Weeks after a general election in Iraq that resulted in disputes and tensions from Iran-backed militia groups, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi survived an assassination attempt. At least six bodyguards were injured when the three drones, armed with explosives, attacked the Prime Minister’s residence in Baghdad. Sources have noted that
Over 22 people faced arrests at the Glasgow COP26 Climate Summit over the past few days. Though hundreds were marching in the city, those who were arrested were detained for allegedly possessing spray-paint cans and assaulting police officers. The COP26 Summit, hosted by the United Nations, takes place on an
The United States started its Nuclear Posture Review in July of 2021. The NPR dictates nuclear policy decisions for the current administration. The international community is worried that the Biden Administration will switch to a “no first use” declaration in regard to nuclear weapons. In an effort to limit nuclear
This past Monday, two human rights groups filed a complaint in Germany accusing six high-ranking Belarusian security authorities of crimes against humanity. Since August 2020, Belarusian officials have mounted a campaign of mass detention, torture, and sexual violence in an attempt to quell anti-government protests sparked by President Alexander Lukashenko’s
On Wednesday, security officials told Congress that U.S. law enforcement and security agencies believe domestic extremists pose as great of a threat as Islamic State militants. Right-wing extremist activity has been on the rise in recent years, emerging from factors including political polarization and online radicalization. According to The Washington
On Monday, Sovann Chhay, a 16-year old Cambodian teen, was sentenced to eight months in prison following posts on social media that criticized the current government. Chhay is the son of a detained political opposition activist and is reported to be on the autism spectrum. The court originally sentenced Chhay
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reconvened amidst escalating violence in Ethiopia, advocating in a statement for “an end to hostilities and the negotiation of a lasting ceasefire.” The statement was delivered a day after the first year anniversary of the start of the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. The armed
