Robert Wells explains how Iran controls Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthis

Robert Wells explains how Iran controls Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthis

“Iran is the puppet master” of Hamas, Hezbollah, and Yemen’s Houthis, FBI Executive Assistant Director of the National Security Branch Robert Wells said on Monday. Speaking at the Reichman University International Institute for Counter-Terrorism conference on world terror, Wells said, “No one country can fight the terrorist threat alone. It is as persistent and … Read more

Chinese legal experts warn detention measure is being abused and call for change

Chinese legal experts warn detention measure is being abused and call for change

Now legal professionals say the criminal procedure law, which is expected to undergo revisions in the coming years, should be changed to abolish or modify how RSDL is used to avoid abuse, human rights violations and false convictions. In April, the story of Beijing tech company manager Xing Yanjun went viral. He had died after … Read more

India, US to hold homeland security talks

India, US to hold homeland security talks

After a gap of two years, India and the United States are expected to hold the Homeland Security Dialogue on February 28, 2024, officials have said. Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla will lead the talks with his US counterpart. The two sides are expected to discuss cooperation in counterterrorism, cyber security, illegal mobility, extradition, aviation … Read more

China’s Xinjiang invites overseas media to annual political meetings for first time as it aims to improve image

China’s Xinjiang invites overseas media to annual political meetings for first time as it aims to improve image

It is the first time the region has invited delegations from outside mainland China to attend its key political event of the year, according to the Xinjiang government, which is aiming to improve its international image amid allegations of human rights abuses and forced labour. Xinjiang is home to 25.85 million people, of which 14.93 … Read more