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Published on Jun 26, 2026

Pakistan's anti-torture law under fire; HRCP urges PM for reform

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called on PM Shehbaz Sharif to bolster the anti-torture laws, highlighting that the current 2022 Act fails to address psychological torture, allowing widespread abuse in detention centres to go unpunished …

Source: Asianet Newsable - Center-right
Published on Jun 26, 2026

Baloch activist condemns life sentences for BYC leaders in Pakistan

Baloch activist Sammi Deen Baloch has condemned the life sentences for BYC leaders Dr Mahrang Baloch and Sibghatullah Shahji, calling it a politically motivated effort by Pakistan to suppress peaceful dissent and human rights voices in Balochistan. Baloch …

Source: Asianet Newsable - Center-right
Published on 10:42 GMT

‘Ties of language and culture are stronger than political borders’: Punjabi translator Navdeep Suri

What does a translator bring to a text apart from their competence in the languages they translate from and into? How do their life experiences shape their literary contributions? To what extent can we separate their skill from their worldview? These …

Source: Scroll.in - Center-left
Published on Jun 26, 2026

Short Teaching Module: Indian Immigrants and U.S. Citizenship in an Imperial Context

In 1905, twenty-three-year-old Muhammad Abdul Rashid deboarded the Empress of Japan at the port of Vancouver before making his way to Portland, Oregon. Rashid had enrolled at Oregon Agricultural College (now Oregon State University) and was part of a …

Source: News India Times - Indeterminate
Published on 11:44 GMT

Democrats say they need manlier candidates. Doesn’t Mamdani qualify?

After two successive women lost the race for president — and with the GOP increasingly claiming the testosterone-fueled “manosphere” — a lot of Democratic insiders are starting to worry the party is a bit too low-T. Even its successful new faces, like Jon …

Source: Vox - Washington D.C. - Left-wing
Published on Jun 24, 2026

Sri Lanka: Justice or Political Warfare?

The ruling National People’s Power (NPP) government last week emphasised, in no uncertain terms, that it wouldn’t tolerate the growing Opposition challenge. Amidst the growing controversy over the continuing detention of retired Maj. Gen. Suresh Sallay. in …

Source: Sri Lanka Guardian - Neutral
Published on Jun 25, 2026

Emergency 'dark chapter' in India's history, say Union Ministers

Union Ministers and senior leaders launched a strong attack on the 1975 Emergency, calling it a 'dark chapter' in India's history. They highlighted the suppression of constitutional rights, civil liberties, and freedom of expression. Union …

Source: Asianet Newsable - Center-right
Published on 01:11 GMT

Ro Khanna Plays An Awkward Game Of Race-Based Footsie

This piece is part of MI x DW, a collaboration that brings Daily Wire readers exclusive commentary and research from the Manhattan Institute’s world-class team of scholars. *** I first learned of Ro Khanna in 2017. I was in college, and Khanna had just …

Source: Daily Wire - Right-wing
Published on Jun 25, 2026

The definition of insanity: Four decades of India’s war on drugs

“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” For nearly 41 years at the national level — since the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act came into force in November 1985 — India’s primary approach …

Source: East Mojo - Center-left
Published on 09:25 GMT

I was JAILED for giving Coke can to world’s deadliest tribe on remote isle… trolls call me an idiot but I’d do it again

WHEN Mykhailo Polyakov set out to introduce the world’s most remote tribe to modern life with a can of Coke, he knew he could be arrested. Mykhailo Polyakov spent three weeks behind bars sleeping on a concrete floor after risking his life in a “reckless” …

Source: The U.S. Sun - Right-wing
Published on Jun 25, 2026

India News LIVE Updates, 25 June 2026: FIR over Ram Temple donation row against 8 people

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding alleged irregularities in donations and offerings made for the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, police have registered an FIR against eight people. The complaint was filed by a member of the Shri Ram …

Source: The Indian Express - Center-left
Published on Jun 25, 2026

Amnesty Condemns Life Sentences for Two Baloch Activists in Pakistan

Amnesty International has strongly condemned a Pakistani court’s decision to sentence two prominent Baloch activists to life imprisonment, describing the ruling as a serious violation of fair trial standards and an abuse of anti-terrorism laws. The …

Source: Khaama Press - Neutral
Published on Jun 24, 2026

Pakistan court sentences Balochistan rights activist to life in jail

File image of Police officers detaining Balochistan Yakjehti Committee (BYC) supporter as she was arriving with others for a press conference after activists were detained during what they call the Baloch National Gathering in Gwadar, in Karachi, July 31, …

Source: The Hindu - Center-left
Published on Jun 24, 2026

‘Mockery of justice’: Pakistan slammed as prominent Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch gets life in prison

Holding her guilty for the killing of a Pakistani paramilitary soldier during the 2024 protests, leading human rights activist Mahrang Baloch has been sentenced to life in prison by an anti-terrorism court, sparking global outcry.Baloch has campaigned …

Source: The Indian Express - Center-left
Published on Jun 24, 2026

Pakistani activists given life in prison on riot incitement charges

June 23 (UPI) -- Two human rights activists in Pakistan were sentenced to life in prison for allegedly inciting a mob in 2024 that attacked and killed a paramilitary soldier. Mahrang Baloch and Sibghat Ullah Jee were convicted on murder and terrorism …

Source: Yahoo News - Center-left
Published on Jun 24, 2026

Amnesty demand Pakistan to release Baloch activists handed life sentences following secret trial

Amnesty International on Tuesday slammed the life sentences given by Quetta’s Anti-Terrorism court in Pakistan to Baloch activists Mahrang Baloch and Sibghat Ullah Shah Jee on 22 June over their involvement in a 2024 protest during which a security officer …

Source: Maktoob Media - Pending
Published on Jun 24, 2026

Pakistan: Shutter-down strike held across Balochistan against life terms for Baloch activists

Quetta: People across several regions of Balochistan on Wednesday observed a shutter-down strike in protest against the life imprisonment sentences handed down to Baloch activists, including the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leader Mahrang Baloch, …

Source: The Hans India - Neutral
Published on Jun 24, 2026

AI calls for immediate release of jailed Baloch activists in Pakistan

KABUL (Pajhwok): Amnesty International has called on Pakistani authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Baloch activists Mahrang Baloch and Sibghatullah Shah Jee, who have been sentenced to life imprisonment following a trial. The prosecution …

Source: Pajhwok Afghan News - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 26, 2026

From Shaman to Heroes, From Prophets to Traders: Alexander Dugin's A Russian Eurasian Perspective on Ethnogenesis

Author, Bruce Lerro, Co-Founder and Co-Organizer of Socialist Planning Beyond Capitalism Orientation What is an ethnos? The term "ethnos" is not an easy term to define. Usually in the West it is treated as something static and not open to change …

Source: OpEdNews - Left-wing

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Published on June 27, 2026 - 09:51 GMT

Week in Review: June 26

In this June 26 Week in Review, we highlight Sergeant Michael Miranda, the College Outreach Program’s record year and CSP‑Corcoran’s fundraiser for children’s hospital. Staff Spotlight Sergeant Michael Miranda receives Silver Star Medal of Valor Folsom …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 17:58 GMT

Pawtucket man sentenced to life in prison for murder of ex-girlfriend

Published on Friday, June 26, 2026 Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Pawtucket man has been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to life in prison for the 2024 murder of 33-year-old Jocelyn DoCouto outside of the hair salon …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 18:15 GMT

Attorney General Brenna Bird Secures Major Iowa Supreme Court Victory Defending Ban on Pornography in Prisons

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today her office has secured a win for Iowans with the Iowa Supreme Court’s 7-0 decision in Gregory v. State of Iowa. In 2018, the Iowa legislature passed a law that said no money can be used to …

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Published on June 27, 2026 - 09:51 GMT

Pleasant Valley holds first staff cornhole tournament

Off-duty staff from Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga gathered off-site for the first cornhole tournament. Organized by the Employee Action Committee, the event was a way to promote positive staff interactions across all classifications. Pleasant …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 17:08 GMT

Attorney General Brenna Bird Secures Major Iowa Supreme Court Victory Defending Ban on Pornography in Prisons

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today her office has secured a win for Iowans with the Iowa Supreme Court’s 7-0 decision in Gregory v. State of Iowa. In 2018, the Iowa legislature passed a law that said no money can be used to …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 07:31 GMT

Salinas Valley State Prison mourns passing of Aldo Mandujano

Salinas Valley State Prison announced the passing of California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) Custodian Supervisor Aldo Mandujano who passed away on June 22, 2026. Mandujano began his career with the department as an employee …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Seven New Colleges Approved for Texas Prison Programs

New report highlights early success of bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding higher education access in prisons AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new report from Texas 2036 finds that Texas is already seeing …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 17:29 GMT

July 3, 2026 Proclamation as Mumia Liberation Day: 12 PM Press Conference Mon June 29th at the Catto Statue

PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A coalition of community organizations, advocates, scholars, authors, healthcare professionals, and residents will hold a press conference on Monday, June 29, at 12:00 p.m. at …

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Published on June 27, 2026 - 10:45 GMT

FLEOA Meets with Department of Labor Leadership to Address Officer Wellness, OWCP Reform, and Mental Health Support

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Representatives of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) recently met with U.S. Department of Labor Assistant Secretary Julie Hocker and members of her team to …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 23:30 GMT

AEBC Praises Ontario’s New $500 Ticketing Measure for Guide Dog Access Refusals

New enforcement tool is a major step toward making guide dog access rights real in Ontario CANADA, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) is praising a new Ontario measure that allows police …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 22:49 GMT

Law Offices of Dennis A. Dascanio Opens Ontario Location, Expanding Four Decades of Workers' Compensation Advocacy

Veteran workers' compensation firm brings its track record of $2B+ in gross recoveries to San Bernardino County ONTARIO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Law Offices of Dennis A. Dascanio, a workers' …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 22:14 GMT

Haitian-American Leaders to Hold National Press Conference Urging Senate to Pass Haiti TPS Bill Following SCOTUS Ruling

NHAEON convenes Haitian American leaders and elected officials in response to June 25, 2026 Supreme Court Ruling on TPS for Haiti. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Haitian-American Leaders to Hold National Press …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 19:30 GMT

Hire Ventures®, Inc. Celebrates 25 Years of Helping Growing Businesses Build Great Teams and Stronger Workplaces

Atlanta HR and Recruiting Consulting Firm Marks a Quarter Century ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hire Ventures®, Inc., an Atlanta-based HR and recruiting consulting firm, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. CEO …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 19:14 GMT

Loker Law Secures $4,375,000 Verdict Against BMO Bank for Destroying a Small-Business Owner's Credit

$4.375M verdict: Loker Law holds BMO Bank accountable for failing to fix an admitted error that destroyed a client's credit. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Loker Law has secured a $4,375,000.00 jury verdict …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 17:59 GMT

FLEOA Launches 'The Untold Stories' Video Series Highlighting America's Federal Law Enforcement Professionals

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA), with support from the FLEOA Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of "The Untold Stories," a new video …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 17:55 GMT

Georgia Attorney George McCranie Releases 'The Georgia DUI Survival Guide'

Georgia attorney George McCranie's new book reveals why being polite during a DUI stop can cost you your license, freedom & future. GA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Exposing What Most Drivers Get Wrong During a DUI …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 17:54 GMT

Innovative Vitality Encourages Patients to Look Beyond Standard Cholesterol Tests with Advanced Heart Disease Screening

Chicago longevity medicine clinic highlights three cardiovascular tests that can uncover hidden heart disease risk missed by routine blood work. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Heart disease remains the leading …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 17:53 GMT

Silver Law Firm Announces Winner of the 2026 Improving Criminal Justice Reform: Advocating for the Voiceless Scholarship

Olaoluwa "Roxy" Adeleke-Wales receives $2,500 in financial aid from the firm’s Oakland criminal defense lawyers. OAKLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Oakland criminal defense lawyers with Silver Law Firm …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 17:52 GMT

Free Florida Medicaid Webinar: How to Get Medicaid to Pay for Long-Term Care Instead of Going Broke;

Florida Board-Certified Elder Law Attorney Jason Neufeld launches a free webinar on Medicaid planning, asset protection, trusts, and avoiding estate recovery. FL, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Elder Needs Law, PLLC announces …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 17:48 GMT

New Law in Germany: Why the UWG Could Apply to Employer Quality Seals

Starting September 27, 2026, stricter laws will apply to quality seals. According to the DIQP, numerous employer seals are also expected to be affected. SHERIDAN, WY, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Quality seals that identify …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 17:39 GMT

Board-Certified Florida Elder Law Attorney Jason Neufeld to Host Free Estate Planning Webinar for Families

Florida Board-Certified Elder Law Attorney Jason Neufeld hosts an estate planning webinar. Avoid probate, update out-of-state docs, Care Plan for Aging Parents! FL, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Elder Needs Law, PLLC, one of …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 17:29 GMT

July 3, 2026 Proclamation as Mumia Liberation Day: 12 PM Press Conference Mon June 29th at the Catto Statue

PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A coalition of community organizations, advocates, scholars, authors, healthcare professionals, and residents will hold a press conference on Monday, June 29, at 12:00 p.m. at …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 17:13 GMT

NATIONAL TAX LIEN ASSOCIATION LAUDS U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISION IN PUNG v. ISABELLA COUNTY

Court Reaffirms Longstanding Constitutional Principles Governing Tax Sales and Surplus Proceeds JUPITER, FL, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Tax Lien Association (NTLA), the nation's leading nonprofit …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 15:54 GMT

Nearly $11.5M Saved in Significant Auto Accident

JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National insurance defense trial firm Tyson & Mendes, LLP announced today another trial win, saving the client almost $11.5 million. In this admitted-liability auto accident …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 13:17 GMT

Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm to Give Away 500 Backpacks Filled with School Supplies at Annual Back-to-School Bash

Families Invited to Enjoy Free Backpacks, Food, Games, and Meet Wisconsin Badgers Quarterback Colton Joseph MADISON, WI, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm is proud to announce the return of its …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Expert Witness in Multi-Family Apartment Dwellings Scott T. Bennett Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When attorneys across the country encounter thorny disputes in multifamily, condo, mixed-use, or commercial property cases, one name consistently rises to the top of their call lists …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Education ...
Published on June 26, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

Becker Transactions Announces Veridect, the Verdict Layer for Enterprise AI: Verify Every Answer, Gate Every Agent

PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Veridect runs four leading AI models in parallel to verify every AI answer, and gates every autonomous agent action before it executes — each decision returned with a calibrated …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 09:00 GMT

Mediate Lawsuit Launches Verified Editorial Board to Set New Standard for Mediation Content Accuracy

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mediate Lawsuit (Lawsuit.com), the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) directory built on one of the most searched legal domains on the internet, today announced the launch of its …

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