(2024-09-28). Azerbaijan: Unprecendent repression since January 2024. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights groups, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, alert the new Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Mr Alain Berset, to the escalation of repression in Azerbaijan since January 2024.
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(2024-09-28). Azerbaijan: PACE should hold an Urgency Debate to address the grave human rights situation. fidh.org
(2024-09-28). Belarus: Four years after Marfa Rabkova's arbitrary detention, repression against Viasna members must end. fidh.org Four years ago, on September 17, 2020, Viasna member Marfa Rabkova was arbitrarily detained. To this day, she remains unlawfully imprisoned. On the fourth anniversary of her detention, the Observatory for the protection of human rights defenders (FIDH-OMCT) and Viasna reiterate their call for her immediate and unconditional release, as well as the release of the other four Viasna members detained and all human rights defenders arbitrarily imprisoned in Belarus.
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(2024-09-28). Welcoming European Court judgement on Poland's failure to protect same-sex couples married abroad. fidh.org
(2024-09-28). South Asia in the New Global Debt Crisis — A Call for Collective Solutions. cadtm.org
(2024-09-28). Seoul City Hosts 19th Homeless World Cup 2024: 49 Nations Representing All Continents. pressenza.com 
A Photo Reportage! | From 21 to 28 September 2024, the capital of South Korea, Seoul City is hosting the 19th Homeless World Cup 2024 at Hanyang University. It is bringing 500 men and women players from 64 teams representing 49 nations, which is said to be the first tournament in Asia. | Some of the players from the 64 teams… ⚪ | ⚪ | ⚪ The opening ceremony was adorned by a parade, and welcoming, and congratulatory speeches. Mel Young, President of the Here ar…
(2024-09-28). Shubhankar Sharma's Resilience Shines at Acciona Open de Espana. devdiscourse.com India's Shubhankar Sharma showcased remarkable resilience in the second round of the 2024 Acciona Open de Espana, carding a 1-under 70 to secure a place tied-57th.
(2024-09-28). Aamir Khan's 'Laapataa Ladies' confirmed as India's Oscar entry. ummid.com The Film Federation of India (FFI) Monday September 23, 2024 confirmed Aamir Khan's 'Laapataa Ladies' as India's official entry to the Academy Awards 2025, also known as Oscar 2025.
(2024-09-28). 'Draconian Decision': Mushawarat on CBSE order to drop Urdu. ummid.com All India Muslim Majlis e Mushawarat has slammed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for its decision to drop Urdu as one of the languages to write Class 10 and Class 12 board exams…
(2024-09-28). Bahrain: Joint letter on human rights priorities to all member states of the United Nations General Assembly. fidh.org International organisations, including the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, seized the occasion of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) to urge the Member States to priorities human rights issues in Bahrain, especially the multiple arbitrary detentions of human rights defenders.
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(2024-09-28). Restoring trust seen as key after runoff in Japan. ecns.cn Shigeru Ishiba, who is expected to be Japan's next prime minister after being elected the leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party in a runoff election on Friday, needs to lead the party in regaining public trust, according to analysts.
(2024-09-28). Baguio Central University Participates in the 2024 WURI Global Conference. pressenza.com 
Seoul, Korea | The Smart WUNI leaders—a global network of innovators united by their commitment to making a difference. BCU's Dr. Genevieve Balance Kupang (5th from L), Dean of the Graduate School and a member of the Board of Directors, is seated alongside the elected President of the WUNI Leaders, Dr. Robert F. Hayden Jr., WGC 2024 Conference Chair Dr. Jin Suk Kim, and other esteemed members of the Board of Directors. | Baguio Central University (BCU) has showcased its commitment to innovation and academic excellence by participating in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) Global Conference…
(2024-09-28). China Coast Guard monitors Philippines' resupply to its warship illegally grounded in Ren'ai Reef. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard said on Friday that it monitored the Philippines' resupply to its warship illegally grounded in Ren'ai Reef in South China Sea on Thursday.
(2024-09-28). China's trade with ROK increasingly competitive. ecns.cn The industrial business sectors of China and South Korea, once complementary a decade ago, have become increasingly competitive in mid — to high-end manufacturing, a trend that is expected to intensify in the coming years, said market watchers on Friday.
(2024-09-27). Hanging by a Thread: US-led War Drills in the Korean Peninsula and the Threat of Global Nuclear War. counterpunch.org In her closing speech during the 2024 Democratic National Convention, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris presented the most openly militaristic take on Washington's Korea policy "since the GOP convention that nominated [Senator Barry] Goldwater in 1964". Harris's hawkish view all but discards diplomacy to focus on herding South Korea and Japan together to form a
(2024-09-27). Outcry erupts after Pakistani man's death in Greek police custody amid allegations of abuse. defenddemocracy.press Sep. 27, 2024 An investigation into the death of Mohamed Kamran Asik, a 37-year-old Pakistani national, is underway following his death on September 21 inside a police station in central Athens. The official autopsy report listed the cause of death as "undetermined," with indications of "prior beating" and pending laboratory test results. Asik's body showed …