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A 34-year-old British national has been detained in Dubai for over 210 days without legal process or family contact, according to a leading human rights organization. His family claims he has been subjected to torture while in custody.
Inmates at Venezuela’s largest prison clashed with guards for a second day, leaving one officer dead and over 20 injured as protests over alleged mistreatment escalated into chaos. Officials confirm the unrest is fueled by claims of systematic violence and unsanitary conditions inside the facility.
Morocco is escalating efforts to promote tourism in Western Sahara while expanding security measures. New visa rules and airport expansions are part of a calculated strategy to assert control over the disputed territory, sparking concern from human rights groups.
Alia, 17, escaped a forced marriage under Taliban rule by fleeing her village to Kabul. She now faces deportation threats despite surviving a 300-mile journey through checkpoints and winter storms.
Colombian asylum-seeker denied entry after ICE linked him to DR Congo due to a name mix-up. Court filings reveal systemic errors in deportation records.
The U.S. Justice Department has charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in a 1996 incident, prompting Beijing to warn Washington against coercion. The indictment deepens diplomatic friction ahead of next month’s Summit of the Americas in Lima.
Federal prosecutors accuse the former Cuban president of conspiracy to murder in the 1996 downing of two civilian planes by Cuban MiGs. The indictment marks the first time a sitting or former head of state has been charged in US courts for acts committed abroad.
A British couple detained in Iran has begun a hunger strike, their family reported Tuesday, escalating their protest to demand freedom after nearly two years in custody. The couple, accused of espionage, denies the charges and faces trial behind closed doors.
A severely disabled man remains trapped in a Glasgow hospital ward, despite NHS Scotland formally approving his discharge eight months ago. Family describe his condition deteriorating under institutional neglect while health officials cite bureaucratic delays.
Iran has executed 89 political prisoners since October 7, including prominent dissidents like Mehrab Abdollahzadeh. Executions have doubled compared to last year, with trials lasting as little as 15 minutes before death sentences are handed down.
Federal prosecutors are preparing criminal charges against Raúl Castro for the 1996 downing of two civilian planes, marking the first time a foreign head of state faces prosecution in the US. Documents reveal the case centers on the deaths of four Americans, including two US citizens.
The New York Times has forcefully rejected Israel’s prime minister as ‘politically motivated’ after Benjamin Netanyahu threatened libel action over an investigation into alleged sexual assaults by Israeli security forces. The newspaper warns any legal move would set a dangerous precedent for press freedom.
A British husband and wife held in Iran have had all communication severed for over a week, their families say, raising fears over their health and legal status. The Foreign Office has confirmed it is investigating amid mounting diplomatic pressure.
Alia and 1,200 others remain in a Qatari transit camp after 18 months awaiting US resettlement. Frustration erupts as Washington’s promises stall amid shifting political priorities.
Tehran residents describe a paralyzing routine of air raid sirens, explosions, and state-ordered repression following recent aerial assaults. Survivors report civilian casualties, crumbling infrastructure, and a population trapped between war and authoritarian control.