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- Faces Behind The Numbers: People Killed In Iran’s Protestson February 1, 2026
Thousands of Iranians lost their lives after taking to the streets. These are the people behind the statistics.
- Yoon conviction stirs questions of judicial overreachon February 19, 2026
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Seoul court on Thursday for spearheading an insurrection through his December 3, 2024, martial law decree. Yoon and other defendants, including his former defense minister, who was given 30 years in prison, undermined the core values of democracy by trying to The post Yoon conviction stirs questions of judicial overreach appeared first on Asia Times.
- Why Japan’s new realism needs a human hearton February 19, 2026
Fujitsu’s February 12 announcement that it will begin domestic production of “sovereign AI” servers marks a significant milestone in Japan’s quest for digital autonomy. Coming on the heels of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s resounding election victory this month, the move fits snugly into the new administration’s hard-nosed realism narrative. In a world defined by intensifying The post Why Japan’s new realism needs a human heart appeared first on Asia Times.
- Why Big Oil wants no part of Trump-seized Venezuelaon February 19, 2026
After the US captured Venezuela’s president at the start of 2026, Donald Trump promised to “unleash” the country’s oil supply. He wanted companies to invest US$100 billion to get hold of it. Big Oil though, seems less than keen on that idea, appearing to consider Venezuela too expensive or risky. Exxon Mobil’s unenthusiastic response, describing The post Why Big Oil wants no part of Trump-seized Venezuela appeared first on Asia Times.
- Mark Carney’s middle-power masterclasson February 19, 2026
There’s been a lot of talk about middle powers lately. Nothing new there, perhaps, but this time there’s also been some middle-power action. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has single-handedly demonstrated that not only is it possible for leaders of middle powers to think independently, but they can also put good ideas into practice if The post Mark Carney’s middle-power masterclass appeared first on Asia Times.
- UZBEKISTAN: Political prisoner tortured for protest against ban on reading Koranon February 19, 2026
Lawyer Sergei Mayorov, who visited political prisoner Dauletmurat Tajimuratov in Prison No. 11 in Navoi on 17 January, complained to Forum 18 that his client was deprived of his religious freedom and tortured for reading the Koran and protesting against the violation of his religious freedom and other rights. Tajimuratov, who is now 46, is a Karakalpak lawyer, journalist, and human rights defender who played a le
- UZBEKISTAN: Mosque prayers for sick mother to lead to former prisoner of conscience re-jailingon February 19, 2026
Tashkent's Yunusabad Probation Department officials have threatened former Muslim prisoner of conscience Fazilkhoja Arifkhojayev that he will be returned to prison if he violates once again the terms of his conditional release. The warning came after he visited his mother in hospital after an operation on 8 January. On the way home. He visited a nearby mosque to pray for her health. Probation Department officials identifi
- PM Modi pays homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti; hails him as champion of 'Swarajya'on February 19, 2026
New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, paid homage to the visionary leader, exceptional administrator, strategic thinker, and champion of Swarajya, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The Prime Minister stated that Shivaji Maharaj's courage continues to inspire, his governance serves as a guiding light, and his spirit of justice and self-respect stren
- Newcastle thrash Qarabag 6-1; Leverkusen beat Olympiacos 2-0 in UCL first legson February 19, 2026
Baku [Azerbaijan], February 19 (ANI): Newcastle United all but secured their place in the UEFA Champions League last-16 with a brilliant 6-1 demolition of Qarabag FK at the Tofiq Bahramov Stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan on Wednesday.On the other hand, Bayer Leverkusen secured a commanding 2-0 first-leg victory over Olympiacos at the Stadio Georgios Karaiskakis in Attica, Greece, as per the UEFA Champions League webs

































