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‘In shock!’ Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado reacts; honoured for work on democratic rights in Venezuela

Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado (File photo) Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado expressed her astonishment upon learning that she had received the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, In the video shared with AFP by her press team, Machado exclaimed, “I’m in shock!” during a telephone conversation with Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who succeeded […]

Rights groups accuse Bangladesh’s interim government of gagging dissent voices

DHAKA: International and domestic rights groups on Thursday accused Muhammad Yunus-led Bangladesh’s interim government of gagging dissent voices, particularly launching a crackdown on supporters of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina.“Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel peace laureate, is increasingly using the recently amended counterterrorism law to arrest alleged supporters of the deposed […]

Workshop on “POCSO Act: Rights, Duties & Responsibilities” Held at Pacific School of Law | Udaipur Kiran

Udaipur (Udaipur Kiran News): Pacific School of Law, Pacific Academy of Higher Education and Research University (PAHER), Udaipur, in collaboration with the Child Welfare Committee, Udaipur, successfully organized a one-day workshop on “POCSO Act: Rights, Duties & Responsibilities” on 27 September 2025. The event began with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony and a welcome address. The […]

Border security vs constitutional rights: Donald Trump asks Supreme Court to end birthright citizenship; showdown at SCOTUS begins

US President Donald Trump (Pic credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Friday asked the US Supreme Court to review the legality of his controversial attempt to end birthright citizenship, setting the stage for a major constitutional showdown over immigration policy.The justice department filed appeals against two lower court rulings that struck down Trump’s executive […]

Oman property ownership for foreigners: Laws, rights, and requirements every foreigner should know | World News

Foreigners can buy property in Oman’s ITCs with 99-year usufruct rights and legal title/Representative Image Since 2006, Oman has gradually opened up its real estate market to foreign investors through a regulated legal framework. From Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITCs) to usufruct rights and commercial ownership, the system allows non-Omanis to buy and invest in property […]

Oman property ownership for foreigners: Laws, rights, and requirements every foreigner should know | World News

Foreigners can buy property in Oman’s ITCs with 99-year usufruct rights and legal title/Representative Image Since 2006, Oman has gradually opened up its real estate market to foreign investors through a regulated legal framework. From Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITCs) to usufruct rights and commercial ownership, the system allows non-Omanis to buy and invest in property […]

‘Illegitimate targeting’: US puts sanctions on Palestinian rights groups; condemns ICC probe into Israel

The United States sanctioned three Palestinian human rights organizations on Thursday that sought an International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into Israel over alleged genocide in Gaza, as per the country’s treasury department.The rights groups Al-Haq, PCHR, and Al-Mezan were added to the treasury’s “Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.”US Secretary of State Marco Rubio […]

Indonesia protests: At least 20 missing, rights group says; military deployed in Jakarta as unrest intensifies

Indonesia Protests (AP Photo/Binsar Bakkara) At least 20 people remain missing in Indonesia following days of violent protests over lavish perks for lawmakers that have spiralled into broader anger against police, a rights group said Tuesday.Also Read | Protests rock Indonesia: Finance minister’s home looted amid unrest; MPs’ residences also targeted by angry mobs The […]

Three clear paths: How Kuwaiti women can secure their property rights today | World News

Kuwaiti women have gained clearer routes to property ownership in Kuwait/Image: File Kuwaiti women have gained clearer routes to property ownership under the country’s legal framework, with reforms and protections now allowing them to own homes through housing care, inheritance, or direct purchase, strengthening their economic independence and family security.TL;DR: Kuwaiti women may own property […]

Trump vs University: UCLA faces $1 Billion federal demand after DOJ finds civil rights violations -Here’s what we know

The US administration is pursuing a $1 billion settlement from UCLA, as confirmed by a White House official on Friday, following accusations of antisemitism and civil rights violations by the Department of Justice. UCLA has become the first state university to face such extensive funding restrictions over civil rights concerns related to antisemitism and affirmative […]