‘The Top Executioner’: Iran Executed at Least 975 People in 2024
A ‘Surge’ in Executions: Tehran executed at least 975 people in 2024, making Iran the year’s “top executioner in the world per capita,” two human rights groups said in...
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Syria appoints new president amid widespread diplomatic engagement efforts
In a move that will have significant implications for Syria and its international relations, Ahmed Sharaa was named the country’s president on January 29. The appointment is expected to provide...
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Who’s afraid of China? Palau inauguration calls bluff of ‘friends to all, enemies to none’
For all the regional talk of “Pacific family” and “friends to all enemies to none” who did – and who didn’t – show up for the Jan. 16 inauguration of Palau President Surangel S. Whipps Jr....
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Deconstructing the Inauguration: No, not that one
We have a country that is geopolitically sophisticated, with close ties to the U.S., Japan and Taiwan, and is in a highly strategic location. So who showed up to Palau’s party, and who didn’t?
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Ireland Submits Declaration to Join South Africa’s ICJ ‘Genocide’ Case Against Israel
Ireland Challenges ‘Genocide’ Definition: Ireland formally intervened on January 7 in South Africa’s “genocide” case against Israel at the International Court of Justice...
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‘Crisis of Confidence’: Sweden Eliminates UNRWA Funding Despite Nearly Doubling Gaza Aid for 2025
UNRWA Cut Out of Receiving Aid: Sweden announced on December 20 that it would stop funding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) — the UN agency solely dedicated...
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‘Very Narrow Interpretation’: Ireland Joins South Africa’s Case Against Israel But Wants Different Definition of Genocide
Ireland Joins South Africa’s Baseless ICJ Case: The government of the Republic of Ireland gave approval on December 11 to formally join South Africa’s case at the International...
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Claiming ‘Ethics Concerns,’ Norway’s Sovereign Fund Divests From Israeli Telecommunications Company
Norwegian Government Pension Fund Divests From Israeli Company: Norway’s sovereign wealth fund – the world’s largest, with control of one percent of global stocks – divested...
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Two Days After Dissident’s Suicide, Iranians Mark Fifth Anniversary of 2019 Protests
Iranians Mark Five Years 2019 Mass Protests: Mass protests erupted in Iran on November 15, 2019, sparked by Tehran’s decision to suddenly raise fuel prices. The regime subsequently...
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Mustafa Barghouti: ‘Resistance’ succeeding in West Bank, Israel’s war will fail
Palestinian politician Mustafa Barghouti’s interview with Iran media provides insights into how some Palestinians today view the war unfolding in Gaza and Iran’s role.
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Iran Executes At Least 23 Prisoners in Two Days
Executions Surge: Iran executed at least 23 people over the course of two days, the Norway-based nonprofit Iran Human Rights (IHR) reported on November 7. The clerical regime killed...
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Tehran Arrests Iranian-American Dual National, Executes Jewish Iranian
Tehran Incarcerates Iranian-American Journalist: The United States said that it was investigating Iran’s reported arrest of a dual national, Voice of America disclosed on November...
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UN Calls to Boycott Israel and Institute Arms Embargo
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed a non-binding resolution on September 18 calling for Israel to withdraw unconditionally from the West Bank, Gaza, and eastern Jerusalem...
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How to Give Americans Back Control of Their Digital Identities
Putting data privacy first amounts to more than a technical upgrade; it will be nothing short of a strategic shift toward a more secure and resilient society.
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Israel Eliminates Hamas Commander in Jenin
On the third day of an extensive military operation in the West Bank, Israel Border Police eliminated local Hamas commander Wessam Khazem in the city of Jenin on August 30. The Israel...
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Iran Escalates Abuse Against Political Prisoners
The Islamic Republic of Iran is escalating its campaign of repression against political dissidents, denying medical care to prisoners in need of treatment, the Center for Human...
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Iran Executes 36 Convicts in 24 Hours
Iran executed at least 36 prisoners in the space of 24 hours, the New York-based Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) reported on August 7. According to the Norway-based nonprofit...
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Biden’s massive Russian prisoner swap comes with major trouble for next president
Swap freed prominent prisoners held by Russia, but Biden may incentivize more hostage taking
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Victorious Left-Wing Coalition in France Pushes for ‘Immediate Recognition’ of Palestinian State
The leader of France’s main far-left party pledged on July 7 to grant “immediate recognition of the State of Palestine” following a powerful showing by a coalition of left-wing...
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Armenia Unilaterally Recognizes Palestinian State
Armenia became the latest United Nations (UN) member state to unilaterally recognize Palestinian statehood on June 21. The Armenian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that it “has...