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Ukraine foreign minister meets new Hungarian counterpart to discuss minority rights

Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held his first in-person meeting with Hungary’s new foreign minister, Anita Orban, on May 22 as the two countries seek to reset ties.

22 May 2026-17:30
Why are Gaza aid flotilla activists on hunger strike after Israel intercepted their vessel?

Activists detained by Israel after attempting to sail an aid flotilla toward Gaza have reportedly begun a hunger strike, escalating an already sensitive international dispute surrounding humanitarian access to the Palestinian enclave, maritime security, and the ongoing Israel–Hamas war.

20 May 2026-20:51
Nigeria rights body demands probe into civilian deaths in airstrikes

Nigeria's human rights body on Thursday called on the military to launch a "thorough and prompt" investigation into what it called recurrent civilian casualties from military airstrikes.

15 May 2026-12:50
Iran, Oman hold talks on Strait of Hormuz, maritime security, sovereign rights

Iranian and Omani delegations have held a legal-technical meeting to discuss the Strait of Hormuz, arrangements for the safe passage of ships, and the sovereign rights of both countries over the strategic waterway.

13 May 2026-11:32
Israel establishes special court for October 7 suspects with death penalty authority

Israel has approved the creation of a special court to try Palestinians accused of taking part in the 2023 Hamas attack, with the authority to impose the death penalty on those convicted.

12 May 2026-14:16
Could Iran’s temporary release of Narges Mohammadi signal growing pressure on Tehran over human rights?

Iranian authorities have temporarily released Nobel Peace Prize laureate and prominent human rights activist Narges Mohammadi on bail following growing international concern over her deteriorating health.

12 May 2026-03:21
Elizabeth Smart: Nancy Guthrie could still be alive months after abduction - VIDEO

Human rights advocate and kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart has said she believes there is still a possibility that missing woman Nancy Guthrie could be alive, more than three months after her disappearance.

08 May 2026-15:55
UN experts criticize US fuel blockade measures against Cuba

United Nations experts have criticized recent US measures against Cuba, saying President Donald Trump’s executive order imposing a fuel blockade on the island amounts to “energy starvation” with serious consequences for development and human rights.

08 May 2026-09:12
Latvia allocates €100,000 to support Ukraine and child return efforts

06 May 2026-15:55
New Zealand to require citizenship test for migrants from 2027

Migrants seeking New Zealand citizenship will need to pass a test covering topics such as government and human rights from 2027, ‌the country's internal affairs minister said on Wednesday.

06 May 2026-06:42