Henry Kissinger, former U.S. secretary of state, endorsed torture, helicopter throws, and rape of relatives by leftists in Chile. Argentinian leftists were “disappeared,” using concentration camps, by a cruel military dictatorship, heavily backed by Kissinger. South America vividly recollects their suffering during the Cold War anti-communism, marked by deep North American distrust. Stephen Rabe, a …
Far-right protesters clash with police before demonstration in the British capital. Hundreds of thousands have gathered in central London, marching in solidarity with Palestine and calling for a ceasefire in the conflict with Israel. The “National March for Palestine” is the latest in a series of rallies in London showing support for Palestinians following the …
CNN — A US District Judge, Tanya Chutkan, has temporarily lifted the gag order she imposed on Donald Trump in his federal 2020 election subversion criminal case, freezing it for now. Judge Chutkan rationalized her decision by stating that she granted the administrative stay of the initial gag order to provide sufficient time for the …
The Battle for Influence in the Global South: Xi Jinping vs. Narendra Modi The Chinese leader Xi Jinping hosted the Belt and Road forum in Beijing today, welcoming delegations from developing countries around the world. This gathering aims to showcase China’s influence in the global South and counter Washington’s isolation and pressure tactics against Beijing. …
Narges Mohammadi, a jailed Iranian women’s rights advocate, wins the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. The former vice president of the Defenders of Human Rights Center (DHRC) organization is chosen by a panel of experts in Norway from over 350 nominations. Mohammadi, 51, has been courageous in her activism despite numerous arrests and years …
Judge Rebukes Donald Trump For Attacking Clerk, Restricts Public Comments Judge Arthur Engoron issued a stern rebuke to Donald Trump after the former president targeted his clerk in a social media post on Tuesday. Engoron reprimanded both parties involved in the trial, forbidding them from making any future comments about his court staff. In court, …
Palembang, Indonesia — A court in Indonesia has convicted a woman of inciting religious hatred and sentenced her to two years in prison for saying a Muslim prayer and then eating pork — considered forbidden in Islam — in a TikTok video. In a shocking verdict on Tuesday, judges at Palembang court in South Sumatra province …
UN agency records at least 686 deaths, disappearances in 2022 during record-breaking year for fatalities in Americas. The United States-Mexico border has been identified as the most treacherous land route for migrants, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). In 2022, there were a minimum of 686 recorded deaths and disappearances in this area …
Forget smartphone snooping and smartwatch spying. According to Mozilla, connected cars are the worst offenders when it comes to privacy. In a recent study of two dozen car brands, Mozilla found that every brand collects excessive personal data and uses it for purposes other than operating the vehicle. Alarmingly, 84% of cars sold or shared …
In a recurring scenario, activists partake in controversial expression that either critiques or disparages a religion. This often leads to global condemnation, outrage, and sometimes even violence or threats. Subsequently, parliamentarians, heads of state, and religious leaders advocate for legal changes to ensure punishment for such expression and to prevent it from happening again in …