Gaza Crisis: UN Warns of ‘Appalling Impact’ on Civilians
UN warns ‘appalling impact’ on Gaza civilians amid heavy strikes, displacement & rising hunger in northern Gaza.
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UNHRC to Debate Israel’s Qatar Airstrike in Urgent Geneva Session
UNHRC holds its 10th urgent debate in Geneva to address Israel’s Sept 9 airstrike in Qatar, a move that’s stirring regional tensions and calls for safeguarding coexistence.
ICE Detains U.S. Army Veteran at Citizenship Interview
Pakistan-born U.S. Army vet detained by ICE at a citizenship interview in Washington state after 20+ years in the U.S., amid a tough immigration crackdown.
China Unveils Fresh Push for Global Human Rights at UNHRC
China’s UN envoy outlines a people-centred approach to global human rights at the 60th UNHRC, calling for respect, dialogue, and diverse development paths.
Blind at 9, Sex Slave at 14: A WWII Survivor’s 80-Year Cry for Justice
Peng Zhuying was blinded at 9 and forced into a wartime comfort station at 14. In 2024, doctors found a calcified fetus she carried for decades. She still seeks an apology.
New Harbin Exhibit Reveals Unit 731’s WWII Germ Warfare
Harbin’s new exhibit unveils chilling records of Unit 731’s WWII germ warfare. The Chinese mainland urges Japan to reflect on these crimes & learn from history.
US Opts Out of UN Human Rights Peer Review
The United States has withdrawn from its fourth Universal Periodic Review at the UN, sparking debates on transparency and global accountability.
Unfinished Story of WWII’s Comfort Women: Voices of Resilience
More than 80 years after WWII, survivors from the Chinese mainland, South Korea and beyond reclaim their voices in the unfinished story of “comfort women” and their fight for justice.
Gaza Ground Offensive: Tanks Roll into City as Airstrikes Continue
Israeli tanks and airstrikes have moved into Gaza City’s residential districts, forcing families to flee amid rising casualties and calls for international action.
Thousands in Tel Aviv Demand End to Gaza War
Thousands gathered at Tel Aviv’s Habima Square demanding an immediate halt to the Gaza conflict and the release of hostages, amid UN warnings of famine in Gaza City.