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Government Proposes Tough New Legislation to Punish Treason in Georgia
The ruling Georgian Dream party has announced plans to restore treason articles in the criminal code, a move critics view as repressive. The party's parliamentary leader, Mamuka Mdinaradze, stated that the article was previously removed by the United National Movement party. The announcement comes amidst amendments to the criminal code and administrative offences codes, which toughen punishments and fines against protesters. The party has also established a commission to investigate the former ruling party, sparking…
Mzia Amaghlobeli Ends Hunger Strike Amid Ongoing Detention
Mzia Amaghlobeli, founder of Netgazeti and Batumelebi, has ended her 38-day hunger strike. Her decision comes after the tragic death of two minors in Batumi, with Amaghlobeli citing the need to resume eating with medical help. Amaghlobeli was detained on January 11 for hanging a poster at a pro-European rally and later charged with slapping a police officer. Her hunger strike was a protest against her detention, with other activists also striking in solidarity. A…
Bolsonaro Faces Charges Amid Allegations of Orchestrating Brazil Coup Attempt
Brazil's chief prosecutor has accused former President Jair Bolsonaro of leading an attempted coup after the 2022 presidential election. The prosecutor's charges, which Bolsonaro denies, will be reviewed by the Supreme Court to determine if a trial will proceed, potentially impacting the 2026 presidential election. Read the full story here
Trump Slams Ukraine’s Response to Exclusion from Russia Peace Talks
US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment with Ukraine's negotiation skills, suggesting that the war could have been settled easily. He also proposed that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy hold elections as a condition of peace. Trump's comments came after a meeting between US and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia, where they agreed to restore embassy staffing and establish a high-level team to negotiate peace in Ukraine. The US and Russia also agreed to explore closer relations…
Public Flogging of Nine, Including Women, Under Taliban Rule Sparks Outrage
The Taliban's Supreme Court announced that nine people, including three women, were publicly flogged in the provinces of Ghazni and Takhar on Monday. The individuals were convicted on charges of sodomy, theft, running away from home, kidnapping, and adultery, and received sentences ranging from one to five years in prison and 30 to 39 lashes. Read the full story here
Defector’s Dilemma: Captured North Korean Soldier Expresses Desire to Flee to South Korea
A North Korean soldier, identified by his surname Ri, has expressed his desire to defect to South Korea after being captured by Ukrainian authorities. Ri stated that he was misled into fighting against Ukraine, believing he was targeting South Korean troops, and now seeks refuge in the Republic of Korea. Read the full story here
Beijing Blasts US Trade Tactics as WTO Warns of Looming Economic Downturn
China has condemned the tariffs launched by US President Donald Trump, warning that they threaten to upend the global trading system and risk a global recession. The Chinese ambassador to the WTO, Li Chenggang, stated that these tariff shocks heighten economic uncertainty and disrupt global trade, and that the US unilateralism threatens to upend the rules-based multilateral trading system. Read the full story here
Defector’s Dilemma: North Korean Soldier Held by Ukraine Expresses Desire to Resettle in South Korea
A wounded North Korean soldier, captured by Ukrainian forces, has expressed his desire to defect to South Korea, a rare instance of a North Korean captive seeking refuge in the South. The soldier, identified as Ri, stated that he was deceived about his mission and now wishes to seek asylum in South Korea, sparking questions about the potential consultations between the South Korean government and Ukraine regarding his defection. Read the full story here
Saudi Arabia to Host Pivotal US-Russia Diplomatic Meeting
The United States and Russia have agreed to work together to end the Ukraine war and re-establish normal relations. The meeting between senior officials from both countries marked a significant shift in their relationship. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that both sides would explore geopolitical and economic partnerships, and work towards a peace settlement for Ukraine, with the goal of finding an acceptable end to the conflict. Read the full story here
Ugandan Forces Enter DR Congo in Bid to Quell Militant Insurgency
Uganda's army will deploy troops to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to help fight local militias, according to the Ugandan military. The deployment aims to address massacres committed by militia groups in eastern Congo, with troops set to operate in the town of Bunia alongside DRC forces. Read the full story here