What is the controversy around Tunisian President Kais Saied’s draft constitution?
Fadil Aliriza, founder and editor-in-chief of Meshkal, talks about the draft constitution presented by Tunisian president Kais Saied for a referendum and talks about why there is dissatisfaction about the document
Who benefits from I2U2?
The meeting of the leaders of the US, Israel, India and the UAE – what has been called the West Asian Quad – primarily serves to benefit Israel’s agenda in the region
Court verdict against Rappler is an ominous sign for press freedom in Philippines
The Philippines Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s conviction on “cyber libel” against journalist Maria Ressa and researcher Reynaldo Santos Jr. Journalists’ groups say the grounds on which they were charged and the nature of prosecution are dangerous for press freedom
UN Security Council agrees to extend aid to rebel-held regions of Syria for six months
The decision was a compromise after an earlier resolution to continue support for the rebel-held areas for a full year was vetoed by Russia. The Syrian government and Russia have said the supply violates the country’s sovereignty
PM resigns, President flees: It’s all happening in Sri Lanka
In the wake of massive protests in Sri Lanka, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled his residence. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe announced his resignation to pave way for an all-party government
11 months in Israeli prison: Shatha Odeh’s struggle for basic rights
Palestinian health activist Shatha Odeh who was released recently after spending months in Israeli prisons describes the struggle for basic rights while incarcerated
German parliament condemns psychological torture of Julian Assange
In a historic vote on July 6, the German parliament voted in favour of a petition condemning “in the strongest possible terms the psychological torture of journalist Julian Assange and the associated attack on press freedom in Germany and Europe.”
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson set to step down
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to step down following a spate of resignations from his government. Reports say he may remain in power till later this year when a new party leader is elected