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Russia Forms Strategic Alliance with North Korea Including Mutual Defense Pact, Deepening Ties Amid Ukraine Conflict

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Moscow, Russia — Russian President Vladimir Putin recently ratified a significant treaty with North Korea, signaling a fortified strategic partnership that includes a mutual defense clause. This formal endorsement forms part of a decree that was made public on Saturday following approvals from both houses of the Russian parliament. The treaty, established by Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a June summit in Pyongyang, commits each nation to assist the other in the event of an armed attack. This development marks a pivotal phase in the diplomatic relations between Moscow and Pyongyang, … Read more

Former Clerk Convicted in Election Data Breach, Deepening Scrutiny of 2020 Election Misinformation Impact

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Grand Junction, Colo. — Former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters has been found guilty of multiple felonies which stem from her attempts to validate false election fraud theories during the 2020 presidential election. The 68-year-old, who was a prominent figure in the election denial movement, faced allegations that she allowed unauthorized access to sensitive election equipment data. The verdict was delivered by a jury in Grand Junction, concluding a case emblematic of the broader national struggle with election misinformation and false narratives about voting security and results. Peters, a Republican, had aligned herself with notable … Read more

United Nations Human Rights Commissioner Presents Alarming Report on Sri Lanka’s Deepening Human Rights Crisis

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Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has delivered a bleak assessment of Sri Lanka’s multifaceted human rights crisis. Türk highlighted that the Sri Lankan government has failed to fulfill hopes for a much-needed transformation and has instead adopted or proposed laws that could have serious repercussions on fundamental rights, the rule of law, and democratic governance. These laws, including the Online Safety Act and the Anti-Terrorism Bill, curtail civil liberties and restrict freedom of assembly, association, and expression. Türk also emphasized that the government’s crackdown on dissent and … Read more