Nepal has lifted its nationwide ban on major social media platforms following mass protests that left at least 19 people dead and hundreds injured. The unrest, led primarily by young demonstrators, erupted in response to the government’s decision to block access to platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and X, citing concerns over misinformation and […]
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Pornographic addiction—often referred to as Problematic Pornography Use (PPU)—is a growing behavioral health concern affecting millions globally. Though not formally recognized as a medical disorder in the DSM-5, mounting evidence links compulsive porn consumption to patterns similar to substance addiction, including cravings, withdrawal-like symptoms, and impaired daily functioning. 📊 Global Scope and Prevalence Recent international […]
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BENIN CITY — Eight operatives of Nigeria’s Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were killed on Friday night in a deadly ambush by armed assailants in Edo State, southern Nigeria. The attack targeted a convoy escorting Chinese expatriate workers employed at the BUA Cement facility in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area. According to NSCDC […]
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Michael James Pratt, founder of the now-defunct California-based pornographic website GirlsDoPorn, was sentenced on Monday to 27 years in federal prison for orchestrating a sex trafficking scheme that exploited hundreds of women. U.S. District Judge Janis Sammartino handed down the sentence in San Diego, exceeding the prosecution’s recommendation due to the “sheer scope and magnitude” […]
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to accompany U.S. President Donald Trump on a state visit to the United Kingdom next week, according to sources familiar with the itinerary. The visit, scheduled for September 17–19, will include a state banquet hosted by King Charles at Windsor Castle. Huang will be joined by other prominent U.S. […]
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A decade-long analysis has documented more than 6,400 attacks against human rights defenders (HRDs) who spoke out against corporate harm—averaging nearly two incidents per day. The data, compiled by the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre, highlights a widespread pattern of violence and intimidation across nearly every business sector and global region. The mining, agribusiness, […]
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Germany plans to invest €10 billion ($12 billion) in civil protection and disaster management by 2029, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt confirmed in an interview with Bild published Sunday. The initiative, dubbed the Civil Protection Pact, aims to modernize emergency infrastructure amid rising geopolitical tensions and threats such as extremism and hybrid attacks. Key components of […]
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BERLIN — The German Nuclear Waste Management Fund (KENFO), established in 2017, manages €24 billion earmarked for the long-term disposal of radioactive waste—a task projected to cost up to €130 billion by century’s end. With a mandate focused solely on nuclear clean-up, KENFO operates under strict legal obligations to fund annual disposal costs, including €805 […]
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An Oklahoma man was sentenced last week to 10 years in prison for possession of child sexual abuse material. According to court documents, Thomas Edward Gailus, 52, of Webber Falls, Oklahoma, used the dark web to access child sexual abuse material, which he collected in large quantities, including child sexual abuse material featuring prepubescent minors. […]
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“No one is safe when human rights are under attack,” Mr. Türk told the Human Rights Council, warning that the rules of war “are being shredded”. “Some States are becoming an extension of their ruler’s personal power,” he insisted. In his customary address to the UN’s top rights forum at the beginning of a new […]
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