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Narges Mohammadi: Iranians suffer from war and repression
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has stated that Iranians are suffering due to economic hardship and internal repression. She said the people are paying the price for ongoing wars and U.S. sanctions, with some reports indicating this suffering has lasted for seven months and others for 1 1/2 years.
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PoliticsCanada Silent on Turkey's LGBTQ+ Crackdown Amid Trade Talks
Canada's government has not condemned Turkey's crackdown on LGBTQ+ organizations, unlike several European nations. This silence comes as Canada negotiates a potential trade deal with Ankara, while Turkish authorities have detained activists and raided LGBTQ+ groups.
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Politics · RussiaRussian film director Andrei Zvyagintsev declared 'foreign agent'
Russian film director Andrei Zvyagintsev has been designated a 'foreign agent' by the Ministry of Justice. The designation subjects individuals to strict regulations and income limitations. Zvyagintsev's recent film 'Minotaur' won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesGuantanamo detainee Abu Zubaydah's 20-year detention reviewed
Abu Zubaydah, held at Guantanamo Bay for two decades without charges, appeared at a hearing to review his detention. A U.S. official described him as a trusted facilitator for Osama bin Laden, while his attorneys argued he was never an al-Qaida member and poses no threat.
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Politics · ChinaFamilies Urge Trump to Free Detainees Ahead of Xi's US Visit
As Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares to visit the United States, families and advocates have made public appeals for the release of detained US scholar Min Zin and Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai. The pleas were made during congressional hearings in Washington.
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Politics · AfricaUS imposes visa restrictions on South Africans over discrimination claims
The United States has imposed new visa restrictions on certain South African nationals, citing race-based discrimination and uncompensated land seizures. South Africa has rejected the US allegations, stating the measures are based on mischaracterised policies and fringe group information.
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Adam Castillo deported from Myanmar after jail term
Myanmar state media reported the deportation of US businessman Adam Castillo after he spent months in jail. Supporters claim the charges against him were fabricated. The Washington Post reported Castillo had been jailed for three months.
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Politics · Latin America124 environmental defenders killed globally in 2025, report finds
A report documented 124 killings of land and environmental defenders worldwide in 2025. Latin America was the region with the highest number of deaths, making up 85% of the global total. Colombia and Brazil reported the most killings.
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Conflict & SecurityUK, US, Netherlands warn of Iranian spyware targeting dissidents
British, US, and Dutch intelligence services have issued a joint warning about Iranian state-linked spyware known as 'CHOSEN BRICK'. The malware is used to steal sensitive information from dissidents, activists, and journalists through spear-phishing attacks.
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Politics · United StatesReport finds lack of recourse for groups de-banked over terror financing fears
A new report highlights a significant lack of recourse for non-profit organizations and individuals in Canada whose bank accounts are closed due to alleged ties to terrorist financing. The International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group's findings point to a systemic issue of 'derisking' with limited oversight.
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PoliticsUS Envoy John Coale meets Lukashenko in Minsk for prisoner talks
US envoy John Coale has arrived in Minsk to meet with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. The talks are focused on negotiating the release of political prisoners. Coale's visit follows a trip to Lithuania and a previous successful negotiation that led to the release of 250 prisoners.
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Politics · United StatesDHS watchdog: Immigrants held in 'calming area' cages at Alligator Alcatraz
A Department of Homeland Security inspector general report found that nearly 80 immigrant detainees at the 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility were held in small metal enclosures for periods ranging from several minutes to nearly two hours. The report described the enclosures as 'highly unconventional' and a risk to detainee health and safety.
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Conflict & SecurityMigrant boat sinks off Gavdos, one dead and 25 missing
One person died and 25 are missing after a migrant boat sank off the Greek island of Gavdos. 51 people were rescued, but search efforts were hampered by strong winds. The boat was travelling from Libya to Crete.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTurkey detains 16 in Izmir LGBTQ+ operation
An Izmir court ordered the pre-trial detention of 16 people as part of the 'My Family Is Safe' operation. The operation, coordinated by the Izmir Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, targeted LGBT individuals and organisations, with reports of differing arrest numbers nationwide.
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PoliticsEmma Bonino mourned in Rome ahead of state funeral
Hundreds of people queued at Rome's city hall to pay their last respects to Emma Bonino, a prominent Italian politician and human rights campaigner who died on Friday aged 78. A European flag was placed on her casket. Italy will hold a state funeral for her on Tuesday.
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Business & Economy · United StatesSomali Dictator's Son Lives in Ohio, Linked to Medicare Funds
Ayanle Siad Barre, son of former Somali dictator Mohamed Siad Barre, is reportedly living in the Columbus, Ohio area. A company linked to his sister received over $1.8 million in Medicare funding, prompting calls for a US investigation.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIsraeli soldier shoots Palestinian man in West Bank
An Israeli soldier shot a Palestinian man in the leg during a confrontation over grazing land in the West Bank. Eyewitnesses claim settlers initiated the conflict, leading to Israeli forces firing on villagers. The IDF confirmed a soldier fired and has launched an investigation.
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PoliticsFIFA President Infantino Faces Ethics Complaint Over Trump Ties
Human rights organization FairSquare has filed a complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino with the FIFA Ethics Commission. Over 100,000 people have signed the complaint, which alleges Infantino abused his power and violated his duties of political neutrality and loyalty in relation to former US President Donald Trump.
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Politics · United StatesFormer Nicaraguan paramilitary faces deportation from US
Marlon Gerardo Sáenz Cruz, a former Nicaraguan paramilitary who was among 222 prisoners granted U.S. parole in 2023, has been detained by immigration authorities in Los Angeles. He faces possible deportation to Nicaragua or statelessness, while facing allegations of past government ties and harassment of opponents.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 20![A screengrab taken from a video made available by the Houthis shows smoke and balls of fire rising from trucks at a camp of the Saudi-backed government forces following an alleged Houthi missile strike in the eastern province of Hadramout, Yemen [EPA]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/epa_6a9f3aed0c0f-1788820205.jpg?resize=1634%2C1080&quality=80)
Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthi rebels accuse Saudi Arabia of prison strike in Yemen
Houthi rebels in Yemen have accused Saudi Arabia of striking a prison in the northern Jawf province. The rebels claim the attack killed seven people, including a child, and wounded at least seven others. The incident occurred as government forces advanced on multiple fronts.
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