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Published on 02:02 GMT

Indonesia court jails transgender woman for Jesus remark, sparking rights outcry

MEDAN, March 11 — An Indonesian court sentenced a transgender woman to more than two years in prison Monday for a remark online about Jesus’ hair, a local official said, in a case condemned by rights groups as excessive. Ratu Thalisa was found guilty by a …

Source: Malay Mail - Neutral
Published on 02:40 GMT

Nickel miners dig up Indonesia’s Gebe Island despite Indigenous and legal opposition

Gebe Island in eastern Indonesia is the site of seven nickel mining concessions. Local Indigenous communities say the mining sites have put their food security at risk, with pollution affecting fruit trees and root vegetables as well as depletion of local …

Source: Mongabay - Neutral
Published on 00:23 GMT

Rights defender made bishop in troubled Indonesian region

The Vatican has appointed an Augustinian priest, known as a human rights activist, as bishop of a diocese in Indonesia’s conflict-ridden Christian-majority Papua region. Father Bernardus Bowitwos Baru, 56, was named the new bishop of Timika Diocese in …

Source: Union of Catholic Asian News - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 10, 2025

Indonesia jails transgender woman for TikTok comment about Jesus’ hair, sparking outcry

An Indonesian court sentenced a transgender woman to more than two years in prison Monday for an online remark about Jesus’ hair, a local official said, in a case condemned by rights groups. Ratu Thalisa was found guilty by a court in Medan city on the …

Source: South China Morning Post - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 8, 2025

Amnesty International Sec-Gen: Authoritarian Practices in Indonesia Persistent Since 1965

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Secretary General of Amnesty International Agnes Callamard has concluded her visit to Indonesia, during which she assessed the nation's human rights situation and the ongoing prevalence of authoritarian practices. Her five-day visit …

Source: Tempo.co - Neutral
Published on 02:54 GMT

Rescued from forced scam compounds, survivors face new nightmare in detention

MAE SOT, Thailand (AP) — Thousands of sick, exhausted and terrified young men and women, from countries all over the world squat in rows, packed shoulder to shoulder, surgical masks covering their mouths and eyes. Their nightmare was supposed to be over. …

Source: Associated Press - Neutral
Published on Mar 10, 2025

Tracking Conflict in the Asia-Pacific: March 2025 Update

Each month, ACLED’s Asia Pacific Team collects information on the dates, actors, locations, fatalities, and types of all reported political violence and protest events in the region. Details below on significant developments in February 2025 in Bangladesh, …

Source: The Diplomat - Neutral
Published on Mar 10, 2025

They were forced to scam others worldwide. Now thousands are detained on the Myanmar border

MAE SOT, Thailand — Thousands of sick, exhausted and terrified young men and women, from countries all over the world squat in rows, packed shoulder to shoulder, surgical masks covering their mouths and eyes. Their nightmare was supposed to be over. Last …

Source: Newsday - New York - Neutral
Published on Mar 10, 2025

EU Criticizes Vietnam’s Crackdown on Activists in UN Rights Council Address

Key Events European Union Pressures Vietnam Over Human Rights Violations at UN Meeting Vietnam Moves to Amend the Constitution and Party Charter for More Efficient Governance Vietnam's Journalism at Risk, Reduced to Symbolic Titles Vietnam Faces UN …

Source: The Vietnamese Magazine - Neutral
Published on 02:39 GMT

ANTARA calls for press freedom in Broadcasting Bill

Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Director of ANTARA News Agency Akhmad Munir stated that the Broadcasting Bill, currently under discussion in the House of Representatives (DPR), must prioritize press freedom. He elaborated that press freedom is mandated by Law …

Source: ANTARA News - Label Pending
Published on Mar 10, 2025

Protesters rally on world women’s day

Protesters on Saturday took to the streets across the world to mark International Women’s Day, demanding equal pay, political representation and an end to gender-based violence, while voicing fears of rising repression. In eastern Ukraine, scores of …

Source: Taipei Times - Neutral
Published on Mar 10, 2025

Travel restriction imposed by West Sepik governor triggers polarising debate across PNG

Banned passengers at Vanimo wharf Photo: Supplied The action taken by the West Sepik governor Tony Wouwou to ban the entry of about 70 job-seeking men from Papua New Guinea's Highlands into the coastal border town of Vanimo last week has sparked …

Source: RNZ - Public Broadcaster
Published on 01:28 GMT

Syria: at least 830 victims of reprisals against Alawites

Today's news: South Korean prosecutors continue to pursue Yoon for insurrection; North Korea launches ballistic missiles after joint exercises between Washington and Seoul; In India marks hottest February in 125 years, concerns for agriculture and …

Source: PIME AsiaNews - Right-wing
Published on Mar 10, 2025

Thousands of Freed Scam Center Workers Now Trapped in Overcrowded Detention Centers

August, 2023: Thousands of Crypto Scammers are Enslaved by Human-Trafficking Gangsters, Says Bloomberg Reporter. ("They'd lure young people from across Southeast Asia...with the promise of well-paying jobs in customer service or online gambling.…

Source: Slashdot - Neutral
Published on 00:21 GMT

DOJ: Any request to arrest Duterte still up for review

MEET AND GREET Former President Rodrigo Duterte speaks inside the Southorn Stadium during a thanksgiving gathering organized by Hong Kong-based Filipino workers for the former Philippine leader on Sunday. —AP MANILA, Philippines — Any request from the …

Source: Inquirer - Global - Label Pending
Published on Mar 10, 2025

ICC Champions Trophy 2025, BioE3 scheme and Alawites

India’s unbeaten March Syllabus: Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance. What’s the ongoing story: It would not be as iconic a parting shot as MS Dhoni’s six over midwicket on that famous night in Mumbai. But …

Source: The Indian Express - Center-left
Published on 01:33 GMT

What Bangladesh’s resumption of direct trade with Pakistan after 53 years means for the region

KARACHI, Pakistan – A Pakistani-flagged vessel pulled into Chittagong Port on March 5 from where it will go on to Mongla Port, both in Bangladesh, at which it is set to discharge its cargo of 26,250 tonnes of premium basmati rice. This shipment of rice, …

Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
Published on Mar 7, 2025

Women In Global Security program hosts Amnesty International’s Carolyn Nash

Carolyn Nash, Asia advocacy director at Amnesty International USA, came to Pomona College on Feb. 28 to discuss her work in human rights advocacy amidst a changing foreign policy landscape. Courtesy: Amnesty International On Feb. 28, Carolyn Nash, Asia …

Source: The Student Life - California - Neutral
Published on Mar 7, 2025

Inside Bali's execution island: How inmates are shipped to 'Indonesia's Alcatraz' before being led chained and ...

Banished from the mainland, prisoners on Indonesia's notorious Nusakambangan Island await news of their fate. The prison complex is home to a number of prisons of varying levels of security. The least volatile can expect to spend their days working in …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 15:48 GMT

Christian Solidarity International Issues Genocide Warning for Syria

Human rights group sounds alarm after massacre of over 1,000 Alawite Muslim civilians by pro-government militias ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Christian Solidarity International has issued a Genocide Warning …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 17:04 GMT

Global leaders seek to inspire next generation of changemakers through candid conversations about lives and careers

The Mastercard Foundation’s new podcast champions values-based leadership as a vital tool for creating lasting, positive change NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Mastercard Foundation launched a new podcast …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...

Published on March 10, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

United Against Fentanyl Urges President Trump to Stop "Deadly Deliveries" by Ending Uninspected Shipments From China

With over three million packages arriving in the U.S. from China daily, CEO Paul Martin says, "These deadly deliveries must stop now." NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United Against Fentanyl (UAF) …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Human Rights ...
Published on March 7, 2025 - 08:35 GMT

Israel and the occupied territories: Ceasefire agreement essential to avoid region plunging back into despair

The following is a statement attributable to Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross. Geneva (ICRC)—The ceasefire agreement has saved countless lives and offered a beacon of hope amid unimaginable suffering. Any …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on March 7, 2025 - 01:39 GMT

Peru: Soldiers at VRAEM bases learn the rules of war

Applying IHL principles helps prevent violations of IHL and the improper use of force, improve relations between the military and the local population, and ensure that military operations respect human dignity. This aligns with the ICRC’s mission, as a …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 8, 2025 - 17:13 GMT

TODAY: Toronto’s 2025 International Women’s Day March and Rally will draw crowds in Toronto, raising voices and ...

TORONTO, March 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saturday, March 8 is International Women’s Day and, for the 47th year, Toronto’s International Women’s Day March and Rally will bring crowds to the streets of Toronto, as supporters raise their voices for gender …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on March 6, 2025 - 15:18 GMT

The humanitarian impacts of nuclear weapons are beyond the capacity of any humanitarian organization to address ...

Your Excellencies, distinguished delegates, ladies, and gentlemen, Eighty years ago, the ICRC received the following cable from its delegate just after his arrival in Hiroshima on 29 August 1945: “Conditions appalling. City wiped out, eighty percent all …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 8, 2025 - 13:18 GMT

OSCE leaders mark International Women’s Day, call for action to turn equality and empowerment for all women and girls ...

HELSINKI/VIENNA/WARSAW, 8 March 2025 – Increased efforts and resources to ensure gender equality and equal opportunities for women and girls everywhere regardless of their background or circumstances are needed, say OSCE leaders on the occasion of …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 20:29 GMT

Martin Terrell's 'Unseen Scars' to Make an Impact at London Bookfair 2025

“Unseen Scars” to Debut at the Prestigious LBF 2025 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The London Bookfair (LBF) 2025 is set to bring together the global publishing industry, and among the attendes featured …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on March 10, 2025 - 20:19 GMT

Explora Books Showcases ‘My Name Is Nobody’ at London Bookfair 2025

A Gripping Story of Love, Betrayal, and Intrigue Takes Center Stage at Stand 3E38 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global publishing industry is set to gather once again at the highly anticipated …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on March 10, 2025 - 19:08 GMT

‘Through the Eyes of this Black Woman: Continuing to Rise,’ A Powerful Voice at London Bookfair 2025

Explora Books To Showcase Dr. Thomasina M. Portis’ Groundbreaking Work at LBF 2025 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Explora Books is proud to present ‘Through the Eyes of This Black Woman: Continuing to …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on March 10, 2025 - 18:31 GMT

SAF Files Response Brief with SCOTUS in Minnesota Carry Case

BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Attorneys representing the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners, in a case challenging the State of Minnesota’s prohibition on licensed concealed carry by young …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, Law ...
Published on March 10, 2025 - 18:10 GMT

Andria Litto, Award-Winning Filmmaker, Presented with Scholarship to the Prestigious 2025 Webby Awards

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed writer, director, and film producer Andria Litto has received a prestigious scholarship to attend the 2025 Webby Awards, recognizing her outstanding contributions to …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Human Rights ...
Published on March 10, 2025 - 17:32 GMT

Georgetown University's Hoyalytics Data Science Students to Tackle Real-World Data Analytics at Newsmatics

The Internship Program Will Allow Students to Identify Trends and Make Data-Driven Recommendations WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Data science students at Georgetown University will soon have an exciting opportunity …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Amusement, Gaming & Casino ...
Published on March 10, 2025 - 15:48 GMT

Christian Solidarity International Issues Genocide Warning for Syria

Human rights group sounds alarm after massacre of over 1,000 Alawite Muslim civilians by pro-government militias ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Christian Solidarity International has issued a Genocide Warning …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, International Organizations ...
Published on March 10, 2025 - 15:22 GMT

Over 100K consumers join ‘Target Fast’ in 40-day boycott of Target, powered by Friends of the Movement technology

Black Wall Street Ticker to provide first-ever real-time ‘conscious spending’ data to inform consumers and hold corporations accountable. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 100,000 conscientious consumers …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Consumer Goods ...
Published on March 10, 2025 - 15:19 GMT

PULTE FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LAUNCHES NONPROFIT, THE CATHOLIC INITIATIVE

Groundbreaking, Vatican-Approved Funding Model Created to Restore and Endow Vibrant Catholic Churches, Schools, and Parishes in Perpetuity BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Pulte Family Charitable …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on March 10, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

The Front Line Foundation Grants Death Benefit to Family of St Paul Officer Reilly Whose Death is linked to 2010 Attack

The Foundation has paid out more than $600,000 in death benefits and other support to Minnesota’s First Responders since its inception in 2018 MINNEAPOLIS , MN, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Front Line Foundation (TFLF) …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Emergency Services ...
Published on March 10, 2025 - 14:43 GMT

For International Women’s Day 2025, study on Asian American women corporate leaders reveal career strategies

In-depth interviews yield how culture, expertise, networking play a role NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In support of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, the Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Conferences & Trade Fairs ...
Published on March 10, 2025 - 14:04 GMT

PULTE FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION COMMITS $111M TOWARDS GROUNDBREAKING “LEGACY OF HOPE” PROJECTS

Pioneering a New Philanthropic Model for Empowering Marginalized Communities Through Affordable Housing and Strengthened Catholic Churches, Schools, & Parishes BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Pulte Family …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on March 10, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Renowned Physicist Dr. Young Suh Kim Honored By Close Up Radio in the Field of Science

Close Up Radio honors one of our most respected guests, Dr. Young Suh Kim BELTSVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How do the orbits of the hydrogen atom appear to you while you are in motion? Einstein asked this …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Education ...
Published on March 10, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

United Against Fentanyl Urges President Trump to Stop "Deadly Deliveries" by Ending Uninspected Shipments From China

With over three million packages arriving in the U.S. from China daily, CEO Paul Martin says, "These deadly deliveries must stop now." NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United Against Fentanyl (UAF) …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 12:30 GMT

TouchPoint One Dominates Customer Service Technology Categories with Four Stevie® Award Wins

--- Acuity Platform's Human-Centered Performance Management Recognized for Excellence in Customer Service Innovation and Technology --- INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TouchPoint One, a leader in contact center …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on March 10, 2025 - 11:45 GMT

Comedy for a Cause at Broads Lounge

The Glam Squad to Host Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity CHATTANOOGA, TN, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Homeownership can feel like an impossible dream to many, especially women working hard to care for their families …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on March 10, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

'THE CHILD CATCHER' wins the 2024 Reader Views Grand Prize Bronze Award in Non-Fiction

This compelling true story by Andrew Bridge earns top honors in the Annual Reader Views Literary Awards program. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Reader Views announces The Child Catcher: A Fight for Justice and Truth by …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on March 10, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Award-Winning Memoir, TOO MUCH, Delivers a Powerful Journey Through Addiction, Redemption, and Whistleblowing

Cindy Lee Neighbors shares a fearless account of the fight against addiction, mental illness, and systemic failures within military medicine. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Too Much, the compelling debut memoir by Dr. …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on March 10, 2025 - 07:00 GMT

Celebrating Leaders in Child Nutrition: CACFP Sponsors Making an Impact

ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National CACFP Association (NCA) is proud to highlight the inspiring work of three dedicated leaders in child nutrition: Deborah Gillison-Wilson of Georgia Nutritional …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Education ...
Published on March 10, 2025 - 06:46 GMT

The International Conference ‘Building Bridges Between Islamic Sects’ Ends in Makkah with Participants from 90 Countries

Under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and organized by the Muslim World League (MWL). MAKKAH AL-MUKARRAMAH, SAUDI ARABIA, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the conclusion of the second edition of the International …

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