At dawn, as the sun rises across the Indian Ocean, Venance Shayo perches on the edge of his boat, hauling in a net. The sea gently ripples under the breeze and the sound of revving engines. Barefoot, the 56-year-old pulls the net into the boat [...] Read more »
Trump’s Apocalyptic Rhetoric Echoes Nuclear Annihilation
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No Bones Broken, No Crime Committed: Inside the Taliban’s New Rules on Violence Against Women
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The Middle East War Triggers a Move to Boost North Korea’s Nuclear Arsenal
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“War-Shock Inflation” and Inflation Phobia: Lessons of History for Central Bankers
By Anis Chowdhury
SYDNEY, Apr 21 2026 - The global economy, is at the precipice of “stagflation” – growth slowdown and higher inflation – due to the energy price shock following the illegal US-Israel war on Iran. The International [...] Read more »
Russia’s African Cannon Fodder
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Aid Groups Appeal for Lasting Ceasefire to Address Lebanon’s Catastrophic Humanitarian Crisis
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Guardians of the Sea: How GEF Small Grants Program Enables Young Volunteers Take the Lead in Sea Turtle Conservation
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The Grocery Bill Is Calm – The AgriFood System Is Not
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