TEHRAN — On Jan. 8, 2026, the digital lights went out across Iran. In a move that redefined state-sponsored isolation, the Iranian government executed a near-total communications blackout, severing more than 90 million people from the global community and each other. This was no mere throttling of social media. For weeks, the internet vanished. VPNs, … Read more
Palestinian shops and public institutions across the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem closed Wednesday as protests erupted against a new Israeli law imposing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks. New Israeli Law Sparks Protests Hundreds of people marched in Ramallah, chanting slogans condemning the law and calling for international intervention. Demonstrators … Read more
Israel Reverses Course on Death Penalty for Palestinian Terrorists Amidst Easter Accord A dramatic shift in Israeli policy regarding the death penalty for Palestinian individuals convicted of terrorism has unfolded, swiftly followed by an agreement ensuring access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre during Easter celebrations. The initial announcement of potential capital punishment, and … Read more
Police have issued warnings to protesters and banned a march as thousands gathered in London on Sunday for the annual Al-Quds Day demonstration, a pro-Palestinian event held in solidarity with Jerusalem. The Metropolitan Police has warned that anyone expressing support for proscribed organizations, particularly Hamas, or inciting violence could face arrest. Al-Quds Day Demonstration and … Read more
NYC Mayor Faces Criticism for Response to Alleged ISIS-Inspired Bombing Attempt March 11, 2024 New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is under scrutiny following his response to the arrest of two individuals accused of attempting to deploy improvised explosive devices (IEDs) near Gracie Mansion over the weekend. The incident occurred during a demonstration protesting anti-Muslim … Read more
A wave of protests swept across the United States on Friday, as citizens responded to escalating immigration enforcement actions by the federal government. Demonstrations, ranging from city-wide shutdowns to targeted protests at ICE facilities, were sparked by recent incidents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where federal agents fatally shot two residents. The actions have ignited a national … Read more
Escalating Tensions: Trump Threatens Iran with Military Action, Tehran Vows Retaliation Washington and Tehran are locked in a dangerous escalation of rhetoric, with former U.S. President Donald Trump issuing stark warnings of potential military action against Iran if negotiations regarding its nuclear program do not resume. These threats have been met with equally firm defiance … Read more
The Criminalization of Dissent: Pakistan’s Crackdown on Activism Signals a Global Trend Over 700 human rights defenders are currently facing criminalization globally, a figure that’s quietly, yet alarmingly, doubled in the last decade. The recent 17-year imprisonment of Pakistani human rights activist Imaan Mazari, alongside fellow activist Ali Hadi, for social media posts, isn’t an … Read more
Conflicting Reports Emerge on Fate of Iranian Activist Erfan Soltani The circumstances surrounding the death – or potential survival – of Iranian activist Erfan Soltani are shrouded in mystery, with conflicting reports from Iranian authorities, international organizations, and the activist’s family. Initial claims of a death in custody are being challenged, fueling concerns about transparency … Read more
Iran on the Brink: Protests Signal Deepening Instability and a Potential Turning Point A wave of unrest is sweeping across Iran, escalating beyond isolated demonstrations into a widespread rejection of the ruling theocracy. From major cities to rural communities and deeply religious centers, Iranians are voicing their discontent with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s policies, citing … Read more