Author: HeraldStar

In a damning 310-page report, Human Rights Watch has lambasted local officials and California Governor Gavin Newsom for perpetuating a cycle of criminalization and neglect that has exacerbated the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles. The organization, renowned for its exposés on human rights abuses worldwide, has turned its spotlight on the City of Angels, where the unhoused population has been subjected to a relentless campaign of arrests, citations, and property confiscations. The report, titled “‘You Have to Move!’ The Cruel and Ineffective Criminalization of Unhoused People in Los Angeles,” presents a searing indictment of the city’s approach to homelessness, which…

In a landmark ruling, a Luxembourg court has decisively rejected Nuctech’s claims that the European Commission’s unannounced raids on its premises were illegal, paving the way for a comprehensive crackdown on Chinese companies suspected of receiving state subsidies that distort the European market. The court’s verdict empowers the commission to request access to sensitive information held outside the EU, including confidential data stored in China, a move that has far-reaching implications for Chinese businesses operating in Europe. Nuctech, a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge airport and port scanners, had vehemently argued that complying with the commission’s investigation would compel it to…

In a landmark ruling, a Ugandan court has convicted Thomas Kwoyelo, a senior commander of the notorious Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), of committing atrocities on a massive scale. This unprecedented judgment marks the first time a high-ranking member of the rebel group has been held accountable by Uganda’s judicial system. Kwoyelo’s crimes, which span over two decades, include murder, rape, enslavement, torture, and kidnapping – a grim testament to the LRA’s reign of terror under the leadership of Joseph Kony. The group’s brutal campaign of violence and intimidation left deep scars on Ugandan communities, with thousands of lives lost, and…

In a dramatic turn of events, Thailand’s Constitutional Court has removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office, citing a “gross” breach of ethics in his appointment of a minister with a criminal record. This marks the fourth time in 16 years that the court has toppled a Thai premier, sparking concerns of political instability and a potential shake-up in the governing coalition. The real estate mogul’s dismissal after less than a year in power triggers a parliamentary vote to select a new leader, plunging the country into uncertainty. Thailand has been plagued by two decades of coups, court rulings, and…

In a shocking move, Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida declared his intention to step down next month, succumbing to the crushing weight of public disillusionment over political scandals and soaring living costs that marred his tumultuous three-year tenure. With his popularity in freefall, Kishida acknowledged that “politics cannot function without public trust” and expressed his determination to “push political reform forward” by relinquishing the reins of power. Kishida’s departure sets off a frenzied scramble to replace him, with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) slated to hold a high-stakes contest in September to choose his successor as party president and,…

The United States is engaged in a high-stakes diplomatic effort to defuse escalating tensions in the Middle East, as fears of an Iranian retaliatory attack on Israel threaten to plunge the region into chaos. With a critical round of ceasefire talks slated for Thursday, US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield has issued a urgent call for all parties to “turn the temperature down” and avoid a catastrophic regional conflict. However, hopes for a peaceful resolution have been dealt a significant blow, as a senior Hamas official has already rejected participation in the talks, casting a dark shadow over the…

The United Nations has renewed its demands for the immediate and unconditional release of 13 staff members detained by Houthi rebels in Yemen for two months. The detainees, including six staff from the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, were seized on trumped-up spying charges, according to the UN. UN High Commissioner Volker Turk condemned the storming of the UNHCR’s office in Sana’a by Houthi forces, calling it a “serious attack” on the UN’s ability to perform its mandate. The detained staff are being held incommunicado, and Turk warned that their human rights must not be violated. The US has…

A devastating surge in violence convulsed the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. Hamas militants unleashed a barrage of rockets at Tel Aviv, Israel’s vibrant commercial hub, shattering months of relative calm. The projectiles, fired from the embattled Gaza Strip, sent shockwaves through the region, with one crashing into the Mediterranean Sea and the other falling short of Israeli territory. Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack, citing the “Zionist massacres” and displacement of Palestinians as justification for their actions. The Israeli military responded with fierce airstrikes, pounding multiple locations across Gaza, including…

Boeing Co. (BA.N) announced on Tuesday that it had delivered a total of 43 commercial jets in July, matching the same month’s output last year despite ongoing supply chain challenges that have impacted the industry. The company, led by new CEO Kelly Ortberg, is working to ramp up aircraft production by year’s end, a crucial step towards restoring its position as a leading aircraft manufacturer. In a significant boost to the company, Boeing handed over 31 MAX jets to customers, including a few to Chinese carriers, marking the resumption of deliveries to China after regulatory delays. This milestone comes as…

In a tumultuous wave of demonstrations sweeping across Nigeria, police have arrested over 90 protesters brandishing Russian flags, as the country’s economic crisis reaches a boiling point. Thousands have taken to the streets, decrying government policies and the soaring cost of living, in what has become Africa’s most populous nation’s worst economic downturn in a generation. The protests, which began last week, have seen demonstrators clash with security forces, resulting in a growing number of casualties. The appearance of Russian flags at the rallies has ignited a firestorm of controversy, with officials alleging sinister external influences at play. The government…