Latest in: 2020
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A way of saying that we care for you
The World Health Organization declared coronavirus outbreak a pandemic in the middle of March. In response every country declared a mandatory lock down because the virus was causing havoc in Asia, Europe, the United States and all...April 10, 2020 2781 0 -
New HRW report urges repeal of India’s citizenship law; says it incited anti-Muslim violence
Human Rights Watch has published a new report, detailing how New Delhi’s Citizenship Amendment Act provoked anti-Muslim violence, and urges India to repeal the discriminatory measure. The 82-page report entitled ‘Shoot the Traitors’: Discrimination Against Muslims...April 10, 2020 638 0 -
Sanders ends 2020 presidential campaign
Senator Bernie Sanders, who garnered support of millions of working class Americans and diverse communities, Wednesday announced an end to his 2020 presidential campaign, leaving it to former vice president Joe Biden to run against President...April 8, 2020 812 0 -
A viral warning that we have gone too far against Nature
If you go against Nature, as a consequence Nature goes against you. The coronavirus outbreak has engulfed the whole world beyond race, religion and color. COVID-19 knows no boundaries over class and social status of the...April 8, 2020 983 3 -
Will coronavirus pause in pollution sharpen our focus on saving the climate?
If you thought canals and rivers in the cities, flowing in a clean flush of water, and the cityscapes present a much clearer sight than before, mean a boon for the climate, think again. It’s right...April 7, 2020 1239 0 -
Lady Gaga to curate new program in celebration of healthcare workers fighting coronavirus
Image: Lady Gaga Credit: UN/WHO Singer and songwriter and Lady Gaga will curate a program One World Together At Home to celebrate the front line healthcare workers everywhere for their battle against coronavirus pandemic. The World...April 7, 2020 1251 0 -
World human rights bodies ask India to release Kashmiri prisoners amid COVID-19 crisis
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Monday called for a “very close look” at the continued incarceration of Kashmiris prisoners in jails under Indian control amid growing coronavirus cases. Six leading international human rights organizations jointly demanded...April 6, 2020 849 0 -
Asian American Chamber guides businesses on loan access to deal with coronavirus disruptions
In response to the unprecedented coronavirus-caused disruption in economic activity, Asian American Chamber of Commerce has come out with support for Washington area businesses through guidance for access to emergency and relief packages at state and...April 6, 2020 934 0 -
For American Muslim Aisha Khan, distributing food in coronavirus crisis is ‘all about humanity’
The coronavirus outbreak has left millions living in fear since it began its devastating spread across the globe. The pandemic has brought all the social and economic activities to a halt but it has not caused...April 5, 2020 1835 1 -
US leadership necessary to save world order from coronavirus fallout: Henry Kissinger
While Washington has done well to guard against immediate coronavirus catastrophe, the United States must lead from the front in key areas of health, economy and defense of liberal values to save the current world order,...April 5, 2020 1098 0