Taliban claims five years of peace in Afghanistan – but women and girls face oppression
As the Taliban regime tightens its grip on Afghanistan, half the population lives in fear, denied education, healthcare, and basic human rights.
2 weeks ago
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Israel’s Environmental Warfare: The Blurred Lines of Conflict
As the conflict between Israel and Lebanon continues, a disturbing new tactic has emerged: environmental warfare. Deliberate wildfires are being used to clear vegetation and destroy ecosystems, forcing civilians from their homes.
3 weeks ago
World’s Silence Allows Dictators to Flourish
The global community is being tested by the African Progressive Movement's urgent call for sanctions against those undermining democratic institutions.
3 weeks ago
Ukrainian Civilians Pay the Price in Endless Conflict with Russia
The devastating conflict between Ukraine and Russia has reached a stalemate, with civilians bearing the brunt of the relentless exchange of strikes and intercepts.
4 weeks ago
**Stephen Baldwin’s Faith-Driven Exit: A Seismic Shift or a Calculated Career Move?**
Stephen Baldwin's On The Record interview revisits his decision to leave Hollywood, shedding light on the role of faith in his career shift, but raising questions about the timing and motivations behind it.
4 weeks ago
Disarmament in Gaza: An Impossible Illusion?
Any attempt to disarm Hamas must address the deep-seated roots of the conflict, including occupation, blockade, and a lack of political horizon.
4 weeks ago
Ceuta Crisis Exposes Europe’s Shaky Borders
A migrant crisis in Ceuta, Spain, exposes the flaws in Europe's approach to controlling its borders and the consequences of outsourcing migration management.
1 month ago
Gaza’s Children Learn to Swim in Pools Made of Rubble
Children in Gaza find temporary joy in learning to swim in makeshift pools, but the real question remains: when will the world intervene to bring lasting peace?
1 month ago
Dubai’s Dark Secret: 18-Year Detention, Torture Allegations Cast Shadow
The UK's 72-year-old citizen has been detained in Dubai for 18 years, allegations of torture now surface, sparking international outrage and raising concerns about the UAE's human rights record.
1 month ago
Japan’s Cruelly Hot Day: A Grim New Reality for the Climate Crisis
Japan's introduction of the term "cruelly hot day" marks a significant shift in how the country and the world view extreme heat, sparking questions about the language we use to describe climate change and the need for more robust policies to tackle its effects.
1 month ago