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News

Culture

Bridges of Harmony

A Concert in Honor of the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW)

27 February 2026 · 7 min read

Buddhism

Eileen Gu and Buddhism: Letting Go in the Limelight

A single, understated line from a social-media Q&A—“I recently embraced Buddhism”—took on new weight amid Olympic scrutiny and a moment of grief after gold. In the high-velocity world of elite…

26 February 2026 · 4 min read

Press releases

Amplifying frontline voices for climate justice and human rights

Human rights advocates share stories of working for climate justice at a pre-session of the UN’s Universal Periodic Review  At UN’s Universal Periodic Review pre-session advocates share stories of working…

26 February 2026 · 4 min read

Economy

EU “Buy European” Plan Tests Single Market Rules

Brussels prepares a major procurement shift as industry cheers—and lawyers warn of trade and competition risks The EU is moving toward a “Buy European” approach to public spending, aiming to…

26 February 2026 · 5 min read