Trump administration urges Supreme Court to restart deportations to third countries with poor human rights records In the blink of an eye. We Got This Covered · Sep 25
EDF faces legal action over France’s continuing nuclear ties with Russia France’s continuing reliance on Russia for part of its nuclear fuel cycle is facing a new legal challenge, with Greenpeace seeking to force French state electricity company EDF to address the environmental, health and human rights implications of its dealings with Russian state nuclear group Rosatom. Radio France Internationale · Sep 25
Protesters in Winnie the Pooh costumes descend on DC for Xi visit Protesters in Winnie the Pooh outfits took to the streets of Washington, D.C. on Thursday to protest Chinese President Xi Jinping ’s official state visit . Demonstrators often don the costume at protests after the country banned the character following online posts comparing Pooh to Xi, saying he resembles the… The Independent UK · Sep 24
Uzbekistan highlights Central Asia cooperation at UN General Assembly Saida Mirziyoyeva, head of Uzbekistan’s Presidential Administration, used her UN address to focus on regional cooperation, Afghanistan and reform of the organisation. She also covered domestic reforms, AI, human rights and environmental challenges. Euronews · Sep 24
Boy, 16, held in ‘cramped’ prison cell alone for 22 hours a day for weeks, Victorian ombudsman finds Ombudsman finds government breached teen’s human rights, saying the conditions ‘bordered on solitary confinement’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 24
Trump to raise detainees issue with Xi, but other rights issues may not come up US President Trump intends to raise the issue of two detained US citizens with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Advocates express concern that broader human rights issues may not be addressed during the meeting. China has warned that discussing human rights and democracy is a sensitive topic that could jeopardize relations.… The Economic Times · Sep 24
Trump receives Xi Jinping at airport as Chinese prez begins 3-day US visit: What's on agenda Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on Wednesday for a three-day state visit, receiving a rare airport welcome from US President Donald Trump as the two leaders prepare for talks on trade, technology, artificial intelligence, military ties, Iran, Taiwan, the Russia-Ukraine war and other geopolitical issues. The Times of India · Sep 23
'Human Rights Abusers Will Not Let a Border Stop Them': 130 UN Experts Demand Action on Transnational Repression More than 130 UN human rights experts have urged governments, technology companies and INTERPOL to tackle transnational repression, including spyware, AI-enabled threats and cross-border intimidation. International Business Times UK · Sep 23
XI's US State Visit Begins With China's Stark 'Four Red Lines' Message to Trump China has warned the US against challenging four issues, led by Taiwan, ahead of Xi Jinping's expected meeting with Donald Trump amid disputes over security, human rights, technology and trade. International Business Times UK · Sep 23
Ayotzinapa Families March in Chilpancingo Demanding Release of 853 Secret Files: Sheinbaum Denies Cover-Up Parents of the 43 marched in Chilpancingo demanding 853 Army intelligence files a judge ordered released, days before Mexico's federal report. Latin Times · Sep 23
From Taiwan to human rights: China warns Trump not to cross 4 ‘red lines’ as Xi heads to US China’s ambassador to the US has outlined four “red lines” that Beijing expects Washington not to cross ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s three-day state visit to the US, as President Donald Trump prepares to host him amid tensions over Taiwan, human rights and China’s political system. The Times of India · Sep 23
Trump hosts China's Xi for high-stakes summit ahead of US midterm elections US President Donald Trump has welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington for a high-stakes state visit, rolling out the red carpet as the two leaders seek to preserve a fragile truce while confronting tensions over trade, Taiwan and Iran. With US midterm elections approaching and Republicans at risk of… Radio France Internationale · Sep 23
What’s on the agenda for the Trump-Xi summit, and what won’t they discuss? Two leaders could discuss tech safety issues and US-China trade ties but may skip over climate emergency The Guardian - UK · Sep 23
China cracks down on scam centres in neighbouring Myanmar In Southeast Asia, hundreds of thousands of people working in fraud centres are scamming people across the world. US authorities suggest the fraudsters are responsible for scams worth almost $10 billion a year against US nationals alone. Victims in Europe, the UK and China have also been targeted. Human rights… France 24 · Sep 23
The Economic Times · Sep 23 Trump-Xi summit: Top Republican calls China's Xi 'brutal dictator', slams state dinner Senator Roger Wicker has publicly criticized President Trump for the warm reception planned for Chinese President Xi Jinping. Wicker expressed that he would have advised against the lavish welcome and the state dinner scheduled for Xi. He urged Trump to address issues like China's military buildup and human rights concerns…
The Economic Times · Sep 23 China's US ambassador warns on 'red lines' ahead of Trump, Xi meeting China's ambassador to the US highlighted the importance of understanding red lines related to Taiwan and human rights. He emphasized that managing differences requires good faith while warning against US pretexts that constrain China. The ambassador stated that a stable relationship benefits both countries and urged for cooperation rather than…
Reason · Sep 22 Americans Say the United Nations Is Doing a Bad Job. They're Right. A new Gallup poll finds most Americans think the U.N. is failing at its core missions.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 22 How a secret US deal funnelled deportees into El Salvador’s prison system Families of 11 Salvadoran men deported from the United States are demanding to know what happened to their relatives after they were sent back to El Salvador under a secret agreement between US President Donald Trump and his Salvadoran counterpart Nayib Bukele. Part of The Deportation Project coordinated by Forbidden…
The Economic Times · Sep 22 ‘No one gets out of here alive’: Inside Venezuela’s Rodeo I prison Former inmates recount severe punishments endured at Venezuela's notorious Rodeo I prison. They describe cramped cells and constant threats from hooded jailers. Many suffered prolonged illness without medical attention, facing psychological torment. The facility is described as a "world of terror" and a "concentration camp." Human rights groups call for…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 22 Briton pleads guilty to ‘recklessly’ causing death of his son in Cyprus Man’s lawyer says he accepted charge over toddler’s fall from window to avoid harrowing trial for himself and his family
The Guardian - AU · Sep 21 Shackling prisoners giving birth should be a last resort – but it’s happening around Australia anyway Senator Lidia Thorpe has introduced a bill to prohibit the practice in Australian prisons that advocates say violates the human rights of both mother and child
The Independent UK · Sep 21 Stephen Miller leads new push to boot immigrant kids and accelerate third-country deportations Architect of Trump’s anti-immigration is directing deportation deals with 30 countries as he accelerates deportations of migrant children
The Independent UK · Sep 21 Report offers rare insight into the risks and challenges facing US deportees in Haiti Human Rights Watch has released a report detailing the struggles faced by hundreds of people deported by the U.S. to gang-ravaged Haiti
France 24 · Sep 21 Third-country removals: Trump’s deportation policy by the numbers Since January 2025, the Trump administration has deported more than 25,000 people to so-called “third countries” – places that are not their countries of origin. Working with a team of 26 international media outlets, Forbidden Stories and FRANCE 24 have used information gathered by NGOs and open-source information to count…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 21 Banished to alien lands: Trump’s secret deportation deals After a plane journey in shackles, an Iranian woman found herself in the middle of Africa in a country she did not know existed. She is one of thousands deported from the US on the back of shadowy deals made with dozens of countries. An in-depth investigation reveals the ‘show…