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Politics · Middle EastIran: Students Face Disciplinary Hearings Over Protests
Iranian university students are facing disciplinary hearings and potential expulsion for participating in protests. The crackdown occurs amid an ongoing U.S. war and a worsening economic crisis, with authorities targeting dissent.
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Politics · Middle EastCanada and UAE Sign Trade Deal, Eye Extradition Treaty
Canada and the United Arab Emirates have signed a free-trade agreement and announced plans to negotiate an extradition treaty. The move has drawn criticism from civil society groups concerned about the UAE's human rights record.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUN staffer dies in Houthi custody, UN demands probe
A Yemeni staff member of the UN Human Rights Office, Mohammad el Shami, has died in Houthi custody. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is calling for an independent investigation into his death.
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Politics · Asia-PacificTens of thousands attend Taiwan Pride parade in Taipei
Tens of thousands gathered for Taiwan's annual Pride parade in Taipei, one of Asia's largest LGBTQ+ celebrations. Organizers estimated 150,000 people attended the event, which follows a recent police raid on a gay bar in the city.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineUN panel: Russia committed war crimes by targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure
An independent UN investigations panel has concluded that Russia is committing war crimes and crimes against humanity by intentionally attacking Ukraine's civilian infrastructure, particularly its energy systems. The report details the intent behind these attacks and their severe impact on the civilian population.
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Settlers attack Palestinian olive harvest, steal crops
Israeli settlers have been involved in attacks on Palestinian olive trees and theft of olives in the West Bank. Reports indicate an acceleration of these incidents ahead of an upcoming Israeli election, with differing perspectives on land and crop ownership.
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Politics · AfricaPolice use tear gas at Lekki Toll Gate #EndSARS memorial
Police fired tear gas at a memorial event for #EndSARS protest victims at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos. Participants, including political candidates, were dispersed before a planned wreath-laying ceremony.
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PoliticsNewfoundland and Labrador to allow Ithaca Energy entry despite UN blacklist
Newfoundland and Labrador's provincial government has stated it does not intend to stop Ithaca Energy from entering the province's oil sector. This comes despite Ithaca Energy being majority-owned by Israel's Delek Group, which the United Nations has blacklisted for human rights concerns.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIsraeli rights groups report surge in inmates shot with rubber bullets
Two Israeli human rights groups have documented a significant increase in inmates, predominantly Palestinians, being shot with rubber bullets by guards. The incidents, often at close range, have led to severe injuries, including one case requiring testicle removal.
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Politics · Latin AmericaMexican judge closes case against former immigration chief Francisco Garduño
A judge in Mexico ordered the criminal case against former immigration chief Francisco Garduño to be closed, ending charges linked to the 2023 fire at a Ciudad Juárez detention centre that killed 40 migrants and injured 30. Victims’ groups plan to appeal the decision.
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Politics · Latin AmericaFirst flight of US third-country nationals arrives in Jamaica
The first flight carrying third-country nationals from the United States has arrived in Jamaica. The arrival signals the start of a controversial agreement that uses the Caribbean nation as a transit hub for migrants, with its legality set to be debated by the Supreme Court.
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Politics · IsraelIsrael accuses Netherlands of antisemitism over football fan ban
Israel's Foreign Ministry has called a ban on its football fans attending a match in Alkmaar discriminatory and accused the Netherlands of antisemitism. Local authorities cited security risks and past incidents as reasons for the decision.
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Politics · AfricaSenegal Parliament Doubles Prison Term for Same-Sex Conduct
Senegal's parliament amended a law to double the maximum prison sentence for consensual same-sex acts to 10 years. Human Rights Watch documented arrests, forced HIV testing of detainees, and a rise in fear and stigma, impacting access to healthcare.
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PoliticsMigrants in Ceuta allege abuse by Spanish soldiers
Migrants arriving in Ceuta cite economic hardship, war, and persecution based on gender or sexuality as reasons for their journey. Some allege mistreatment by Spanish soldiers, prompting an investigation by prosecutors.
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Politics · Middle EastSuncor sells oil stakes to Ithaca Energy, linked to Israeli settlements
Suncor is selling its stakes in three offshore oil projects to Ithaca Energy for up to CAD $1.55 billion. Ithaca is majority-owned by Delek Group, an Israeli company named in a UN database for activities in occupied Palestinian territories.
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Politics · Asia-PacificUN reports dozens of Afghan women detained for dress code violations
The United Nations mission in Afghanistan reported that Taliban authorities detained dozens of women between July and September for alleged dress code violations. These included wearing colourful scarves, makeup, or not covering their hair. The UN noted that the actual number of cases could be higher.
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Politics · AfricaTransgender woman deported to Central African Republic from US
Daniela Fuentes, a 32-year-old transgender woman from Cuba, has been deported from the United States to the Central African Republic. She lived openly in Miami, working as a hairdresser and performing in drag, but now lives in hiding in Bangui.
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Politics · Latin AmericaMaduro and wife to face new US charges over alleged torture of Americans
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are expected to face new charges in the United States related to the alleged torture of Americans held in Venezuelan custody. The charges would add to existing drug trafficking indictments.
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Politics · RussiaAnna Politkovskaya murder: 20 years on, client remains unknown
Twenty years after the murder of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya, the identity of the person who ordered her killing remains unknown. Politkovskaya, known for her critical reporting on the Chechen War and human rights abuses, was shot dead in Moscow on October 7, 2006, which was also Vladimir Putin's birthday.
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Politics · United StatesArmy study finds ICE‑purchased shock gloves cause intense pain and immediate compliance
A previously unreleased Army study from Fort Leavenworth showed that electric shock gloves intended for ICE agents inflict intense pain, trigger fear and force instant compliance. ICE signed a $16.7 million contract for 6,000 gloves, has not answered media queries, and senators have demanded answers.
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