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The idea for the bobsled team, which gained fame through 1993’s “Cool Runnings,” had its origins in an annual push-cart derby, where homemade vending carts are used in competitive races.
Jamaican bobsledders bring unexpected joy to an island beset with post-hurricane stress
The idea for the bobsled team, which gained fame through 1993’s “Cool Runnings,” had its origins in an annual push-cart derby, where homemade vending carts are used in competitive races.
globalvoices.org
January 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The idea for the bobsled team, which gained fame through 1993’s “Cool Runnings,” had its origins in an annual push-cart derby, where homemade vending carts are used in competitive races.
Large-scale bot operations targeted critical voices in Serbia and North Macedonia, attempting to trigger platform shutdowns and restrict public communication.
Similar type of bot attacks target Instagram profiles of Serbian student movement and Macedonian independent media outlet
Large-scale bot operations targeted critical voices in Serbia and North Macedonia, attempting to trigger platform shutdowns and restrict public communication.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Large-scale bot operations targeted critical voices in Serbia and North Macedonia, attempting to trigger platform shutdowns and restrict public communication.
While areas rich in rare minerals may be a blessing for the country’s economy, they can also be a curse for the local populations in the DRC.
Water pollution in DRC attributed to Chinese mining company
While areas rich in rare minerals may be a blessing for the country’s economy, they can also be a curse for the local populations in the DRC.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:20 PM
While areas rich in rare minerals may be a blessing for the country’s economy, they can also be a curse for the local populations in the DRC.
“For decades, Nigerians have lived side by side in peace. Our unity is our strength, allowing foreign interests to divide us would be the greatest tragedy of all.”
Nigerian Muslim and Christian peace advocates call for calm, unity amid US designation as a ‘Country of Particular Concern’
“For decades, Nigerians have lived side by side in peace. Our unity is our strength, allowing foreign interests to divide us would be the greatest tragedy of all.”
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January 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
“For decades, Nigerians have lived side by side in peace. Our unity is our strength, allowing foreign interests to divide us would be the greatest tragedy of all.”
When dreams meet digital recruitment scams: Bangladeshi workers in crisis
Bangladeshi migrant workers face rising digital scams exploiting limited digital literacy, informal brokers, and weak coordination among government agencies, leaving thousands stranded and in debt annually.
Bangladeshi migrant workers face rising digital scams exploiting limited digital literacy, informal brokers, and weak coordination among government agencies, leaving thousands stranded and in debt annually.
When dreams meet digital recruitment scams: Bangladeshi workers in crisis
Bangladeshi migrant workers face rising digital scams exploiting limited digital literacy, informal brokers, and weak coordination among government agencies, leaving thousands stranded and in debt annually.
globalvoices.org
January 14, 2026 at 2:40 PM
When dreams meet digital recruitment scams: Bangladeshi workers in crisis
Bangladeshi migrant workers face rising digital scams exploiting limited digital literacy, informal brokers, and weak coordination among government agencies, leaving thousands stranded and in debt annually.
Bangladeshi migrant workers face rising digital scams exploiting limited digital literacy, informal brokers, and weak coordination among government agencies, leaving thousands stranded and in debt annually.
Amid the intensifying tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, online nationalist sentiment in both countries has been growing stronger. Although netizens on both sides of the border are demanding tit-for-tat retaliation, many still reject the prospect of a war.
Thais and Cambodians speak out against the looming war
Peace advocates said the war has done nothing for the Thais and Cambodians who have lived together for generations along the 800 km border
globalvoices.org
January 14, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Amid the intensifying tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, online nationalist sentiment in both countries has been growing stronger. Although netizens on both sides of the border are demanding tit-for-tat retaliation, many still reject the prospect of a war.
What happens after a child discloses an abuse is determined not only by law, but by the social worlds families must navigate once silence is broken.
When children disclose abuse, families in rural Andhra Pradesh, India, often respond with silence
What happens after a child discloses an abuse is determined not only by law, but by the social worlds families must navigate once silence is broken.
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January 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
What happens after a child discloses an abuse is determined not only by law, but by the social worlds families must navigate once silence is broken.
“Banning an entire news organization from press conferences hurts the public interest as people will lose access to independent reporting on matters of national importance.”
Samoa prime minister bans newspaper from attending press briefings
“Banning an entire news organization from press conferences hurts the public interest as people will lose access to independent reporting on matters of national importance.”
globalvoices.org
January 14, 2026 at 10:40 AM
“Banning an entire news organization from press conferences hurts the public interest as people will lose access to independent reporting on matters of national importance.”
A draft government protocol for journalists covering press conferences has raised concerns that it could restrict the work of media in the Pacific island nation of Samoa.
Journalists flag Samoa’s draft media protocol
“It seems that the government is shutting down all avenues to remain transparent. Why does a government do that when there is nothing to hide?”
globalvoices.org
January 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
A draft government protocol for journalists covering press conferences has raised concerns that it could restrict the work of media in the Pacific island nation of Samoa.
Systematic abuse of tourist visas by syndicates has made Bangladeshi travelers suspects at immigration checkpoints worldwide.
When valid visas mean nothing: The Bangladeshi passport crisis at immigration counters
Thousands of Bangladeshi travellers face a harsh reality as valid visa holders, carrying proper documents, are turned away at airports amid distrust, past violations, and tighter scrutiny by border authorities.
globalvoices.org
January 13, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Systematic abuse of tourist visas by syndicates has made Bangladeshi travelers suspects at immigration checkpoints worldwide.
Thanks to you, we are still able to report, translate, analyze, and amplify! We have exciting plans for the new year to expand our cross-border coverage and collaborative work, giving you more fascinating perspectives on the world.
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Thanks to you, we are still able to report, translate, analyze, and amplify! We have exciting plans for the new year to expand our cross-border coverage and collaborative work, giving you more fascinating perspectives on the world.
"We must continue to fight for climate justice by holding agencies accountable for stronger disaster preparedness, pressing for more resilient housing and infrastructure, demanding more community-focused recovery, and insisting on global accountability from high-emission countries."
The honeybee that stung Jamaica and yielded sweetness
The name “Melissa” is of Greek origin and translates to “honeybee” in English, but [the] fallout felt personal, as if we troubled the hive and threatened the queen.
globalvoices.org
January 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
"We must continue to fight for climate justice by holding agencies accountable for stronger disaster preparedness, pressing for more resilient housing and infrastructure, demanding more community-focused recovery, and insisting on global accountability from high-emission countries."
"In the male-dominated online communities, women become the target of misogyny, because they are seen as standing in the way of their success — but this hostility could just as easily be directed toward another marginalized group."
Are ‘hyper-meritocracy’ and feminist backlash driving South Korean young men to the right?
One interviewee said anonymous online forums have fostered a culture in which blatant misogynistic, racist and sexist jokes and comments are normalized.
globalvoices.org
January 13, 2026 at 2:40 PM
"In the male-dominated online communities, women become the target of misogyny, because they are seen as standing in the way of their success — but this hostility could just as easily be directed toward another marginalized group."
Muhammad turned to Pakistan’s judiciary in the hope of protecting his constitutional right to a clean and healthy environment — a right that has received growing recognition in the country’s courts as climate disasters intensify nationwide.
Pakistan seeks justice for environmental harm through climate litigation
As climate disasters intensify, Pakistan’s courts face growing pressure to deliver environmental justice, even as limited resources, slow proceedings, and shrinking civil society support constrain meaningful legal remedies.
globalvoices.org
January 13, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Muhammad turned to Pakistan’s judiciary in the hope of protecting his constitutional right to a clean and healthy environment — a right that has received growing recognition in the country’s courts as climate disasters intensify nationwide.
Peace advocates said the war has done nothing for the Thais and Cambodians who have lived together for generations along the 800 km border.
Thais and Cambodians speak out against the looming war
Peace advocates said the war has done nothing for the Thais and Cambodians who have lived together for generations along the 800 km border
globalvoices.org
January 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Peace advocates said the war has done nothing for the Thais and Cambodians who have lived together for generations along the 800 km border.
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Thank you for publishing my article on the silent ban affecting Pakistani travelers at airports. Grateful for amplifying voices on this critical issue!
January 13, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Thank you for publishing my article on the silent ban affecting Pakistani travelers at airports. Grateful for amplifying voices on this critical issue!
"We decided to present the resilience of female journalists across Myanmar who are working in war-torn areas, rather than focusing solely on our own story."
A voice for the unheard in Myanmar: From the Rakhine coast to the frontlines of truth
"We decided to present the resilience of female journalists across Myanmar who are working in war-torn areas, rather than focusing solely on our own story."
globalvoices.org
January 13, 2026 at 10:40 AM
"We decided to present the resilience of female journalists across Myanmar who are working in war-torn areas, rather than focusing solely on our own story."
"What we need includes an independent investigation into the malpractice surrounding repair project bidding, the failure of the current monitoring system and the inaction of government authorities upon receiving complaints."
Critics say Hong Kong fire was due to negligence, not scaffolding
What we need includes an independent investigation into the malpractice surrounding repair project bidding, the failure of the current monitoring system and the inaction of government authorities upon receiving complaints.
globalvoices.org
January 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
"What we need includes an independent investigation into the malpractice surrounding repair project bidding, the failure of the current monitoring system and the inaction of government authorities upon receiving complaints."
#Pakistan has tightened airport screenings to help combat trafficking, but the new measures increasingly trouble lawful travellers, eroding rights, and livelihoods as communities experience profiling, and measures that deepen resentment. @multithinker.bsky.social
Pakistani travellers with valid visas being quietly offloaded at airports in ‘silent ban’
Pakistan has tightened airport screenings to help combat trafficking, but the new measures increasingly trouble lawful travellers, eroding rights, and livelihoods as communities experience profiling, and measures that deepen resentment.
globalvoices.org
January 12, 2026 at 6:40 PM
#Pakistan has tightened airport screenings to help combat trafficking, but the new measures increasingly trouble lawful travellers, eroding rights, and livelihoods as communities experience profiling, and measures that deepen resentment. @multithinker.bsky.social
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The name “Melissa” is of Greek origin and translates to “honeybee” in English, but [the] fallout felt personal, as if we troubled the hive and threatened the queen.
The honeybee that stung Jamaica and yielded sweetness
The name “Melissa” is of Greek origin and translates to “honeybee” in English, but [the] fallout felt personal, as if we troubled the hive and threatened the queen.
globalvoices.org
January 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The name “Melissa” is of Greek origin and translates to “honeybee” in English, but [the] fallout felt personal, as if we troubled the hive and threatened the queen.
Homebound unravels a heartbreaking story of two friends navigating caste, faith, poverty, and fractured dreams, exposing how modern India’s promises fail those trapped in generational hardship, quiet discrimination, and survival.
‘Homebound’ offers a tender, devastating tale of friendship, marginalisation, and India’s caste system
Homebound unravels a heartbreaking story of two friends navigating caste, faith, poverty, and fractured dreams, exposing how modern India’s promises fail those trapped in generational hardship, quiet discrimination, and survival.
globalvoices.org
January 12, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Homebound unravels a heartbreaking story of two friends navigating caste, faith, poverty, and fractured dreams, exposing how modern India’s promises fail those trapped in generational hardship, quiet discrimination, and survival.
Homebound unravels a heartbreaking story of two friends navigating caste, faith, poverty, and fractured dreams, exposing how modern India’s promises fail those trapped in generational hardship, quiet discrimination, and survival.
Homebound: A Return Home, and to the Ghosts We Carry
Homebound unravels a heartbreaking story of two friends navigating caste, faith, poverty, and fractured dreams, exposing how modern India’s promises fail those trapped in generational hardship, quiet discrimination, and survival.
globalvoices.org
January 12, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Homebound unravels a heartbreaking story of two friends navigating caste, faith, poverty, and fractured dreams, exposing how modern India’s promises fail those trapped in generational hardship, quiet discrimination, and survival.
One interviewee said anonymous online forums have fostered a culture in which blatant misogynistic, racist and sexist jokes and comments are normalized.
Are ‘hyper-meritocracy’ and feminist backlash driving South Korean young men to the right?
One interviewee said anonymous online forums have fostered a culture in which blatant misogynistic, racist and sexist jokes and comments are normalized.
globalvoices.org
January 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
One interviewee said anonymous online forums have fostered a culture in which blatant misogynistic, racist and sexist jokes and comments are normalized.
As climate disasters intensify, Pakistan’s courts face growing pressure to deliver environmental justice, even as limited resources, slow proceedings, and shrinking civil society support constrain meaningful legal remedies.
Pakistan seeks justice for environmental harm through climate litigation
As climate disasters intensify, Pakistan’s courts face growing pressure to deliver environmental justice, even as limited resources, slow proceedings, and shrinking civil society support constrain meaningful legal remedies.
globalvoices.org
January 12, 2026 at 10:40 AM
As climate disasters intensify, Pakistan’s courts face growing pressure to deliver environmental justice, even as limited resources, slow proceedings, and shrinking civil society support constrain meaningful legal remedies.