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A widening property-fraud investigation into a $4 billion luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner has led Albanian authorities to freeze developer assets, compounding pressure from public protests and international critics...
The Trump Administration is in talks with NATO members to increase the number of US nuclear-capable aircraft in Europe, sparking escalation concerns among disarmament campaigners. According to a report in the Financial T...
Hello I’m Sigrid, the Fundraising and Membership Officer at CND. I’ve just returned from maternity leave and I’m happy to be back reconnecting with colleagues, CND members, and supporters. Coming back into this role has...
For 24 hours, the Peruvian Student Federation (FEP) organized a national university strike across 16 departments of the country. “The second phase will begin when the new authorities take office, in 50 to 100 days,” said...
In the presidential race, a debate was held yesterday, Sunday, May 31, between the two candidates who advanced to the runoff election for the presidency of the Republic of Peru: Keiko Fujimori (Fuerza Popular party) and...
The UN urged all countries on Tuesday to bolster early warning systems after confirming the onset of El Niño, warning that the Pacific Ocean-warming phenomenon will bring above-average temperatures “nearly everywhere” an...
The UN health agency in Lebanon is verifying reports of strikes on a hospital in the southern city of Tyre on Monday, amid a concerning rise in attacks on healthcare in the country.
Australian authorities confirmed the American extradition request for Ian Taylor on money laundering charges. OCCRP previously reported that the Taylor family set up offshore firms that were used by crime groups.
Guwahati: Vishwa Samvad Kendra (VSK) Assam has organized the annual Devarshi Narad Jayanti lecture on Sunday (7 June 2026, program beginning at 10:30 am) at Sudarshanalay in the Barbori locality of the city. Nationally a...
1 June 2026, Jakarta, Indonesia/Manila, Philippines – Environmental health and justice groups in Indonesia and the Philippines commended police and customs authorities for intercepting an illegal shipment of mercury en r...
One Month Inside the Trump Administration’s Siege on the Cuban People All eyes are on Cuba as the corporate press is now reporting that U.S. troops are in place to invade any day. The highly-public announcement of the in...
The treatment of the flotilla activists by Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir was shocking only to those who continue to clothe colonial violence in the soft language of security. There is now a mountain...
Donald Trump did not suddenly become a dove. He did not wake up one morning converted to the wisdom of Quincy Adams, George Kennan, or the old conservative suspicion of crusading wars. When he paused another planned atta...
Many years ago, Eamonn Gearon returned from an epic camel journey across North Africa. He nearly died along the way, surviving in isolation until finally rescued by a radio crew. Having known solitude in difficult places...
Signs of our Trumpian Times Speaking, protesting, teaching, learning, simply existing on campus in a marginalized identity has become increasingly difficult since the first Trump administration (Trump 1.0). University ad...
This is my last article for TomDispatch. For over a decade, Tom Engelhardt has given me a platform to write about pretty much anything that grabs my — I’ll admit it, easily attracted — attention. It’s been a wonderful pa...
Cultural workers develop their work, in the short and long term, against the background of a terrible world scenario. This, as is hopefully clear, is the case especially in the ‘Middle East’, characterised by an ongoing...
Participation of 48 teams, 104 matches, and joint hosting by three nations. The dawn of a new era in football is set to begin in North America. By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau) Football is the most popular sport in the… Pr...
In what is being touted as the “Golden Age of School Choice,” the option that is most popular with American families—to fund and attend their local public schools—is gradually being made less viable. Take North Carolina,...
The postwar Beat generation – and the ensuing counterculture — is remembered now, three-quarters of a century later, for one word, Howl, the title of Allen Ginsberg’s 1956 poem. It begins with the following lines: [ ....
While eyes remain peeled on Israel’s increasingly violent and expanding campaign in Lebanon, the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is proving ever more predatory with the Gaza Strip. With aggrandizing impu...
On the surface, the affordability crisis that afflicts both tenants and prospective homebuyers in Hawai’i appears to resemble those of other housing-stressed states across the country. With a shortage of housing units ac...
by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) In the wake of the historic July uprising, Bangladesh is undergoing an unprecedented constitutional and administrative transformation. Following the fall of the autocratic regime, th...
With a few weeks to go before the start of the Teamsters’ union convention in Las Vegas, a major push is on to deny Richard Hooker the five per cent of delegates needed for him and his Fearless slate to be nominated. Whi...
By Md. Nazrul Islam (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh, long recognized as the ‘poster child’ or frontline state of the global climate crisis, is now calling for a fundamental shift in how it fights this battle. Moving past the l...
From the fog-kissed highlands of the Cordillera to a packed theater in Baguio City, BCU’s dance troupes showed what it means to move with both roots and rhythm. By Karl Matthieu Rillera On April 19, 2026, ahead of the gl...
Amidst the ongoing awful, we take wary solace in the modest routs newly inflicted on our wannabe Great Dictator. He lost yugely in multiple courts as judges reopened his bogus IRS suit, froze his slush fund, ripped his...
1 June 2026 – The Philippine Healthcare and Mercury Wastes Management Project (HCWM Project) has joined the opening of the weeklong “Brigada Eskwela” activity at Jose P. Laurel Sr. High School (JPLSHS) in Project 4, Quez...
France’s planned deployment of nuclear-armed Rafale jets armed in the Arctic, Central Europe, and possibly also the Balkans poses a qualitatively new strategic threat to Russia. The announcement in late April that France...
2 June 2026, Davao City/Quezon City. Before World Environment Day on June 5, health and environmental groups in the Philippines released a report exposing the dangers of phthalates and bisphenols, stressing “the science...
Prologue Human activities such as deforestation, forest fires, mining, industrialized agriculture, the burning of fossil fuels (petroleum, natural gas, coal), and wars have been threatening nature, civilization, and huma...
AMMPE stands for Asociación Mundial de Mujeres Periodistas y Escritoras (World Association of Women Journalists and Writers). The association initially established itself in several South American countries to advocate f...
The next climate conference (COP 31) will take place in Antalya, Turkey, in November 2026, with the preparatory meetings being held in Bonn from June 8 to 18. There, civil society groups will present proposals to combat...
The inability of many Western policymakers to understand Iran reveals the limits of geopolitical thinking. Iran was often viewed as a state that could be weakened through military pressure, sanctions, or isolation. Yet t...
In response to the announcement of the death of Brooklyn Rivera, Miskitu Indigenous leader and prisoner of conscience, Ana Piquer, Americas Director at Amnesty International, said: “Brooklyn Rivera should not have died i...
As a result of Venezuelan victims’ fight for justice under universal jurisdiction in Argentina, manifested by filing complaints before Argentine courts, and responding to recent reports of an extradition request from Arg...
With millions expected to descend on North America for the tournament, officials say criminal networks are using fraudulent employment offers to lure victims into sexual exploitation and forced labor.
Four nurses who fell ill with Ebola in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have been discharged from hospital after recovering from the often-fatal illness that sparked an international health alert.
Years after conflicts fade from the headlines, the weapons used to fight them often continue to circulate – crossing borders, fuelling crime and undermining an often-fragile peace. Now, ghost guns, 3D-printed firearms an...
As hostilities escalate in Lebanon despite a recent ceasefire extension, the United Nations continues to push for peace and support displaced civilians by providing food, protection and other assistance.
The United Nations continues to warn against the dangerous escalation in the war in Ukraine, a senior official told the Security Council on Monday, underlining the need for restraint and dialogue.
The Security Council meets late on Monday at France’s request, as concern grows over escalating violence in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah amid warnings of Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, and confusio...
Families in Gaza living on or near the so-called Yellow Line controlled by the Israeli military have told the UN they live in constant fear of being killed or injured.
CEOBS offers specialist training and consultancy to help mine action organisations meet the requirements of the updated IMAS 07.13 on Environmental Management and Climate Change. The post Training and tools for IMAS 07.1...
As the nation begins the observance of Philippine Environment Month today, the National Coalition of Small-Scale Miners of the Philippines, Inc. (NCSSMPI) and environmental NGO BAN Toxics support the celebration of “Araw...
Recognized in the Educational Technology, Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities Stream May 26, 2026, WCC ATC, Binalonan, Pangasinan For the third consecutive year, Baguio Central University joined a committed partnershi...
The Fifth Annual 24-Hour Peace Wave remains a 24-hour-long Zoom featuring peace actions in the streets and squares of the world, moving around the globe with the sun. But participants will have until November 1, 2026, to...
By: Peace Movement Aotearoa Military spending is prioritised again in this year’s Budget as New Zealand continues to pursue a range of militaristic fantasies as it seeks to be a combat capable “force multiplier” with “en...
by Mitsutake Ikeda On April 26, a peace march was held in New York to coincide with the NPT (Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons) Review Conference. Adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1968, the NPT is a...
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Hundreds of job losses will go ahead at the national science agency, as officials revealed during parliamentary hearings the plan is in its final stages.
The government's targeted compliance framework unlawfully cancelled welfare payments for almost 1000 people.
Mainstream media is eagerly repeating the public relations triumphs of fossil fuel giants, but the fundamental laws of thermodynamics reveal a multi-billion-dollar accounting trick. read now...
Four former regional airline directors will soon know their fate as the corporate watchdog's case against them draws to a close.
Business owners are still yet to find out what exemptions could apply to them in changes to capital gains tax.
Divisions have emerged from within Labor ranks over its commitment to the multi-billion dollar AUKUS nuclear submarine pact with the UK and US.
The allegations are serious, the victims are Australian, and the questions can’t be avoided any more: will the Albanese government demand accountability from Israel, or continue to look the other way?
The ASX is coming under selling pressure as Israel's incursion into Lebanon threatens to derail an already shaky truce between the US and Iran.
James Boag's will stop making beer at its Tasmanian home, with its owner blaming declining sales and rising costs.
Individualism didn't make us human. Cooperation did. And right now, we're letting that fact fester. read now...
Accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith will have to wait months to see the full case against him as national security concerns loom large.
The State Government is trying to stop MWM from reporting on the sacking of the NSW Children's Guardian, despite the obvious public interest in the case.
When a Family Violence Intervention Order (FVIO) enters the picture, parenting arrangements are often the first casualty. read now...
The decision to acquire three secondhand Virginia-class submarines resolves a major fleet standardisation issue, but it also deepens Australia’s dependence on US industrial capacity, British delivery schedules and politi...
The treasurer has tried to allay concerns proposed tax changes in the budget were the only reason house prices were falling in major capital cities.
Israel’s military campaign has been accompanied by a broader objective: the destruction of Gaza’s social, civic and institutional fabric, creating conditions in which mass displacement becomes increasingly possible.
The real threat to Australia’s economic resilience is not a fleet of Chinese-made parliamentary vehicles but decades of industrial decline. The failure to confront that reality is creating political space for One Nation...
Whether through sanctions, blockade or war, policies presented as matters of security and strategy often impose predictable and disproportionate harm on women’s health, particularly reproductive and maternal care.
The 2016 Iran nuclear agreement imposed strict, independently verified limits on Iran’s nuclear program. Its existence raises fundamental questions about the legality of the Trump administration’s 2026 attack on Iran.
A submission to the Royal Commission argues that privileging antisemitism above other forms of racism, while suppressing criticism of Israel and Zionism, undermines freedom of expression and weakens social cohesion.
[embed]https://youtube.com/embed/moJty2QKuMM[/embed] Influencers are now a major force in Australian politics, but when online creators promote policies, campaigns or advocacy groups, how much does the audience actually...
Indonesia's agreement on reciprocal trade with the United States puts the country's sovereignty at risk.
House prices are softening, incomes are rising and demand pressures are easing, creating the strongest conditions for improved housing affordability in years and a potential surge in first-home buyers. read now.....
Anthropic is moving toward going public on Wall Street, the latest chapter in its rise from a little-known research laboratory to one of the leading AI firms.
There has been a sharp increase in the number of people being dobbed in for misusing water as a state experiences ongoing drought.
Climate change-fuelled erratic weather extremes are already piling pressure on farmers, leaving them with little buffer ahead of a looming El Nino.
The industrial umpire will likely hand minimum and award workers a wage rise that sits between employer recommendations and more ambitious union calls.
Polling points to a rapidly fragmenting electorate, with One Nation attracting unprecedented support and the major parties facing growing voter dissatisfaction. Ignoring the trend is no longer an option.
A carbon tax would help substantially in tackling two of the major problems facing Australia today: climate change and paying for the government services that we want.
A party of community independents funded on the same basis as the other parties might be just what we need to deliver good government and a vibrant democracy.
The first tranche of hearings of the Antisemitism Royal Commission did not hear enough from those Jewish Australians who oppose Israel's actions in the Occupied Territories.
A poll on attitudes to public policy confirms that the economy remains people’s dominant concern, but there is resistance to reforms that would make for a fairer distribution of income and wealth.
A US federal judge has ruled that Donald Trump’s attempt to rename the John F Kennedy Center after himself violated federal law, reaffirming that only Congress can alter the institution’s name.
Eugene Doyle recounts the testimony of New Zealand activist Hāhona Ormsby, who says he was beaten, humiliated and sexually degraded after being detained during Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud flotilla.
Market intelligence systems in the AI space are becoming essential tools for understanding how advanced technologies evolve and gain adoption across industries. read now...
There’s no keener contributor to the media campaign against Labor’s proposed capital gains tax reform than Rich Lister funds manager Geoff Wilson.
The success of any party of Independents will depend not on its branding, but on whether it can deliver the transparency and accountability voters are demanding. read now...
Australia’s subterfuge around its anti-nuclear commitments keeps Australians in the dark about American nuclear weapons on our territory. The post AUSTRALIA’S SECRET EMBRACE OF U.S. NUCLEAR PLANNING appeared first on Dec...
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Malaysia has implemented an Australian-style ban on social media for children under 16, with hefty penalties for tech companies that fail to comply.
Australia needs to take the wheel of a well-signposted gas decline and double down to meet emissions goals and protect consumers from higher prices.
Toilet Shenanigans Martha is my friend. She is 29 and when born was classified male. She identifies as a woman now. She certainly looks like a woman, and dresses like one and who knows what she has had done medically......
The iconic black bearskin caps famously worn by Buckingham Palace guards are causing a kerfuffle, with animal rights activists demanding a switch to faux fur.
Oil prices are ticking higher, weighing on equities as markets wait for developments in the Persian Gulf, as the US-Iran conflict enters a fourth month.
[embed]https://youtube.com/embed/B2zyozm5o0M[/embed] Michael West Media has just faced BHP in the Federal Court where the Big Australian was pushing for a closed court and suppression orders. They won the latter ... for...
A woman charged over joining Islamic State has delayed her bail application so she can obtain evidence that she renounced the terror group.
The Royal Commission into Antisemitism has sparked debate over free speech, protest rights and the place of Palestinian perspectives in public discourse. read now...
There are fears Chinese companies have taken advantage of a loophole to buy hundreds of thousands of the world's most advanced AI chips.
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Appeal Succeeds as Judge Drew Baseless Adverse Inference During Sentencing The sentence for drug offences was reduced as the initial judge...
Polling points to a rapidly fragmenting electorate, with One Nation attracting unprecedented support and the major parties facing growing voter dissatisfaction. Ignoring the trend is no longer an option.
IPAN SA Convenor Derek Burke spoke outside the Richard Boyle court case on Nov 11 in Adelaide. His speech is below. Download the speech here...
Read More →In September 2024 Sydney coalition Raising Peace took part in a 3 day worldwide conference organised by World Beyond War. For more details s...
Read More →Note: This is not a conspiracy theory. The United States interference in Australia’s domestic politics was confirmed by no lesser person tha...
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Read More →FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12 October 2024 National Peace Conference calls for no war against China, or any other country Well over one hundred a...
Read More →Independent and Peaceful Australia Network 2024 Conference Declaration (download a copy of the declaration here) 6 October 2024, Boorloo (Pe...
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