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Uzbekistan cotton sector faces fresh abuse allegations
The non-governmental organisations (NGOs) allege that authorities enforce mandatory crop quotas, use threats, and impose penalties, including land seizure, on those failing to meet targets.Released on 17 February 2026,...
China Gives Rare Look At 11,000-Ton Destroyer Built For Electronic Warfare
Beijing is known for keeping quiet about its military hardware. But in footage aired on January 29, 2026, via CCTV, China's main state broadcaster, the Yanan — a Type 055 guided-missile...
South Sudan villagers killed after being lured from homes with promise of aid, witnesses say
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — More than a dozen civilians were killed after being lured from their homes by fighters allied to South Sudan ’s government under the pretense of...
UN experts demand answers as Iran continues to cloud the truth on violent protest crackdown
UN human rights experts demand that Iran reveal the fates of detainees, stop executions, and provide accountability amidst the brutal crackdown on protesters in recent months.Amid reports of secret...
New luxury tourist train connecting Osaka to UNESCO-listed Mount Kōya to launch in April
From ultra-fast bullet trains that criss-cross the country to scenic rides along the coast, Japan’s rail network has a lot to offer tourists.And now those planning a trip to...
Community celebrates Lunar New Year at MCC
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A celebration honoring the Lunar New Year was held at Monroe Community College on Saturday.Lunar New Year is celebrated in China and other Asian countries,...
Bidders sought for seasonal ferry route
A ferry operator is being sought to run services between Alderney and the French city of Cherbourg during peak tourist season.States of Alderney officials said they were inviting expressions...
Pahlavi dynasty’s influences persists in Iran, from Persia’s throne to front lines of the revolt
IRAN AFFAIRS: After founding the Pahlavi dynasty, Emperor Reza Khan sought to reduce the influence of the Shia clergy and other religious authorities and to create a modern, centralized...
Organizers of the Winter Games made clean energy a priority. Here’s how they did it
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — It takes an immense amount of energy to power venues and make snow for the Winter Olympics and, for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games,...
Hamas allegedly asked Mansour Abbas to ensure Netanyahu’s re-election in 2021
The official reportedly believed that "Netanyahu was looking for continued calm and quiet understandings, while a new government would be dragged into an operation in the Gaza Strip."Hamas had...
