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Iran Protests: A Country at a Critical Juncture
Iran is at a critical juncture as economic protests transform into a challenge to 40 years of rule. Explore our deep dive into rising casualties, the nationwide digital blackout, regional impacts on Azerbaijan, and growing international tensions.
Jan 162 min read


Post-COP30: Climate Action Perspectives for 2025
Explore the critical climate outlook for 2025 following COP30. Analyze the balance between political setbacks and progress, the rise of climate litigation, global public activism, and the undeniable impact of record-breaking extreme weather events.
Dec 29, 20256 min read


COP30 Climate Article: Translations
COP30 in Belém disappointed many, but real climate action is thriving. Discover the hidden wins in clean energy, legal precedents, and super-pollutant control that prove progress is happening outside the UN. Read about the hope beyond the text.
Dec 28, 20253 min read


Indigenous Leadership: Giving Authority to Those Who Know Best
Explore why Indigenous leadership is the key to solving the climate crisis. Learn how shifting authority to traditional land protectors can fix broken global governance, end fossil fuel complicity, and secure a sustainable future for our planet.
Dec 27, 20256 min read


We Can't Eat Money: The Trouble With Focusing Too Much on Climate Money
Explore why focusing only on climate finance at COP30 failed the Amazon and its people. Learn about the gap between billion-dollar deals and real protection for indigenous lands and food systems. Why we can't eat money in a collapsing world.
Dec 26, 20253 min read


Fossil Fuel States vs 1.5°C: Translations
Analyze the outcome of COP30 in Belém. Explore the battle between fossil fuel states and the 1.5°C goal, the rise of the coalition for ambition, and why the final deal lacked a clear roadmap for the global energy transition.
Dec 25, 20254 min read


Climate Justice on the Front Lines: A Divided Climate Summit in Belém
Explore our in-depth report on COP30 in Belém. We analyze the divide between Blue Zone negotiations and frontline protests, covering climate funding disputes, fossil fuel phase-out failures, and the urgent push for genuine climate justice.
Dec 24, 20256 min read


Methane: The Climate Bomb No One Defused
Explore why COP30's methane plans aren't enough without a fossil fuel phase-out. Learn about 'Farmers FIRST', super pollutants like CH4 and N2O, and the urgent need for global energy reform to defuse the climate bomb. Read the full analysis now.
Dec 23, 20255 min read


The Amazon Problem: Big Talk and Coming Turning Points at COP30
Discover the critical state of the Amazon at COP30. Learn about the ecological tipping points, the gap in climate financing, and the political challenges facing the world's largest rainforest. Read our full analysis of the path to sustainability.
Dec 22, 20256 min read


Indigenous Voices vs. Climate Diplomacy: The Amazon's Echo at COP30
Explore the clash between Indigenous voices and climate diplomacy at COP30 in Belém. While the "Indigenous COP" promised inclusion, the reality of corporate influence and lack of fossil fuel phase-outs tells a different story. Read the analysis.
Dec 21, 20252 min read


The Silence of Hitrowskin: A Blogger’s Disappearance in Turkmenistan
Explore the disappearance of Hitrowskin (Didar), a Turkmen TikToker missing since November 2025 after criticizing meat prices. This report details the human rights crisis, digital crackdowns, and the risks of free speech in closed societies today.
Dec 20, 20252 min read


US Prepares Sanctions as Peace Talks Intensify: A Carrot-and-Stick Approach
US shifts Ukraine strategy with a carrot-and-stick approach: new energy sanctions vs. intensified peace talks in Berlin and Moscow. Explore how economic pressure on Russia's energy sector and diplomatic security guarantees aim for a settlement.
Dec 18, 20252 min read


Teacher Jailed for Aiding Ukrainian Soldier in Donetsk
Discover the tragic story of Valentina Zayarnaya, a 65-year-old teacher sentenced to 12 years for aiding a Ukrainian soldier in Donetsk. A deep look at the human cost of conflict, legal risks in occupied areas, and the story of Denis Storozhuk.
Dec 18, 20252 min read


Bondi Beach Terror: Community Mourns, Nation Seeks Answers
Read about the tragic Bondi Beach shooting that claimed 15 lives during Hanukkah. Explore the investigation into international radicalization, stories of the victims, and the urgent national debate on Australia’s gun laws and public safety.
Dec 18, 20252 min read


Georgia's Ruling Party Faces Legal Criticism for New Protest Rules
Georgia's ruling Georgian Dream party introduces drastic new laws tightening protest restrictions, including mandatory 5-day notice & prison time for violators. Civil society condemns the move as criminalizing free expression and eroding fundamental rights.
Dec 10, 20252 min read


Calls for International Inquiry Emerge After Claims of Chemical Agent Use in Tbilisi Protests
Demand for an international inquiry rises after BBC reports suggest Georgian police used the toxic, WWI-era chemical agent Camite during 2024 Tbilisi protests. Protesters report severe symptoms. The government denies the claims as "hybrid war" disinformation, while international bodies push for accountability and a fair investigation.
Dec 9, 20253 min read


A Fragile Peace, A Harsh Winter: The Struggle to Survive in Gaza
Gaza's ceasefire faces the harsh reality of winter. 1.9 million displaced Palestinians, including families who lost everything, urgently need shelter and warmth. Amidst 92% home destruction and critical aid bottlenecks, read the human stories of the daily struggle for survival, medicine, and dignity.
Dec 8, 20254 min read


Chechen voices are being silenced, even those abroad
Discover the "Silent Crisis" where Chechens abroad are forced into silence by Kadyrov's group punishment system, endangering their families. This repression conceals the true human rights situation, allowing Russian propaganda to dominate and leading to dangerous deportations of asylum seekers.
Dec 8, 20253 min read


Amnesty International Urges Inquiry into Chemical Use, Calls for Police Equipment Ban in Georgia
Amnesty International calls for an international inquiry into the alleged use of the toxic chemical bromobenzyl cyanide against Georgian protestors in late 2024. Read about the demands for accountability, the ban on police equipment export to Georgia, and the reported retaliation against witnesses and doctors.
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Russian Court Upholds Lengthy Sentence for Man Beaten by Kadyrov's Son
Russia's Supreme Court upheld a 14-year sentence for 20-year-old Nikita Zhuravel (treason & Quran burning). The case is controversial due to reports he was assaulted in custody by Ramzan Kadyrov's son, Adam, who received state honors. Human rights groups doubt the forced conviction.
Dec 7, 20252 min read
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