Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro visits Qatar on Mideast tour
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro traveled to the energy-rich nation of Qatar as part of a Mideast tour on June 14. Mr. Maduro...
Scotland’s first minister launches bid for 2nd independence vote
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has launched a campaign for another independence referendum, eight years after Scots voted against separation from the United Kingdom. “After everything...
Puerto Rico party to hold vote on its political future
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—With a possible plebiscite (vote) on statehood or independence for Puerto Rico looming, one of the island’s two main parties said...
Probe blasts ‘institutional racism’ within Amnesty International UK
An independent investigation has found Amnesty International UK to be plagued with “colonialism and institutional racism” towards non-White individuals. The probe was carried out by...
After 100 days, no hope for end to Ukraine War
Loss of blood and treasure is increasing and war rages 100 days after the conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine erupted. The war...
Call for action on Islamophobia as Canada Muslims remember Afzaal family killing
Muslim community leaders in Canada have renewed demands from the government to deal with Islamophobia a year after four members of a Muslim family were...
UN report finds ‘limited progress’ on human rights protections for Iraqis
A UN report issued recently, describes “limited progress” towards justice for human rights violations and abuses committed against dissenters exercising their right to free...
Disturbing reports reveal horrific attacks against people with Albinism
(GIN)—The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming June 13 as International Albinism Awareness Day, designed to protect and preserve the rights of persons...
South African pastor found guilty of treason, racist plot
JOHANNESBURG—A South African court has convicted a pastor of plotting to overthrow the government and to kill thousands of Black people in the country. Harry...
New blow: Algeria ends two-decade friendship treaty with Spain
ALGIERS, Algeria—The Algerian president’s office announced June 8 that the North African nation was “immediately” suspending a two-decades-old friendship treaty with Spain. It was the...