New Delhi, India: The brutal attack on senior journalist Mr Nikhil Wagle by members of a political party in Pune on February 9 has sparked outrage and condemnation from several prominent journalist organizations. This incident is part of a concerning trend in India, where attacks on journalists have become alarmingly common, reflecting a worrying trend … Read more
Karachi, Pakistan – A second explosion at another political party’s office resulted in the deaths of 10 more people in Pakistan, bringing the death toll to at least 24. The political party’s office was targeted by the bomb blast and the attack occurred during a political event, where a large number of people were present. … Read more
BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA – The leader of South Korea’s main opposition party, Lee Jae-myung, was brutally stabbed in a politically motivated attack in the city of Busan, sending shockwaves across the country. The incident, labelled as the most severe assault on a South Korean politician in nearly two decades, has raised concerns about the growing … Read more
Thiruvananthapuram, India – The arrest of Kerala Youth Congress president Rahul Mamkootathil in connection with a recent violent protest has sparked criticism from the opposition party towards the CPI(M)-led government. The arrest led to heated demonstrations and clashes between Youth Congress activists and the police in the capital city. The Congress has accused Chief Minister … Read more
TEHRAN, Iran – Four Kurdish political prisoners in Iran have been sentenced to death by a Tehran court on charges of collaboration with Israel. The Norwegian-based human rights group Hengaw has expressed concern for the lives of the prisoners, citing imminent danger due to political decisions made by the government. The organization reported that the … Read more
WELIGAMA, Sri Lanka – A violent attack on a prominent business tycoon in Sri Lanka has unearthed a shocking nexus between political figures and criminal elements. The incident took place at the W15 Hotel in the southern part of the country, owned by MH Jameel, son of Governor Muzzamil, and allegedly involved Public Security Minister … Read more
TOBOLSK, Russia – Russian political ally Vladimir Egorov was found dead on Wednesday after allegedly falling from a third-floor window, according to Russian state media. Egorov, 46, a member of Putin’s United Russia party who served as Tobolsk City Duma deputy, plunged from the third-floor window of a house in Tobolsk in the Tyumen Oblast, … Read more
LONDON, England – Nearly 4.8 million cases remain unsolved in England and Wales, despite a significant increase in the number of police officers. This troubling statistic raises questions about the effectiveness of the criminal justice system and the trust victims have in the institutions meant to protect them. Of the 4.8 million unsolved crimes, 2.3 … Read more