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World court prosecutor who went after Netanyahu for war crimes suspended over sexual misconduct

June 10, 2026

World court prosecutor who went after Netanyahu for war crimes suspended over sexual misconduct

Karim Khan, who sought arrest warrants for Netanyahu, suspended from the International Criminal Court amid allegations of serious misconduct involving nonconsensual sexual activity.

Iran accelerates execution campaign against anti-regime activists amid internet censorship

June 9, 2026

Iran accelerates execution campaign against anti-regime activists amid internet censorship

Iran accelerates executions of dissidents and protesters amid internet censorship, with actual numbers almost certainly higher than documented figures.

Jeff Bartos says UN reform is no longer an 'oxymoron' after $570M in cuts

June 6, 2026

Jeff Bartos says UN reform is no longer an 'oxymoron' after $570M in cuts

Jeff Bartos details $570 million in U.N. budget cuts and 2,900 eliminated positions as the Trump administration pushes historic reform efforts.

Israel accuses UN of placing it on same sexual violence blacklist as Hamas terrorists, severs ties

May 28, 2026

Israel accuses UN of placing it on same sexual violence blacklist as Hamas terrorists, severs ties

Israeli officials blast the U.N. after accusing the body of placing Israel on a sexual violence blacklist that also includes Hamas and other terrorist groups.

Russia built global recruitment pipeline targeting vulnerable migrants for Ukraine war: report

April 29, 2026

Russia built global recruitment pipeline targeting vulnerable migrants for Ukraine war: report

Human rights groups allege Russia recruits tens of thousands of vulnerable migrants from over 130 countries to fight in its ongoing war against Ukraine.

Ex-Philippine president Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges

April 23, 2026

Ex-Philippine president Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges

The ICC confirmed crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for allegedly overseeing deadly drug crackdowns.

UN filing accuses UK of forced displacement as Diego Garcia tensions and security fears grow

April 15, 2026

UN filing accuses UK of forced displacement as Diego Garcia tensions and security fears grow

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a crimes against humanity complaint at the U.N. over the alleged forced removal of Chagossian people from the Diego Garcia islands.

The Iranian regime was built on ‘vicious antisemitism’ following the 1979 Islamic Revolution

April 15, 2026

The Iranian regime was built on ‘vicious antisemitism’ following the 1979 Islamic Revolution

For over 2,500 years, Jews lived in Persia. After the 1979 Islamic Revolution, their community was decimated by persecution and forced emigration.

Top United Nations Human Rights official points to reparations as the 'key to dismantling systemic racism'

April 14, 2026

Top United Nations Human Rights official points to reparations as the 'key to dismantling systemic racism'

U.N. High Commissioner Volker Türk applauded global reparations efforts, calling them essential to dismantling systemic racism tied to colonialism and enslavement.

Iran secures UN role with backing from UK, France, Canada, Australia as US stands alone

April 13, 2026

Iran secures UN role with backing from UK, France, Canada, Australia as US stands alone

Western democracies face backlash for allowing Iran and other authoritarian regimes to secure influential U.N. seats as the U.S. stood alone in opposition.