Afghan War;  Australia's top military officer loses landmark defamation case

Afghan War; Australia’s top military officer loses landmark defamation case

had killed innocent civilians while deployed in Afghanistan; Photo: File Sydney: Australia’s top military officer, Ben Roberts Smith, filed a defamation claim against three newspapers for alleged involvement in war crimes while deployed in Afghanistan in what was being called the most important case of the century, but he lost the case. According to the…

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Twitter and Tesla owner Elon Musk's visit to China has become the center of global attention

Twitter and Tesla owner Elon Musk’s visit to China has become the center of global attention

Beijing: American billionaire Elon Musk was warmly welcomed by the Chinese government, the Chinese foreign minister had an important meeting with Elon Musk during the visit. According to the details, the visit of Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter and Tesla, to China has become the center of global attention. In his short visit, Elon…

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‘Toxic tidal wave’ of plastic pollution putting human rights at risk

‘Toxic tidal wave’ of plastic pollution putting human rights at risk

The appeal comes as countries continue negotiations towards an international treaty on plastic pollution, and ahead of World Environment Day on 5 June. “Plastic production has increased exponentially over recent decades and today the world is generating 400 million tonnes of plastic waste yearly,” said David R. Boyd, UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and…

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UNAIDS celebrates Pride Month, demands decriminalization worldwide

UNAIDS celebrates Pride Month, demands decriminalization worldwide

Pride Month provides an opportunity to celebrate the resilience, diversity, and achievements of LGBTQI individuals, UNAIDS said in a press release, while also reflecting on continuing struggle for full equality, dignity and recognition. This momentous occasion also serves as a reminder of the important collective commitment to human rights, equality, and the urgent need to…

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