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SAUDI ARABIA Executions Hit Record High of 356 in One Year
Riayadh (HRNW)- Saudi Arabia has shattered its own grim record, executing 356 people in 2025, according to a new analysis by Human Rights Watch. This marks the second consecutive year of record-breaking execution rates. Many of those killed were convicted in trials that international observers say fell far short of global standards. Activists are demanding…
IRAN Death Toll Spikes to 646 Amid Total Internet Blackout
Tehran (HRNW)- The death toll from the current wave of protests in Iran has surged to at least 646 people, according to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA). For over 100 hours, the Iranian government has enforced a near-total internet blackout to mask the scale of the crackdown. While some phone lines were briefly…
SRI LANKA UN Exposes Decades of Systemic Sexual Violence
Colombo (HRNW)- A harrowing report released today by the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) reveals that sexual violence in Sri Lanka remains “deliberate, widespread, and systemic.” Despite the civil war ending in 2009, the report documents cases as recent as 2024, involving state security forces. Amnesty International has called this a “clarion call” for the…
Australia Places India in “Highest Risk” Category for Student Visas Amid Fake Degree Concerns
Sydney (HRNW)- Australia has tightened its student visa rules for Indian students, placing India in the “Highest Risk” category along with Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan. According to Australian and Indian media reports, the decision was made outside the normal schedule due to what officials described as “new integrity concerns” in the visa system. The Indian…
Iran Blocks Over 90% of Starlink Access Citing Digital Sovereignty and Security
Tehran (HRNW)- Iran has successfully blocked more than 90 percent of Starlink internet access despite claims by the US and Elon Musk. According to the Iranian Cyberspace Command, more than 90 percent of illegal connections have been completely disabled through electronic warfare. Iranian officials say that this action was taken to protect Iran’s digital sovereignty…
El Salvador: Indefinite Detention and “Mano Dura” Policies
San Salvador, El Salvador (HRNW) — Human rights organizations have raised alarms over the continued extension of the state of emergency, which has now seen over 85,000 people detained without due process. While the government claims the measures have reduced gang violence, legal experts point to thousands of “innocent casualties”—individuals with no gang ties who…
UN Human Rights Council Elects First Indonesian President
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW) – Ambassador Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro of Indonesia has been elected President of the UN Human Rights Council for 2026, marking a diplomatic first for the country. While the appointment is celebrated by some as a step for Asia-Pacific leadership, HRNW reports that international activists remain wary of Indonesia’s domestic record on indigenous…
Former CIA Officer and Notorious Traitor Aldrich Ames Dies at 84
Maryland (HRNW)– Aldrich Ames, a former CIA officer and one of the most notorious traitors in U.S. history, has died at the age of 84 while serving a life sentence in a federal prison in Maryland. Ames sold highly sensitive American and allied secrets to the Soviet Union during the Cold War, leading to the…
Trump Backs 500% Tariff on India Over Russian Oil Imports
WASHINGTON, DC (HRNW) – President Donald Trump has officially endorsed a bipartisan Senate bill that proposes a staggering 500% tariff on nations continuing to purchase Russian oil, gas, and uranium. The “Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025,” introduced by Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal, specifically targets Moscow’s key trade partners, including India, China, and Brazil,…
London Asylum scheme deportation flight canceled amid rights concerns
London, United Kingdom (HRNW)- The UK government’s “one in, one out” asylum deportation policy encountered a setback when its first scheduled deportation flight of 2026 was abruptly canceled without explanation. Detainees expressed frustration, noting arbitrary detention and unanswered asylum claims. Advocates argue the policy treats vulnerable refugees unfairly and undermines their right to due process….