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Americans are not as well off as people in peer nations – US safety net’s shortfalls show up in global data

As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence, the global data we collect and analyze shows that the country is failing to “promote the general Welfare,” as the Constitution’s framers promised a little more than a decade later.

The Conversation

Quote of the day by Amal Clooney: "When I look at the world today I see that courage is needed more than…”

Courage is one of those virtues we admire from a distance but rarely think we will personally need. Amal Clooney, a human rights lawyer who has spent her career defending people in some of the world's toughest cases, sees it very differently. Courage, she argues, is needed now more than…

The Times of India

Human rights groups call on UCI to suspend UAE Team Emirates-XRG over UAE's alleged involvement in Sudan civil war

UAE accused of supporting the RSF in Sudan, which is said to have committed genocide

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EU moves to prolong protection for Ukrainians but not new arrivals eligible for military service

The European Union has moved to extend temporary protection status for millions of Ukrainians who fled the war

The Independent UK

Outrage as woman jailed for three years after criticising Somali government online

Sentencing of 27-year-old Sadia Moalim Ali condemned by former president and prime ministers as well as rights groups

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s Taliban Dilemma: the struggle to return Afghan migrants

EU countries are engaging with Afghanistan’s Taliban-led regime to return irregular migrants deemed security threats or convicted of serious offences. Yet any such arrangement could carry political and diplomatic costs, requiring concessions and risking public backlash.

Euronews

End criminalisation of drug use

Earlier this month, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released its latest regional report showing another year of record-breaking increases in drug seizures made by countries in Southeast and East Asia, particularly of methamphetamine and ketamine -- both synthetic drugs produced and trafficked regionally for the past…

Bangkok Post

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TikTok influencer charged with murdering boyfriend in Dubai faces death by firing squad

A human rights group is claiming that Brooke George acted in ‘self-defence’ after a violent attack from her partner

Evening Standard

Can the World Finally End AIDS? UN Adopts Ambitious New Global Declaration

A few decades ago, an HIV diagnosis was often seen as a death sentence. Families lived in fear, misinformation spread faster than facts, and millions of people around the world lost loved ones to a disease that medicine struggled to understand. Today, the picture looks very different. People living with…

MyLifeXP

EU faces growing backlash after Taliban delegation’s visit to Brussels

Taliban spokesperson celebrates visit to Brussels as a ‘trust-building’ exercise with EU member states

The Independent UK

After quakes, Venezuela must unblock social media access: UN experts

UN experts are urging Venezuela to immediately restore access to social media and news outlets following devastating twin earthquakes. The powerful tremors, which killed at least 32 people and damaged infrastructure, have created a critical need for information. Authorities are being pressed to prioritize human rights in the disaster response,…

The Economic Times

Thursday briefing: Why EU-Taliban talks have sparked outrage among Afghan women

In today’s newsletter: Amid rising anti‑immigration rhetoric across Europe, the decision to engage with the Taliban signals a profound shift in how the EU balances security and human rights

The Guardian - UK

US immigration custody death rate at decade high: Rights groups

The rate of people dying in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody has reached its highest level in over a decade amid US President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigrants, rights groups said Thursday. The report also highlighted a high number of people dying by suicide in ICE custody, with seven…

The Economic Times

Pressure on Stephen Flynn over Scottish Government 'secrecy on Israel-linked grants'

ECONOMY Secretary Stephen Flynn has been urged to intervene amid concerns that a Scottish Government agency may still be funding weapons companies…

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Bangkok Post

NHRC warns on school discipline

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday urged government officials to exercise caution in disciplinary practices, adding teachers may face legal action if they punish students in ways deemed inappropriate.

The Independent UK

Homophobic attacks are an affront to any civilised society

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: A documentary by The Independent exposing the brutal blackmailing of gay and trans people in Nigeria should be required viewing for Britain’s incoming administration. It’s also a reminder of how properly funded international development can send a powerful signal to the world

The Guardian - UK

Bahraini award to UK envoy shows ‘our diplomats are up for grabs’, says peer

Rights activists call UK ambassador ‘morally compromised’ for accepting honour from Bahraini king in apparent breach of Foreign Office rules

The Times of India

Taliban delegation heads to Brussels for first EU talks focused on Afghan deportations

A delegation from Afghanistan's Taliban government is set to hold rare closed-door talks with European Union officials in Brussels on Tuesday. The discussions are expected to focus on the return of Afghan nationals from Europe, marking an unusual engagement between the bloc and a regime that none of its 27…

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Radio France Internationale

EU gambles on Taliban talks to fast-track Afghan deportations

A Taliban delegation is due to fly into Brussels on Tuesday, having been granted a one-day visa to hold talks with the EU on returning failed asylum seekers to Afghanistan. However, human rights groups have warned that the scheme runs counter to the bloc's values.

The Guardian - UK

UK prioritised ties with UAE over averting mass atrocities in Sudan, MPs to be told

Foreign Office failed to act on warnings of genocide due to ‘pressure’ from emirates, Yale human rights investigator will tell a parliamentary select committee

The Economic Times

India trashes Pakistan defence minister's remarks on Kashmir

India on Tuesday rejected Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, calling them an attempt to divert attention from Islamabad’s internal issues. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Pakistan was trying to “cover-up its own failings” and deflect attention from alleged human rights abuses.

The Independent UK

UN blames Myanmar’s military for over 700 civilian deaths during election period

UN human rights agency flags air strikes as deadliest form of violence

Bangkok Post

Over 5,000 ‘still trapped in Myanmar scam centres’

More than 5,300 people are still trapped in online scam centres near the Thai border in Myanmar, a human rights group says, over one year after thousands were freed during a multinational crackdown in the region.

Fortune

CPJ: press freedom must endure the American World Cup

FIFA's biggest tournament is here but ICE crackdowns, AI surveillance and restricted access threaten what that holds the Beautiful Game accountable.

The Independent UK

Afghan Taliban to meet EU officials in rare meeting behind closed doors

Afghans make up one of the largest groups of migrants seeking asylum in the European Union

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