International

Environmental group BAN Toxics expressed deep concern over the multiple landfill-related incidents in recent months, calling them a reflection of the critical gaps in waste management practices and policies, and the ‘business-as-usual’ mindset. Citing the ongoing fire in the Navotas… BAN Toxics

By Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) A concerning picture has emerged from the discussions surrounding Bangladesh’s upcoming national budget. Small-scale industries and ordinary working-class people fear being crushed between the looming clouds of an impending energy crisis and an ever-increasing… Pressenza IPA

By Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) Aiming to bring transformative changes to the labor market and advance women’s empowerment, the ‘National Care Conclave 2026’ was held in Dhaka. Organized jointly by the International Labour Organization (ILO), UN Women, and the Asian… Pressenza IPA

The large-scale US airstrike on Venezuela was unprecedented in modern history. The surprise attack forcibly kidnapped President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, First Combatant Cilia Flores, from Fort Tiuna on the outskirts of Caracas. The US killed over 100 people… Pressenza New York

CBS News is inviting Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to join them at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner this week—to sit at their table, surrounded by journalists he’s banned from Pentagon press conferences. Many, including journalists who work at CBS,… David Andersson

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is scheduled to begin in the United States, Canada and Mexico on June 11, 2026. The Black Alliance for Peace New York City/New Jersey Citywide Alliance (BAP NYC NJ) is announcing its participation in the… Pressenza New York

Smedley Butler’s classic texts with new commentary by David Swanson Major General Smedley Darlington Butler (1881-1940) from the age of 16 to the age of 50 waged war all over the world for the U.S. Marine Corps. Then he denounced… David Swanson

A structural analysis of power, resilience, and political survival in Iran This text is not written to defend a system, nor to justify it. It is an attempt to understand. To understand why a system that, by many expectations, should… Shayan Moradi

Guwahati: In pursuit of understanding the essence of ancient Bharat/India, one must look towards the Northeast, where traditions continue to thrive in their most organic and spiritual forms, said Dr Sunil Mohanty, Assam Kshetra Prachar Pramukh of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh,… Nava J. Thakuria

Urges Stronger Action to Advance Women’s Leadership in Industrial Development  Quezon City, Philippines – 21 April 2026 — The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), together with partners DFA, DTI, DENR, DepEd, TESDA, PCW MinDA, UNFPA, Clean Air Asia, Ban Toxics,… BAN Toxics

Indonesian Delegate at the Yeosu Climate Week Urges a Shift to Zero Waste as Landfill Disasters Hit the Region. Yeosu, Republic of South Korea, 23 April 2026 — As global leaders gather in Yeosu, Republic of Korea, for Climate Week,… GAIA

A rally and march to call attention to the rising dangers of nuclear war and to demand that the NPT Review Conference make progress toward the goal of a nuclear-free world. On Sunday, April 26th, at 10 AM EDT, one… Pressenza New York

Throughout human history, the political dissident has been imprisoned, tortured, and murdered. Today’s dissident opposing the U.S. war machine is silenced by corporate media and punished by U.S. courts. And mostly – unseen. Why do they do it – when… Bar Crawl Radio

Our partner, Xinhua China News Agency, recently shared a series of Instagram posts highlighting China’s development. What struck me was not just the content itself, but the sense of direction behind it—a country seemingly laser-focused, with long-term objectives and a… David Andersson

By Selina Sheuly (Dhaka Bureau) Global plastic pollution has escalated into a terrifying crisis. The uncontrolled use of plastic is striking at three critical levels: nature, climate, and biodiversity. Experts warn that plastic is a substance that ‘has a birth… Pressenza IPA

By Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) In anticipation of the upcoming 2026 national budget, leading economists and women’s rights activists have emphasized the critical need for effective gender budgeting and a transparent understanding of gender-related issues to ensure women’s economic empowerment.… Pressenza IPA

April 22, 2026. Quezon City. On Earth Day, member groups of the EcoWaste Coalition pushed for accountability over the Navotas landfill fire, which continues to emit hazardous smoke, posing serious health risks to families and communities.  The groups reiterated the… EcoWaste Coalition

On Wednesday, April 29 at 12:00pm ET, please join us for an international webinar featuring the voices of women from Gaza, Iran, Lebanon, and the West Bank, who will speak about the widening war in the SWANA/Middle East region launched… World Beyond War

The US is restoring its unipolar hegemony over the hemisphere, beginning with its “quarter-sphere”, because there are no checks or balances. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke in early March about “Greater North America”, which includes “every sovereign nation and… Andrew Korybko

On 19 April, the Gimpo-based Jumma community celebrated the Boishuk Sangrai Bizu festival, also known as Boisabi, for the 21st time in Korea, at the Hangang New Town Lake Park in South Korea. This is the traditional Year-end and New… Bereket Alemayehu

by Nava Thakuria As Assam completed the single-phase, largely peaceful polling on 9 April 2026 to elect 126 representatives for the State legislative assembly, the focus shifted to the probable outcome as both the ruling and opposition parties are claiming… Nava J. Thakuria

by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Tarique Rahman has claimed that a significant proportion of inmates in Bangladesh’s prisons may be unjustly detained, drawing on his own experience of incarceration to highlight systemic inequalities in access to justice. Speaking about… Pressenza IPA

By Nazrul Islam (Dhaka Bureau) We generally measure climate change through carbon emission graphs, global warming statistics, or images of melting glaciers. However, in light of recent research by climate scientist Friederike Otto, published in the British media outlet The Guardian,… Pressenza IPA

A Commitment to Building a Gender-Sensitive Society by Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) A new integrated network and platform has been launched in Bangladesh to foster an inclusive and gender-sensitive economic environment and to ensure sustainable development and social justice. At… Pressenza IPA

by Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau) The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur bore witness to an emotional milestone in Bangladesh cricket. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officially honored the speedster Rubel Hossain, who announced his retirement from international cricket after… Pressenza IPA

This might be the US’ final warning before it takes drastic action to punish those who continue to reject Trump’s demands. Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby gave an important speech at the mid-April’s Ukraine Defense Contact Group in which… Andrew Korybko

The US government under Donald Trump has twice used disingenuous negotiations with Iran to provide cover for attacking it, in June 2025 and again before launching the current war in February. Now it is trying to do so for a third time. by Nicolas… Codepink

Please find below the thank-you letter from the financial team coordinating Pressenza’s annual fundraising campaign. I would like to join in expressing my deep gratitude and also highlight that the English edition raised 30% more than in previous years. This… Pressenza IPA

20 April 2026, Quezon City. With Earth Day 2026 approaching, environmental and health advocates are seeking an expanded investigation into air quality as toxic smoke continues to billow from the Navotas Sanitary Landfill fire, posing serious health risks and threatening… EcoWaste Coalition

Government moves to merge six agencies into a single authority to streamline investment processes by Asif Shawkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh, recognized as an emerging economy in South Asia, is set to undergo a radical transformation in its investment landscape. In… Pressenza IPA

Earlier this month, the corporation Anthropic announced that its latest model, Claude Mythos Preview, is too dangerous for public release. During testing, researchers placed Mythos in a secure sandbox environment and challenged it to try to break out. It did,… Anne Farrell

High-level discussion among DFIs and city leaders lays the groundwork for new solutions to increase investment in resilient, low-carbon urban infrastructure Mayors and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) met during the World Bank Spring Meetings for the high-level roundtable “Scaling Sustainable… Pressenza New York

Viktor Orbán, the prime minister of Hungary since 2010, suffered a humiliating defeat (April 12th) after a record turnout of roughly 77.8 percent. His challenger, the center-right candidate Péter Magyar and his Tisza party, won 136 of 199 seats in Hungary’s parliament, or… Robert Hunziker

Campaign doubles to 19 boards in 13 cities and Puerto Rico  A national veteran’s organization is expanding its billboard campaign to 13 cities, urging active duty and National Guard troops to “follow the law and their conscience” and refuse illegal orders.  Veterans… Pressenza New York

“Not the strongest survives, but the one that best adapts to an environment that changes without asking permission.” Charles Darwin We are not returning to the past. We are witnessing something more complex. The same survival impulse that shaped the… Mauricio Herrera Kahn

Socialist New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a tax on the super-rich who own luxury homes, so-called pied-à-terres, over $5 million, but do not use them as their primary residence. “This tax is specifically designed for the richest of the… Anna Polo

We are just a few days away from the Memorial Ceremony, which each year marks the most significant moment for the Combatants for Peace. This year, on April 20, not less than 58 locations around the world will answer the… Daniela Bezzi

by Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) Amidst a growing energy crisis and a shifting global landscape, leading urban planners and experts in Bangladesh have called for a radical transformation in the country’s urbanization and development strategies. At a dialogue organized by… Pressenza IPA

By Abu Hena Rasel (Dhaka Bureau) The largest annual event of the Bangladesh Police, ‘Police Week 2026,’ is set to commence on May 10. However, this year’s observance marks a significant departure from tradition. The event is being organized with… Pressenza IPA

By G.M. Forhadul Mazumder (Dhaka Bureau) Over the past month, Bangladesh has witnessed a concerning surge in measles cases. As national hospitals struggle under the increasing pressure of patients, the Pacific Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Multi Super-Specialty Hospital, located… Pressenza IPA