Russian lawmakers passed legislation eliminating the existing age limit on serving in the military on Wednesday. Russian military service had previously been limited to those between 18 and 40 years … Read More
Chinese leader Xi Jinping told United Nations (UN) human rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Wednesday that each country should be permitted to find its own path of “human rights development.” … Read More
North Korea allegedly launched three test missiles into the sea on Wednesday local time, according to South Korea. The purported missile tests came just hours after U.S. President Joe Biden … Read More
Russian soldiers have set up military checkpoints in the region containing Ukraine’s second largest city, Kharkiv, the country’s Ministry of Defense announced Tuesday. The checkpoints will ensure “the safe movement … Read More
The United Nations’ human rights chief landed in China to begin an inquiry into abuses against Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang on Monday, but Chinese authorities are severely limiting the trip … Read More
Beijing extended work-from-home orders on Monday as coronavirus cases continue to rise in the city. The city reported 99 new COVID infections, up from a previous daily average of around … Read More
The United Nations warned of a grim new milestone this week: For the first time on record, over 100 million people have fled conflict zones, persecution or human rights violations … Read More
Ukrainian intelligence on Tuesday claimed Russian naval forces have refused to engage in combat operations off of Ukraine’s southern coastline over concerns that Russia is relying on Chinese-made household appliances … Read More
The U.K. and Germany condemned China and called for investigations after leaked documents revealed more details of China’s ongoing genocide against Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang on Tuesday. The Chinese Communist … Read More
Pope Francis on Tuesday named a bishop in his own image, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, as the new head of the Italian bishops conference, as the Italian Catholic Church comes under … Read More
