In a landmark decision, an Argentine court has issued international arrest warrants for 22 senior Myanmar military officials and three civilians, accusing them of their role in the genocide against the Rohingya minority. Among those named in the warrants are Myanmar’s Commander-in-Chief, Min Aung Hlaing, Deputy Commander-in-Chief Soe Win, and former Western Command head Maung […]
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The family of Lindsay and Craig Foreman, a British couple detained in Iran while traveling by motorcycle, is urgently calling for their safe return. Describing the situation as “distressing,” the family is seeking international support as the couple remains in custody in southeastern Iran. The Foremans, who were on a months-long journey through Europe, had […]
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UNICEF has strongly condemned the alarming rise in violence against children in North Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as armed conflict in the region intensifies. In a statement released on Friday, the agency revealed that thousands of minors have been subjected to horrific abuses, including sexual violence, abductions, and forced recruitment […]
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Reporters Without Borders (RSF) (Reporters Sans Frontiers) has called on the Bangladesh government to take immediate action against the alarming surge in attacks on journalists across the country. In its latest report, RSF highlights a disturbing rise in violent incidents targeting media professionals since early February, many of which involve police officers, political activists, and […]
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ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, has revolutionized the way we interact with artificial intelligence (AI). With its advanced capabilities, this conversational AI is designed to enhance a wide range of tasks, from providing detailed answers to complex questions to assisting in creative endeavors. The core feature of ChatGPT is its ability to generate human-like text based […]
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The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on the Taliban to immediately lift its restrictive ban on political and economic broadcasts by Afghan media outlets. The Taliban’s prohibition, which mandates prior approval from authorities for any political or economic content, has sparked widespread concern about the growing suppression of press freedom in Afghanistan. Since […]
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Russia’s increasing military influence in the Sahel region, marked by the modernisation of key Libyan bases like Maaten al-Sarra, Al-Jufra, and Al-Khadim, has raised alarms about a shift toward a potentially unbalanced geopolitical landscape. With the strategic positioning of these bases providing Russia direct access to the Sahel and Central Africa, Moscow’s influence is growing. […]
Continue ReadingOn the Colombian side, the meeting was led by Adriana Mendoza, Director of Economic, Social and Environmental Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in charge of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Lilia Tatiana Roa Avendaño, Deputy Minister of Environmental Land Management; Patricia Cortés, Director of Europe of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, María […]
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The Group of Independent Experts on the Human Rights Situation in Belarus established in 2024, was tasked with investigating alleged violations since 2020 – when a disputed election saw President Alexander Lukashenko returned to power for a sixth term – and recommending steps toward accountability. The group was established last year for a renewable period […]
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The Commission has outlined plans to boost competitiveness, enhance security and strengthen economic resilience this year, with the announcement of its 2025 work programme. This is accompanied by a plan to reduce administrative burdens and simplify EU rules. Every year, the Commission sets out a list of actions it will take in the following year. This […]
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