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Published on 08:02 GMT

RSP leaders to approach NHRC over Rabi Lamichhane’s arrest

Rabi Lamichhane being taken into custody by Nepal Police on April 4, 2025. KATHMANDU: Leaders of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) are set to visit the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday, claiming that the arrest of party Chair Rabi …

Source: Khabarhub - Neutral
Published on 00:28 GMT

Rights panel directs construction of crematorium in Sanguem’s Bhati

Staff Reporter Panaji The Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) has directed the South Goa collector, the panchayats director and the range forest officer to hand over land to the Bhati village panchayat in Sanguem taluka and ensure the construction of a …

Source: Navhind Times - Neutral
Published on 05:14 GMT

Violence against three Afghan girls in US school; families demand justice

Three Afghan girls were attacked by a group of students at a public school in Houston, Texas. The incident occurred on Monday, April 7, at the “Pine River” middle school during lunchtime in the cafeteria. According to the Council on American-Islamic …

Source: Khaama Press - Neutral
Published on 05:24 GMT

Protests erupt at Sydney universities over IDF campus events

Students and staff from the University of Sydney (USyd), the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) staged protests on Wednesday against the presence of Israeli Defence Force (IDF) reservists on their campuses. …

Source: Honi Soit - Neutral
Published on 05:46 GMT

The evolution of anti-extremist legislation in the Russian Federation

Russia illustrates how legal systems, when deprived of independence and accountability, can become potent instruments of authoritarian resilience. Since the early 2000s, the Russian state has crafted a complex legal and institutional system aimed at …

Source: Emerging Europe - Neutral
Published on 06:06 GMT

CTA condemns death of prominent Buddhist leader in Chinese custody in Vietnam

Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, April 9: The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the Tibetan government-in-exile, has strongly denounced the sudden and suspicious death of prominent Tibetan Buddhist figure Tulku Hungkar Dorje while in Chinese custody in …

Source: Phayul - Center-left
Published on 06:52 GMT

Gov’t grants asylum to U.S. deportee Makula Kintu

Kintu, who was in a group of South Sudanese deportees flown into Juba over the weekend, was rejected and sent back after authorities discovered he was not a citizen By Ajah Jennifer and James Chatim The government of South Sudan has granted asylum to the …

Source: The City Review - Neutral
Published on 07:29 GMT

HBX Group publishes its ESG 2024 report, advancing its sustainability strategy

HBX Group has been recognised with the Climate Change Award at A World for Travel for its leadership in sustainability and the Best CSR Initiative Award for its Think Big programme Palma. HBX Group, a leading independent B2B travel technology marketplace, …

Source: Travel Daily News - Neutral
Published on 05:27 GMT

ROBIN WRITES: Put the chip in me

I shuffle through my ID and credit cards like a riverboat gambler. The cashier watches without comment — he’s seen my frenzied search before. It is my duty to keep him entertained, I think, as I flip and slide each card from hand to hand: “OK. I just had …

Source: The Herald-Whig - Illinois - Neutral
Published on 05:40 GMT

Jewish groups condemn statements from new Vancouver councillor Sean Orr

In response to his criticism of the Israeli response to the Hamas attack, Orr said “criticizing the far-right Netanyahu govt for committing war crimes against civilian populations is the right thing to do. Criticizing that is not antisemitism. I agree with …

Source: Vancouver Sun - Neutral
Published on 05:52 GMT

SADC raises concern over US tariffs – says collective action will be taken

Anadolu Agency The Southern African Development Community (SADC) on Tuesday expressed concern over the new tariffs imposed by the US on imported products, including those from the bloc member states. A new baseline tariff of 10% slapped on all imports …

Source: New Zimbabwe - Neutral
Published on 06:12 GMT

Ivan Ramljak: Croatian Filmmaker Explores Peacemaker’s Death on Eve of War

The director of nine shorts, one medium-length film and three features, 50-year-old Ramljak founded Zagreb’s Human Rights Film Festival in 2003 and was artistic director of the Tabor Film Festival from 2016 to 2023; since 2022 he has been one of the short …

Source: Balkan Insight - Neutral
Published on 06:25 GMT

Arrospide v. City of New York

The following e-filed documents, listed by NYSCEF document number (Motion 001) 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33 were read on this motion to DISMISS. The following e-filed documents, listed by NYSCEF …

Source: New York Law Journal - Label Pending
Published on 06:33 GMT

White House says Trump is looking into ways to 'deport' U.S. Citizens to El Salvador

During a press briefing on Tuesday White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the Trump administration is looking into "legal" ways to "deport" American citizens to El Salvador. The idea has been floated by President Donald …

Source: Irish Star - Center-left
Published on 06:54 GMT

Zelensky’s visit to SA signals deeper cooperation on food security, digitalisation

Zelensky’s visit marks a new era in Ukraine-South Africa relations, with key discussions expected on global peace, energy and multilateral reform. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is soon to make a historic visit to South Africa, which it sees as a …

Source: The Citizen (South Africa) - Center-right
Published on 07:08 GMT

Normalization of Israeli Crimes Biggest Threat to World Peace, Iran Warns

In a meeting in Algiers on Tuesday, Araqchi and his Algerian counterpart Ahmed Attaf talked about the relations between the two countries as well as regional and international developments, with particular emphasis on the escalating insecurity in West Asia …

Source: Tasnim News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 07:20 GMT

Presentation of Credentials With The Ambassador Of The Swiss Confederation To The Independent State of Samoa

His Excellency Mr. Victor Vavricker presented his Letters of Credence to the Head of State of the Independent State of Samoa, Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II, at a Credentials Ceremony held this morning at the Official Residence of the Head …

Source: Samoa Global News - Neutral
Published on 07:43 GMT

Forecast in the Americas: Uncertainty with a chance of Trump

Amid greatly increased attention to the Americas in Washington, the largest hemispheric organization that excludes the United States and Canada, the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), will convene Wednesday in the capital of Honduras …

Source: Responsible Statecraft - Washington D.C. - Neutral
Published on 07:57 GMT

Netanyahu discusses preventing nuclear Iran, Gaza displacement plan with Trump: Report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that he and US President Donald Trump agreed to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and also discussed a US plan to move Palestinians from Gaza. The statement came in a televised address from …

Source: Yeni Safak - Gov't Propaganda

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Published on April 9, 2025 - 06:37 GMT

Greater support for civil society needed to safeguard and promote the rights of Roma and Sinti communities, OSCE human ...

WARSAW, 8 April 2025 – Support and understanding of the importance of civil society to protect and promote the rights of Roma and Sinti are crucial as the OSCE area continues to witness shrinking space and a significant reduction in funding opportunities …

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Published on April 9, 2025 - 07:58 GMT

HUMAN RIGHTS IN FOCUS: COMMUNITY LEADERS URGE VIGILANCE AND ETHICAL OVERSIGHT

Recent Reviews and Investigations Highlight the Need for Responsible Representation in Advocacy Groups KUALA LUMPUR, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA, April 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global Muslim community has consistently shown compassion and …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 08:38 GMT

Human rights director claims ChatGPT is Russophobic

(MENAFN) Valery Fadeyev, head of the Russian Human Rights Council, has accused ChatGPT of being Russophobic. Speaking at the XV Saint Petersburg International Educational Forum, Fadeyev explained that he and his colleagues tested the popular AI chatbot …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 17:02 GMT

Preserving Anti-Apartheid History And Promoting Equality: Janet Levine’s Work Recognized in Her New Wikipedia Page

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Janet Levine, renowned author, educator, and passionate advocate for equality, acknowledges the publication of her official Wikipedia page, which is accessible to the public. She …

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Published on April 9, 2025 - 05:57 GMT

MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya: Limpopo Education Budget Vote 2025/2026

Honourable Speaker Deputy Speaker Honourable Premier Honourable colleagues in the Executive Council Members of the Provincial Legislature Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee Chair of Chairs Leadership of the African National Congress Leaders of the …

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Published on April 9, 2025 - 03:49 GMT

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Written Reply to Parliamentary Question, 8 April 2025

QUESTION Mr Christopher de Souza: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) what assessment has ASEAN made of the current status of the civil war in Myanmar; and (b) whether there are plans to enhance assistance, including humanitarian assistance, …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 22:11 GMT

Women’s and mothers’ health and children’s well-being at the forefront of Slovenia's international efforts

SLOVENIA, April 7 - From the early days of its independence, when it provided humanitarian and psychosocial support to women and children affected by the war in the Balkans, Slovenia has been active in this area and later focused on these topics as a …

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Published on April 4, 2025 - 17:16 GMT

Slovenia at 58th session of UN Human Rights Council

SLOVENIA, April 4 - All Slovenia's initiatives were adopted unanimously: the resolution on the human rights of older persons, the resolution on women, diplomacy and human rights and the resolution on the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable …

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Published on April 9, 2025 - 08:18 GMT

Reforesting India: An Ambitious 60 Million Trees Initiative for a Greener Future

Initiative for a Greener Future BARRIO DENT, SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA, April 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a nation facing severe land degradation and increasing climate pressures, a new wave of reforestation efforts is taking shape. According to …

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Published on April 9, 2025 - 07:58 GMT

HUMAN RIGHTS IN FOCUS: COMMUNITY LEADERS URGE VIGILANCE AND ETHICAL OVERSIGHT

Recent Reviews and Investigations Highlight the Need for Responsible Representation in Advocacy Groups KUALA LUMPUR, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA, April 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global Muslim community has consistently shown compassion and …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 23:30 GMT

VetComm Launches Emotional Docuseries on Veteran Fighting for Decades for VA Disability Compensation

VetComm has released a multi-part docuseries, highlighting a former National Guardsman who's been fighting for VA disability compensation for decades. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VetComm, an organization …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 21:13 GMT

புதிய சிறிலங்கா அரசு போர்க் குற்றத்துக்குத் தண்டனையின்மை எனும் கொள்கையைத் தொடர்கிறது : நாடுகடந்த தமிழீழ அரசாங்கம்

2009 முள்ளிவாய்க்கால் தமிழினவழிப்பு நிகழ்ந்து 16 வருடங்கள்முடிந்துவிட்டன. COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- புதிய சிறிலங்கா அரசு போர்க் குற்றத்துக்குத் தண்டனையின்மை எனும் கொள்கையைத் தொடர்கிறது : நாடுகடந்த தமிழீழ …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 20:24 GMT

Mental Health Champions Needed at the 22nd Annual Community NAMIWalks Southwest Ohio

This free annual event will be held at Sawyer Point Park on May 10 beginning at 9am, raising funds and awareness for mental health programs and services. CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Locals are lacing up and …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 19:38 GMT

Legendary Folksinger Gary Green’s Unbelievable Life Story Now a Graphic Novel

BOCA RATON, FL 33496, FL, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “THE LEGEND DIES ON” – the raw, rebellious, and riveting chronicle of one of America’s most unsung cultural warriors – has just been released in a bold new graphic novel …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 18:13 GMT

4KIRA4MOMS to hold a Virtual Press Conference This Wednesday Launching 2025 Black Maternal health Week Events

An announcement and detailed briefing on the 2025 Black Maternal Health Week events taking place from April 11-17, 2025, in Atlanta ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WHAT: An announcement and detailed briefing on …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 17:51 GMT

Balkan Folk Queen Dragana Mirković Joins "Why Oh Why" alongside CeeLo Green, French Montana, Fantasia, Sheila E., More

"Why Oh Why", the groundbreaking international music project uniting cultures and voices for a better world, proudly welcomes Dragana Mirković, HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Why Oh Why", …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 17:02 GMT

Preserving Anti-Apartheid History And Promoting Equality: Janet Levine’s Work Recognized in Her New Wikipedia Page

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Janet Levine, renowned author, educator, and passionate advocate for equality, acknowledges the publication of her official Wikipedia page, which is accessible to the public. She …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 16:53 GMT

Camden Coalition Medical-Legal Partnership Significantly Enhances Addiction Care

New evaluation shows most who received integrated legal assistance during addiction treatment were able to resolve key legal issues while recovering. CAMDEN, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Most individuals with substance …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 16:38 GMT

New National Food Policy Report Offers Real World Food Justice Model As Federal Cuts Hit Schools

National Food Policy Brief Meets the Ground in MO: A Call to Feed, Fund and Fix invites sponsors and schools to invest where national systems pull back. FERGUSON, MO, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As more than $1 billion in …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Education ...
Published on April 8, 2025 - 16:30 GMT

The Exodus Road, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and Cellebrite to host trainings for Colorado law enforcement

The anti-human trafficking trainings are being led by top experts in the field and will take place in two events in Boulder and Colorado Springs COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In separate conference …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 16:25 GMT

AEBC Now Accepting Applications for 2025-2026 AEBC/Allyant Scholarship Program

The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2025-2026 AEBC/Allyant Scholarship Program. CANADA, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Le texte français suit l'anglais …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 16:12 GMT

Mobility as the Foundation of More Competitive Cities: Alfredo Del Mazo Maza

SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Urban transportation accounts for approximately 23% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the United Nations. This statistic underscores the urgent need to transform …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 16:08 GMT

Hayden Foundation of Rhode Island Prepares for a Strong Year of Education and Animal Welfare Grant Awards in 2025

CRANSTON, RI, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Hayden Foundation is gearing up for another impactful year of grant awards in 2025, continuing its mission to support education and animal welfare initiatives across Rhode …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

Todd J. Stein Is Officially on the Ballot for District Leader in AD76, Backed by Grassroots and NYC Leaders

Stein’s campaign gains momentum with strong grassroots support and key endorsements from prominent NYC leaders like Scott Stringer and Brad Hoylman-Sigal. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Todd J. Stein, a …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

CDC Cuts Devastate State Quitlines & Efforts to Help Tobacco Users Quit, Leading to More Tobacco-Caused Disease & Death

PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Massive job cuts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the elimination of CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) will dramatically reduce resources to help people …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 13:24 GMT

Truth & Liberty Coalition: HB25-1312 Colorado Legislation Being Proposed

A fast-tracked bill in the Colorado General Assembly is in the works. WOODLAND PARK, CO, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “The Democrats in the Colorado General Assembly convened the legislature on Sunday to advance an anti- …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 13:16 GMT

Electe Joins the World Wide Web Consortium as a AI B2B Go-to-Market Leader

Italian AI analytics platform becomes W3C member to influence data interoperability and privacy standards for small and medium-sized enterprises MILANO, MI, ITALY, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Electe, an Italian company leading in AI- …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Safe Passage Heals Celebrates 25 Years of Transforming Lives Through Empowerment, Healing, and Hope

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This year marks a powerful milestone for Safe Passage Heals, a Southern California-based nonprofit committed to breaking the cycle of domestic violence. As the organization …

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