Defense
Ukrinform: Over 8,000 former prisoners join Ukrainian army
Since the beginning of April, more than 8,000 former prisoners – men and women – have joined the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and about 900 more applications…
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Asia
Elevating EU-Central Asia Relations: A New Era of Strategic Partnership
In a historic milestone for Europe-Asia relations, Antonio Costa, President of the Council of the European Union, co-chaired the first-ever EU-Central Asia Summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Against the backdrop of…
Human Rights
World is ‘failing’ people with disabilities: UN deputy chief
Although persons with disabilities represent a sizeable 16 per cent of the world’s population, they still experience a range of health inequities, including premature deaths, poorer health outcomes, and higher…
Europe
EU Parliament Tackles Steel Industry, Fundamental Rights, and Budget Priorities in Plenary Session
Strasbourg, 2 April 2025 – The European Parliament convenes today for a busy plenary session, addressing critical issues ranging from the future of the EU’s steel industry to threats to…
Europe
EU Stands Firm on Human Rights Amid Global Challenges, Kallas Tells European Parliament
Strasbourg, April 1, 2025 – In a powerful address to the European Parliament plenary session on the 2024 Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World, High Representative…
United Nations
HRC 58 : Indo-Mediterranean: Minorities are under threat from Syria to Bangladesh
The Russia-Ukraine conflict and Israel’s war on the terrorist group Hamas and various other extremist groups have distracted the attention from conflicts in the Indo-Mediterranean. In Afghanistan the Taliban has…
Asia
Schuman Plan 2.0 for lasting peace in Europe and for a new West-East Community
Peace in Europe is needed and possible. It is the basis of stability, the goal of security and a precondition for prosperity of countries. On May 9, 1950, the then…
Europe
Belarus, EU restricts 25 individuals and 7 more entities related to repressive regime of Lukashenka
Belarus: EU lists further 25 individuals and 7 entities in the context of the so-called presidential election and for supporting the repressive regime of Lukashenka The Council today decided to…
Asia
EU-Central Asia: 20th Ministerial meeting held in Ashgabat
The European Union and the five Central Asian countries reaffirmed their strong political commitment to strengthening engagement and deepening cooperation during the 20th EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting, chaired by the EU High Representative…
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USCIRF 2025 report: Hungary and Russia’s Growing Religious Intolerance Under the Spotlight
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has released its 2025 annual report, painting a grim picture of religious repression and discrimination worldwide. From state-controlled religious policies in…