๐ฟ Your Peace Pulse
Explore inspiring stories, grassroots movements, and peace-building initiatives from around the globe.
Browse by Category
Three Districts Took the Long View With Federal Relief Funds. Their Bets Are Paying Off.
Tutoring, literacy programs and focused math instruction were long-term district investments that stretched the impact of short-term federal grants.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:
Share on Facebook
Share in Tweet (rip twitter)
Share on LinkedIn
Share on Reddit
Share on Threads
Share on Bluesky
Ukraine war: Zelensky challenges Russiaโs Putin to talks in Istanbul amid Trumpโs peace push
Zelenskyโs insistence on Putinโs presence at Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul tests Russiaโs commitment to ending the conflict.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:India kills 3 suspected militants in Kashmir gun battle amid Pakistan ceasefire
The gun battle in Indian-administered Kashmir on Tuesday, was the first since a tourist attack nearly sparked war between India and Pakistan.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Gรฉrard Depardieu found guilty in sexual assault trial
The French actor, who denies the allegations, has been given a suspended jail term of 18 months.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:How Are Foundations Responding to Federal Cuts?
Philanthropic groups and nonprofit organizations are navigating the lack of resources from the federal government. As philanthropy tries to fill the gap, nonprofit groups struggle to make ends meet.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:North Korean Spy Arrest in China May Signal Beijingโs Unease over Growing Pyongyang-Moscow Ties
There are signs that Beijing is growing frustrated with Pyongyang โ including the reported arrest of a North Korean spy in Shenyang, China.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:India's inflation rate slows to 3.16% in April, marking six straight months of decline
India's headline inflation eased to 3.16% in April, the sixth consecutive month of decline.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:India seeks deeper defence ties with Japan amid push for strategic self-reliance
Japan can play a critical role in helping India respond to security threats, as New Delhi looks to broaden weapons procurement, analysts note.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Speaker Koffa Quits As House Prepares for New Election
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- After months of legal and political turmoil, Representative J. Fonati Koffa has officially resigned as Speaker of the House of Representatives. In his resignation address on Monday, Koffa was frank about his reasons, citing what he called the Executive Branch's failure to honor a Supreme Court ruling affirming his speakership.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Liberia: More Than Three Quarters Liberians Approve War and Economic Crimes Courts in Latest Continental Survey
[FrontPageAfrica] More than three quarters of Liberians have openly backed a war and economic crimes court for their country, according to a new survey released this month by Afrobarometer, an Accra based Pan African non-profit research organization. The survey is a big jump in confidence of citizens for the court from 2021, which was at 41 percent.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Kenya: High Court Suspends NHIF Pending Medical Claims Verification Committee
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has suspended operations of the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) Pending Medical Claims Verification Committee that was to audit Sh33 billion claims pending the hearing of a suit against it.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:South Koreaโs World Ramen Festival leaves attendees hungry for more: โthrew most awayโ
Dubbed the โworst festival I have ever been toโ by one participant, the event in Busan left attendees fuming over poor organisation, limited choice, and lukewarm noodles.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Seven Dead, Gun Trucks Stolen in Attack On Nigerian Military Base
[Premium Times] At least seven soldiers have been killed in an attack by suspected members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) on a military base in the Marte Local Government Area of Borno State.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Antelope, Aircraft Collision - Asaba Airport Not Managed By Faan - Official
[Premium Times] "We will like to state that this incident did not occur at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, which is managed by FAAN," an official said.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Opposition Slams 'Ruto-Raila IEBC Nominees' As Plot to Rig 2027 Polls
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Opposition Leaders on Tuesday branded the newly appointed Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) team a "State House project" designed to rig the 2027 General Election in favour of President William Ruto.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Hungary's greyzone war against Ukraine
The revelations by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) about a cell of Hungarian military intelligence operating in the Ukrainian region of Transcarpathia to the detriment of Ukraine raise serious questions about Hungaryโs position within Western political and military alliances, writes Anton Shekhovtsov.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:India-Pakistan ceasefire: will Trumpโs mediation lead to permanent peace?
While the US president boasted of a โpermanentโ ceasefire, Indiaโs Modi said the conflict with Pakistan is only on pause.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Africa: Datapathology - Human Capital and Digital Technology in Alliance Against Cancer
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The deployment of accessible healthcare systems in Africa is a priority for a rapidly changing continent, whose future depends on the vitality of its population. Can innovation facilitate access to healthcare for all? This is one of the questions that will be explored at the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank, which will be held on 26-30 May 2025, in Abidjan, on the theme:...
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:How to make electric vehicles that donโt trash forests through mining
Using battery technology that is less reliant on minerals can avert worsening environmental damage caused by the stampede to secure materials for EVs The post How to make electric vehicles that donโt trash forests through mining appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Africa: Drinking Rosemary, Cinnamon and Turmeric Tea Won't Lower Blood Sugar - See a Doctor Instead
[Africa Check] Drinking rosemary, cinnamon and turmeric tea won't lower blood sugar - see a doctor instead
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:PLA Navy drill uses AI to trim warshipโs magnetic field, gets 60% more efficient
AI-assisted โdegaussingโ expected to help Chinese submarines better evade magnetic sensors and sea mines, increasing stealth capacity.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Alibaba pushes global adoption of Qwen3 AI models via more developer platforms online
The Qwen3 family of AI models can now be deployed via large language model platforms Ollama, LM Studio, SGLang and vLLM.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Japanese restaurant sparks outrage by posting note banning โrudeโ Chinese customers
Skewered chicken outlet becomes latest business to discriminate against Chinese patrons, panned by many, supported by Japanese nationalists.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Re-elected Albanese heads to Indonesia first, signalling Australiaโs Southeast Asia focus
The prime ministerโs visit to his โgood friendโ Prabowo shows that the region is central to Australiaโs foreign policy agenda, experts say.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:The Liberals have a long road to relevance โ and Sussan Leyโs slim victory means she begins on shaky foundations
Appointing a woman with moderate Liberal values sends a message, but that wonโt be enough to win over lost voters Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs Liberal MPs trudged into the opposition party room to choose a new leader, Anthony Albanese and his euphoric Labor frontbench were being sworn in to their portfolios at Government House.There are just 6km between the corridors of Parliament House...
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong to boost dental care for underprivileged groups with new initiative
Community programme, in collaboration with non-governmental organisations, will provide nearly 40,000 quota slots for dental services per year.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Vietnam tycoon offers property empire to avoid death penalty in US$27 billion bank fraud
Property tycoon Truong My Lan has pledged to transform her undervalued assets into a โgolden gooseโ to repay embezzled billions to escape the death penalty.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Sussan Ley makes history, but faces unprecedented levels of difficulty
The first female leader of the federal Liberal Party has vowed to drag the Coalition back to the centre. But Sussan Ley faces big challenges on multiple fronts.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:French movie icon Gรฉrard Depardieu convicted of sexual assault on film set
A court in Paris on Tuesday found French actor Gรฉrard Depardieu, one of the most prominent figures in French cinema for decades, guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021. He was handed an 18-month suspended prison sentence.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Saudis agree to billions in U.S. investment as Trump begins Gulf states trip
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to start a four-day swing through the Gulf region, focusing more on economic deals than security crises ranging from war in Gaza to the threat of escalation over Iran's nuclear program.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:South Africa: U.S. Welcomes First Group of 'Refugees Facing Racial Discrimination in South Africa'
[State Department] Tammy Bruce, Department SpokespersonMay 12, 2025
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Chinaโs Manus AI offers free registration after fresh funding amid AI agent competition
Manus has ended its invite-only approach after US$75 million in new funding, while facing increasing competition from tech giants.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Did Chinaโs โskilledโ negotiators help break the US trade deadlock?
US officials praised the negotiating style of Chinese counterpart He Lifeng at the successful talks, where Li Chenggang made his debut.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Texas Oil and Gas Companies Drill With River Water During Extreme Drought
PECOS, TexasโExtreme drought has diminished the flows of the Rio Grande and Pecos River, two of the most iconic waterways in Texas. The advocacy group American Rivers recently named the Lower Rio Grande one of its most endangered rivers, describing a โnear-permanent human-induced megadrought threatening all life that depends on it.โ On the Pecos River, [โฆ]
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Fintechs that raked in profits from high interest rates now face resilience test
Fintechs like Revolut and Monzo got a revenue boost from higher interest rates. Now, they face a key test as rates decline.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: