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Syria sentences ousted leader Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia over killings, torture

Then Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus in 2023. A court sentenced him to death in absentia for “war crimes” and “crimes against humanity”.

Indians demand more info than ever and govt finds new ways to say no

The Indian government has been receiving more requests for public information but replies are dwindling.

US envoy quits UN Security Council meeting to protest France comments

US judge blocks Trump administration from stripping immigrants of work permits

U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel Gorton attends the Investiture Ceremony for U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy, who blocked the Trump administration for weeks from finalizing the deportation of eight men to South Sudan, at the federal courthouse in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., September 17, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

US accuses Cuba of sweeping spy campaign

While the allegations represent an escalation in US-Cuba tensions, espionage between the two countries has long been known.

Hong Kong to sentence activist and former student leader Joshua Wong in September

Joshua Wong was charged in 2025 under the city’s Beijing-imposed national security law in a move slammed by rights groups.

NATO’s Rutte stresses democratic rights after Turkey’s pre‑summit crackdown

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during a press conference ahead of a NATO leaders summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 6, 2026. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov

Greek ruling party calls for protests after firebomb kills candidate’s mother

The attackers placed flaming gas canisters at three homes of local figures from the governing party in the northern city of Thessaloniki before dawn on June 30, causing explosions.

Five wounded in firebombings of homes linked to Greek governing party

South Korea to overhaul election process after ballot shortage shocks country

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung takes questions during a press conference to mark the first anniversary of his inauguration at Yeongbingwan of Blue House on June 08, 2026 in Seoul, South Korea. Chung Sung-Jun/Pool via REUTERS

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