Category: World

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has condemned the sentencing of Belarusian freelance journalist Aleh Supruniuk to three years in prison, calling it part of a broader crackdown on press freedom in the country. Supruniuk, affiliated with the Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ), was convicted of participating in an “extremist group” and authoring over 40 […]

Three people were killed and five others injured after protesters set fire to a regional parliament building in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, authorities confirmed on Saturday. The incident occurred Friday evening during escalating demonstrations that have spread across major cities. According to officials, the victims were trapped inside the burning building, while two of the […]

On August 27 and 28, the United States of America, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (ROK) convened in Tokyo for the fourth meeting of the Trilateral Diplomatic Working Group to counter cyber threats posed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).  Led by Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs […]

A federal jury convicted four individuals from Hawaii this week for their roles in a tax refund fraud scheme. The following is according to court documents and evidence presented at trial: from at least January 2015 through September 2018, Rosemarie Lastimado-Dradi, Marciaminajuanequita Dumlao, Elvah Miranda, and Daniel Miranda conspired to defraud the United States. As […]

In recent decades, China has massively expanded its influence on the global stage—with the goal of reshaping the international order. But what exactly lies behind this claim, and what consequences does it have for Europe, the global power USA, and global power distribution? Kontrast spoke with sinologist Doris Vogl, who analyzes different facets of this […]

Geopolitics & Policy South Africa: Malema Found Guilty of Hate SpeechA South African equality court has ruled that Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, committed hate speech in 2022. The court, which adjudicates discrimination cases, found his remarks violated national laws on incitement. Senegal: Landmark Whistleblower Protection Law PassedSenegal’s parliament has approved legislation […]

An increasing amount of attention is being paid to dyslexia and autism. These neurodevelopmental disorders affect a large number of children, to the point where they have become household names for many families, caregivers and educators. However, there is another disorder that is just as common – if not more so – but it remains […]

“Israel’s initial steps to militarily take over Gaza City signals a new and dangerous phase,” he told journalists in New York, warning against the devastating consequences. “Hundreds of thousands of civilians – already exhausted and traumatized – would be forced to flee yet again, plunging families into even deeper peril. This must stop.” ‘Endless catalogue of […]

NEW YORK — JPMorgan Chase’s decision to introduce new fees for financial technology companies accessing customer bank data is raising concerns across the fintech sector, with several CEOs warning that the costs may ultimately be passed on to consumers. The fees, set to take effect within weeks, target data aggregators such as Plaid and Yodlee, […]

Gold prices are poised to close August with a monthly gain, buoyed by growing expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September and a weaker dollar. The rally reflects renewed investor interest in safe-haven assets as economic uncertainty and policy shifts continue to shape global markets. According to analysts at UBS and […]