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A Decade-Long Battle: Japanese Justice System Vindicates Iwao Hakamada

In a landmark ruling, the Shizuoka district court has acquitted Iwao Hakamada, an 88-year-old former professional boxer, of the 1966 murders of his boss and their family. This decision brings an end to a 46-year-long legal battle, believed to be the longest time spent on death row by any prisoner worldwide. Hakamada's......

UN General Assembly Overwhelmingly Supports Resolution Calling for End to Israeli Occupation

In a significant move, the United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly supported a Palestinian-drafted resolution demanding that Israel end its "unlawful presence" in Gaza and the occupied West Bank within a year. The resolution, which passed with a 124-12 vote and 43 abstentions, sends......

Ukraine’s Innovative Thermite Drones Ignite Fear Among Russian Forces

Ukraine's military has introduced a new and terrifying weapon in its ongoing defense against Russian invasion—fire-spewing drones that rain down molten metal on enemy positions. These "dragon drones" are a modern twist on an age-old incendiary munition, effectively striking fear into......

Tunisian Presidential Hopeful Detained Amidst Election Controversy

In a dramatic turn of events, Tunisian police have arrested a prominent opposition politician, Ayachi Zammel, just as he was confirmed as one of the two challengers to President Kais Saied in the upcoming presidential elections. The arrest comes amidst growing accusations that President Saied is systematically......

Tunisia Court Reinstates Former Minister Znaidi in Presidential Race

A Tunisian court has overturned a decision by the Independent Higher Election Authority (ISIE), allowing former minister Mondher Znaidi to participate in the upcoming presidential election on October 6. This ruling could significantly alter the dynamics of the race, posing a tougher challenge for incumbent......

Venezuela on Edge as Maduro’s Regime Tightens Grip Amid Growing Protests

As Venezuela marks one month since the contested presidential election, tensions have escalated with the detention of key opposition figures. María Corina Machado, a leading opposition voice, has accused Nicolás Maduro's regime of "kidnapping" her close ally, Perkins Rocha,......

Venezuela's Political Landscape Ignites as Opposition Calls for Renewed Protests

In a nation gripped by political turmoil, Venezuela finds itself at a critical juncture as the opposition rallies its supporters for fresh demonstrations following a contentious presidential election. Maria Corina Machado, a prominent figure in the opposition movement, has issued a clarion call for Venezuelans......

Harrowing Report Unveils Widespread Sexual Violence in Sudan's Capital

In a deeply disturbing investigation, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has shed light on the horrific prevalence of sexual violence in Khartoum, Sudan's capital, during the ongoing civil war. The report reveals a shocking pattern of abuse, with women and girls as young as nine falling victim to gang rapes......

Human Rights Chief Urges Labour to Abandon Legal Challenge Regarding Netanyahu's Arrest Warrant

In a pivotal moment for international justice and diplomacy, the newly formed UK Labour government finds itself at a crossroads regarding its stance on the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation into alleged war crimes in Gaza. Yasmine Ahmed, the UK director of Human Rights Watch (HRW),......