United Nations human rights experts have condemned the arrest, alleged enforced disappearance and detention of six Egyptian journalists who make up the entire newsroom of the independent investigative media platform Matsadaash, warning
As Greenland’s independence movement gains momentum, the world watches to see which path the Arctic island will take. The recent victory of independence gradualists has fueled speculation over three possible outcomes: full
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The United States has declared South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, persona non grata, effectively expelling him from the country after he criticized President Donald Trump in an online lecture. Secretary of State
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A covertly funded U.S. project in Afghanistan, the Qosh Tepa Canal, is raising alarms over a looming water crisis in Central Asia. The canal, now 80% complete, diverts water from the Amu
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A controversial plan to extend Japan’s high-speed bullet train network beneath the historic city of Kyoto has sparked fierce opposition from the region’s Buddhist temples, who warn that the project threatens the
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ignited fresh controversy by issuing an arrest warrant for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, accusing him of crimes committed between November 1, 2011, and March 16,
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Armenia and Azerbaijan have reached a significant breakthrough in their long-running peace negotiations, agreeing on the language of a historic agreement that could officially end decades of hostilities. The announcement, which signals
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia supports a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine, though he raised concerns about security issues and Kyiv’s potential response. Speaking at a press conference, Putin outlined
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India has repatriated 549 citizens who were lured into scam centers along the Myanmar-Thailand border under the false promise of high-paying IT jobs, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Wednesday. The
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Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has come under fire for spending $11.2 billion on gender equality and female empowerment programs abroad while Canada grapples with a deepening budget deficit, according to
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The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has found Ukraine guilty of failing to prevent the 2014 Odessa tragedy, in which 48 people lost their lives and over 250 were injured. The
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The United Nations has sounded the alarm over Myanmar’s escalating food security crisis, with an estimated one-third of the population facing acute hunger. UN human rights experts described the situation as “unprecedented,”
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In a controversial move reflecting India’s ongoing historical and cultural debates, members of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have demanded the demolition of the tomb of Mughal emperor
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China is once again making waves in Africa with a billion-dollar bid to rehabilitate the historic Tazara railway, a vital transport link between Zambia and Tanzania. The railway, originally built by China
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Environmentalists and local residents have raised concerns after Brazil approved the clearance of eight miles of Amazon rainforest to build a road in Belem, the host city of the upcoming United Nations
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For decades, Japan has battled stagnation, deflation, and sluggish economic growth. However, as the country enters an era of inflation, the road to economic normalcy has proven more challenging than expected. While
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