WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to host the signing of a declaration of principles between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Friday, marking a significant diplomatic step following a surprise truce announcement earlier this week. The U.S. State Department listed the signing in its official schedule […]
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Turkish prosecutors have filed terrorism and defamation charges against Swedish journalist Joakim Medin, a correspondent for Dagens ETC, over alleged pro-PKK activity and “insulting the president.” Medin, who has extensively reported from Kurdish regions, faces up to 12 years in prison if convicted. His trial is scheduled for April 30, 2025, in an open court […]
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UN human rights experts have issued a sharp rebuke of the Belarusian government, condemning the use of forced psychiatric treatment as a tool to suppress political opposition. In a statement released Thursday by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the experts said at least 33 individuals have been subjected to […]
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A Trump-appointed federal judge has ordered the U.S. government to arrange the return of a Venezuelan asylum seeker who was deported to El Salvador in violation of a binding court settlement. The decision comes amid rising legal scrutiny over the use of wartime-era deportation authority against migrants. Court: Deportation Violated Settlement U.S. District Judge Stephanie […]
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The United Nations has commended the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for its ongoing efforts to combat the sale, sexual exploitation, and abuse of children, while also urging the country to bolster support systems and improve reporting mechanisms. UN Special Rapporteur Fatima Singhateh, following an 11-day fact-finding visit—the first since 2009—praised the UAE’s commitment to child […]
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Indian and Pakistani forces exchanged small-arms fire across the Line of Control (LoC) in disputed Kashmir following a deadly terrorist attack on April 22 that killed 26 civilians, including 25 Indians and one Nepali. The assailants, identified by Indian authorities as members of the Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba, ambushed a group of tourists near Pahalgam, […]
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The Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) has released its 34th General Report, highlighting significant concerns regarding prison conditions and psychiatric care across Europe. Prison Overcrowding and Informal Hierarchies The CPT reports that many European prisons are operating beyond capacity, leading to overcrowded conditions […]
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U.S. and Iranian officials are set to convene in Muscat, Oman, on Saturday for the third round of expert-level negotiations concerning Tehran’s nuclear program. The discussions aim to establish a framework that would limit Iran’s uranium enrichment activities in exchange for sanctions relief. Michael Anton, Director of Policy Planning at the U.S. Department of State, […]
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On April 25, 2025, Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik, a senior officer in the Russian military, was killed in a car bomb explosion in Balashikha, a suburb east of Moscow. According to Russia’s Investigative Committee, the device was an improvised explosive device (IED) rigged with shrapnel and remotely detonated as Moskalik approached his vehicle. The blast […]
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British International Investment (BII) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) have launched a new toolkit aimed at simplifying blended finance structures to attract private investment in climate and development projects in emerging markets. Key Features of the Toolkit Objectives The toolkit aims to: Statements from Key Figures Impact and Future Outlook Blended finance structures, which combine […]
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