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Virginia Dem admits system ‘failure’ after illegal immigrant accused in landlord killing escapes to Tajikistan

August 23, 2026

Virginia Dem admits system ‘failure’ after illegal immigrant accused in landlord killing escapes to Tajikistan

Northern Virginia Democrats Donald Beyer and Suhas Subramanyam faced questions after a Tajik national fled a mental health institute to Dushanbe.

Today’s leftists are dangerously wrong about communism. Just listen to the survivors

August 23, 2026

Today’s leftists are dangerously wrong about communism. Just listen to the survivors

Survivors of communist regimes from Cuba, Venezuela, the Soviet Union and China shared firsthand stories of torture, empty shelves and lost freedom.

UN watchdog slams potential election of Iran to panel with human rights sway: 'Lunatics running the asylum'

August 14, 2026

UN watchdog slams potential election of Iran to panel with human rights sway: 'Lunatics running the asylum'

Iran's expected election to a United Nations committee on human rights and counterterrorism is called "Orwellian" by UN Watch's Hillel Neuer.

Taliban wipes out decades of progress as 2.4M Afghan girls remain locked out of school, UN agency says

August 11, 2026

Taliban wipes out decades of progress as 2.4M Afghan girls remain locked out of school, UN agency says

UNESCO says 2.4 million Afghan girls are locked out of secondary school five years after the Taliban banned female education beyond the primary level.

Israel vindicated by Gaza nutrition data after ‘blood libel’ starvation claims, UN envoy says

August 11, 2026

Israel vindicated by Gaza nutrition data after ‘blood libel’ starvation claims, UN envoy says

A United Nations-backed survey found no widespread acute malnutrition in Gaza, prompting Israel's ambassador to call prior famine claims a blood libel.

Nigeria's largest rescue operation frees 308 hostages held by militants in Kwara State

August 8, 2026

Nigeria's largest rescue operation frees 308 hostages held by militants in Kwara State

Victims of a six-month jihadi kidnapping in Nigeria's Kwara State describe starvation, forced births and the burying of fellow captives in a forest hideout.

American ex-Marine feared near death after weeks in catatonic state in Russian prison

August 6, 2026

American ex-Marine feared near death after weeks in catatonic state in Russian prison

Robert Gilman has been fed through a tube for 46 days after falling into a stupor, and advocacy groups say Russia has barred his mother from visiting.

Women's advocacy leader asks 'why have a WNBA if we're going to allow guys in' amid trans debate

August 6, 2026

Women's advocacy leader asks 'why have a WNBA if we're going to allow guys in' amid trans debate

American Heritage Girls founder praises Sophie Cunningham's courage on trans athletes while expressing disappointment in Caitlin Clark's silence.

Trump immigration agenda faces setback as Obama-appointed judge issues fresh TPS stay

August 1, 2026

Trump immigration agenda faces setback as Obama-appointed judge issues fresh TPS stay

Judge Allison Burroughs blocked Somalia TPS termination again after plaintiffs alleged Fifth Amendment due process and equal protection violations.

New York nuns will not be forced to comply with assisted-suicide law while case progresses

July 31, 2026

New York nuns will not be forced to comply with assisted-suicide law while case progresses

Catholic nuns sued New York over a law forcing them to recommend assisted suicide to terminally ill patients, and a federal judge blocked them having to comply while the case is pending.