France, Germany, UK sanction Iran for supplying missiles to Russia – POLITICO

France, Germany, UK sanction Iran for supplying missiles to Russia – POLITICO

France, Germany and the U.K. also said they “will also work towards imposing sanctions on Iran Air,” Iran’s flag carrier. An EU spokesperson confirmed they have also received “credible information” about the delivery of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia, adding that the missiles “will likely assist Russia’s escalatory bombing campaign against Ukrainian civilians, cities and … Read more

UN human rights chief reiterates call for end to conflict in Gaza

UN human rights chief reiterates call for end to conflict in Gaza

United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk reiterated his call for an end to the conflict in Gaza here. In his opening statement at the 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council on Monday, Turk emphasised that “ending that war and averting a full-blown regional conflict is an absolute and urgent … Read more

Crown seeks closed-door hearings for lawsuit claiming feds contributed to Canadian’s torture

Crown seeks closed-door hearings for lawsuit claiming feds contributed to Canadian’s torture

After years of delays, a Canadian man’s lawsuit accusing the federal government of contributing to his detention and torture abroad is finally going before a court this fall. But before the case can proceed, a judge needs to decide if intelligence officials can testify behind closed doors. Abousfian Abdelrazik was arrested during a 2003 visit to … Read more

Sorry not sorry, says Mongolia after failure to arrest Putin – POLITICO

Sorry not sorry, says Mongolia after failure to arrest Putin – POLITICO

“Mongolia has always maintained a policy of neutrality in all its diplomatic relations, as demonstrated in our statements of record to date,” the spokesperson added. Mongolia, a vast country of 3.3 million people, sits in an awkward geographical spot landlocked between superpowers Russia and China. It has walked a diplomatic tightrope to avoid alienating either … Read more

Putin to visit Mongolia despite ICC arrest warrant – POLITICO

Putin to visit Mongolia despite ICC arrest warrant – POLITICO

Moscow said it wasn’t concerned about the possibility of Putin being arrested in Mongolia. “There are no worries; we have a great dialogue with our friends from Mongolia,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. “All aspects of the visit were carefully prepared.” The Ukrainian government called on Mongolia to execute the ICC warrant against … Read more

‘Woke Go Broke’ Movement Gets Stronger As Lowe’s Joins List Of US Companies Axing DEI Policies

‘Woke Go Broke’ Movement Gets Stronger As Lowe’s Joins List Of US Companies Axing DEI Policies

Lowe’s, the prominent American home improvement retailer, has recently joined a growing list of companies stepping back from their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This shift is emblematic of the rising momentum behind the “Woke Go Broke” movement, which criticizes and challenges DEI policies in corporate America. Lowe’s Adjusts DEI Strategy According to an … Read more

Gender Gap Hits Home: UK Sons Receive £13K More Than Daughters From Parents for First House Purchases

Gender Gap Hits Home: UK Sons Receive £13K More Than Daughters From Parents for First House Purchases

In a revealing new study, it has come to light that parents in the UK are significantly favouring their sons over their daughters when it comes to financial support for purchasing a first home. According to a recent poll conducted by Zoopla, sons are receiving an average of £13,333 more than their daughters from the … Read more

UN calls out China’s ongoing ‘problematic’ policies in Xinjiang

UN calls out China’s ongoing ‘problematic’ policies in Xinjiang

GENEVA: The United Nations Human Rights Office said on Tuesday (Aug 27) “problematic” policies persist in China, two years on from its bombshell report citing possible “crimes against humanity” in Xinjiang. China has been accused of incarcerating more than 1 million Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in the northwestern Xinjiang region – charges Beijing vehemently … Read more

Drug-dealing crook dodges deportation to Somalia by claiming it would worsen his addiction

Drug-dealing crook dodges deportation to Somalia by claiming it would worsen his addiction

A DRUG-dealing crook with a 32-year criminal record has dodged deportation to Somalia by claiming it would make his own addiction worse. The serial offender, named only as AF, entered as a visitor in 1989 and claimed asylum. 2 A drug-dealing crook with a 32-year criminal record has dodged deportation to Somalia by claiming it … Read more

Telegram CEO’s arrest assault on basic human rights: Edward Snowden

Telegram CEO’s arrest assault on basic human rights: Edward Snowden

San Francisco: US NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden on Sunday backed Telegram Founder Pavel Durov, saying his arrest is “an assault on the basic human rights of speech and association”. In a post on X social media platform, Snowden who was granted Russian citizenship last year, said that the moved has lowered not only France but … Read more