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Published on Jan 17, 2026

Islamabad court again issues arrest warrants for Imaan Mazari, husband

F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: A trial court in Islamabad on Saturday said categorically that its decision to cancel the bail of human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha in controversial tweets case was irrevocable. The court instead again …

Source: The Frontier Post - Pending
Published on Jan 17, 2026

ALC executive director Siranush Sahakyan calls prisoner release a “transactional” deal

Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Armenian by Panorama, then translated into English by Horizon Weekly. Siranush Sahakyan, an international law specialist, prisoners’ rights representative at the European Court of Human Rights, and …

Source: The Armenian Weekly - Massachusetts - Center-left
Published on Jan 17, 2026

Court reissues non-bailable warrants for Imaan Mazari, husband

ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad district court on Saturday reissued non-bailable arrest warrants for human rights lawyer and activist Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, during daily proceedings in a case related to alleged “anti-state” social media …

Source: Pakistan Today - Indeterminate
Published on Jan 17, 2026

7 Shocking Details: Iran Dismantles Israeli-Trained Terrorist Cell Amid U.S. Threats

Iran dismantles Israeli-trained terrorist cell that planned mass killings during protests. Authorities seized 60,000 weapons and exposed Mossad’s urban warfare tactics. Related: Russia Offers to Mediate Between Iran and U.S. 7 Shocking Details: Iran …

Source: teleSUR - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jan 17, 2026

Sara Foster Reveals She Went on an Awkward Date with George Clooney in Hollywood That Left Her Feeling Uncomfortable and ...

Sara Foster has plenty of stories from growing up around fame, but one dating tale still makes her cringe decades later. The actress and podcaster, now 44, recently revealed that she was once awkwardly set up with George Clooney — and it went about as …

Source: TDPel Media - Indeterminate
Published on Jan 17, 2026

David Dungay. Deaths in Custody campaign vows to defy Minns protest ban

Dunghutti man Paul Silva is calling on supporters to join him in defying NSW’s new protest ban by going ahead with a pre-planned Deaths in Custody march tomorrow. Wendy Bacon reports. For ten years, the Dungay family have battled unsuccessfully to hold the …

Source: Michael West Media - Left-wing
Published on Jan 17, 2026

Lagos orders postmortem as twins die after vaccination

The Lagos State Government has ordered a postmortem on nine-month-old identical twins, Testimony and Timothy Alozie, who reportedly died about 24 hours after receiving routine immunisation at a primary health care centre in the state. The incident came to …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on Jan 17, 2026

Father cries out as twins die after immunisation in Lagos

A Lagos father has cried out for justice after alleging that his nine-month-old identical twin sons, Testimony and Timothy, died following routine immunisation at the Ajangbadi Primary Health Centre in Ojo Local Government Area. Samuel Alozie, known as …

Source: Eagle Online - Indeterminate
Published on Jan 17, 2026

Court reissues non-bailable warrants for Imaan Mazari, husband over 'anti-state' tweets

Advocate Imaan Mazari. Photo: X ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad district court on Saturday reissued non-bailable arrest warrants for human rights lawyer and activist Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, during proceedings in their case. The hearing was …

Source: The Express Tribune - Indeterminate
Published on Jan 17, 2026

Adelaide’s Onanists Pull Out

When Sydney-born Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah, who bills herself as Palestinian rather than Australian, was shown the door by the South Australian Festival of Arts Board for what would have been the 40th Writer’s Week, around 180 international and Australian …

Source: Quadrant - Right-wing
Published on Jan 17, 2026

Why the Russian Orthodox Church Is Lobbying in Washington

As US support for Ukraine remains uncertain amid stalled peace efforts and growing political fatigue, a lobbying campaign with an unfamiliar cast and a familiar message has arrived on Capitol Hill. In mid-December, a delegation of Orthodox Christian clergy …

Source: Kyiv Post - Indeterminate
Published on Jan 17, 2026

Why India should bring back jury duty and introduce civil conscription

Whatever the design underlying the idea may be, nationalism can most palpably be observed in India to have been reduced to a marketing strategy. It sells flags, slogans, hashtags, and occasionally, outrage. But let us not be facetious. What is nationalism, …

Source: The Indian Express - Center-left
Published on Jan 17, 2026

In Africa, elections are mostly crooked

Opinion By Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko THE black continent of Africa is made up of roughly 50 Countries most of which have opted for multiparty democracy as a way to set up the political organs that govern their respective nations. The African continent …

Source: Realnews Magazine - Indeterminate
Published on Jan 17, 2026

If Britain Bans X, How Far Will It Go To Block Free Speech?

In what appears to be a rollback on free speech and citizen journalism, Britain is fast-tracking a law that will ban non-consensual intimate deepfake images. This is likely aimed at the social media site X.com after its AI assistant Grok allegedly …

Source: American Greatness - Right-wing
Published on Jan 16, 2026

Iran’s latest internet blackout extends to phones and Starlink

The Iranian regime’s internet shutdown, initiated on Jan. 8, 2026, has severely diminished the flow of information out of the country. Without internet access, little news about the national protests that flared between Dec. 30, 2025, and Jan. 13, 2026, …

Source: The Conversation - Neutral
Published on Jan 17, 2026

Turkey’s top court rules house arrest without questioning suspect violated rights

Turkey’s Constitutional Court (AYM) ruled that a lower court unlawfully restricted a suspect’s freedom by ordering house arrest without questioning the suspect and by delaying notification of the decision, the T24 news website reported. The AYM said the …

Source: Stockholm Center for Freedom - Left-wing
Published on Jan 17, 2026

Coventry Live readers would back EU return if referendum were held

A Coventry Live reader poll shows overwhelming support for reversing Brexit, with more than three quarters saying the UK would be better off back in the EU. The result mirrors national polling, which points to growing support for re-joining. Nearly nine in …

Source: Coventry Live - Neutral
Published on Jan 17, 2026

New Year, New Laws: Overview for Employers to Prepare for 2026

The start of a new year is an excellent time for employers to review their policies, procedures, and agreements to ensure they are aware of and comply with laws taking effect in 2026. Our attorneys closely track developments in the states where the firm …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on Jan 17, 2026

Working for peace in 2026 - trends to watch and the role of peacebuilding

Comment & analysis 16 January 2026 Shelagh Daley 2026 has gotten off to a particularly inauspicious start when it comes to peace and justice. The US unilateral military intervention, abduction and arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his …

Source: Saferworld - Center-left

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 08:50 GMT

ATLANTIC ROUTE and SPAIN: Decrease in deaths along Atlantic route ― At least 50 people died in two incidents on Atlantic ...

There has been a significant decrease in the number of deaths of people trying to reach Spain but the Atlantic route remains particularly deadly. At least 50 people died in two separate incidents on the Atlantic route in the final week of 2025. There has …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 20:17 GMT

Bipartisan Letter Urges Secretary Rubio to Stand with Iran’s Uprising, Noting Its Rejection of All Forms of Dictatorship

The Bipartisan Letter Signed by 59 Members of Congress Underscores the Iranian People’s "Demand for a Secular, Democratic, Non-Nuclear Republic." WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A bipartisan group …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 22:05 GMT

Remarks As Prepared: Governor Hochul Delivers 2026 State of the State Address

Hello New York! I want to thank the Pride of The Orange marching band. The best marching band in the country as far as I’m concerned. I want to acknowledge the leader of the Senate, Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 18:07 GMT

Attorney General James Sues HHS for Threatening to Withhold Billions from States That Refuse to Discriminate Against ...

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 11 other attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for unlawfully conditioning hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding on states’ …

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Published on January 12, 2026 - 16:15 GMT

Joint Statement: Internet Architects & Leaders Express Concern About Iran Internet Shutdown

Internet leaders call for immediate restoration of connectivity for 80 million citizens following Iran's total internet shutdown. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- To: The Government of the Islamic Republic of …

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Published on January 7, 2026 - 03:17 GMT

Starmer avoids comment on legality of US strikes in Venezuela

(MENAFN) UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has declined to comment on whether US military action in Venezuela, which led to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, violated international law. Speaking to a news agency, Starmer emphasized he is awaiting …

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Published on January 4, 2026 - 08:23 GMT

UK lawmakers condemn US strikes on Venezuela, urge government to act

(MENAFN) Several British lawmakers on Saturday criticized the US military strikes on Venezuela, calling on the UK government to formally condemn what they described as an “illegal attack on a sovereign nation.” The operation, which resulted in the capture …

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Published on December 30, 2025 - 13:14 GMT

Equality Now calls for urgent action as backlash against women’s rights intensifies

Equality Now’s ‘Global Backlash against Women’s and Girls’ Rights - Words and Deeds Update’ examines global trends that pose growing threats to gender equality. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Worldwide, women and …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 16:12 GMT

Standing with Ms. Camille: Artist Safety and Digital Rights Concerns Following Platform Interference

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Playbook MG issues this statement on behalf of its client, Grenadian-American recording artist Ms. Camille, professionally known as Camille Claudette John, to address a …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Canada’s Only Hybrid Conference Dedicated to the Advancement of Workplace Investigations Returns in May 2026

Canada’s only workplace investigations conference, May 7–8, 2026. Join in Montreal or virtually to learn from national leaders and advance the profession. MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Workplace …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Conferences & Trade Fairs ...
Published on January 19, 2026 - 14:51 GMT

Burlington’s Housing Market Changes in the New Year: Estofa Law Supporting Secure Closings Throughout Ontario

With local prices shifting, buyers and sellers look for smooth legal guidance and closing support from licensed real estate lawyers. BURLINGTON, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Burlington’s housing market has entered a …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

Lex Wire Journal Publishes Analysis by Paramus Truck Accident Lawyer on Post-Crash Claim Errors

Examining how early decisions, lost evidence, and insurer strategies influence the outcome of commercial truck accident claims in New Jersey. MAYWOOD, NJ, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lex Wire Journal has published a new …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

California’s New 30-Day Breach Notice Deadline Starts Now—And LA Companies Will Feel It First

SB 446 sets a 30-day consumer notice deadline and adds a 15-day California AG submission clock for breaches affecting 500+ residents. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global IT Communications today published …

Distribution channels: IT Industry, Law ...
Published on January 19, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

SideBar: Optimism in Action Welcomes Roxanne Wilson, Monterey County Director of Homeless Services

Roxanne Wislon coordinates partnerships across governmental and nonprofit sectors by overseeing strategic initiatives and homeless response systems. MONTEREY, CA, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SideBar: Optimism in Action …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Forenics data standards development underway

National collaboration begins work WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The NIEMOpen Forensics Subcommittee successfully hosted a virtual Town Hall on December 8, 2025, marking a significant step forward in the …

Distribution channels: IT Industry, Law ...
Published on January 19, 2026 - 10:24 GMT

London Parliamentary-Style Debate Shows Why Sweden Is Beating Smoking — While Others Are Not

Experts discussed how safer nicotine alternatives helped drive Sweden’s smoking rate down to nearly 5%. Quit Like Swedeen (NYSE:QLS) LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sweden’s sustained decline in smoking, now …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 09:57 GMT

Global Initiative Launched to Safeguard $100 Trillion Cultural Asset Class Through Advanced Industrialization

The "Paul Solman" Moment: Why the World is Watching NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Technical Overview: 3D Digitization and Art Conservation Arius Technology Europa Srl recently participated in a …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 09:13 GMT

ICMPD Migration Outlook: EU Pact as a major milestone, but 'EU must not rest'

Using analyses of migration and policy trends in the EU and beyond, the Outlook gives a preview of the issues, events, and developments to look out for in 2026. VIENNA, AUSTRIA, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EU Member States recorded a …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 09:04 GMT

Janus Assurance Re lamenta el fallecimiento de Nelson Marte Garrido, honra su legado con apoyo a la niñez vulnerable

Janus Assurance Re lamenta el fallecimiento de Nelson Marte Garrido, honra su legado con una donación a la fundación para la juventud SANTO DOMINGO DE GUZMAN, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Janus Assurance Re expresa …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 08:15 GMT

From Childhood Vision to Global Reality: Soriano Group Joins Italy America Chamber of Commerce; Sets Stage for G20 2026

From Childhood Vision to Global Reality: Soriano Group & Family Office Joins Italy America Chamber of Commerce; Sets Stage for G20 2026 Showcase MIAMI, FL MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Soriano Group …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 07:48 GMT

KMC Announces Global Partner Program and First European Partnership with beyond Coworking

KMC launches its Global Partner Program, welcoming beyond Coworking as its first European partner to expand opportunities through strategic collaboration. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KMC, the …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 07:38 GMT

U.S. suspends immigration visas for 75 countries, sending ripple effects across investment immigration strategies

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. State Department has announced that it will halt the processing and issuance of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, citing concerns that applicants from these …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 18:48 GMT

Jumping ship as a young lawyer

Moving firms can be daunting, igniting fear of the unknown and guilt about the time and money that has been invested in your development, but it is imperative that you make the right choice for you. There are many reasons for moving, including the type of …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 18:42 GMT

Over 100 years before the judiciary reflects the Black population in our society

For comparison, Asian judges currently make up 4.79% of the judiciary, up from 2.53% eight years ago. If this rate of increase were to continue, the percentage of judges who are Asian would match estimates for the general population (8%) by 2033. Women …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 05:51 GMT

Loyd Bourgeois and Jerry Lassalle Named to Lawyer Monthly’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys for 2026

Only Two Louisiana Attorneys Make Lawyer Monthly Top 100 Personal Injury List METAIRIE, LA, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Orleans car accident lawyers Loyd Bourgeois and Jerry Lassalle of Loyd J Bourgeois Injury & …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 05:27 GMT

Reality Operates by a Universal Structural Constraint: New Analysis Formalizes the Law of Alignment

A deep structural logic explains coherence, distortion, inflation, and collapse across personal identity, institutions, economies, technologies, and ecosystems NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A newly published …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 05:22 GMT

Immigration Lawyers Offer Emergency Immigration Consultations for the DMV Somali Community amid ICE Enforcement

Confidential, rapid Zoom consultations are available for Somalia citizens, including weekend availability for those facing ICE scrutiny. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The immigration lawyers of …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 12:50 GMT

Strategic sector insights for the legal profession in 2026: mid-sized firms

Strategic priorities Growth remains a key focus for leaders and decision-makers in mid-sized law firms, with nearly half (46%) identifying increased market share as their most significant opportunity. An emerging trend is the push towards artificial …

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