๐ฟ Your Peace Pulse
Explore inspiring stories, grassroots movements, and peace-building initiatives from around the globe.
Browse by Category
Legal challenge fears stop Hong Kong Psychological Society from naming bad apples
Situation came to light amid concerns over groupโs handling of case where the subject of a substantiated complaint was successfully rehired.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:
Share on Facebook
Share in Tweet (rip twitter)
Share on LinkedIn
Share on Reddit
Share on Threads
Share on Bluesky
Papua New Guinea blocks Facebook to 'limit' fake news and porn
The sudden ban has triggered outcry, with critics calling it a violation of human rights.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Our work and home lives are blending more than ever โ how do we navigate this new โzigzagโ reality?
โZigzag workโ โ blending the personal and professional during a work day โ has become the norm for many people, boosting happiness and balance, but also presenting challenges.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:What makes a good search engine? These 4 models can help you use search in the age of AI
To make sure search engines serve us well, itโs helpful to imagine these tools having different roles โ whether itโs a โlibrarianโ or a โteacherโ.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Australia stands firm behind its foreign aid in the budget, but the future remains precarious
Three-quarters of Australiaโs foreign assistance budget is flowing to the Indo-Pacific, showing a commitment to remaining a reliable partner as USAID cuts bite.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Leak of US military plans on Signal is a classic case of โshadow ITโ. It shows why security systems need to be easy to use
One of the best ways to avoid the problem of โshadow ITโ is building systems that are both highly secure and highly usable.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Hounded and not guilty: A Bollywood media trial blows up in smoke
She was called "a gold digger" and "a murderer" after the death of her actor boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Deadly Airstrike in Sudanโs Darfur Region Sparks Outrage
A devastating military airstrike on Monday claimed the lives of at least 54 people in the village of Tora, located in Sudanโs western region of Darfur. The attack, which targeted a local market, ignited a massive fire and left 23 others injured, according to aid groups. More than half of the victims were women. The [โฆ]
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Trump has blown up the world order - and left Europe's leaders scrabbling
This is the gravest crisis for Western security since the end of World War Two. So which nations will step forward as the new world order emerges?
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Venezuelan VP Delcy Rodrรญguez Blames US, Opposition for โHate Campaignโ Against Migrants
Venezuelaโs Delcy Rodrรญguez attacks opposition figures Marco Rubio & Marรญa Corina Machado, accusing them of fueling anti-migrant rhetoric. First Lady denounces US sanctionsโ impact. Related: Venezuelaโs Vice President Delcy Rodrรญguez Condemns โHuman Rights Violationsโ Against Venezuelan Migrants in El Salvador During the recent inauguration of the Casa de Abuelos (Grandparentsโ Home) in La Candelaria parish, [โฆ]
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:The Caribbean: A Rich Tapestry of Cultures and Traditions
The Caribbean stands as a remarkable cultural mosaic, shaped by centuries of history and diverse influences. This unique fusion of African, European, Indigenous, and Asian traditions has given rise to a wealth of customs and practices that remain vibrant today. From spiritual rituals to festive celebrations, the region is a testament to the power of [โฆ]
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:A closer look at who relies on Medicaid
According to health policy experts, there may not be a way to fund the tax cuts proposed by House Republicans without cutting Medicaid.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Polluting industries like salmon farming need to be properly regulated, not let off the hook | Kelly OโShanassy
The government appears willing to put the future of an entire unique Australian species at risk at the behest of one industry. The hypocrisy is mind-bogglingThe anger I have witnessed over the past few days within the environment and climate movement has been extraordinary.I have spent the past four days in emergency meetings with leaders across the environment movement furiously responding to Anthony Albaneseโs latest...
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:What works to prevent violence against women? Hereโs what the evidence says
Primary prevention is aimed at addressing the underlying drivers of violence so it never occurs. But many interventions also aim to reduce and respond to violence.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Budget delivers cheaper medicines and more bulk billing but leaves out long-term health reform
Australians will save on the costs of scripts and on GP visits. But the budget doesnโt start the reforms needed to secure the health systemโs long-term future.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:NASA scrubs promise to land first woman, first person of colour on the moon from web pages
U.S. President Donald Trump'scampaign to eliminate diversity efforts and language fromgovernment organizations has officially reached the moon, with NASA erasingreferences to its promise to land the first woman and first person of colour on there from several of its web pages.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:How Netflix has shaped (and shattered) our content landscape over the past decade โ and what comes next
Although competition between streaming platforms remains as hot as ever, viewers seem to be getting the short end of of the stick.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Is this the right budget for these economic times? We asked 5 experts
Cost-of-living measures are the key feature of this pre-election budget. But does it shore up our economy at a time of global risks? We asked 5 experts.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Turkey jails journalists, as protesters defy crackdown
An AFP journalist was one of 7 detained journalists charged with participating in "illegal rallies and marches." Over 1,000 people have been arrested during the crackdown on anti-government protests.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Algeria, Egypt and Morocco on track for 2026 World Cup
Algeria, Egypt and Morocco remain on track to reach the 2026 World Cup but Sudan's unlikely bid to qualify suffers a setback.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Glencore's Hail Creek coalmine methane emissions could be higher than official reports โ video
UN-backed research has found emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane coming from Glencore's Hail Creek coalmine are probably between three and eight times higher than officially reported. Two aircraft with different types of monitoring equipment and flying at different altitudes looked for plumes of methane coming from the coalmine in Queensland's Bowen Basin โ a site highlighted in a previous study as a major...
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:President Maduro Strongly Rejects US Allegations, Blames Opposition for Criminal Gang
Venezuelaโs President Nicolรกs Maduro denies US claims about Tren de Aragua gang, accusing opposition of ties. Demands justice for 238 detained migrants in US and El Salvador. Related: President Maduro Accuses FBI and DEA of Creating and Protecting Notorious Venezuelan Criminal Gang โTren de Araguaโ Venezuelan President Nicolรกs Maduro has strongly denied recent US government [โฆ]
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Republicans consider action against judges as Trump rails against court rulings
They have proposals to limit the reach of its rulings, cut funding and even impeach judges. House GOP leaders say all options are under consideration as they rush to rein in judges who are halting President Donald Trump's actions at a rapid pace.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:A $33 billion vote-grabber or real relief? Examining the Albanese governmentโs big housing pledge
The federal governmentโs housing plan includes two headline measures aimed at boosting supply and helping buyers.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:NOAA Cuts Weather Balloon Launches Due to Staff Shortages After DOGE Layoffs
The National Weather Service is reducing the number of weather balloons it launches across the country, an early tangible decrease in services offered in the wake of cuts by the Trump administration. The NWS, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, announced last week that it was halting or reducing weather balloon operations at [โฆ]
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Democrats grill Trump officials on why they used a commercial app to discuss war plans
A typically ordinary Senate hearing on threats to the U.S. became contentious following news of a major national security breach. Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, revealed Monday that he was accidentally put into a chat on Signal with top officials as they discussed military strikes in Yemen. Two of those officials testified in the Senate hearing. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Vance to join wife for Greenland trip on Friday, suggests global security at stake
Vance says in a video posted Tuesday to social media: "We're going to check out how things are going there.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Ukraine and Russia reach agreement on safe navigation of Black Sea
In our news wrap Tuesday, Ukraine and Russia say they've reached an agreement to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea and to take steps toward a limited ceasefire, the Oscar-winning Palestinian director of the documentary "No Other Land" was released by Israeli authorities a day after soldiers detained him in the occupied West Bank and the Unification Church was ordered to dissolve in Japan.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:The Globalization of Philippine Political Trolling
Methods of online manipulation pioneered during Rodrigo Duterteโs presidency are now being deployed to shape global perceptions of his upcoming trial at the ICC.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Trump nominee to lead Social Security Administration faces questions about potential cuts
President Trumpโs nominee to lead the Social Security Administration faced tough questions on Capitol Hill about the future of the agency. Elon Musk and his team from DOGE had already started cutting staff and making other changes before a federal judge blocked them late last week. Laura Barrรณn-Lรณpez reports.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:New Study Shows Extreme and Far-Reaching Impacts of Sackett Ruling on Federal Wetland Protections
Wetlands and ephemeral streams provide a wide variety of benefits to people and wildlife, from flood protection for local communities, to preventing pollutants from entering the water supply, to breeding grounds for endangered bird species. Wetlands can also act as carbon sinks, sequestering carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Since the 18th century, the United States [โฆ]
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Sudan’s military takes central Khartoum from RSF rebels as civil war nears 2 years
After nearly two years of civil war between Sudanโs army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, there is a potential turning point. The army has recaptured the presidential palace and the center of Khartoum. Both sides are credibly accused of war crimes and the U.S. has accused the paramilitaries of committing genocide. William Brangham discussed more with Declan Walsh of The New York Times.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Finland’s president says ‘time to be hard’ with Russia amid threats to Europe
After three days of separate talks with the U.S., Ukraine and Russia say they have reached a deal to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea and take steps toward a limited ceasefire by halting strikes on energy facilities. Geoff Bennett spoke with Finnish President Alexander Stubb about the agreement, the ongoing threat from Russia and broader U.S.-Europe relations.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:International Religious Freedom in the Spotlight Amid US Political Recalibration
A discussion on religious freedom abroad invariably circled back to the present political turmoil in the United States under the second Trump administration.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:What happens to DNA data of millions as 23andMe files bankruptcy?
The bankruptcy of 23andMe is raising concerns about the future of its DNA information. Once a pioneer in the genetic testing industry, the company faced backlash after hackers leaked user data in 2023. Now, millions could see their genetic data dealt in a potential sale. Geoff Bennett discusses the implications with Ginny Fahs of Consumer Reports.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source: