Iran, France Near Landmark Prisoner Swap Deal
Iranian FM says a prisoner swap with France is nearing completion, potentially freeing two French detainees held in Iran and an Iranian woman held in France.
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China Pledges to Boost Global Human Rights Governance at UN Council
China’s envoy Chen Xu addresses the 60th UNHRC session, unveiling three pillars—sovereign equality, multilateralism, and people-centred action—to strengthen global human rights governance.
Israel Bombs Gaza High-Rise as Hamas Releases Hostage Video
As Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza high-rises, Hamas releases a video of two hostages seized at an Israeli music festival, heightening humanitarian concerns.
Daughter Continues Wartime Justice Quest After Filipina Survivor’s Death
Daughter continues fight for justice after the death of Estelita Dy, a Filipina wartime sexual slavery survivor, upholding her mother’s call for accountability and reparations.
Remembering the 1937 Nanjing Massacre: A Time for Global Reflection
A look back at the 1937 Nanjing Massacre through Whihelmina Vautrin’s diary and data, honoring 300,000 lives lost and reflecting on its global legacy.
Israeli Forces Ramp Up Assault on Gaza City
Israeli forces intensify air and ground strikes on Gaza City, displacing civilians and disrupting services amid mounting humanitarian toll.
Last Daughters: Comfort Women Survivors Share Their WWII Stories
“Last Daughters” hears the fading voices of WWII comfort women from the Chinese mainland and the Philippines, revealing decades of silence, resilience, and the lasting impact on families.
Cherishing Hard-Won Peace: A Spanish Journalist’s Call on WWII’s 80th Anniversary
On the 80th anniversary of WWII’s end, Spanish journalist Luis del Gozo urges a deeper understanding of history—from comfort women’s stories to our shared commitment to peace.
EU Ministers Condemn Israel’s Gaza City Presence Plan
Six EU foreign ministers condemn Israel’s plan to establish a permanent presence in Gaza City, warning of risks to civilians and regional stability.
U.S. Skips UN Human Rights Peer Review, Stirring Global Debate
The United States has informed the UN it will skip the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review on its human rights record, marking an unprecedented move among UN members.