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COP30 in the Amazon failed to deliver a critical fossil fuel phase-out agreement, despite scientific warnings and public protests. Oil states, powerful lobbyists, and the US absence created a "missed chance," widening the gap between climate talks and the urgent need to cut emissions by 5% annually.

Ukraine faces a difficult choice regarding Trump's peace plan, which demands major compromises like ceding 20% of land (Crimea, Donbas) and a NATO ban, risking US support. Europe views the proposal as surrender.

Updates on the Russia-Ukraine War: Explore the controversial 28-point peace plan reportedly backed by the Trump administration, Ukraine's first use of long-range ATACMS against a military target inside Russia, and the EU's three options for financing Kyiv's €71.7B aid needs, including using €176B in frozen Russian assets.

Ukraine faces a major political crisis amidst the war due to a $100M Energoatom corruption scandal. Ministers resign, former Deputy PM Chernyshov is jailed, and pressure mounts on Zelensky's aide, Yermak. Read how the embezzlement and parliamentary chaos threaten government stability.

Georgia will shut down its Anti-Corruption Bureau by 2026. The EU quickly criticized this move, saying it harms Georgia's chances of joining the Union. The government claims it is saving resources, but many worry it weakens democracy and reduces watchfulness against corruption.

Talysh activist and Russian citizen Kamal Isayev was detained in Turkey and moved to Azerbaijan by the DTX. Read the report on his disappearance, the citizenship dispute, and the crackdown on Talysh rights advocates.

Moldova's Parliament advances a plan to close the Russian House (Center for Science and Culture) in Chișinău, citing propaganda and security threats. Pro-European parties voted overwhelmingly for the measure, which Russia calls "erroneous." Final vote expected soon.

BBC apologizes to Donald Trump for misleadingly edited footage of his January 6 speech, which incorrectly suggested he incited violence. The broadcaster rejected Trump's $1 billion defamation claim. Two top executives resigned amid the controversy.

Azerbaijan strongly protests Russia after an Iskander-type missile strike severely damaged its Embassy in Kyiv on Nov 14. Baku demanded a full investigation and explanation, highlighting that this is one of several repeated attacks against Azerbaijani diplomatic missions and SOCAR assets in Ukraine since 2022.

Ukraine's energy sector is rocked by a $100M corruption scandal at Energoatom. President Zelenskyy sanctions ex-partner Timur Mindich and Oleksandr Tsukerman for alleged kickback schemes. The investigation involves NABU, political figures, and potential leaks from jailed oligarch Kolomoyskyi.

Chechen mother Larisa Arsanukaeva was murdered by her ex-husband in Nice, France, despite prior abuse reports. This horrific tragedy, witnessed by her child, exposed systemic failures and ignited a powerful movement within the Chechen diaspora. Hundreds rallied against domestic violence and community silence.

The criminalization of climate protest is a global threat to democracy & climate action. Our report exposes how governments use anti-protest laws & anti-terror statutes to silence peaceful activists. Analyze repressive tactics, from high arrests in the Global North to deadly violence in the South, and find urgent policy changes needed to protect civic space.

Pro-government TV channel POSTV in Georgia seemingly reported the arrests of anti-government figures before they occurred. The premature details were quickly removed, but the individuals were later arrested, raising suspicions about the TV station's prior awareness of the police targets. The Georgian Orthodox Church dismissed Archimandrite Dorote Kurashvili, a priest known for criticizing the government, from his parish in Tbilisi. Kurashvili believes the dismissal was orches

PACE & OSCE PA call for the release of political prisoners on International Day, highlighting cases across the post-Soviet space, including Azerbaijan (Ulvi Hasanli) and Belarus (Ales Bialiatski). Demand an end to politically motivated persecution.

These aren't rare events. They show that we're not protecting kids enough. This report looks at how big child labor is, where it's happening, and which fields it's worst in. It will break down why this is still happening—like poverty and lack of schools—and see what we can do internationally and with policies to give every kid the chance to be safe and healthy.

The United Kingdom has completely lifted the arms supply embargo on Azerbaijan and Armenia. This is stated in a written statement by Stephen Doughty, Minister of State for Europe and North America, published on the UK Parliament website. The document notes that London welcomes the progress in the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. According to Doughty, this is "an important step toward peace and stability."

The UN issued a grave warning on Friday regarding the “mounting risks to regional peace” in the Caribbean following a series of US military strikes against vessels accused of drug trafficking. The operations, conducted between 2 September and 3 October, reportedly resulted in at least 21 fatalities.

EU Human Rights Rep Kajsa Ollongren expresses deep concern over severe media restrictions in Azerbaijan, citing false arrests of journalists. Need for a safer environment.

Azerbaijan resumes CPT cooperation after a 1.5-year halt. The Sep 2025 mission monitored detention centers and hospitals, addressing concerns over torture and ill-treatment.

ECtHR closes case for 5 Azerbaijani activists (Guliyev, others). Azerbaijan admitted violations for 2023 administrative arrests and will pay €900 compensation each.