Ingredients

    Groups warn against wet wipes with banned preservatives 26 February 2026, Quezon City.  The breastfeeding advocacy group Arugaan and the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition jointly reminded mothers and caregivers to pay attention to the list of ingredients of wet wipes, as some products may contain banned preservatives known to cause skin allergic reactions. “Consumers…

  • US Announcement of 15% Global Tariff: Bangladesh Adopts a Cautious Stance

    by Kawser Ahamed (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh’s newly appointed Commerce Minister, Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, stated that the government is closely monitoring Washington’s escalating trade position following the U.S. announcement of a 15% universal tariff under Section 122. This move could have significant implications for export-dependent economies. Speaking to journalists, the Minister emphasized that this measure is…

  • Bangladesh Bank in Sudden Leadership Shift

    by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh’s central bank was thrown into uncertainty on Wednesday as reports emerged that its governor, Ahsan H. Mansur, had been removed from office, while the government moved to appoint Mostakur Rahman as his successor. For the first time, a businessman has been appointed governor of the Bangladesh Bank. Earlier…

  • Iran, U.S. signal openness to diplomacy as nuclear talks approach

    Iran expressed optimism on Wednesday over the upcoming nuclear talks with the United States, as both sides signaled a willingness to pursue diplomacy amid heightened regional tensions. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi headed to Geneva on the same day to lead his country’s delegation in the third round of indirect nuclear talks with the…

  • Bangladesh’s Foreign Policy in Transition: Key Challenges

    “Friendship to All, Malice to None” is the main motto of Bangladesh’s foreign policy. It portrays Bangladesh’s intention to the external world that they seek to keep foreign relations through the respect of the sovereign state, regional integrity, not interested in interfering in others’ internal issues, and peaceful settlement of any international disputes. The most…

  • A Peaceful, Non-violent Revolution to Oust a Dictator and Usher in Democracy is Indeed Possible

    Filipinos Commemorate the EDSA PEOPLE POWER REVOLUTION, Now in its 40th YEAR February 25, 2026. The day ends a 4-day commemoration of the Edsa People Power Revolution, the four days of peaceful rallies and social protests that ended the Marcos dictatorship and ushered in a return to democracy. Forty years have passed. Activities and events…

  • New York, cyclists against the ICE: solidarity is contagious

    We publish the collective interview with the New York group Cycling x Solidarity NYC , inspired by the similar group in Chicago. When was your group founded? We founded Cycling x Solidarity NYC in October 2025. I had come across an article about Cycling x Solidarity Chicago, and the concept struck me as both beautiful and…