In Iran, a watchtower on the grounds of Gohardasht prison has been dismantled, where, according to human rights activists, mass executions of political prisoners took place in 1988. Activists fear that the reconstruction of the site will destroy evidence of the regime's crimes.
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Investigators are examining the years spent in Australia by the Omani pilot who hijacked a Flydubai flight; according to sources, he studied there on a student visa from 2015 to 2017.
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The Ministry of Transport stated that it is not responsible for intelligence screening of foreign pilots, even though in 2025 Netanyahu assigned the ministry responsibility for the safety of foreign flights. The statement came amid an investigation into an attempted hijacking of a flydubai aircraft.
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The authors of the piece argue that warnings about weaknesses in the security screening system for foreign flights, raised by Israel's state comptroller as far back as two years ago, went unheeded, and the incident involving the flydubai plane exposed the system's real vulnerability.
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A flydubai airliner flying from the UAE to Israel sent out a distress signal and was redirected to land in Saudi Arabia; thanks to the crew's actions, a disaster was averted, after which the passengers safely arrived at Ben Gurion Airport.
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Players of Israel's national team will wear black mourning armbands during the match against Ireland's national team in memory of those killed as a result of the events of October 7. The decision required prior approval from UEFA, since such symbols are permitted only in special cases.
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Eagles' Wings is organizing a ten-day visit to Israel for more than 550 Christian leaders from 51 countries, culminating in a music festival at the Tower of David on October 3, timed to coincide with the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks.
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The UK Green Party has voted for a resolution equating Zionism with racism, making it, according to media reports, the first major European party to adopt an official anti-Zionist stance. The party's leader, who is of Jewish descent, did not take part in the vote and refused to condemn the decision.
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According to media reports, the suspect accused of hijacking the Flydubai plane planned to secretly kill the pilot and crash the airliner into a building in Tel Aviv; the attempt was thwarted, and the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
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In Russia, young TikTok bloggers viewed the emergence of candidates with an anti-war stance as an opportunity to influence the political agenda. However, experts and observers note that elections in the country have long been largely formal, leaving such candidates with virtually no real chance of bringing about change.
Over the past two years, Georgian authorities have built a large-scale video surveillance system with facial recognition, purchasing the technology from a Moscow-based company with ties to the FSB. Human rights advocates note that the system's use has dealt a serious blow to participants in protest rallies.
Singapore maintains a strict permit system that requires citizens to obtain official government approval before holding public protests. Human rights advocates and observers point out that this approach effectively criminalizes peaceful expressions of dissent and raises questions about the balance between public order and civil liberties.
Experts point out that behind the dry figures of Turkish prison statistics lie the real stories of inmates. This makes it possible to talk not only about the scale of the problem, but also about specific human rights violations.
Russian authorities are turning to the medieval religious art of Pskov as a propaganda tool to justify the invasion of Ukraine. The traditional icon painting of what was once an independent city-state is being woven into a contemporary political narrative.
A year after the mass Gen Z protests in Nepal, participants continue to face physical, emotional and financial consequences. Questions of justice and accountability for what happened remain unanswered.
A student movement in Thailand has launched a theatrical project called "Theatre of Hope," in which young activists use stage art to express protest against authoritarian practices in education and society. The productions touch on themes of freedom of speech and the right to question teachers and authority in general.
Protests are spreading across Tunisia, with demonstrators demanding job creation, regional development, and improved living conditions. The social unrest is increasingly taking on a political character.
In Melbourne, a pair of peregrine falcons that have made their home 34 floors up in one of the city's buildings have become the subject of round-the-clock online broadcasting. Viewers will be able to watch the chicks hatch and be raised right above the noisy streets of the metropolis.
A journalist from Myanmar, forced to work in exile after the military coup, speaks about her mission to report the truth and reflect public sentiment amid censorship and persecution. She emphasizes that the greatest source of satisfaction in the profession comes from the real benefit journalistic work brings to people.
The EndSARS protests against police brutality left a deep mark on the political consciousness of young Nigerians. For some, they became an incentive for active participation in elections and civic engagement; for others, a source of fear and disillusionment with the system.
Bangladesh is witnessing a rise in mob violence incidents, fueled by impunity, weak law enforcement, and incitement on social media. Experts point to the failure of state institutions to respond effectively to such incidents and ensure justice.
Journalist and writer Victoria Belim-Frolova spoke about how Russia's war against Ukraine is forcing small businesses, especially those run by women, to constantly adapt to new conditions. According to her, women entrepreneurs are finding ways to keep working despite destruction and instability.
In African countries, authorities are increasingly resorting to internet blackouts, arrests and curfews to limit space for protest. When street demonstrations become too dangerous, dissent shifts online — a space that is also coming under state control.
Since the 1950s, Europe's human rights protection system has gradually strengthened guarantees of freedom of assembly and political protest. In practice, however, exercising this right increasingly comes with financial, legal, and social costs for those who take part in demonstrations.