YOU WONT BELIEVE: 10 - You Need To See This

Why Did Shiva Choose Cremation Grounds Over Palaces as a Way of Life?

In Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva is not the king seated on a glittering throne. He is the ascetic who meditates in the Himalayas, wears animal skin, and roams among funeral pyres. To many, this image feels frightening. Yet for millions of devotees, it is deeply comforting. The cremation ground, or…

MyLifeXP · May 27

Global Times: Chinese medical teams in Solomon Islands turn health aid into lasting capacity, bringing treatment closer to patients in remote communities

BEIJING, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- After a tropical cyclone swept through the Western Province of Solomon Islands, traces of the disaster were still visible along the coast of Rarumana community. Trees had been brought down, and seaweed farms were damaged. For this remote community in the South Pacific, separated…

AAP · May 27

Southern Poverty Law Center asks judge to throw out Trump’s ‘vindictive’ case against anti-hate group

The federal government launched a case against the longstanding group last month, alleging its payments to confidential informants defrauded donors

The Independent UK · May 27

Africa has been managing climate volatility for decades – what the rest of the world can learn from it

The United States’ retreat from aspects of global climate and health leadership has exposed the risk Africa took in relying on external funding for these projects. When the US pulled back on aid, many African programmes and plans that relied on their funding, expertise, or political support had to abruptly…

The Conversation · May 25

Priority sector lending boosts inclusion, not always guarantee growth: EAC-PM

India's priority sector lending has aided financial inclusion for decades. However, a recent report suggests that simply increasing directed credit might not lead to higher economic growth. The analysis indicates that while these policies have helped reduce poverty, forcing credit into poorer districts may be inefficient. Priority Sector Lending Certificates…

The Economic Times · May 25

New funding for Legal Aid 'wholly inadequate', top law council says

Homeless services are set to receive millions in the next ACT budget.

The Canberra Times · May 25

Greek proverb of the day: 'Old age and poverty are wounds that can’t be...' - thought-provoking lessons on life’s harsh reality, aging, poverty and why planning ahead for the future is important

Greek proverb of the day: Old age and poverty are presented as deeply challenging, irreversible conditions that significantly impact quality of life. The proverb "Old age and poverty are wounds that can’t be healed" highlights the lasting difficulties, emphasizing the need for future financial planning to mitigate vulnerability in later…

The Economic Times · May 23

Energy crisis heightens risk of poverty and social exclusion: EU Commissioner Minzatu

Our guest has an important role in promoting social policies in the European Union, at a time when much of the political oxygen is being sucked out by the competitiveness and simplification agenda, as well as by defence and security issues. Roxana Minzatu is Executive Vice-President of the European Commission…

France 24 · May 22

Cooling poverty is making extreme heat more dangerous for millions

Imagine walking along Ipanema beach on a summer afternoon. The sand is golden, there’s a cooling sea breeze, the shade of a parasol and a cold drink in hand. Now look up.

The Conversation · May 22

NT:Kids 'living in abject poverty' amid NT housing crisis

Severe household overcrowding and high rates of rough sleeping are driving an Aboriginal housing crisis in the Northern Territory, a conference has heard.

AAP · May 20