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Published on Apr 15, 2025

ANC welcomes inclusion of crimes against humanity charges in COSAS 4 case

The African National Congress (ANC) said the "landmark ruling" to include crimes against humanity charges in the Congress of South African Student (COSAS) 4 case marked a “decisive step forward” in the long and painful journey toward truth, …

Source: Polity - Pending
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Tajik opposition files international lawsuit accusing government of crimes against humanity

Tajikistan’s banned main opposition group, the Islamic Renaissance Party (IRPT), is one of three plaintiffs in a suit filed with the International Criminal Court seeking to hold President Emomali Rahmon’s administration accountable for alleged crimes …

Source: Eurasianet - Neutral
Published on 13:42 GMT

58th Session of the UNHRC: Move to weaken investigation on Syria halted, but complicity for other atrocities persists

CIHRS highlights key outcomes from the UNHRC session, including the renewal of Syria's inquiry and continued inaction on human rights violations in Gaza, Algeria, and Egypt. This statement was originally published on cihrs.org on 15 April 2025. On 4 …

Source: IFEX - Neutral
Published on 13:39 GMT

Syrian Artists Syndicate removes Sulaf Fawakherji from its lists

The Syrian Artists Syndicate issued a decision yesterday, Wednesday, April 16, to remove actress Sulaf Fawakherji from the syndicate. The syndicate stated in a statement, “The artist Sulaf Fawakherji is disqualified due to her deviation from the syndicate’ …

Source: Enab Baladi - Neutral
Published on 13:09 GMT

Activist group trying to use UK courts for war crimes claim against Israeli minister denies Hezbollah link

One of two organisations attempting to pursue a private prosecution in the UK against an Israeli minister has denied its founder has links with the Hezbollah terror organisation. The Brussels-based Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) announced on Wednesday that it …

Source: The Jewish News - Center-left
Published on 13:04 GMT

Israel's media ban in Gaza fuels misinformation, spread of dehumanization: UNRWA chief

Israel's ban on international media in the war-torn Gaza Strip fuels disinformation and the spread of dehumanization, head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said on Thursday. "Since the war began 1.5 years ago, the Israeli …

Source: Yeni Safak - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 13:04 GMT

End war now: Signers on petitions in Israel exceed 120,000

More than 120,000 people in Israel have signed 43 petitions demanding an end to the war on Gaza and a prisoner exchange, according to the “Restart Israel” website. The platform allows Israelis to review and sign petitions electronically. As of Thursday, …

Source: Yeni Safak - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 05:44 GMT

People brings complaints to ICT beyond tribunal’s jurisdiction

People brings complaints to ICT beyond tribunal’s jurisdiction DHAKA, April 16, 2025 (BSS) – Complainants used to come up with complaints such as-family disputes, land disagreements, and employment-related issues-to the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) …

Source: Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha - Pending
Published on 03:37 GMT

Israel says it will continue blocking aid to Gaza and troops will remain 'indefinitely'

Israel's Defence Minister, Israel Katz, has said his country will continue blocking lifesaving supplies, such as food, medicine, fuel, and cooking oil, from entering the war-battered Gaza Strip despite stark warnings from another international medical …

Source: Middle East Eye - Indeterminate
Published on 11:55 GMT

Hamas: Katz and Ben-Gvir’s Statements Are Clear Admission Of The Crime Of Starving On The People Of Gaza

Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, affirmed on Thursday that the statements made by the so-called Minister of War in the Zionist enemy government, Yoav Katz, in which he asserted that preventing the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip is “a …

Source: Al-Thawra - Indeterminate
Published on 04:47 GMT

PBA All-Star Weekend in jeopardy due to Davao tension

MANILA, Philippines – Unless they can forge an agreement for a new location, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) could completely call off its scheduled All-Star Weekend. Commissioner Willie Marcial announced on Wednesday night that the league is …

Source: Cebu Daily News - Neutral
Published on 03:14 GMT

32nd Anniversary of Ahmići Massacre Marked: Youngest Victim Was a Three-Month-Old Baby

Today, the 32nd anniversary of the horrific crime in which the Croatian National Defense (HVO) units killed 116 Bosniak civilians was marked in Ahmići near Vitez. The youngest victim was a three-month-old baby, while the oldest was 82 years old. On that …

Source: Sarajevo Times - Neutral
Published on 01:53 GMT

Trump Administration Moves to Gut Habitat Protections for Endangered Wildlife

Katz had initially said that Israel would eventually allow the resumption of humanitarian aid into Gaza, but later clarified his remarks following outrage from far-right members of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. Itamar Ben-Gvir …

Source: Common Dreams - Left-wing
Published on Apr 16, 2025

ICC sues Hungary for failing to arrest fugitive Israeli war criminal Netanyahu

The International Criminal Court has launched formal proceedings against Hungary after Budapest failed to execute an ICC arrest warrant against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his official visit to the country earlier this month. On …

Source: Press TV - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Apr 16, 2025

No plans to allow any aid into Gaza, says Israeli minister

Israel has said it will keep blocking humanitarian aid from entering Gaza, as it vowed to force Hamas into releasing the remaining hostages from the 7 October attacks. Aid supplies including food, fuel, water and medicine have been blocked by Israel from …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Controversial umpiring sparks Braves fan outrage in 3-1 defeat to Blue Jays

The Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays met on Wednesday for the final game of their three-game series. The series was tied at one apiece, so a win here would close out the series. Atlanta handed the ball to Spencer Strider for his first start of the year …

Source: Sportskeeda - Neutral
Published on Apr 16, 2025

EU grants "smooth access" to apologists for genocide

David Cronin Lobby Watch 16 April 2025 Chuck Wald (left) has offered excuses for Israel’s genocidal tactics in Gaza. (US European Command) The new editor-in-chief of The Jewish Chronicle has either not informed himself adequately about that publication’s …

Source: The Electronic Intifada - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Gaza ‘a Mass Grave’ for Palestinians and Those Helping Them – MSF

Israel continued to carry out massacres in Gaza. (Photo: social media, via QNN) By Palestine Chronicle Staff “We are witnessing in real time the destruction and forced displacement of the entire population in Gaza.” Israel’s expansion of its genocidal …

Source: The Palestine Chronicle - Left-wing
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Israeli Army to Reduce Reservists in Gaza amid Growing Petitions – Report

Israeli soldiers near the Gaza fence. (Photo: IDF Spokesperson's Unit / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons) Senior army officials believe that the crisis should be raised with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the political-security cabinet “ …

Source: The Palestine Chronicle - Left-wing

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 09:21 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: The Law on Bona Fide Acquirers Is a Crucial Step Toward Legal and Investment Stability

KYIV, UKRAINE, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed Law No. 12089, which strengthens the protection of the rights of bona fide acquirers of property. In particular, property can no longer be …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 11:06 GMT

MEDITERRANEAN: Fall in recorded crossings in first quarter of 2025 ― Greece redesignates Türkiye as ‘safe third country’ ...

The significant decrease in the number of irregular border crossings into the EU via the Mediterranean routes that was observed in 2024 has continued into the first quarter of 2025. Greece has redesignated Türkiye as a “safe third country” for people …

Distribution channels: Politics

Published on April 16, 2025 - 20:43 GMT

Nancy Hicks Marshall to Present A Dry Hate at L.A. Times Festival of Books 2025

A Gripping Legal Thriller Exposing Power, Corruption, and Immigration Politics in Arizona LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author and attorney Nancy Hicks Marshall will showcase her powerful novel, "A Dry …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 17:20 GMT

Human rights in English and Welsh courts – the Universal Periodic Review

Every four and a half years, a state will participate in the United Nations ‘Universal Periodic Review’ (UPR). The state’s human rights situation is reviewed by its peers – other states – in an interactive dialogue. Unlike other international human rights …

Distribution channels: Law

Published on April 17, 2025 - 08:16 GMT

Niu Technologies Ranks First in China’s Two-Wheeler Segment in S&P Global ESG Rankings

BEIJING, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Niu Technologies (“NIU”, or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: NIU), the world’s leading provider of smart urban mobility solutions, today announced significant advancements in its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG …

Distribution channels: Electronics Industry, Media, Advertising & PR ...
Published on April 17, 2025 - 06:30 GMT

ArcelorMittal publishes its 2024 Sustainability Report

17 April 2025, 08:30 CET ArcelorMittal (‘the Company’) has today published its 2024 Sustainability Report (‘the report’), which can be accessed here. The report provides an update on the progress made in 2024 on the Company’s most material sustainability …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry, Media, Advertising & PR ...
Published on April 17, 2025 - 05:00 GMT

WISeKey, SEALSQ, OISTE Foundation, and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Unite to Launch HUMAN-AI-T, a Global ...

WISeKey, SEALSQ, OISTE Foundation, and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Unite to Launch HUMAN-AI-T, a Global Initiative to Embed Humanity into Artificial Intelligence UNAOC AI for #OneHumanity: Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Geneva, …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 15:05 GMT

Bangladesh: Our work in 2024 - facts and figures

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other violence and to provide them with …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 13:14 GMT

Global Impact Wellness Group Welcomes Taylor Smith as New Executive Leader Focused on Legal Affairs and Community Impact

Global Impact Wellness Group is proud to announce the appointment of Taylor Smith as the newest executive leader within the organization. BALTIMORE , MD, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Impact Wellness Group is proud …

Distribution channels: Education, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on April 17, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Elected Officials and Silicon Valley Nonprofits Hold 'Save Medicaid' Rally to Fight Impending Budget Cuts

Zoe Lofgren, Sam Liccardo and Silicon Valley nonprofits rally to fight for Medicaid SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PRxDigital, Inc. will host a press conference and community rally to oppose impending cuts to …

Distribution channels: Emergency Services, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on April 17, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Critically Acclaimed Put the Guns Down: A World Epidemic Streams May 7 on Peacock, Prime, Apple TV & Google TV

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The powerful, award-winning documentary Put the Guns Down: A World Epidemic makes its highly anticipated global streaming debut on May 7, 2025, across major platforms, including Peacock …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 09:23 GMT

CSI condemns Holy Week massacre of Christians in Nigeria

A team from Christian Solidarity International was on the ground in Nigeria as the killings unfolded ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 13, Palm Sunday, Fulani militias massacred 56 people in a Christian village …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, Politics ...
Published on April 17, 2025 - 09:00 GMT

Androscoggin Bank – Leading the Way in Sustainable Banking

LEWISTON, ME, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Androscoggin Bank has partnered with Acumen Media and CNBC to debut “Banking on Change,” a compelling short film that highlights the transformative potential of sustainable banking …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on April 17, 2025 - 00:21 GMT

Autism Acceptance Month Shines at Jay Nolan's Vibrant 'Picnic in the Park' Celebration

Families with children with disabilities enjoyed a day of fun, community, and support thanks to local sponsors and Jay Nolan Community Services LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Sunday, April 13, 2025, Jay …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on April 16, 2025 - 20:50 GMT

ACTOR DANNY ARROYO BRINGS NOTORIOUS LA OUTLAW TIBURCIO VÁSQUEZ TO LIFE ON THE WILD WEST CHRONICLES

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Actor Danny Arroyo is making waves this awards season with his compelling portrayal of the notorious California outlaw Tiburcio Vásquez, now on the Emmy ballot for Outstanding …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 20:44 GMT

Dr. Jamal H. Bryant and The JHB Movement to Host Strategic Town Hall Revealing the Next Phase of the TargetFast Movement

STONECREST, GA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As national momentum continues to build around the TargetFast movement, Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and founder of The JHB …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on April 16, 2025 - 19:13 GMT

A Season of Shared Hope: Eric Malley Offers a Reflective Easter and Passover Message for All

Both Easter and Passover call us to remember the past, celebrate the present, and look forward with hope to a future shaped by justice, compassion, and freedom. WEST HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Easter and …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on April 16, 2025 - 18:55 GMT

NextGen Welcomes Veteran Fundraiser Bruce Duesterhoeft to Digital Team

PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NextGen Fundraising has announced the addition of veteran fundraiser Bruce Duesterhoeft as Senior Director, Digital Services. Bruce has spent a career spanning more than …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 17:44 GMT

ICCU and Stukent Announce Renewed Commitment to Expand Financial Literacy Across the West

ICCU and Stukent expand their partnership to bring free, hands-on financial literacy tools to 500K students across the western U.S. POCATELLO, ID, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ICCU and Stukent®, a leading edtech provider …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 17:42 GMT

Yilin Chen Announces New Film Projects to Amplify Women's Voices and Promote Gender Equity in Global Cinema

Film producer Yilin Chen launches socially driven projects that spotlight women's stories while advancing inclusive growth in the global film industry LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Film producer Yilin …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 17:28 GMT

Caretech Leads the Way in Inclusive In-Home Care for All Ages

Serving All of Nebraska and Beyond, Caretech Champions Personalized Care for Every Stage of Life OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Caretech, a trusted name in home care founded in Omaha, NE, is proud to be one of the …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

CAN Launches 'Defining Consent' Video for Weinstein and Diddy Jurors

And All Jurors Everywhere! NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The word “consent” appears 162 times in New York’s Penal Code. But this pivotal word that jurors rely on to determine guilt or innocence for crimes such …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 10:00 GMT

Middle Eastern Artist Yousef Al Omani lends his soulful voice to "Why Oh Why"

Yousef Al Omani lends his voice to a powerful global call for unity with the stirring anthem 'Why Oh Why'. HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Middle Eastern superstar Yousef Al Omani lends his iconic voice …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 09:26 GMT

The World Medical Association welcomes progress on the Global Pandemic Agreement

WMA commends the dedicated efforts of Member States of the World Health Organization over the past three years to negotiate the Global Pandemic Agreement FERNEY VOLTAIRE, FRANCE, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The World Medical Association …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 08:00 GMT

4th Annual International Urs Mubarak Commemorates the Life and Legacy of Hazrat El Sheikh Syed Mubarik Ali Shah Gillani

LAHORE, PAKISTAN, PAKISTAN, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 4th Annual Urs Shareef commemorating the passing of Hazrat El Sheikh Syed Mubarik Ali Shah Gillani (mercy of Allah upon him) was held in Lahore, Pakistan on Sunday, April 6, …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 04:16 GMT

A Red Circle Opens Creative Spot in Ferguson: A Youth Arts & Wellness Center Rooted in Restoration

As Ferguson nears 10 years of reflection, youth open a joyful new space for art, healing, and leadership with a public celebration May 2–3. FERGUSON, MO, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the 10-year anniversary of the …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 15:05 GMT

Bangladesh: Our work in 2024 - facts and figures

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other violence and to provide them with …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 23:59 GMT

North Carolina's House Bill 780 – 'The Good Dad Act' – Set to Launch July 1, 2025

A nationwide movement is well underway! RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Good Dad Act Committee proudly announces the upcoming implementation of North Carolina House Bill 780, known as the "Good Dad Act,…

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