Uganda: UN rights chief calls on President not to sign anti-homosexuality bill

Uganda: Guterres voices deep concern as Anti-Homosexuality Act signed into law

The draconian law foresees the application of the death penalty and long prison sentences for consensual sex between adults. Non-discrimination principle Mr. Guterres called on Uganda to fully respect its international human rights obligations, “in particular the principle of non-discrimination and the respect for personal privacy”, irrespective of sexual orientation and gender identity. He also…

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Actions should be taken according to the rule of law and constitution in Pakistan, US Secretary of State

Actions should be taken according to the rule of law and constitution in Pakistan, US Secretary of State

New York: The US has issued a response to the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former Prime Minister Imran Khan. In response to a question during the daily news conference, the press secretary of the White House, Karen Jean-Pierre, said that the United States wants democratic principles and the rule of law in…

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Brutal Israeli bombardment of Gaza is a clear violation of international law, OIC

Brutal Israeli bombardment of Gaza is a clear violation of international law, OIC

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned the Israeli aggression on the martyrdom of Palestinians in the bombing of the Gaza Strip by Israeli planes. In a statement, the OIC said that Israel’s brutal action was a clear violation of international law and human rights. The international community should hold the occupying Israel…

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New UK law curtails key civil and political rights: UN rights chief

New UK law curtails key civil and political rights: UN rights chief

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, called the Public Order Bill “deeply troubling legislation”, after it completed its passage through parliament on Wednesday. “It is especially worrying that the law expands the powers of the police to stop and search individuals, including without suspicion; defines some of the new criminal offences in a…

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Application of the new law to the Supreme Court and federal judges in the United States

Application of the new law to the Supreme Court and federal judges in the United States

File photo In the United States, new rules for the Supreme Court and federal judges have been applied. According to foreign media, judges must provide details of free travel and meals or gifts. According to reports, the new rules will prevent judges from withholding information from the public. According to foreign media, the new rules…

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Moore's Law and Intel co-founder Gordon Moore has died

Moore’s Law and Intel co-founder Gordon Moore has died

Intel co-founder and computer processor expert Gordon Moore has died. Photo: File San Francisco: Gordon Moore, a world-renowned figure associated with the microprocessor industry, co-founder of Intel and introducer of Moore’s Law, has passed away. Gordon Moore was 94 years old and after Intel he founded Fairchild Semiconductor, which grew many companies in Silicon Valley….

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