STRUGGLES AND RESILIENCE: A JOURNEY TOWARDS DEMOCRACY IN MYANMAR

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan, Sydney Australia, 19 April 2024 In 1948, Burma, predominantly inhabited by the Burman ethnic groups, gained independence from British colonial rule. However, the journey toward democracy in... Read more »

HEPATITIS NSW SUPPORTS WORLD LIVER DAY

Hepatitis NSW supports world liver day with launch of new website highlighting liver health Sydney, Hepatitis NSW, 19 April 2024; Hepatitis NSW has joined the worldwide movement to celebrate World Liver Day... Read more »

NAVIGATING THE DIVIDE: VIOLENCE VS. TERRORISM IN RECENT TRAGIC INCIDENTS

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan, Sydney Australia [Further to my previous article on the subject published on 16 April on recent bloody incidents.] In the wake of recent tragic events, the distinction... Read more »

Statement from the New South Wales Faith Affairs Council and Faith Leaders

Sydney, Press Release from NSW Premier Office, Tuesday, 16 April 2024  Today we convened a meeting of faith leaders representing religious communities across Western Sydney. All of the following communities endorsed and... Read more »

UNDERSTANDING THE FACTORS BEHIND THE CHURCH ATTACK BY A TEENAGER

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan, Sydney Australia, 16 April 2024 The recent assault on a bishop delivering a sermon in a Church in Wakely (Fairfield), NSW, by a 16-year-old teenager has understandably... Read more »

Beyond Blue’s response to Bondi Junction attack

Beyond Blue says mental health support is available in the wake of the tragic events at Bondi Junction this weekend. Beyond Blue’s CEO Georgie Harman said people can experience a wide range... Read more »

AUSTRALIAN NATION SHOCKED BY BONDI JUNCTION TRAGEDY

Ethnic Communities Relieved as NSW Police Reveal Details of Attacker Report by Syed Atiq ul Hassan, Sydney, Australia Sydney (Tribune International Report, Sunday 14 April 2024): The NSW Police have identified Joel... Read more »

ISRAELI GOVERNMENT MUST FACE CONSEQUENCES FOR BLOCKING HUMANITARIAN AID

A Media Release by Australian Council for International Development, Monday, 8 April 2024: A coalition of humanitarian, global health and faith groups are demanding the Australian Government hold Israel accountable for blocking... Read more »

THAILAND’S NATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION ISSUES GUIDELINES

NACC, Thailand issues guidelines to combat corruptions. The move aimed to draw more investment to Thailand. BANGKOK, Thailand: Newswire, 8 April 2024 – The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), Thailand has issued formal... Read more »

FROM PROSPERITY TO PERIL: The Decline of Karachi and the Struggle for Redemption

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan, Sydney Australia Karachi, once a thriving city known for its vibrant business community and harmonious atmosphere, has unfortunately fallen into the grip of criminal elements. Prior to... Read more »

THE US-ISRAELI CRUSADE BEYOND GAZA AGAINST THE ARAB-MUSLIM WORLD

By Mahboob A. Khawaja, PhD. How the War Dehumanized the Arab-Muslim World? The Arab-Muslim world is a world of disguised fantasy – no strength, no power to think intelligently,no policies to defend... Read more »

UNRAVELLING THE MOSCOW TERRORIST ATTACK: Perpetrators and Potential Motives

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan, Sydney Australia Moscow’s famous Crocus City Hall is a renowned concert venue located about twenty kilometres from the central Kremlin in Moscow. On March 22, Crocus Hall... Read more »

TRAGIC LOSS: ISRAELI FORCES’ DEADLY ATTACK ON HUMANITARIAN AID WORKERS

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan, Sydney Australia “Prime Minister Albanese must take stronger actions against Israel beyond issuing condemnatory statement“ The recent attack by Israeli forces on humanitarian aid workers in Gaza... Read more »

PAKISTAN’S GOVERNMENT “A PUPPET SHOW”: Analysing Pakistan’s State Dynamics

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan, Sydney Australia When I was very young, there used to be puppet shows in the neighbourhood at night. A wall was built with a sheet and a... Read more »

URGENT CALL FOR JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE: ISLAMABAD HIGH COURT JUDGES APPEAL TO SUPREME JUDICIAL COUNCIL

Report by Syed Atiq ul Hassan, 26 March 2024 In a striking display of courage and integrity, six esteemed judges of the Islamabad High Court have penned a compelling letter to the... Read more »

EXAMINING THE APPOINTMENT OF MOHSIN NAQVI NEW CHAIRMAN AND THE NEW SELECTION TEAM IN PCB

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan The recent appointment of Mr. Mohsin Naqvi as Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) along with the selection of four former cricketers as selectors has sparked... Read more »

HFAC MENACA Subcommittee Testimony on Pakistan Elections – DONALD LU STATEMENT

Exclusive: Donald Statement to be Read by Donald Lu in the Congressional Hearing Mr. Chairman, Mr. Ranking Member, colleagues, When I was a junior officer in Peshawar, Pakistan 31 years ago, I saw... Read more »

AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND ANTARCTIC LEADERS MEET TO DISCUSS COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH PRIORITIES

Monash University expert alert, 19 March 2024;  Leaders from the Australian and New Zealand Antarctic science communities will meet at Monash University this week for the Australia-New Zealand Workshop on Antarctic Research... Read more »

THE NATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION THAILAND SEEKS SUITABLE MEASURES TO PREVENT CORRUPTION RISKS

Rewarding officials could lead to corruption. NACC proposed a revision of the rewarding officials BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 March 2024: The Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC),... Read more »

VALUATION NSW EXTENDS GRADUATE PROGRAM

Sydney; Media Release, Department of planning, housing and infrastructure, 18 March 2024: Exciting opportunities are being offered to launch a new career with NSW’s valuation agency, Valuation NSW, offering up to seven... Read more »

ANTI-MUSLIM CARD IN ELECTION CAMPAIGNS IN CHAMPION COUNTRIES IN DEMOCRACY

Case Studies on election campaigns in India, France, and the USA by Syed Atiq ul Hassan [India’s BJP leading its election campaign by using anti-Muslim card through changes in Citizenship Amendment Act... Read more »

15TH MARCH RECOGNIZED AS INTERNATIONAL DAY TO COMBAT ISLAMOPHOBIA

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan, Sydney, Australia, 15 March 2024 The United Nations defines Islamophobia as the irrational fear, prejudice, and hatred directed towards Muslims, which often results in harassment, abuse, and... Read more »

NSW HONOURS MULTICULTURAL CHAMPIONS AT ANNUAL HARMONY DINNER

Sydney, Media Release by Multicultural NSW; 15 March 2024: A Karenni refugee who provided interpreting services in Coffs Harbour, a Polish language teacher, and a young Human Rights Advocate were just three... Read more »

STRANGER AROUND US

[The below article was first written on the demise of my beloved father Syed Shafiq ul Hassan (April 1936 to March 2007. He was died on 13 March 2007]. I am reproducing... Read more »