Chinese dissident artist sentenced to three years in prison for satirical Mao sculptures
Gao Zhen, a 70-year-old sculptor, gained prominence in the 2000s for addressing sensitive topics in Chinese history. His art often focused on the Cultural Revol
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Houthi Leader Reaffirms Support for Palestinians and Condemns Saudi Actions
Abdel-Malik al-Houthi, the leader of Yemen's Houthi movement, renewed his group's backing for Palestinian fighters during a televised address broadcast by the H
Japan’s Commitment to the ICC Amid U.S. Pressure
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced on Thursday that Japan will defend the International Criminal Court (ICC) against a growing U.S. campaign to dismantle t
Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Focuses on Affordability Amid Political Pressure
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, spent recent days reinforcing his campaign’s core message on economic accessibility while na
UN and Red Cross Urge Global Ban on Autonomous Killer Weapons
United Nations officials and the International Committee of the Red Cross jointly appealed on Tuesday for binding international rules to prohibit lethal autonom
Trump Administration Argues Kennedy Center Needs Renovation to Survive
The Trump administration stated in a court filing on Monday that the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts requires proposed renovations and additional
China Seeks Greater Role in Indonesia's Defense Sector
China aims to expand its influence in Indonesia's defense sector through recent diplomatic engagements. Jakarta must ensure any cooperation aligns with its nati
US Spy Chief Visits Moscow Amid Tensions
The CIA Director, John Ratcliffe, has reportedly arrived in Moscow for a series of high-stakes meetings, despite the Kremlin's denials of any planned talks with
Limited Leverage: US Nuclear Arsenal Falls Short in Confronting Iran
For decades, the United States viewed the prospect of an Iranian nuclear weapon as a dire threat. However, when Washington and Tehran went to war twice in a spa
Climate Group Advises Democrats
A climate group is helping Democrats capitalize on public discontent with data centers. The group is providing advice to 2028 hopefuls and campaign committees.
Iran Vows Retaliation as US Expands Economic Sanctions
The United States has unveiled a comprehensive set of economic sanctions against Iran, dubbed 'Economic D-Day', aimed at further isolating Tehran and limiting i
Trump Ignored Intelligence Warnings on Iran Regime Change Risks
President Donald Trump was reportedly warned by then-Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and U.S. intelligence agencies that pursuing regime change