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China. The new frontiers of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China is expanding its scope of action in strategic areas such as the Arctic and Panama, creating a network of interconnections that support its rise as a global superpower. These projects should allow the Beijing government to increase its economic and political influence and access strategic resources essential…

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Fen Xiang. Sharing with the Church in China.

The arrival of the Comboni Missionaries in Macau soon raised a question: What about mainland China? Consequently, a project was established to support the Church in China: Fen Xiang. The aim is to encourage the sharing of resources and means with the dioceses through the formation of clergy, religious, and laity. The Comboni Missionaries explain.…

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Cambodia. Giving Dignity.

The Catholic Church is addressing the social challenges of Sihanoukville. In the face of the human trafficking crisis and social injustice, the response is both spiritual and humanitarian. Over the years, the port city of Sihanoukville, located on the southern coast of eastern Cambodia, has become a crossroads of various social and political issues. At…

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Taiwan and the China-US duel.

Relations between Taiwan and China are becoming increasingly heated. The situation began to degenerate further in early February 2025, when the giant TSMC decided to invest more than 100 billion in the US. Furthermore, China’s military expansion is contributing to further strain the complex diplomatic relationship between the People’s Republic of China and Taiwan. Rising…

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The Victory of Feudal Power.

In urban areas, no one opposed the changes, not even the mullahs of Kabul. But in the tribal areas, Amanullah’s measures, such as reducing the powers of religious judges, were seen as an existential threat. Rumours began to circulate that the king had converted to Catholicism, and photos of the French president kissing the queen’s…

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Afghan women today: invisible and imperceptible, but they still resist.

First, they were forced to cover themselves from head to toe, to see the world through a net. Then, they were banned from studying beyond the fifth grade, from working (even when they were their families’ sole breadwinners), from walking without a male guardian, and from going to gardens and gyms. They closed shelters for…

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Afghan Women. Resistance Beyond the Burqa.

Afghanistan may be the only country in the world where, over the last century, the struggles to give and take away women’s rights “have made and unmade kings and politicians.” We will retrace this historic path of struggle by Afghan women, who continue to inspire new generations. The story begins with Abdur Rahman Khan, who…

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Tarzi the revolutionary.

Mahmud Beg Tarzi, was the main figure responsible for the modernisation of Afghanistan in the first two decades of the 20th century. One of the exiles Habibullah welcomed was the writer, translator, and constitutionalist Mahmud Beg Tarzi, who had spent his youth in Damascus and would become the main figure responsible for modernizing Afghanistan in…

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Myanmar. Four years of civil war amid international indifference.

The country marks the fourth anniversary of the coup by the military junta of General Min Aung Hlaing in 2021, forgotten by the rest of the world focused on other regional conflicts. What are the prospects for this year? The majority of the 51 million Burmese, from Yangon to Laishio and from Naypyidaw to Sittwe,…

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The Philippines. Inspiring Hope through Art.

Brother Christopher Villanueva, a member of the Order of Friars Minor (OFM), uses his creativity in painting to restore and strengthen hope among victims of conflict and natural disasters. His paintings encourage people to grow in faith. He started drawing with pencils, ballpoint pens and crayons when he was in primary school. He drew on…

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It is more complex than it seems.

Donald Trump is set to take office this month after being re-elected in the 2024 US presidential elections. His comeback has sparked considerable unease across foreign governments, including Washington’s allies and Asian rivals. During his first term in office (2017-2021), unpredictability was a hallmark of Trump’s foreign policy: he sought to facilitate dialogue between North-…

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Vietnam. Music. “Sounds of Brotherhood”.

Thanks to a World Youth Orchestra project, a group of orphaned or abandoned children welcomed by the Missionaries of Charity had the opportunity to take part in music and singing workshops. Discovering talents and potential. With its ultra-modern skyscrapers, its wide and very busy streets, but above all its endless suburbs, Ho Chi Minh City…

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Advocacy

Adenike Oladosu. Climate Change: Time to Act.

Nigerian ecofeminist Adenike Titilope Oladosu is the founder of   I Lead Climate Action, an initiative aimed at empowering women and youth to combat climate change.…

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Baobab

The Crocodile and the Cockerel.

Once upon a time, the crocodile was king of the animals. He was holding court one day. He sat majestically on his throne as he received…

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Youth & Mission

Jubilee of the Youth: An Unforgettable Journey of Hope.

Coming from five continents, 270 young people belonging to the Comboni Youth Movement gathered in Rome (24th July – 4th August 2025) to celebrate the Jubilee.…

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