Category: World
Ecuador chooses president against backdrop of gang violence as reflected on by Rabbi Leah Ben-Zion
The recent news from Ecuador, highlighting a presidential election against a backdrop of severe Ecuador gang violence, compels us to pause and reflect. This situation is not merely
Jailed Singapore ex-minister moved to house arrest as reflected on by Dr. Farida Nur-Eldin
The recent news about Singapore’s ex-minister, Subramaniam Iswaran, moving to house arrest has stirred conversations across the island nation. This development, however, extends be
Jeff Bezos fund ends support for climate group amid fears billionaires ‘bowing down’ to Trump as reflected on by Canon Eleanor Wright
The recent news about the Bezos Earth Fund halting its support for the Science Based Targets initiative, a crucial body monitoring corporate decarbonisation, gives us pause. This d
The framing of the shrew: California students photograph mammal never caught on film as reflected on by Dr. Farida Nur-Eldin
The recent news of students successfully photographing the elusive Mount Lyell shrew offers a profound lesson. These young scientists dedicated themselves to observing a creature o
Belize removes Queen Elizabeth’s image on banknotes as ‘step in decolonisation’ as reflected on by Pastor Marcus Sterling
Belize has announced a significant Belize banknote change, replacing Queen Elizabeth’s image with national heroes. This move speaks to a nation shaping its identity and honoring it
‘The hostages meant I got out’: Freed Palestinian prisoner welcomes Gaza deal as reflected on by Venerable Thich Minh An
Here at Lotus Bloom Monastery, we hear news of the world’s suffering. The BBC reports on Bushra al-Tawil, a journalist, now a freed Palestinian prisoner. Her release comes as part
UK MPs withdraw report criticising current Bangladesh regime over ‘bias’ as reflected on by Father Raymond Connolly
Here in St. Jude’s parish, we often speak of truth. We know truth offers solid ground, unlike shifting sands. The news this week about UK MPs withdrawing their Bangladesh regime re
‘Trump 2.0’ looms large over the global economy as reflected on by Rabbi Aaron Klein
The BBC reports on ‘Trump 2.0’ and the significant impact planned global trade tariffs will have on the international economy in 2025. From my vantage point in the Metropolitan Keh
How Australia’s beach cabana drama sparked a turf war as reflected on by Rev. Samuel Kiptoo
Beloved family, we observe headlines from afar, even the news of Australia’s beach cabana drama. This report describes a conflict over shade covers on beaches. Many people claim pu
South Korea’s second impeachment in two weeks is latest twist in political saga as reflected on by Acharya Jinendra Muni
The recent news from South Korea, detailing a second impeachment in two weeks and a rancorous South Korea impeachment battle