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After journalist's human rights query, India rejects allegations, defends democratic values

India has firmly rejected claims of human rights violations. A senior diplomat highlighted the nation's constitutional commitment to justice and freedom. India's role in global initiatives and its contributions during the Covid-19 pandemic were cited as reasons for its trustworthiness. The diplomat emphasized India's democratic heritage and its significant global…

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‘Ukraine is paying the highest price to return home to European values,' Oleksandra Matviichuk says

The Ukrainian human rights defender and European Order of Merit laureate said that after three centuries in Russia's shadow, Ukraine is now "back in Europe.”

Euronews

Who is Sibi George? MEA diplomat defending India's Press Freedom as PM Narendra Modi gets heckled by Norwegian journalist

Sibi George: Senior Indian diplomat Sibi George has gone viral after a sharp exchange with a Norwegian journalist over India’s democracy, human rights and press freedom record during a media briefing linked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Norway visit. But who exactly is the man behind the headline-making moment?

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Norway’s PM took questions. Modi left Indian envoy to face Norwegian media

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had just walked off stage without taking a single question from journalists, including one shouted at him by Norwegian commentator Helle Lyng of Dagsavisen. What followed, when MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George and other ministry officials faced the media, was one of the more…

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Who is Helle Lyng, the journalist who asked PM Modi, “Why don’t you take questions from the freest press in the world?”

A Norwegian journalist raised questions about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's limited media engagement during a joint press event. She highlighted press freedom rankings and India's position. Concerns were also voiced regarding human rights issues. India's Ambassador to Japan defended the nation's democratic framework and media landscape, emphasizing its scale and…

The Economic Times

India has one sixth of world's population but not one sixth of world's problems: MEA Secretary Sibi George

India reiterated its firm stance on human rights protection, maintaining its belief in democracy and the country's constitution after a Norwegian newspaper commentator's controversial disruption during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's press statement with Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store.

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Amal Clooney: “If you’re a woman lying on the beach in the Maldives, you might want to know that a kilometer away, another woman is...”

Some quotes are designed to comfort people. Others inspire. Then some quotes feel more like someone holding a mirror up to society and asking people to look carefully.

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Sons of jailed Saudi scholars urge Cambridge to drop plans to train Riyadh staff

Exclusive: Families of men facing death penalty join opposition to proposals to run courses for defence ministry

The Guardian - UK

Botswana eases anti-LGBTQ laws as repression grows elsewhere in Africa

Botswana has formally repealed sections of its penal code criminalising same-sex relations, in a rare advance for LGBTQ rights in Africa. But several governments elsewhere on the continent are introducing harsher penalties for same-sex relationships.

Radio France Internationale

Council of Europe reinterprets migrant rights, Meloni champions 'Italian model'

Council of Europe member states have backed a declaration reinterpreting the European Convention on Human Rights, and Italy claims credit for the returns scheme agreed by Rome and Tirana.

Euronews

Quote of the Day by Angelina Jolie: ‘If you don't get out of the box you've been raised in, you won't understand how…’ Words of wisdom on growth and curiosity

Angelina Jolie is an Oscar-winning actress who also champions humanitarian causes. Her life shows how stepping outside one's comfort zone leads to a broader understanding of the world. Jolie's extensive travels and work with refugees have shaped her into a globally recognized figure. Her legacy combines artistic success with advocacy…

The Economic Times

Trump’s lack of focus on human rights in China is big departure for US diplomacy

Change reflects both transformation of US in Trump era and China’s increasing confidence on world stage

The Guardian - UK

UK joins European deal to send rejected asylum seekers to third-country hubs

All 46 Council of Europe members sign agreement ‘deplored’ by human rights organisations

The Guardian - UK

Dozens of European nations sign off on new interpretation of rights convention in migration cases

Forty-six nations in Europe and beyond have approved new approaches for handling irregular migration

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Quote of the day by Martin Luther King Jr.: 'Love is the only force capable of...' What the American civil rights activist teaches us about love and friendship

Martin Luther King Jr.'s powerful quote, "Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend," originated in his 1963 book "Strength to Love." This philosophy, rooted in nonviolence and empathy, was a practical strategy for social change, shaping the civil rights movement and continuing to inspire…

Radio France Internationale

EU's push to deport Afghan refugees brings the Taliban back to the table

The European Union is moving towards closer cooperation with Afghanistan's Taliban regime over the return of Afghan migrants, despite legal and human rights concerns about sending people back to the country.

The Guardian - UK

Why rights groups fear new ECHR declaration could weaken migrant protections

Political statement agreed by all 46 Council of Europe states could give them more leeway to carry out deportations

The Independent UK

Artists launch alternative Eurovision events to protest Israel’s inclusion

Palestinian songwriter Bashar Murad performed at an alternative concert in Brussels, joining a broader protest movement against Israel's participation in this week's Eurovision Song Contest. The protests are driven by widespread anger over Israel's military campaign in Gaza and other regions, with activists and human rights groups advocating for Israel's…

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The Independent UK

UK and Europe plan human rights law changes to boost migrant deportation

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UK joins EU pledge to make it easier to deport migrants in bid to curb illegal crossings

Foreign ministers across Europe back narrower interpretation of human rights law

The Guardian - UK

UK ministers accused of weakening legal protections for torture victims

Council of Europe members plan to change interpretation of rights laws to make it easier to deport people

The Independent UK

ICE strapped down immigrants for 51-hour plane trip with drop-offs in six countries during record month for deportation flights, report finds

Hundreds of people were deported on 245 removal flights to 38 countries in April, report finds

Latin Times

Cuba Hits Record 1,260 Political Prisoners as NGO Alleges Torture and Sexual Abuse

Cuba reached a new record of 1,260 political prisoners in April, according to a report released Thursday by the human rights organization Prisoners Defenders, which alleged a worsening pattern of torture, sexual assaults, death threats and denial of medical care inside the island's prison system.

Latin Times

U.S. Deportations to El Salvador Nearly Doubled in First Months of 2026 as Bukele Aligns With Trump

El Salvador received 5,033 deportees from the U.S. between January and March, compared with 2,547 during the same period last year

TechRadar

Surfshark joins forces with Amnesty International to train digital human rights defenders

Surfshark has announced a new partnership with Amnesty International to support its Digital Forensics Fellowship, a specialized program teaching human rights defenders to analyze mobile devices for spyware and malicious surveillance.

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