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Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years Under Hong Kong’s National Security Law

Hong Kong media entrepreneur and pro-democracy advocate...

Former Chinese Justice Minister Sentenced to Life for $20 Million Bribery Scheme

Court finds Tang Yijun abused high office...

The philosophical puzzle of rational artificial intelligence

To what extent can an artificial system...

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Lawmakers will hear testimony on proposed changes to state cannabis laws

State lawmakers have scheduled a hearing later this month to kick start an effort to update the laws directing the embattled Cannabis Control Commission...

Why it’s not a happy 420 for many California cannabis dispensaries

In cannabis culture, 420 — April 20 — is a day to celebrate. But for many in California’s legal cannabis industry, there’s little cause for...

Tribes in Nevada Honor Victims of Cavalry Massacre

On September 21, I attended the fourth annual commemoration of a massacre at Peehee Mu’huh, land sacred to People of Red Mountain (Atsa Koodakuh...

Tunisia: Release Former Truth Commission President

(Beirut) – A Tunisian judge has detained a prominent activist and former president of the Truth and Dignity Commission, Sihem Bensedrine, apparently in retaliation for...

Chinese National and DPRK Facilitator Extradited to the United States; Faces Charges of Conspiracy, Bank Fraud, and Violating North Korea Sanctions

On Sept. 27, the Commonwealth of Australia extradited Jin Guanghua, 53, to the United States. Jin, a Chinese national, and his co-conspirators North Korean...

Guatemala: High-Stakes Judicial Appointments | Human Rights Watch

(Washington, DC) – Guatemala’s Congress should ensure a transparent, merit-based selection process for Supreme Court and appellate court judges, Human Rights Watch said today. On September...

AI pareidolia: Can machines spot faces in inanimate objects?

In 1994, Florida jewelry designer Diana Duyser discovered what she believed to be the Virgin Mary’s image in a grilled cheese sandwich, which she...

FSA Weekly Review No.604 September 30, 2024

September 17, 2024 Publication of the draft "Cabinet Office Order Establishing Measures Concerning Special Provisions of the 'Cabinet Office Order on Projects Pertaining to Regulations...

Gaza: Israeli Attacks Devastate Lives of Children with Disabilities

The Israeli government’s attacks and unlawful blockade against Gaza have inflicted profound suffering on children with disabilities, and explosive weapons have left many others with...

Niger: New Terrorism Database Threatens Rights

(Nairobi) – A new Niger government ordinance creating a database of people suspected of terrorism undermines fundamental rights enshrined in national and international law, Human...

Arrest of Cameroonian Separatist Leader Sends Important Message

Earlier this week, Norwegian police confirmed the arrest of a man on suspicion of incitement to commit crimes against humanity in Cameroon. AFP confirmed the...

Death in Police Custody in Greece

The death of Muhammad Kamran Ashiq, a 37-year-old Pakistani man in police custody in Athens on September 21, demands an immediate and thorough independent...

United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for Syria

Today, on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly, Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya announced...

Notice: Disclosure Notice: 27 September 2024

OFSI publish a disclosure notice regarding a breach of financial sanctions regulations. Please read below Story from gov.uk

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