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Facebook Refuses to Release Closed Accounts Related to Rohingya Violence, Judge Cites Irony

On Sept. 22, a U.S. federal judge instructed Facebook to release records of closed accounts connected to the Myanmar government’s violence against the Rohingya community. U.S. Magistrate, Judge Zia M. Faruqui, criticized Facebook for failing to provide information to countries that are pursuing a case at the international court against

Canadian Military Deployed Pandemic Psyop Program on Civilians to ‘Head Off Civil Disobedience’: Report

Lithuanian Cybersecurity Center Accuse Chinese Smartphones of Carrying Built-in Censorship Capabilities

COVID-19 Origins: Wuhan Lab Wanted to Release ‘Skin-Penetrating’ Coronavirus Into Bat Populations

French Study Warns About China’s Massive Global Influence Campaign

A 650-page report by the Strategic Research Institute of France’s Military College has warned about Beijing’s massive campaign to influence the world. Titled, “Chinese Influence Operations – A Machiavelli Moment,”

Children Can Now Use Trans Drugs Without Parental Permission, UK Court Overrules Earlier Decision

On Sept. 17, Britain’s Court of Appeal overturned a High Court decision to limit the use of puberty-blocking drugs for children. Kids under the age of 16 will now be

UK children under the age of 16 can now take puberty-blocking drugs without parental consent.

Japan Promises ‘Necessary Response’ to China for Military Aggression Against Taiwan

Nobuo Kishi said that peace in Taiwan is necessary for the international community.

Gab CEO Refuses to Comply With Germany’s Censorship Dictates

Gab, a free speech platform, is refusing the German government’s mandate to comply with a censorship law.

Havana Syndrome Hits U.S. Intelligence Officer During India Trip

U.S. officials around the globe have reported experiencing a mysterious affliction called Havana Syndrome since 2016.

US, Australia, India, and Japan Leaders Commit to Securing Indo-Pacific at White House Meeting

The four Quad leaders have committed to ensuring stability in the Indo-Pacific.

Review Uncovers Corruption in World Bank’s ‘Doing Business’ Reports

A review by external advisors found several incidents of corruption involving the World Bank’s Doing Business report.

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou Leaves Canada For China, Agreement Made With US Authorities

The new Mu COVID-19 variant has shown potential of bypassing vaccine-elicited immunity.

WHO Monitoring New ‘Mu’ COVID-19 Variant, Could Be Vaccine-Resistant

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently classified the B.1.621 strain of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), also known as Mu, as a Variant of Interest (VOI). The variant, first identified in Colombia in Jan. 2021, is...

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is sworn in to testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on May 13, 2021 in Washington, DC.

50,000 Afghans Allowed Entry Into the United States As Americans Remain Stranded in Afghanistan

Alejandro Mayorkas, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, has stated that at least 50,000 Afghan nationals who evacuated following the Taliban takeover would be admitted into the United States. He did not say exactly how...

Afghan TikTok Comedian Executed by Taliban Militants for Mocking Them

Footage of the abduction of Afghan TikTok comedian Nazar Mohammad, better known as Khasha Zwan, has surfaced, showing the man being held prisoner in the city of Kandahar. Death of a comedian On July 31st,...

Vietnam: Facebook User Fined for Distributing “Fake News” Critical of Government’s COVID-19 Response

Vietnamese Facebook user, Nguyen Thuy Duong, has been fined by Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City police for posting content critical of the country’s COVID-19 response. Her posts accuse authorities of neglecting residents and letting them...

The Australian military monitors the public on August 17, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. The state of South Australia recently deployed a phone app that uses geolocation and facial recognition to enforce 14-day home quarantine.

South Australia Deploys Facial Recognition Quarantine App

The state of South Australia has rolled out an app that relies on geolocation and facial recognition-based randomized check-ins to enforce a government mandated 14-day quarantine as the federal government alluded to reopening borders to...

Children have been facing increased stress during the pandemic, especially with lockdowns.

Loneliness and Lockdowns: UK Sees Record Rise in Antidepressant Prescriptions to Children

A record number of youngsters in the UK are being prescribed antidepressants by the National Health Service (NHS). There has been a steep rise in mental health issues, especially among children and youngsters over the...

Hong Kong Population Falls as Professionals Escape China’s National Security Law

More than a year after Hong Kong imposed the National Security Law (NSL), the city continues to see an exodus of residents, particularly well-educated professionals. According to data from the Hong Kong census and statistics...

Taliban fighters stand on a pickup truck outside a hospital as volunteers bring injured people for treatment after two powerful explosions outside the airport in Kabul on August 26, 2021.

Survivors of Kabul Airport Attack Share Horrifying Stories

Survivors retell their traumatic experiences after militants launched double-suicide bombings and a gunfight on Hamid Karzai International Airport on Aug. 26, claiming the lives of over 100 people, including 13 US servicemen. The ISIS-K group,...

The European Union has recommended the imposition of a travel restriction on Americans.

European Union Recommends Banning American Travelers

The European Union (EU) has recommended its member states institute travel bans on visitors from the United States due to its high number of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases. In addition to America, five more...