Anti-war store owner released from St. Petersburg prison
Dmitry Skurikhin, the store owner who garnered international attention for his anti-war activism, was released from a St. Petersburg prison on Thursday.
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Iran detains environmental activists at funeral of Esmail Karimi
Iranian security forces detained at least ten environmental activists during the funeral of Esmail Karimi, a forest ranger who died fighting a fire, highlighting ongoing repression of environmental advocacy.
Russian journalist faces criminal charges over social media post on Bucha atrocities
Zygar, a prominent critic of the Kremlin and former editor-in-chief of the independent television channel TV Rain (Dozhd), detailed in his post the brutalities purportedly committed by Russian forces during the early stages of the invasion of Ukraine.
Death toll from Israeli attack in Az-Zawayda rises
According to local health officials, the death toll from a recent Israeli airstrike in the town of Az-Zawayda in the Gaza Strip has increased. The attack, which took place late yesterday, targeted "terrorist infrastructure" belonging to Hamas, according to Israeli military sources.
Russia accuses Ukraine of intent to exterminate Ukrainians
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Digital nomads welcome: Japan plans visa overhaul to attract global talent
With the introduction of a new visa system, Japan intends to extend the stay of digital nomads, granting remote workers a six-month stay. Tax treaty citizenship and evidence of income are requirements for eligible applicants.
Sri Lanka passes online safety act amidst opposition: critics allege threats to free speech
Legislator Tiran Alles, the minister of public security, said that the act is needed to combat crimes such as online fraud and remarks that endanger the stability of the country. He listed more than 8,000 cybercrime-related complaints that were made in the previous year.