The United States has issued a worldwide advisory for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants, urging them to apply well in …
Canada Imposes New Sanctions on Iranian Officials Over Human Rights Violations
Canada has announced fresh sanctions against four senior Iranian officials for their alleged involvement in human rights abuses. The sanctions, …
US House Passes 2026 Defense Bill Covering Troop Pay, Ukraine, China and Social Issues
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a compromise version of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a …
University of Florida Adopts ‘Neutrality’ Policy Limiting Administration’s Social Media Posts
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida (UF) has introduced a new “neutrality” policy restricting public statements by university leadership …
Russia Expands Crackdown: Human Rights Watch Banned, Anti-Corruption Foundation Labeled Terrorist, WhatsApp Faces Possible Ban
Russian authorities have intensified their clampdown on critics, designating Human Rights Watch (HRW) as an “undesirable organisation,” effectively criminalizing any …
Tokyo Court Rules Same-Sex Marriage Ban Constitutional, Delivering Blow to Equality Advocates
In a major setback to Japan’s LGBTQ+ community, the Tokyo High Court has ruled that the country’s ban on same-sex …
Israel Kills Senior Hezbollah Commander in First Beirut Strike Since June
Israel carried out an airstrike in Beirut on Sunday — its first in the Lebanese capital in months — killing …
Keir Starmer Defends South Africa Trip Ahead of Crucial UK Budget
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended his decision to attend the G20 summit in South Africa just days before …