Human Rights

9 hours ago

Whatever happened to…Americans detained in Russia?

Expert Mickey Bergman gave Fox News an inside look at ongoing negotiations to free Paul Whelan from Russian prison and recount the situations of other detained Americans.

World 9 hours ago

Turkish foreign minister urges China to protect rights of Muslim Uyghurs

Turkey's foreign minister urged Chinese authorities to protect the cultural rights of minority Muslim Uyghurs in response to accusations of human rights violations.

World 9 hours ago

UAE leader hosts Taliban official with $10M US bounty amid human rights concerns in Afghanistan

The leader of the United Arab Emirates met with Sirajuddin Haqqani, an official in the Taliban government wanted by the U.S. on a $10 million bounty.

Lifestyle 9 hours ago

On this day in history, June 5, 1968, presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy is fatally shot in Los Angeles

Presidential hopeful and former attorney general Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated on this day in history, June 5, 1968. Kennedy had finished a campaign speech and was greeting well wishers.

Opinion 9 hours ago

35 years after China's Tiananmen Square massacre: Why we must never forget

Tiananmen Square was described as “a bloodbath in the center of a world capital." The massacre shocked the international community, while highlighting humanity’s innate desire for liberty.

VIDEO 9 hours ago

Israeli airstrike on Rafah kills 2 top Hamas commanders, dozens of civilians

The IDF said it targeted a compound in which 'significant Hamas terrorists were operating'. (Credit: Reuters)

U.S. 9 hours ago

Michigan Islamic center honors 'Butcher of Tehran,' other Iranian 'martyrs' killed in helicopter crash

A Michigan Islamic center honored the deceased Iranian leaders killed in a helicopter crash last week.

Sports 9 hours ago

NFL starts initiative to help teams partner with businesses owned by minorities, women

The NFL announced on Tuesday an initiative called "NFL Source," which will help teams work with more minority- and women-owned companies.

Politics 9 hours ago

State Department offers condolences for death of Iran's president in 'baffling' move, human rights lawyer says

The State Department offered its official condolences Monday for the death of two Iranian officials, including its president, who were killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday.

World 9 hours ago

Here's why Ireland is at boiling point over mass immigration

Hundreds of protests in towns have sprung up in Ireland with people calling on the government to end what they say is an "open borders" globalist agenda that is putting the needs of migrants ahead of its citizens.

VIDEO 9 hours ago

Pentagon announces completion of offshore Trident Pier section to provide aid to Gaza

Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh told reporters construction of a floating pier section was completed, which will later be moved to shore to provide humanitarian aid in Gaza.

World 9 hours ago

Russian journalist charged with 'justifying terrorism' over years-old Telegram posts

Nadezhda Kevorkova, a Russian journalist who has worked for both state-funded and independent outlets, has been detained and charged with justifying terrorism.

U.S. 9 hours ago

10 suspected illegal migrants busted for child pornography at Texas human smuggling 'stash house'

A group of nearly a dozen suspected illegal migrants have been busted for allegedly possessing child pornography at a Texas house that officials say was being used for human smuggling.

VIDEO 9 hours ago

Israeli ambassador calls on UN to reject full Palestinian membership to world body

Ambassador Gilad Erdan held up a picture of a meeting between Hitler and the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, Haj Amin Al-Husseini (UNTV.)

U.S. 9 hours ago

NYC to pay $17.5M for forcing Muslim women to remove hijabs for mugshot

The city of New York has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit of $17.5 million for forcing people to remove their hijabs for mugshots photos after being arrested.

World 9 hours ago

3 human rights activists arrested in Belarus as a crackdown on the opposition persists

3 activists with Viasna, a human rights group in Belarus, were arrested and charged with 'participating in an extremist organization;' authorities have long tried to stifle opposition.

World 9 hours ago

At least 241 people have died in El Salvador's prisons during the 'war on gangs,' rights group says

Since the beginning of El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's 'war on gangs' 2 years ago, at least 241 people have died in prisons; more than 80,000 have been arrested.

Politics 9 hours ago

White House unveils new AI regulations for federal agencies

The Biden administration's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rolled out new artificial intelligence regulations for federal agencies.

Health 9 hours ago

New report blasts government's COVID response, warns of repeating same mistakes

A new report has blasted the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and suggests the U.S. should cut ties with the World Health Organization

World 9 hours ago

Gaza Strip receives nearly 200 tons of food and supplies, UN describes 'huge obstacles' to getting relief

A humanitarian aid ship carrying nearly 200 tons of supplies arrived in the Gaza Strip using a new route as officials report having a difficult time delivering aid.

World 9 hours ago

Japan's ban on same-sex marriage found ‘unconstitutional’ for second time by courts

A high court in Japan officially ruled for the second time that the nation's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and discriminatory.

U.S. 9 hours ago

Dorie Ann Ladner, Mississippi civil rights activist and NAACP organizer, dies at 81

Dorie Ann Ladner, who fought for freedom and equality for Black people in Mississippi and beyond, passed away at 81 years old on March 11, 2024.

VIDEO 9 hours ago

Blinken says crisis in Haiti is ‘long unfolding story’ as US pledges millions to help stabilize country

Blinken met with other Caribbean leaders in Jamaica Wednesday to discuss the crisis in Haiti.

Politics 9 hours ago

CNN forced to correct story after accusations of 'smear' campaign against Katie Britt

CNN was forced to issue a correction to an article targeting Republican Alabama Sen. Katie Britt over her reference to a human trafficking victim during her State of the Union rebuttal.

World 9 hours ago

Human rights group demands response from Mexican gov after lawmaker charged with 'political violence'

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights is demanding a response from the Mexican government after a congressman was convicted for "political violence" for social media posts.

World 9 hours ago

US sanctions Zimbabwe president for alleged human rights abuses

The U.S. sanctioned Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday, alongside his wife and other officials for alleged corruption and human rights abuses.

World 9 hours ago

Iran violently clamps down on Christians amid reports of torture, fines and floggings

Amid an increase in the numbers of Iran’s struggling Christians, the Islamic Republic has waged a violent crackdown on Protestants and other Christian, according to a new report.

Lifestyle 9 hours ago

Why Jimmy Carter is the father of the post-presidency, saw the power of his status

Jimmy Carter has transformed the post-presidency into an institution with a power and purpose of its own, as Jared Cohen details in this exclusive excerpt from his new book, "Life After Power."

Opinion 9 hours ago

'The Virus of Freedom': A window into Alexei Navalny’s mind before his death

Navalny’s letters written to a fellow Soviet-era dissident from the Russian gulag system give a window into his mind and into Russia’s network of forced labor camps.

World 9 hours ago

Families of Indonesian activists tortured by soldiers protest as general is reportedly elected president

Families of Indonesian activists who were kidnapped and tortured 25 years ago protested on Thursday against Prabowo Subianto's apparent presidential victory.

U.S. 9 hours ago

Mexican migrant trafficking: Woman charged after reportedly forcing migrants into working to pay off debt

An woman has been charged for the human trafficking of Mexican migrants who she forced into work to pay off their “debt" by working for her at her home.