On Sunday, the Biden administration lifted a ban that restricted Ukraine’s use of US-supplied weapons in its war with Russia, according to anonymous US officials that spoke to media. The change allows Ukraine to use US-made missiles for long-range strikes in Russian territory. The decision raises escalation concerns with claims that long range strikes could [...]

The UK Foreign Office revealed in a Thursday statement delivered in both the House of Commons and House of Lords that nine “serious and significant offenses” were allegedly committed by foreign officials with diplomatic immunity in 2023. The crimes include sexual assault, indecent exposure, and child cruelty, among others. “We define serious offences as those [...]

The US Department of Justice Friday unsealed criminal charges related to an alleged thwarted Iranian plot to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump prior to this week’s presidential election. According to a criminal complaint in a Manhattan federal court, an unnamed official from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard instructed Farjad Shakeri in September to develop a surveillance and assassination [...]

The 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) on Saturday adopted several important agreements regarding the expanded role of indigenous peoples and local communities in biodiversity preservation efforts. A new agreement on Article 8J of the Convention aims to enhance indigenous knowledge and participation in crafting the [...]

Israel’s parliament voted to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) on Monday. UNRWA is a body that has been crucial in delivering aid and services to millions of Palestinian refugees for nearly 80 years. The move carries potentially dire consequences for the Palestinian population living [...]

In a letter addressed to Aziz Nazruf, the Minister of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, on Monday Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on the interim government of Bangladesh to amend the International Crimes (Tribunal) Act of 1973 “to ensure the judicial process is in line with international standards.” The letter comes as arrest warrants have [...]

In a significant escalation of political tensions as the 2024 US presidential election approaches, a formal complaint has been filed against the Harris for President campaign and the Labour Party of the United Kingdom, alleging illegal foreign contributions and interference in the electoral process. The complaint, submitted by lawyers for Donald J. Trump for President [...]

UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland said Sunday that “the nightmare in Gaza is intensifying,” emphasizing an “ever-worsening humanitarian crisis.” Wennesland condemned ongoing attacks on civilians, asserting, “Nowhere is safe in Gaza.” He called for an immediate cessation of hostilities, calling for the hostages held by Hamas to be released, [...]

In a speech delivered from the Counter Terrorism Operations Centre (CTOC) in London on Tuesday, MI5 director general Ken McCallum warned that the UK is facing the most complex and interconnected threat environment it has ever seen. McCallum highlighted the ongoing threats from terrorism, as well as efforts by autocratic states to harm the UK’s [...]

The UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect unveiled a groundbreaking methodology aimed at monitoring social media platforms on Friday. The initiative, backed by the UK Permanent Mission to the United Nations, marks a strategic effort to address hate speech while respecting international human rights standards. Titled “A Comprehensive Methodology for Monitoring [...]