Historians say Jimmy Carter’s human rights legacy includes grim failures

Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as the United States defence secretary, with Vice President JD Vance casting the vote to break a 50-50 tie, underscoring the controversy over his nomination which has been rocked by allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct. Friday’s confirmation of Hegseth, a 44-year-old former Fox News personality and decorated veteran,…

Every March 8, the world is flooded with glossy campaigns urging us to “accelerate action” and “inspire inclusion”. International Women’s Day has become a polished, PR-friendly spectacle where corporate sponsors preach empowerment while the women most in need of solidarity are left to fend for themselves. I can only hope that this year’s call to…

By Dwayne Oxford and Sarah Shamim Published On 22 Jan 202522 Jan 2025

Hours after taking office last week, United States President Donald Trump announced a temporary freeze on almost all foreign assistance as part of his “America First” agenda, pausing billions of dollars in global funding. “President Trump stated clearly that the United States is no longer going to blindly dole out money with no return for…

A new United States Congress convenes in Washington, DC, on January 3. But for the first time in 18 years, a key Republican leader will no longer be at the helm: Senator Mitch McConnell. Since 2007, McConnell has served as head of the Republican Party in the Senate, steering members of his caucus through four…

We, the undersigned former Guantanamo prisoners, strongly condemn US President Donald Trump’s executive order to expand detention facilities for undocumented people at Guantanamo Bay. Guantanamo is not just a prison – it is a place where law is warped, dignity is stripped, and suffering is hidden behind barbed wire. We lived it. We know the…