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Published on 03:34 GMT

Drone attacks by Colombian armed groups more than double in early 2026

Drone attacks by armed groups in Colombia surged 146 percent in the first five months of this year compared with the same period in 2025, according to the country's Ombudsman's Office. The attacks killed 21 people and wounded 145 others, including …

Source: Yahoo News - Center-left
Published on Sep 17, 2026

Human rights situation in Venezuela remains unchanged despite minor reforms, UN Fact-Finding Mission says

The UN Fact-Finding Mission in Venezuela stated on Wednesday that despite some limited improvements in the human rights situation in Venezuela, institutions involved in human rights violations and repression remained intact. Sofia Macher, Chair of the UN …

Source: JURIST - Neutral
Published on Sep 17, 2026

UN: Repression Continues In Venezuela In The Face Of ‘Appalling’ Human Rights Violations

Key Takeaways: A UN Human Rights Council fact-finding mission says that after the U.S. rendition of Nicolás Maduro in early January, Venezuela’s repressive institutions are still in place: criminalization laws, intelligence and security structures, and …

Source: Eurasia Review - Center-right
Published on Sep 17, 2026

Repression continues in Venezuela in the face of ‘appalling’ human rights violations

In the Fuerte Guaicaipuro military facility, prisoners have been confined in pit-like cells dug below ground level, exposed to cold, food deprivation and other degrading practices the UN qualifies as torture. These observations from the independent Fact- …

Source: UN News - Gov't Institution
Published on 03:00 GMT

Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges

Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great honour to be with you today. Let me begin by expressing my sincere gratitude to the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, CIISS and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army for the invitation to speak at this esteemed event …

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Published on Sep 16, 2026

UN Says Afghanistan’s Apparent Stability Masks Growing Security and Human Rights Risks

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – Five years after the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, the country continues to experience relative territorial stability alongside persistent security threats, serious human rights concerns, economic pressure and a worsening …

Source: Kabul Now - Neutral
Published on 07:01 GMT

NAZA, the money trail, and what the film leaves out about October 7 - opinion

When a film accuses Israel of calculated mass killing, wins the Venice Special Jury Prize, and receives a nearly 25-minute standing ovation, we should examine not only the screen, but who produced it, which investigations it relies on, and who funded the …

Source: The Jerusalem Post - Center-right
Published on 04:54 GMT

How Aung Kyaw Moe lets the National Unity Government off the hook

Guest contributor Shafiur Rahman The landscape in Arakan State is uncertain and dangerous. Rohingya civilians face violence and coercion from both the junta and the Arakan Army. A recent U.N. report says the AA has reshaped northern Arakan through land …

Source: Democratic Voice of Burma - Neutral
Published on 01:58 GMT

No Uyghur Is Beyond Reach: AI and Beijing’s New Machinery of Transnational Repression

by Asiye Uyghur Uyghurs across the diaspora use digital platforms to maintain family and community connections—but the same communications can be transformed into tools of surveillance, profiling, and transnational repression. AI-generated. For Uyghurs, …

Source: Bitter Winter - Indeterminate
Published on 04:49 GMT

Questions Grow Over Use Of Heavy Munitions As US Plans $2.8bn Bomb Shipment To Israel – Analysis

By Jonathan Gornall Key Takeaways: Proposed $2.8bn sale (Washington Post): 40,000 2,000-lb-class bombs (20,000 MK-84, 20,000 BLU-117) plus 20,000 I-2000 penetrators, mostly on U.S. FMF grants. Informal Hill notice only. Biden froze similar bombs in May …

Source: Eurasia Review - Center-right
Published on 00:05 GMT

Golden Knights open camp with 'unfinished business' after 2 wins short of the Cup

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Life is seldom dull around the Golden Knights, and that was certainly the case at the end of last season when Vegas fired its championship coach, hired another title-winning coach and then moved on to a third after an unlikely Stanley Cup …

Source: Bastille Post - Pro-Government
Published on 02:05 GMT

Former Assad officer sentenced to 60 years in US for torture

Published On 18 Sep 202618 Sep 2026 A former Syrian military official convicted of torturing prisoners during the rule of former President Bashar al-Assad has been sentenced to 60 years in a United States prison. A federal judge in Los Angeles sentenced …

Source: Al Jazeera - Pro-Government
Published on 02:46 GMT

Ex-Syrian military official sentenced to 60 years in US prison for torture

A former Syrian military official convicted of torturing prisoners during the rule of former President Bashar Assad has been sentenced to 60 years in a US prison. A federal judge in Los Angeles sentenced Samir Ousman Alsheikh on Thursday. A jury found him …

Source: The Pioneer - Right-wing
Published on Sep 17, 2026

UN Report Highlights Rising Anti-Taliban Attacks, Border Tensions and Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan

UN Report Highlights Rising Anti-Taliban Attacks, Border Tensions and Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan ———————————————– A new report by UN Secretary-General António Guterres has highlighted increasing armed opposition to the Taliban, continued …

Source: Shia Waves - Pending
Published on Sep 17, 2026

ETHIOPIA: ‘Reporting on Abuses Shouldn’t Be Treated as a Threat to National Interest’

Active Citizens, Africa, Armed Conflicts, Civil Society, Crime & Justice, Featured, Freedom of Expression, Headlines, Human Rights, Humanitarian Emergencies, Migration & Refugees, Press Freedom, TerraViva United Nations Sep 17 2026 (IPS) - …

Source: Inter Press Service - Left-wing
Published on Sep 13, 2026

Human Rights Watch Calls for Accountability for Crimes Committed in Syria

Human Rights Watch Calls for Accountability for Crimes Committed in Syria ARK New.. Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called for justice and accountability for crimes committed by Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, as well as violations perpetrated by other …

Source: ARK News - Pending
Published on Sep 17, 2026

Sahel Region and Crisis in Mali: Military Rule, Islamist Insurgency, and Fragmentation

Sahel Region and Crisis in Mali: Military Rule, Islamist Insurgency, and Fragmentation Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Sahel continues to endure a profound geopolitical and humanitarian crisis, with 2026 exposing the …

Source: Modern Tokyo Times - Neutral
Published on Sep 17, 2026

Syria court issues first verdicts over 2025 coastal violence

QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – A Syrian military criminal court in Aleppo issued its first verdicts on Thursday against four people accused of involvement in violence on Syria’s coast in March 2025, including attacks that killed large numbers of Alawite …

Source: North Press Agency - Center-left
Published on Sep 17, 2026

You May See Him, but Not Hear Him: Gerry Adams and Britain’s Broadcasting Ban in 1988

Gerry Adams (right) with Martin McGuinness and Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin in 1997 / Courtesy Sinn Féin, Wikimedia Commons From 1988 to 1994, British broadcasters replaced Gerry Adams’s voice with actors, revealing how a restriction that preserved his words …

Source: Brewminate - Left-wing

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Published on September 18, 2026 - 03:00 GMT

Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges

Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great honour to be with you today. Let me begin by expressing my sincere gratitude to the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, CIISS and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army for the invitation to speak at this esteemed event …

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Published on September 18, 2026 - 07:51 GMT

Slovenia's priorities for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly

SLOVENIA, September 16 - The Slovenian delegation to the general debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, taking place from 22 to 26 September 2026 in New York, will be led by Prime Minister Janez Janša and also include Minister of Foreign …

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Published on September 17, 2026 - 16:28 GMT

Spiro Harrison & Nelson Welcomes Fall 2026 Associate Class

MONTCLAIR, NJ, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spiro Harrison & Nelson is pleased to announce the addition of two Associate Attorneys -- Hailey Corkery, Lauren N. Vuolo -- and Peyton Dabby as a Law Clerk pending admission to …

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Published on September 17, 2026 - 15:06 GMT

Garífuna Women Call for End to Evictions in Ongoing Protest at Honduras's Supreme Court

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Jody Williams Joins Solidarity Call with Territory and Land Defenders OTTAWA, CANADA, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nobel Peace Laureate Jody Williams joined a solidarity call on September 14, 2026, with …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 18:33 GMT

Citizens Commission on Human Rights International: Dr. Thomas Szasz’s Warning Against Involuntary Hospitalization Is Now ...

Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) is reporting that the late Dr. Thomas Szasz’s long campaign against involuntary psychiatric hospitalization is now reflected in United Nations human-rights …

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Published on September 17, 2026 - 21:00 GMT

Allied Gold Energizes Power Line, Feeds First Ore to the Crushing Circuit as the Kurmuk Mine Progresses Toward ...

TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Gold Corporation (TSX: AAUC; NYSE: AAUC) (“Allied” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on the Kurmuk Mine (the “Kurmuk Mine”) in Ethiopia. As the Kurmuk Mine completes commissioning and …

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Published on September 17, 2026 - 10:20 GMT

Girls' Education in South Sudan: Turning Access into Opportunity

RUMBEK, South Sudan – Across South Sudan, thousands of girls stop their education early. Poverty, child marriage, social norms and cost of education continue to interrupt their learning. While more girls are enrolling in recent years, many never make it …

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Published on September 17, 2026 - 18:51 GMT

President Trump’s Top 250 Victories For People of Faith

Select Category All News Briefings & Statements All Presidential Actions Executive Orders Nominations & Appointments Presidential Memoranda Proclamations Fact Sheets Releases Remarks Research Promises Made, Promises Kept. Since taking office, …

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Published on September 18, 2026 - 06:00 GMT

Sleep in Heavenly Peace's Bunks Across America Builds Thousands of Beds, Delivers Hope Nationwide

Eighth Annual Event Unites Volunteers, Communities and Partners to End Child Bedlessness POCATELLO, ID, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), the leading national nonprofit dedicated to building and …

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Published on September 18, 2026 - 04:30 GMT

Greensburg Nonprofit Builds Capacity to Meet Growing Needs, Invites Community to Annual Fundraiser

Feeding the Spirit calls on Westmoreland County to help meet growing needs for food, shelter and crisis support at its annual Harvest Hoedown fundraiser. GREENSBURG, PA, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GREENSBURG, PA -- …

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Published on September 18, 2026 - 01:13 GMT

Recovering Jesus Examines Jesus Traditions Outside the Christian Mainstream

Rogier Fentener van Vlissingen draws on decades of study to explore nondual spirituality, early Christian thought, and alternative interpretations of Jesus. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recovering …

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Published on September 17, 2026 - 19:45 GMT

New Investigative Documentary ‘Undeliverable’ Examines Consumer Convenience and America’s Last-Mile Delivery Workforce

Boston Film Festival Selection Heads Next to San Diego International Film Festival as Filmmakers Launch National Publicity and Distribution Campaign NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Investigative Documentary …

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Published on September 17, 2026 - 18:22 GMT

25 Years After 9/11, Man Seeks Public’s Help to Return Lost Family Photograph

Photograph of a mother and baby found among World Trade Center debris may have come from Fuji Bank’s South Tower offices NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Twenty-five years after a photograph of a mother …

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Published on September 17, 2026 - 18:19 GMT

NMAC Statement on New Appointments to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced today the appointment of eight new members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the independent panel whose …

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Published on September 17, 2026 - 17:27 GMT

Patients for Patient Safety US Launches PIVOT DX to Advance Patient-Reported Measures for Diagnostic Safety

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Patients for Patient Safety US (PFPS US) today announced PIVOT DX — Patients Involved in Developing Outcomes Together for Diagnostic Excellence, a national initiative that …

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Published on September 17, 2026 - 17:12 GMT

NBCI Calls for Jury Reform Considering Legal and Ethical Ramifications of the Lindsay Clancy Case

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities comprising 27.7 million members, is calling for a national …

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Published on September 17, 2026 - 17:06 GMT

Cambridge Online Tutors Outlines How Its Online Tuition Supports Exam Preparation

ST NEOTS, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cambridge Online Tutors, an online tuition provider covering more than 40 subjects across Key Stages 1 to 5, has set out how its lessons help students prepare for …

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Published on September 17, 2026 - 17:05 GMT

Play With Heart Foundation Donates AED to Forestdale to Strengthen Cardiac Emergency Preparedness

In partnership with Response Ready, the donation expands access to lifesaving AEDs for children, families, staff and visitors in New York City. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Play With Heart Foundation, a …

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Published on September 17, 2026 - 17:01 GMT

Mengxi Seeley and Shadow Mountain Publishing release unique new novel — 'Silk and Sensibility'

Novel moves Jane Austen classic to 16th-century China SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Mengxi Seeley and Shadow Mountain Publishing have released their first collaboration, "Silk and Sensibility,…

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Published on September 17, 2026 - 16:46 GMT

Arkansas PRIDEFest Week Oct 14-18th, 2026

Arkansas PRIDEFest Week Oct 14-18th, 2026 LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A community cultural event-filled month, featuring artists including Cowgays, Dominique Sanchez, Alexis Mateo, Lydia von Hof, Kai …

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Published on September 17, 2026 - 15:45 GMT

Fleet Management Systems Market Size To Reach $36.47Billion By 2030 At A CAGR Of 11.7%

The Business Research Company’s Fleet Management Systems Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The fleet management systems market …

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Published on September 17, 2026 - 15:06 GMT

Garífuna Women Call for End to Evictions in Ongoing Protest at Honduras's Supreme Court

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Jody Williams Joins Solidarity Call with Territory and Land Defenders OTTAWA, CANADA, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nobel Peace Laureate Jody Williams joined a solidarity call on September 14, 2026, with …

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Published on September 18, 2026 - 03:00 GMT

Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges

Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great honour to be with you today. Let me begin by expressing my sincere gratitude to the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, CIISS and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army for the invitation to speak at this esteemed event …

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Published on September 17, 2026 - 14:30 GMT

Organización local sin fines de lucro EL ARCA se unirá al Desfile de Las Rosas® de 2027 con su carroza

EL ARCA participará en el Desfile de las Rosas® de 2027 por primera vez, presentando su carroza debut, "Un lugar seguro al que pertenecer", LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Organización local sin …

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Published on September 17, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Wounded Marine Who Found Healing Through His Dog is Changing How Veterans Rediscover Purpose and Connection

Sierra Delta Founder BJ Ganem available for Interviews Sept. 20-21 in Connecticut and NE region as nonprofit prepares to expand its reach in its second decade RIDGEFIELD , CT, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sierra Delta …

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Published on September 17, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Ethan Resnick’s The Backpack Project Collects Over 400 Backpacks for New Jersey Students and Families

SHORT HILLS, NJ, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For many students, the start of a new school year comes with new clothes, shoes, school supplies, and a backpack ready to carry it all. But for about 1 in every 4 students in U.S. …

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Published on September 17, 2026 - 11:13 GMT

EDELA AWARD, A LIGHT ON THE ORPHANS OF FEMICIDE

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- To shine a light on the orphans of femicide, to keep attention high on the tragedy of gender-based violence, and to honour the professional skills and testimonies of those …

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Published on September 17, 2026 - 09:29 GMT

ICARUS Launches Pathwise Universities, an AI-Guided Platform for University Discovery

New platform helps students search for universities, receive AI-assisted matches and connect directly with institutions. SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ICARUS AI today announced the launch of Pathwise …

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