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View Timeline →UN Experts Highlight Belarusian Justice System's Role in Targeting Opposition
UN experts report that Belarus's justice system is being used to suppress dissent against President Lukashenko, with various state institutions collaborating to silence opposition. This…
Trump Administration Faces Legal Challenges Over Immigration Policies
The Trump administration faces legal challenges from courts and Democratic-led states regarding its immigration rules, specifically targeting visa and green card limits. This situation involves…
CJI Surya Kant to Engage with Global Judicial Leaders at BRICS Chief Justices' Forum
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant is set to hold bilateral meetings with judicial leaders from 10 countries during the BRICS Chief Justices' Forum in…
Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema Inaugurated Amidst Controversial Election and Political Tensions
Hakainde Hichilema has been inaugurated as Zambia's president amidst controversy, with his main rival jailed and the judiciary effectively closed. This situation highlights the challenges…
US Considers Using 'Prize Courts' to Seize Iranian Tankers Amid Economic Sanctions
The US is considering using outdated 'prize courts' to seize Iranian tankers, with the revenue from confiscated oil directed to the US Treasury. This move…
U.S. to Reintroduce 'Prize Courts' for Seizing Iranian Oil Tankers
The U.S. plans to revive 'Prize Courts' to facilitate the seizure of Iranian oil tankers, a move that escalates tensions between the U.S. and Iran.…
Trump Administration Proposes Permanent $103,265 Fee for H-1B Visas
The Trump administration is proposing a new rule that would set the fee for H-1B visas at $103,265, making a temporary rule permanent despite legal…
Balancing Kenya's Data-Centre Investments with Water Resource Needs
Kenya is seeking to attract data-centre investments, but local communities are concerned about the increasing strain on their already limited water resources. This situation highlights…
Women Whipped by the Taliban: 'I Was Whipped 39 Times for a Casual Relationship'
The BBC has interviewed two women who were whipped by Taliban courts in Afghanistan, highlighting the severe punishments imposed on women under Taliban rule. Manijeh,…
Iran Escalates Repression: Collective Trials of Protesters Result in Death Sentences
Iranian authorities are conducting collective trials of protesters, leading to fast-tracked death sentences and executions. This represents a significant escalation in the government's repression of…
US Courts Uphold Rulings on Deportations of South Sudan and Myanmar Nationals
The US courts have ruled in favor of the Trump administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status for nationals from South Sudan and Myanmar. This…
Fuel Theft in the UK Surges to £200,000 Daily Since Start of Iran Conflict
Since the onset of the conflict involving Iran, UK forecourts have been experiencing thefts of fuel amounting to nearly £200,000 daily. This situation highlights the…
Mexico Requests Criminal Charges in US Over Deaths of Citizens in Immigration Operations
Mexico is set to formally request that US prosecutors file criminal charges related to the deaths of its citizens during immigration operations conducted by ICE.…
US Judge Voids Trump's IRS Settlement Over Alleged Misuse of Courts
A US judge has voided a settlement involving former President Trump and the Department of Justice, alleging misuse of courts related to an 'anti-weaponization' fund.…
Lebanon-Israel Agreement Criticized for Denying Justice to War Crime Victims
Human rights and media freedom organizations have criticized a recent Lebanon-Israel agreement, claiming it denies victims of war crimes the ability to seek justice in…
Behind Closed Doors of Justice; A Personal Account of Serving on a Jury in a London Court
The article recounts an individual's eight-week experience serving on a jury in London, detailing the jury selection process, the handling of a serious case, and…
Iran's Judiciary Chief Announces Plans to Pursue Human Rights Cases Against the US
Iran's judiciary chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, announced plans to pursue human rights cases against the United States and to seize assets of American officials who…
Iran to Pursue Legal Action Against US for Alleged War Crimes
Iran's Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei announced that Iran will take legal action against the United States for alleged war crimes committed against the Iranian…
Khamenei Calls for Legal Action Against US-Israeli Actions Amid Judiciary Week
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei condemned the US and Israel for their actions against Iran and called for legal action regarding the deaths caused by…
US Supreme Court Limits Roundup Cancer Lawsuits, Favoring Bayer
The US Supreme Court has limited the scope of lawsuits against the weedkiller Roundup, which had over 100,000 plaintiffs claiming a cancer link. This ruling…