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Published on 14:56 GMT

The Seas, Oceans, Rivers, Natural Lakes(Not Man-Made) Belong to All: A Call to Action Against the Weaponization of ...

Protecting our shared waterways, seas, oceans, rivers, and lakes is a collective, urgent responsibility, as they are not merely resources but vital lifelines that belong to everyone and require protection from exploitation. These waters provide food and …

Source: Front Page Africa - Neutral
Published on 12:24 GMT

2nd District Democratic candidates address affordability, immigration and Iran war

The economy, immigration and the ongoing war in Iran took center stage during a televised forum featuring Nebraska’s 2nd District Democratic candidates Sunday night. The live event, hosted by KETV, included candidates Kishla Askins, John Cavanaugh, Denise …

Source: The Reader - Nebraska - Left-wing
Published on Apr 11, 2026

Remaining hostages from Kursk Region to return home from Ukraine today — commissioner

MINSK, April 11. /TASS/. The remaining seven Russian nationals from the Kursk Region, who were held as hostages in Ukraine’s Sumy Region, will return home on Saturday and they are already heading to Belarus, Russian Human Rights Commissioner …

Source: TASS - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Apr 11, 2026

‘Terrorists are teaching us Islamic knowledge,’ Woro hostages cry out, beg Gov Abdulrazaq to rescue them

Terrorists have again paraded hundreds of victims, including women and children, kidnapped from the Woro community in Kaiama LGA of Kwara. Over 200 locals were killed in the community in February. In a heart-wrenching video obtained by Peoples Gazette on …

Source: Peoples Gazette - Neutral
Published on 09:22 GMT

What does Orbán's fall mean for Europe?

Programme director of the CEU Democracy Institute, and author of Tainted Democracy: Viktor Orbán and the Subversion of Hungary “Europe! Europe! Europe!” That’s what tens of thousands of us chanted on the banks of the Danube on Sunday as Péter Magyar …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on 01:37 GMT

Distorted genocide education undermines the truthful teaching our kids deserve

Yom Hashoah calls upon us to fight the ‘Jew-as-Nazi’ lie A horrifying Hamas propaganda video of former hostage Evyatar David being forced to dig his own grave in a Gaza tunnel was chillingly reminiscent of the brutality unleashed on my mother’s father on …

Source: The Times of Israel - Right-wing
Published on 05:04 GMT

Calls to rehabilitate 4 pro democracy plane hijackers… their story

By Inusokan Aiyedatiwa Four Nigerian Teens Hijacked A Plane Carrying China’s Vice President ‘Because of MKO Abiola’ In 1993..spent valuable long years in prison, but now forgotten and unremembered. YOUNEWS learnt there are concerns about them ,and their …

Source: You News Ng - Neutral
Published on Apr 12, 2026

Taking the Peace

CICERO wrote that laws fall silent in the midst of arms. From this perspective, the law of war is a paradox, for surely war is lawless and undertaken by states as a way of achieving their objectives outside international law and rules? Nevertheless, since …

Source: Morning Star - Left-wing
Published on Apr 12, 2026

Anti-American ‘Screaming Mary’ Terrorist Family Faces New Reality: U.S. Isn’t Their Playground

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has terminated the legal status of three Iranian nationals tied to Masoumeh Ebtekar, the spokeswoman for the militants behind the Iran Hostage Crisis, placing them in ICE custody and initiating their removal from the United …

Source: Daily Wire - Right-wing
Published on Apr 11, 2026

CIE hosts discussion on Iran War

By Francisco Omar Fernandez Rodriguez Editorial Staff The Center for Inclusive Excellence (CIE) hosted the discussion, “Beyond the Headlines: Making Sense of the Iran War,” on April 1. David Keil, computer science professor, said the FSU Human Rights Group …

Source: The Gatepost - Massachusetts - Pending
Published on Apr 12, 2026

Minister shares AI image of Erdogan kneeling

The post came after Turkish prosecutors filed indictments against dozens of senior Israeli officials, including Netanyahu, over what Ankara described as the unlawful seizure of the “Sumud” flotilla bound for Gaza. 2 View gallery A post by Heritage Minister …

Source: Ynet - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 12, 2026

Former ‘Citgo 6’ political prisoner sees ‘karma’ in Maduro ouster, but Venezuelan oil won’t rebound until there’s true ...

“That is exactly what this guy did to us,” Pereira said of the former Venezuelan strongman leader. “For me, it was like, ‘Wow, now you’re suffering. Now, this is karma.’ I was very glad. It’s not vengeance; it’s justice.” Rewind nine years to the beginning …

Source: Fortune - Neutral
Published on Apr 6, 2026

Japanese bereaved family sues over ‘hostage justice’

TOKYO - The family of a wrongfully arrested Japanese man who died while in prolonged pre-trial detention sued the state on April 6, seeking to hold judges accountable for repeatedly denying him bail. This is the latest in a series of lawsuits challenging …

Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 1, 2026

Israel enacts death penalty for anti-Israel terrorists, human rights activists scream racism

Israel’s parliament has passed a new law allowing the execution of individuals convicted of deadly attacks, with the measure expected to primarily apply to Palestinians tried in military courts. The vote came late Monday after hours of debate, and it moves …

Source: Human Events - Right-wing
Published on Mar 30, 2026

Ideological rot has hollowed out human rights NGOs from within

That it took an unofficial network of off-duty professionals to surface globally significant news says much about how little attention is paid to human rights and humanitarian organisations. Media coverage, when there’s any at all, tends to flash and fade …

Source: The Jewish Chronicle - Right-wing
Published on Apr 6, 2026

Bereaved Japanese family sues over 'hostage justice'

TOKYO: The family of a wrongfully arrested Japanese man who died while in prolonged pre-trial detention sued the state on Monday (Apr 6), seeking to hold judges accountable for repeatedly denying him bail. This is the latest in a series of lawsuits …

Source: Channel News Asia - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 12, 2026

KP CM welcomes US–Iran de-escalation, criticises continued detention of Imran Khan

PESHAWAR - As global powers increasingly turn toward diplomacy to resolve major international conflicts, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi welcomed recent diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran as a …

Source: The Nation - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 11, 2026

Inside Israel’s Death Penalty Law: Foghel Lays Out Its Legal and Strategic Logic

The Knesset National Security Committee chairman says the law has been widely misread, while critics call it racist and destabilizing Israel’s new death penalty law has come under sharp attack since its passage last week, with critics arguing that it is …

Source: Media Line - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 12, 2026

Son of Iranian tyrant suffers dramatic end to pampered LA life

The family of Seyed Eissa Hashemi thought her husband had been ”kidnapped” when he vanished from their Los Angeles County home Thursday and even called the police – before ICE agents returned to take them both into custody. Secretary of State Marco Rubio …

Source: New York Post - Right-wing

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Published on April 13, 2026 - 10:00 GMT

Roots of Resilience: A Culinary Journey Through Civil Rights

Explore the Civil Rights Movement through a transformative vegan journey connecting history, justice, and plant-based culinary traditions. CABIN JOHN MD 20818-1805, MD, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Contact: Donna …

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Published on April 13, 2026 - 14:20 GMT

Operational guide to transfer resolution

1: Introduction Purpose of the guide 1.1 The purpose of this document is to provide practical information on how the Bank of England (the Bank) might execute a ‘transfer resolution’, that is to say a transfer of shares or the business of a failed firm to …

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Published on April 8, 2026 - 13:54 GMT

Indigenous Leaders Warn of “Human Rights Regression” as Crucial Advocacy Funding Ends for Some Organizations

Ottawa, ON, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The federal government’s decision to sunset crucial funding for some Indigenous organizations marks an alarming regression in its response to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ …

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Published on April 5, 2026 - 19:00 GMT

CAPHRA: Sovereignty and Human Rights Must Be the Foundation of Public Health Policy

MANILA, Philippines, April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a new position paper, CAPHRA reminds governments in Asia Pacific that they do not need to choose between sovereignty and human rights in public health policy. The right to health supports strong …

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Published on April 6, 2026 - 15:29 GMT

Media Advisory: Indigenous Leaders Warn of “Human Rights Regression” as Crucial Advocacy Funding Ends

Ottawa, April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leaders of national Indigenous organizations will host a press conference after the federal government’s alarming decision to sunset crucial funding, jeopardizing its response to the crisis of Murdered and Missing …

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Published on April 10, 2026 - 17:29 GMT

‘Lāhainā Rising’ to Screen During UNPFII 2026, Highlighting 2023 Maui Wildfires and Their Aftermath

Hawai‘i delegation brings the story of Lāhainā’s wildfire, Indigenous resilience, and human rights to the global stage NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The award-winning documentary Lāhainā Rising, chronicling the …

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Published on April 12, 2026 - 21:57 GMT

Hundreds Arrested at London Palestine Action Protest

(MENAFN) At least 523 demonstrators were taken into custody in London on Saturday after gathering in solidarity with Palestine Action, a group banned under Britain's terrorism laws, authorities confirmed. Metropolitan Police disclosed the mass …

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Published on April 12, 2026 - 22:04 GMT

Police Arrest Protesters at London Rally Supporting Palestine Action

(MENAFN) Police in the United Kingdom have arrested more than 500 people during a demonstration in central London linked to support for the banned activist group Palestine Action, according to reports. The Metropolitan Police said a total of 523 …

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Published on April 13, 2026 - 20:32 GMT

2026 Leadership Awards Open for Nominations The Institute of Medicine of Chicago Deadline April 23, 2026

Awards in Excellence in Healthcare, Public Health, and Population Health CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nominations are now open for the Institute of Medicine of Chicago’s 2026 Leadership Awards, celebrating …

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Published on April 13, 2026 - 19:51 GMT

Amid Growing Housing Crisis, Bay Area Nonprofit Expands Homes for Adults with I/DD

For more than two decades, Life Services Alternatives has been creating community-based homes where adults with I/DD can live independently and thrive. CAMPBELL, CA, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As a growing housing …

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Published on April 13, 2026 - 19:49 GMT

The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Offers a Pastoral Thanatology Certification Program

Pastoral Thanatology Certification and Education Program Offered by AIHCP, Inc. WARREN, OH, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Institute of Health Care Professionals has announced the launch of its comprehensive …

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Published on April 13, 2026 - 18:30 GMT

Lead Fund Announces that Christopher L. Jones, J.D. Joins its Board of Directors

Jones joins the nonprofit “Think and Do Tank” Based in Washington, DC WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The LEAD Fund, a nonprofit research organization based in Washington, DC, announced that Christopher L. Jones, J.D …

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Published on April 13, 2026 - 17:15 GMT

Communities Rally as BluPeak Credit Union Launches $100,000 Matching Campaign to Expand Global Clean Water Access

Credit union headquartered in San Diego, clean water foundation, and Water.org team up to expand access to clean water. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A powerful new opportunity to multiply impact is here. …

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Published on April 13, 2026 - 15:25 GMT

ALPAC Urges Immediate U.S. Action on Lebanon to Counter Iran and Stabilize Vulnerable Communities

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The America Lebanon Peace Advancement Council (ALPAC) announced today that Chairman Toufic Baaklini, President Fouad Arbid and senior members met with Deputy Secretary of State …

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Published on April 13, 2026 - 14:31 GMT

Italian American One Voice Coalition Debuts Newest Edition of The One Voice Minute – 'A Historic Alliance' with NAGA

IAOVC highlights interesting facts about Italian American heritage and culture with a series of “bite-sized” video features. NORTHVALE, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Italian American One Voice Coalition (“IAOVC”), …

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Published on April 13, 2026 - 14:28 GMT

Creative Visionary LaMonte White Expands LW Brand to Curate Modern and Classic Construction

Drawing on his lifelong career as a creative consultant, LaMonte White announces a new directory highlighting top-tier construction brands on LamonteWhite.com. LEXINGTON, KY, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LaMonte White, …

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Published on April 13, 2026 - 13:37 GMT

Homewatch CareGivers of East Cobb Expands Services with Addition of Skilled Licensed Nurses

EASR COBB, GA, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Homewatch CareGivers of East Cobb has announced an expansion of its in‑home care services with the inclusion of skilled, licensed nursing professionals to its caregiving offerings. For …

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Published on April 13, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

Applications Open for DNDA26 Awards: Celebrating Humanity-Centered Design for Societal Impact and Global Well-Being

Global Changemakers Invited to Apply for Societal Impact Awards by June 15, 2026 in Three Award Categories SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Don Norman Design Award (DNDA), a non-profit organization dedicated …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on April 13, 2026 - 10:00 GMT

Roots of Resilience: A Culinary Journey Through Civil Rights

Explore the Civil Rights Movement through a transformative vegan journey connecting history, justice, and plant-based culinary traditions. CABIN JOHN MD 20818-1805, MD, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Contact: Donna …

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Published on April 13, 2026 - 01:13 GMT

Who Is Baby Girl Crosgrove? Explores Identity, Adoption, and the Search for Truth

Janet L. Storms delivers a courageous memoir that examines adoption secrecy, generational trauma, and one woman’s lifelong search for identity and belonging. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Janet L. Storms …

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Published on April 11, 2026 - 19:11 GMT

Beyond the Therapy Hour: OnwardWell Brings Holistic Sex Addiction Support to Connecticut Families

Trumbull-Based Organization Offers 24/7 Recovery Coaching, Family Support, and Real-World Accountability for Young Men Ages 16–30 TRUMBULL, CT, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A parent discovers browser history they …

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Published on April 11, 2026 - 18:10 GMT

NAHJ Names Veteran Investigative Journalist Tamoa Calzadilla as palabra Managing Editor

NAHJ hires Tamoa Calzadilla, a Panama Papers contributor and 2025 Knight Fellow, to lead palabra as it expands its reach and impact for Latino communities. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National …

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Published on April 11, 2026 - 17:49 GMT

TGTE Responds to Sri Lanka Denial of U.S. Aircraft, Calls 'Neutrality' a Strategic Cover

TGTE says Sri Lanka’s neutrality masks geopolitical alignments and urges shift toward Trincomalee for Indian Ocean security. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) …

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Published on April 11, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

The Best Anti Roit Suit Supplier From China at Milipol & International Police Expo

NANJING, JIANGSU, COLOMBIA, April 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spotlighting Kango’s Latest Innovations: The Best Anti Roit Suit Supplier From China at Milipol & International Police Expo The landscape of global public security is undergoing a …

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Published on April 10, 2026 - 23:51 GMT

Postmortem Pathology Expands Access to Private Autopsy Services in the St. Louis Region

Families throughout the greater St. Louis region now have expanded access to independent forensic examinations. ST LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Postmortem Pathology announces the expansion of its private …

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Published on April 11, 2026 - 10:32 GMT

Empress Shōken Fund announces 2026 funding decisions

Disaster preparedness and early warning Costa Rica: Resilient Indigenous Territories Indigenous communities often face delays in emergency response due to their geographic isolation and limited access to services. This initiative strengthens local …

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Published on April 10, 2026 - 22:15 GMT

Oakland Unified’s 7-Year Literacy Surge and Seaford’s Turnaround: Leaders Reveal What Works

Proven strategies from Oakland Unified’s 7-year literacy surge and Seaford’s turnaround – practical lessons for superintendents and district teams. OAKLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Literacy Now Together Podcast Episode …

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Published on April 10, 2026 - 21:49 GMT

Tinsel News Examines International Framework Failures in Third Sudan Crisis Investigative Installment

Independent Publication Documents Why Voluntary Mineral Certification Frameworks Persist Despite Inadequacy and Which Global Powers Benefit From Their Failure NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tinsel News has …

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