Who Was Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny, what do we know about his death in Prison?

Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny was the most vocal leader of longtime Russian leader Vladimir Putin. He was serving a 19-year prison sentence for conviction on a charge of extremism. Outlook Web Desk A portrait of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are pictured as people demonstrate near the Russian embassy to France after authorities reported… Read More Who Was Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny, what do we know about his death in Prison?

In Rafah, we sit in flimsy tents as the bombs fall. There is no escape: we can only wait for the worst

Bahzad Al-Akhras I’m a doctor and psychiatrist, and before the war in Gaza, my days followed a reliable routine. I would go to work in the clinic, visit my friends and spend time with my family. I lived a normal life. Now, my family and I are refugees in Rafah, after the Israeli army ordered us… Read More In Rafah, we sit in flimsy tents as the bombs fall. There is no escape: we can only wait for the worst

6-Year-Old Gaza Girl Hind Rajab Found Dead With Massacred Family, Rescue Workers

GAZA casualties live statistics Rajab drew worldwide attention following the publication of her desperate plea for help as she sat surrounded by relatives slain by Israeli troops. Two paramedics sent to rescue the child were also killed by Israeli forces Six-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab was killed along with five relatives and two medics sent… Read More 6-Year-Old Gaza Girl Hind Rajab Found Dead With Massacred Family, Rescue Workers

Netanyahu’s position becoming uncertain as he rejects Hamas deal to end war

GAZA casualties live statistics THE CONVERSATION The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has rejected a ceasefire plan put forward by Hamas, calling the terms “delusional”. Claiming that an Israeli victory in Gaza is “within reach”, Netanyahu has vowed to fight on until Hamas is completely destroyed. But the US, which is involved in negotiation efforts along with… Read More Netanyahu’s position becoming uncertain as he rejects Hamas deal to end war

Mahsa Amini’s uncle sentenced to five years in jail over Iran protests, rights groups say

The uncle of Mahsa Amini, the young Iranian-Kurdish woman whose death in custody sparked months of protests, has been sentenced to more than five years in jail for his criticism of the government in 2022, rights groups have said. Safa Aeli, 30, was sentenced to five years and four months in prison by the revolutionary court… Read More Mahsa Amini’s uncle sentenced to five years in jail over Iran protests, rights groups say

UNRWA staff accused by Israel sacked without evidence, chief admits

Philippe Lazzarini says summary dismissal of nine employees was ‘reverse due process’ after Israel’s claims they aided Hamas attack Emine Sinmaz in Jerusalem The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees has said he followed “reverse due process” in sacking nine staff members accused by Israel of being involved in Hamas’s 7 October attacks. Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA’s… Read More UNRWA staff accused by Israel sacked without evidence, chief admits

From Codes to Sanhitas: Power, Myths, and Problematic Continuities

‘The new criminal justice laws mark an important moment in how independent India will function. It may herald a descent towards greater authoritarian tendencies and a nullifying of the judicial role by reducing personal liberty to a plaything.’ ABHINAV SEKHRI In 2019, soon after securing a resounding electoral majority, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government… Read More From Codes to Sanhitas: Power, Myths, and Problematic Continuities