Hate crime tracker Hindutva Watch blocked in India ahead of national vote | Censorship News

Hate crime tracker Hindutva Watch blocked in India ahead of national vote | Censorship News

New Delhi, India – The website of Hindutva Watch, a United States-based independent research project that documents hate crimes against religious minorities in India, is no longer accessible in India, days after government officials warned its founder that they might block it. The website of India Hate Lab, another initiative…

‘Slank U’: Indonesian presidential candidates try to harness power of music | Elections News

‘Slank U’: Indonesian presidential candidates try to harness power of music | Elections News

Medan, Indonesia – On a blisteringly hot and thundery day in the city of Medan, fans peeled off their T-shirts and hoisted each other up onto shoulders to get a better view of one of Indonesia’s most famous rock bands. “Don’t forget to spread the virus of peace across Indonesia”…

Malaysia prepares for ‘hands-on’ king as Johor Sultan takes the throne | Politics News

Malaysia prepares for ‘hands-on’ king as Johor Sultan takes the throne | Politics News

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The last time a Sultan from the state of Johor was on the throne of Malaysia in the late 1980s, the country was embroiled in a constitutional crisis as then-Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad sought to clip the wings of the judiciary. Now, as the current Johor…

‘Frog being boiled’: US troop deaths in Jordan incite Republican Iran hawks | Joe Biden News

‘Frog being boiled’: US troop deaths in Jordan incite Republican Iran hawks | Joe Biden News

Republican lawmakers in the United States have amplified their calls for President Joe Biden to take decisive action against Iran, after a drone attack killed three US troops along the Jordan-Syria border. But foreign policy experts and advocates fear the political pressure may send the US down an increasingly dangerous…

South Korea beat Saudi Arabia on penalties to reach Asian Cup last eight | Football News

South Korea beat Saudi Arabia on penalties to reach Asian Cup last eight | Football News

South Korea beat Saudi Arabia 4-2 in a penalty shootout to advance to the Asian Cup quarter-finals after a thrilling last-16 tie ended 1-1 in extra time at Education City Stadium in Qatar on Tuesday. After South Korea’s Cho Gue-sung equalised in second-half added time to cancel Abdullah Radif’s opener,…

What’s behind the renewed violence on South Sudan’s border with Sudan?  | TV Shows

What’s behind the renewed violence on South Sudan’s border with Sudan?  | TV Shows

More than 50 people were killed in the violence along the border between Sudan and South Sudan. The disputed Abyei region along the border between Sudan and South Sudan is under curfew after attacks by a South Sudanese rebel group. More than 50 people were killed in the violence, including…

Venezuela accuses US of ‘blackmail’ over sanctions | Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions News

Venezuela accuses US of ‘blackmail’ over sanctions | Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions News

The US reimposed sanctions after a ban blocking the candidacy of the opposition in Venezuela’s elections was upheld. Venezuela has criticised Washington’s decision to reimpose oil and gas sanctions and warned it could halt deportation flights for Venezuelan migrants who are in the United States without documents. “All of Venezuela…

Remains of dozens of Palestinians released for burial by Israel | Israel War on Gaza News

Remains of dozens of Palestinians released for burial by Israel | Israel War on Gaza News

NewsFeed A mass burial was held in Rafah for dozens of Palestinians whose remains were returned to Gaza by Israel. Although relatives of missing family arrived at the grave site, a proper burial was not possible for the dead as their bodies cannot be identified. Published On 30 Jan 202430…