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Plane crash victims' families file complaint against Jeju Air CEO
A criminal complaint was filed against 15 people, including the transport minister, for negligence.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:
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Saudi Arabia: Migrant Workers Electrocuted, Decapitated, and Falling to Death at Workplaces
Click to expand Image Migrant workers at a construction site near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 2, 2024. 2024 Jaap Arriens/Sipa via AP Photo Scores of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia have died in gruesome yet avoidable workplace-related accidents, including falling from buildings, electrocution, and even decapitation.Many migrant deaths in Saudi Arabia are erroneously classified as “natural” and are neither investigated...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Syria: Türkiye-backed Armed Groups Detain, Extort Civilians
Click to expand Image The Syrian National Army (SNA) forces around the Tishrin Dam in the southeastern district in Aleppo, January 18, 2025. 2025 Huseyin Nasir/Anadolu via Getty Images (Beirut, May 14, 2025) – Syrian National Army (SNA) factions that fought the Assad government with backing fromTürkiye continue to detain, mistreat, and extort civilians in northernSyria, Human Rights Watch said today.These fighters are...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Libya: ICC’s Role Critical for Justice
Click to expand Image Members meet for a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York City, July 17, 2023. 2023 Spencer Platt/Getty Images (New York) – TheInternational Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor’s upcoming briefing to theUnited Nations Security Council onLibya highlights the court’s critical role to deliver justice in the country amid ongoing efforts to undermine its global mandate, Human Rights Watch...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Macron open to deploying French nuclear weapons in Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron stressed that any shared nuclear deterrence would not come at the expense of France's own defense capabilities.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Samsung Electronics to acquire heating and cooling solutions provider FläktGroup for 1.5 billion euros
Samsung Electronics on Wednesday said it would acquire German-based FläktGroup, a leading heating and cooling solutions provider, for 1.5 billion euros.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Scared and malnourished - footage from Gaza shows plight of children and aftermath of Israeli strike
Israel says it targeted top Hamas militants hiding among civilians at the Khan Younis hospital.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Luis Arce Declines Presidential Candidacy to Strengthen Unity and Defend the Plurinational State
President Luis Arce announced he declines running for presidential re-election in Bolivia to avoid dividing the popular vote and to consolidate a united front that defends the revolutionary and social project. Related: President Arce Accuses Bolivian Right of Price Speculation as Election Tactic Luis Arce Prioritizes MAS Unity and Defense of the Popular Project In […]
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:President Maduro Applauds Gran Polo Patriótico Campaign Efforts Ahead of Venezuela’s May 25 Elections
Venezuela’s President Maduro urges supporters to mobilize for a decisive Bolivarian victory in May 25 National Assembly elections, praising GPPSB candidates’ grassroots outreach. Related: President Maduro Chairs Meeting with Great Patriotic Pole Candidates for 2025 Elections Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro publicly commended candidates from the Gran Polo Patriótico Simón Bolívar (GPPSB) coalition for their...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Young detainees often have poor mental health. The earlier they’re incarcerated, the worse it gets
New research shows increased mental health support would help break the cycle of incarceration - and drive down recidivism.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Maldives: Communities Lack Equitable Access to Water
Click to expand Image Bottled water is loaded onto a boat for delivery to another island in Malé, Maldives, December 18, 2019. 2019 Carl Court/Getty Images Marginalized island communities in the Maldives affected by climate change face limited access to water because of inadequate government consultations, poor monitoring, and economic barriers.The Maldives government should ensure that its climate adaptation efforts...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Australia’s ‘inconvenient’ women writers blazed a trail through the 20th century
Each of these writers, in their own way, modelled what it is to be an ‘inconvenient’ woman – something we need now, perhaps more than ever.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Iran Firmly Rejects New US Sanctions, Affirms Robust Defense Capabilities Amid Ongoing Nuclear Negotiations
In response to fresh US sanctions targeting Iranian citizens, Tehran reiterates its unwavering defense readiness and condemns Washington’s coercive tactics, emphasizing its commitment to sovereignty and peaceful nuclear rights. Related: U.S. Intensifies Sanctions on Iran Following Nuclear Negotiations Amid Geopolitical Tensions Amid escalating tensions, Iran’s Armed Forces Chief of Staff, Mohammad Bagheri, declared the...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Case quacked: Flying duck caught by Swiss speed camera is repeat offender
Police say the mallard was likely a repeat offender and was caught in the same spot seven years ago.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Erik and Lyle Menendez move closer to possible freedom as judge reduces their sentence
Erik and Lyle Menendez will have a new shot at freedom after spending 35 years behind bars for the 1989 murder of their parents, a judge ruled Tuesday when he reduced their sentences from life without parole to 50 years to life.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Matt Gaetz Documentary Exposes Inhumane Conditions for Venezuelan Detainees in El Salvador’s CECOT Megaprison
A documentary by ex-U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz reveals harsh treatment of 252 Venezuelan deportees in El Salvador’s CECOT prison, sparking debates over human rights and migrant policies. Related: American Association of Jurists Demands Release of Venezuelan Migrants Detained in El Salvador’s CECOT Prison A recent documentary by former U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz has thrust into […]
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:More than half of the summer's top trending travel destinations are in Asia
Tokyo, Osaka, Paris and Shanghai lead the world for growth in summer travel bookings, according to a report published Monday by Mastercard Economics Institute.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Vietnam Takes Steps to Tackle Piracy and Counterfeiting Amid US Trade Negotiations
Trump administration trade officials accuse Hanoi of failing to stem the sale of counterfeit goods, many of them produced in China.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Greece issues tsunami warning after strong earthquake
Greece has warned of a possible tsunami on parts of its coast after an earthquake struck south of the Greek island of Kasos on Wednesday.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Political parties can recover after a devastating election loss. But the Liberals will need to think differently
If they want to ever win government again, the Liberals will need to look at party and policy reform – and widen their appeal to new parts of the electorate.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Deadly Israeli strikes target 2 separate Khan Younis hospitals in 1 day
An Israeli missile strike at the European Hospital in Khan Younis Tuesday killed at least 16 people, wounded about 70 others and forced patients and doctors to evacuate the building. It was the second Israeli attack of the day to target hospitals in the Gaza Strip where Israel's military said Hamas terrorists were operating, after a dawn airstrike hit the Nasser Medical Complex, killing two patients, including a...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Cuban President Pays Tribute to the “Extraordinary Life” of José Mujica, Symbol of Latin American Left
Miguel Díaz-Canel highlights the struggle and legacy of former Uruguayan president José ‘Pepe’ Mujica, a beacon of anti-imperialist resistance and Latin American integration. Related: Latin America in Mourning: International Figures Pay Tribute to Pepe Mujica Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel expressed his deep sorrow over the passing of former Uruguayan president José ‘Pepe’ Mujica, whom he […]
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:AFLPA 'disappointed' as fresh audio reveals umpires' false statement over player's concussion
Audio reveals field umpires were aware of the Collingwood players injury despite the AFL initially contradicting this and AFLPA boss Paul Marsh is not impressed.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Wave of knife attacks in Japan sparks fears of copycat cases
More youths are feeling isolated in Japan, and some among them will not hesitate to carry out acts of extreme violence, analysts say.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Mother finds solace in helping others through forced adoption trauma
In the 1970s, Louise Kirk's baby was forcibly removed. Fifty years later she is coming to terms with the trauma by connecting with other women like her.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:South Korea: Candidates Should Express Views on Rights
Click to expand Image An official demonstrates the ballot counting process using a ballot sorting machine during a simulation of the presidential election voting and counting procedures at South Korea's National Election Commission, April 10, 2025. 2025 Kim Jae-Hwan / SOPA Images/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Photo (Seoul) –South Korea’s three major political parties have an opportunity to present their views on key human...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Why Trump’s freebie Qatar jet is the stuff of nightmares in spyworld
Legal and ethical qualms aside, the luxury Boeing 747 would present a prime opportunity to bug, track and surveil the US president.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Trump extends ‘olive branch’ to Iran with stern warning
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump extends ‘olive branch’ to Iran with stern warning President Trump on Tuesday offered an “olive branch” to Iran as he projected optimism about the future of the Middle East in remarks from Saudi Arabia. ...
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:300-block subdivision plan near famous Wharton Beach concerns locals
With the Esperance region desperate for housing, a proposal to develop hundreds of lots near one of WA's most pristine beaches has sparked plenty of conversation.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:How real is the risk of nuclear war between India and Pakistan?
Recent hostilities were a reminder of how easily a crisis could escalate into catastrophe.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:El Chapo & Deputy Jesus - why Kenya's president has so many nicknames
William Ruto has the uncanny ability to attract numerous alternative handles, most are unflattering.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Hawley grills insurance executives about cutting disaster payouts
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), the chair of the Senate Homeland Security subcommittee that oversees disaster management, vented his frustration Tuesday at a hearing where he grilled the executives of two major insurance companies about cutting hurricane- and other disaster-related payments. “In the last year alone, disasters have devastated communities across our country,” he said, noting...
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Tariff flux clouds Chinese car-parts makers’ overseas expansion plans
The fluid tariff situation makes planning difficult, particularly with regard to offshore investment, S&P analysts say.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:In Indonesia, Albanese has a chance to reset a relationship held back by anxiety and misperceptions
Australia must offer Indonesia credible alternatives to Chinese and Russian engagement – instead of just reacting to Jakarta’s moves with suspicion.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Live: Rohan Dennis given suspended sentence over death of Olympian wife Melissa Hoskins
Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has been handed a two-year suspended sentence over the death of his Olympian wife, Melissa Hoskins, in Adelaide's District Court this morning. Follow live.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: