Kremlin and Kyiv tight-lipped on latest ceasefire deal talks with the U.S.

An Iranian mechanical engineering student, Alireza Doroudi, chose to self-deport after being detained for six weeks in a Louisiana facility, despite the U.S. government dropping a charge related to his arrest. Initially detained under national security concerns, his visa was revoked without explanation, and he was unable to secure bond, leading to his decision to leave rather than face indefinite detention. His attorney criticized the process as a denial of due process, while Doroudi's fiancée...

Pakistan's economic affairs division faced backlash after a social media post sought urgent financial aid, attributing losses to escalating tensions with India. Following the negative attention, the ministry claimed their account was hacked, denying the appeal for loans, although the post remained visible. Amid military escalations and a significant drop in the Karachi Stock Exchange, Pakistan's economic stability is threatened, with ongoing conflicts linked to "Operation Sindoor" in response to a recent terrorist attack. Full...

The article critiques the politicization of humanitarian aid to Gaza, highlighting the European Union's ambiguous stance amid Israeli proposals for aid delivery by private contractors, which further marginalizes Palestinians. It argues that international law is misused to protect colonial interests, with European leaders failing to acknowledge Israel's actions as genocide rather than a democratic conflict. The planned aid distribution method dehumanizes Palestinians, reducing their dignity and political rights while perpetuating the unsustainable status quo established...

This article discusses the election of Robert Prevost as the first American pope, Pope Leo XIV, amid a divided Catholic Church. It highlights EU foreign ministers endorsing a war-crimes tribunal for Ukraine while some leaders attend a Russian military parade, contrasting stances on the ongoing conflict. Additionally, the EU voted to lower the protection status of wolves, reflecting tensions between agricultural interests and wildlife conservation in Europe. Full Article

Innes Tang, a self-described patriot in Hong Kong, has reported nearly 100 individuals for alleged national security violations under the controversial national security law (NSL), which critics argue has stifled free speech since its implementation in 2020. He monitors social media and established a hotline to facilitate community reporting, claiming that many cases have resulted in police action, including arrests. Tang's activism reflects a broader trend of citizen surveillance fostered by the NSL, which has...

A woman named Victoria Vidal was arrested after her pet raccoon, Chewy, was discovered in the driver's seat of her car holding a meth pipe during a traffic stop in Ohio. Upon detaining Vidal, officers found a significant amount of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in her vehicle. She faces multiple drug-related charges and was turned over to Cuyahoga Falls Police for an active warrant, while Chewy was unharmed and confirmed to have valid ownership documentation....