A Dutch court ruled that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates could face trial in the Netherlands, following a case filed by seven individuals claiming to have suffered injuries from COVID-19 vaccines. The case,
Sudán’s war has expanded into the Blue Nile region, turning the southeast of the country into a new epicenter of humanitarian collapse as fighting spreads, displacement surges, and humanitarian access deteriorates. The
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The United States is witnessing a dramatic escalation in immigration enforcement as the administration of Donald Trump imposes massive financial penalties on undocumented migrants who have not complied with departure orders. More
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Gisèle Pelicot, the French woman who waived her anonymity during the trial of her former husband Dominique Pelicot, has warned that pornography is a “scourge” on society that is shaping children’s understanding
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The United Nations Organization for Human Rights (OHCHR) has expressed grave concerns over the alleged Amendment to the recent transgender law. Indian President Droupadi Murmu made the decision, and the bill was subsequently
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Editorial The rapid circulation of the so-called “cockroach” political satire movement across South Asian social media—from India into Pakistan within days—offers a clear signal about how political communication now works: it no
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“If a monk, after taking on a monk’s training and way of life, without first renouncing the training and revealing his weakness, has sexual intercourse, even with a female animal, he is
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Nilantha Jayawardena was born and raised in Colombo. Coming from a stable and well-supported family background, he enjoyed a comfortable upbringing from an early age. His parents ensured that he received a
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A new investigation by the ISGlobal health institute has delivered a stark warning about the future of international development cooperation, estimating that more than 11.5 million avoidable deaths could occur by 2030
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The glamour of the Cannes Film Festival took on a deeply political tone this week as acclaimed Spanish actress Penélope Cruz delivered a stark message about gender inequality and LGBTQ+ rights during
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The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has issued a strong warning to states over the ongoing involuntary return of Afghan refugees and asylum-seekers, calling the practice a violation
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