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Understanding The Tensions Between the U.S. and Venezuela

September 22, 2025

U.S. warships head toward Venezuela amid increased tensions, but what’s truly behind the feud between Washington and Caracas?

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In Global Politics, News and Social Action, South America, Venezuela Tags Venezuela, South America, International Affairs

Misinformation Is a Global Threat to Elections

September 15, 2025

Facts and information behind modern elections face an escalating threat in the digital age.

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In Global, Global Politics, News and Social Action Tags Global, International Affairs

African Union Advocates a Fix to the World Map

August 27, 2025

The African Union’s endorsement of the “Correct the Map” campaign marks a boost for a cause that’s determined to fix the distortions of our current world map

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In Africa, Global Politics, News and Social Action Tags Africa, International Affairs

Military Noise Pollution in Switzerland

August 19, 2025

Military activity has long contributed to Switzerland’s noise pollution, with limited progress in reducing the impact.

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In News and Social Action, Global Politics, Europe, Switzerland Tags Switzerland, Europe, International Affairs

How Countries Around the World Are Regulating AI

August 19, 2025

Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming a vital part of everyday life, from social media to healthcare services, compelling governments worldwide to introduce regulations in the face of potentially harmful developments. 

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In Global, Global Politics, News and Social Action Tags Global, International Affairs

USAID Shut Down Risks Millions of Lives

August 18, 2025

14 million lives could be lost by 2030, according to a study by The Lancet, as a result of defunding USAID.

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In Global, Global Politics, News and Social Action Tags global, International Affairs

UAE Denies Sudan’s Claim of Destroyed Arms-Laden Aircrafts

August 18, 2025

The August plane strike reveals a silent Emirati push for regional dominance, leaving Sudan’s starving civilians and “forgotten war” in the hands of external powers.

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In Africa, Global Politics, News and Social Action, Sudan Tags Africa, Sudan, International Affairs

Radical Kitchens: How Food Collectives are Feeding Resistance in Argentina

August 12, 2025

In the face of inflation, austerity and inequality, Argentina’s “ollas populares” are turning meals into movements.

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In Argentina, Global Politics, South America, News and Social Action Tags South America, Argentina, International Affairs

The Dalai Lama Announces His Succession Plan

July 31, 2025

The long-exiled Dalai Lama has confirmed he will have a successor, defending that “no one else” has authority in this matter.

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In Asia, News and Social Action, Global Politics, Tibet Tags Asia, International Affairs, Tibet

Why is Israel Targeting Syria Again?

July 22, 2025

Analysts say Israel’s recent strikes on Syria aim not only to protect the Druze minority but also to serve its goals of geopolitical influence. 

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In Asia, Israel, News and Social Action, Global Politics, Syria Tags Asia, Syria, Israel, War and Conflict

Russian Draft Dodgers Stir Tensions, Temporarily Boost Economies

July 9, 2025

After nearly one million Russian men fled conscription in 2022, the countries that received them are still grappling with the impacts of this influx three years later. 

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In Europe, Global Politics, News and Social Action, Russia Tags Europe, russia, War and Conflict

Is Nuclear Proliferation Simply Inevitable?

July 9, 2025

With conflicts around the world heating up, the efficacy of diplomacy is put to the test as the threat of nuclear proliferation looms. 

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In Global, Global Politics, News and Social Action Tags Global, War and Conflict

Thai Prime Minister’s Suspension Reveals Gender Bias Pattern

July 8, 2025

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has suspended its second woman prime minister, just like it did to its first, raising concerns about democracy and gender biases in Thai politics. 

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In Asia, Global Politics, News and Social Action, Thailand Tags Asia, International Affairs, thailand

Kenya Protests: The Cost of Dissent

July 8, 2025

The roots of Kenya’s political crisis are echoed as protests shake the nation.

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In Africa, Global Politics, Kenya, News and Social Action Tags Africa, kenya, War and Conflict

Vanishing Archives: Hong Kong Artists Resurrect Protest

July 2, 2025

In the wake of censorship and arrests, Hong Kong’s artists are quietly preserving protest materials through informal and digital means.

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In Asia, Global Politics, China, News and Social Action Tags Asia, China, International Affairs

Bezos Protestors Reject Venice as a Billionaire Playgroun

June 27, 2025

Venetians call their protests a success as the Bezos-Sanchez wedding relocates to the outskirts of the city following the inflatable crocodile threat.

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In Global Politics, Europe, Italy, News and Social Action Tags Europe, Italy, International Affairs

Ibrahim Traoré: The Making of a Modern Anti-Colonial Icon in Africa

June 17, 2025

At age 37, Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s young leader, is going viral for his pan-African speeches and anti-Western stance. Still, his ties to Russia raise difficult questions about sovereignty and influence in West Africa.

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In Africa, Burkina Faso, Global Politics, News and Social Action Tags Burkina Faso, Africa, International Affairs

School Shootings and Gun Violence Spread to Austria

June 12, 2025

The rare school attack in Austria prompts a reflection on rising violence in the West and debates over firearm policy.

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In Austria, Europe, Global Politics, News and Social Action Tags Austria, Europe, International Affairs

Selling Citizenship: A Saving Grace or Path to Corruption?

June 9, 2025

Numerous programs offering citizenship in exchange for hefty investments have popped up worldwide, bringing problems and questions along.

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In Global, Global Politics, News and Social Action Tags Global, International Affairs

Gang Violence: Haiti’s Fight for National Security

June 9, 2025

Suffering from centuries of economic and political turmoil, Haiti strives for nationwide stability as gang violence worsens humanitarian crises in the country.

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In Global Politics, Haiti, News and Social Action, North America Tags Haiti, War and Conflict, North America
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