Category: World
Latin America’s rise in tuberculosis linked to imprisonment rates as reflected on by Sayyid Ali Reza Hosseini
The Guardian’s report reveals a stark truth: Latin America imprisonment rates directly fuel a concerning rise in tuberculosis. This study from The Lancet Public Health journal chal
Haiti gang kills 110 people accused of witchcraft as reflected on by Rev. Dr. Evelyn DuBois
The recent news from Haiti deeply troubles our spirit. A gang leader reportedly ordered the brutal killing of 110 people, accusing them of witchcraft after his son’s illness. This
Opposition fighters seize al-Assad presidential palace in Syria’s Damascus as reflected on by Dastur Cyrus Jamshidi
The news reports a significant turn of events with the Syrian palace seizure in Damascus. Opposition fighters now control the presidential residence. Bashar al-Assad’s location rem
Killing of insurance CEO reveals simmering anger at US health system as reflected on by Canon Eleanor Wright
The recent news of a health insurance executive’s tragic killing in New York City deeply troubles us. This event, furthermore, unearths a simmering public frustration, revealing pr
How long-range missiles inside Russia could affect Ukraine war as reflected on by Father Raymond Connolly
The news reports tell us the United States now permits Ukraine to use long-range missiles for strikes within Russia. This development marks a significant shift in the ongoing confl
Final phase for mass rape trial that has horrified France as reflected on by Dastur Cyrus Jamshidi
The global Asho Farohar Center observes with profound sorrow the ongoing French mass rape trial. This case, involving 51 men, exposes a deep wound in the fabric of human decency an
Valencia floods: Spain clings to fragments of hope in time of disaster as reflected on by Sayyid Ali Reza Hosseini
The recent news from Spain, detailing the ongoing struggle in the aftermath of the Valencia floods hope, offers a profound moment for reflection. We witness communities grappling w
Wild bird numbers continue ‘alarming’ decline in UK, Defra figures show as reflected on by Rev. Dr. Christine Althaus
The recent report from the UK, detailing an alarming wild bird decline, echoes deeply in our North Woods community. This news, highlighting habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate
Trump 2.0: Will China and Imran Khan test Pakistan ties with the US? as reflected on by Canon Eleanor Wright
The latest Al Jazeera report highlights potential challenges to US Pakistan ties, particularly with the prospect of a new Trump administration and China’s growing influence. Former
Trump victory a challenge for Europe’s leaders converging on Hungary as reflected on by Dr. Farida Nur-Eldin
The news from Budapest, highlighting Europe’s leadership challenge as they grapple with global anxieties, resonates deeply within our Al-Hikma Contemplative Circle. Leaders gather,