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AI enabling Iran’s crackdown on women as authoritarian regime uses tech to enforce head covering

June 8, 2024

AI enabling Iran’s crackdown on women as authoritarian regime uses tech to enforce head covering

Iran is using a host of AI tools to find and arrest regime critics. NGOs and others worry the mullahs' other target is women who fail to wear the hijab.

US-China policy failures highlighted on Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary

June 4, 2024

US-China policy failures highlighted on Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary

The naïve U.S. desire to try and shape China's emergence on the global scene may have ultimately proven its undoing as Beijing failed to liberalize its society as various administrations had hoped.

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

June 3, 2024

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.

United Nations slammed for holding meeting to honor 'Butcher of Tehran': 'Outright offensive'

May 30, 2024

United Nations slammed for holding meeting to honor 'Butcher of Tehran': 'Outright offensive'

Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi died earlier this month, along with Iran's foreign minister and other high-ranking officials, when the helicopter carrying them crashed in a mountainous region.

Some Iranians celebrate 'Butcher of Tehran' Raisi's death in the streets despite oppressive regime

May 21, 2024

Some Iranians celebrate 'Butcher of Tehran' Raisi's death in the streets despite oppressive regime

Iranians celebrated the death of President Ebrahim Raisi, also known as the "Butcher of Tehran," while thousands mourned the official in a state-sponsored funeral procession.

Climate activists glue themselves to Munich airport runway, pausing traffic

May 18, 2024

Climate activists glue themselves to Munich airport runway, pausing traffic

A half dozen climate protesters broke into the Munich airport on Saturday and glued themselves to the runway, disrupting traffic and temporarily shutting down the facility.

Georgia's capital roils with protesters after parliament passes 'Russian law' against foreign media influence

May 15, 2024

Georgia's capital roils with protesters after parliament passes 'Russian law' against foreign media influence

Protesters blocked streets in Georgia's capital after their parliament passed the so-called 'Russian law' that critics say will jeopardize the country's chances of joining the EU.

Thai PM orders investigation after monarchy reform activist died in prison

May 15, 2024

Thai PM orders investigation after monarchy reform activist died in prison

Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin ordered an investigation into the death of activist Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom following a heart attack and a monthslong hunger strike.

Climate activists attack case holding the original Magna Carta in London

May 10, 2024

Climate activists attack case holding the original Magna Carta in London

Two climate activists targeted the original text of the Magna Carta at the British Library in London during a protest calling for the end of fossil fuels.

Argentina labor unions' 24-hour strike against President Milei paralyzes daily life

May 9, 2024

Argentina labor unions' 24-hour strike against President Milei paralyzes daily life

Argentina's biggest trade unions have staged a mass general 24-hour-long strike that led to hundreds of flights canceled and key transportation lines halted.