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Australia bans TikTok on government devices

The Australian federal government Tuesday banned TikTok on government devices following advice from national intelligence agencies. Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus announced that the viral media platform will be prohibited on devices issued by […]

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Israel Police raid Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan prayers – JURIST

Israeli Police Wednesday raided the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem and arrested 350 people inside. Police said in a statement that they forced entry into the compound in a bid to counter “masked […]

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CBUAE Reinforces Its CBDC Strategy With Major Industry Collaboration

The Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE) is collaborating with R3, G42 Cloud and Clifford Chance for the launch of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) implementation strategy. In anticipation of the launch […]

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UN inquiry finds ‘impunity’ a central driver of violence in South Sudan – JURIST

A UN human rights commission Monday reported horrific human rights violations in South Sudan. The report comes amid increased attacks and extrajudicial killings on civilians, which have gone unpunished by Sudanese authorities.The […]

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Civil society groups urge UN not to adopt working definition of antisemitism citing misuse – JURIST

60 civil society groups Monday implored the UN and world leaders to step up efforts to combat antisemitism. In an open letter to the UN, the advocacy groups emphasized the need for practical […]

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Connecticut veterans’ advocacy groups file suit against US Department of Defense – JURIST

Two Connecticut veterans’ advocacy groups Monday filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense (DoD) in a federal court in Connecticut. The groups asked the court to compel the DoD to […]

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France begins trial of 1980 synagogue bombing suspect after over a decade-long delay – JURIST

A French court Monday began hearing the criminal trial of Lebanese-Canadian Hassan Diab, who is accused of committing the 1980 bombing of the Copernic synagogue. The trial is expected to last three […]

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US granted extension by UK High Court to provide ‘satisfactory assurances’ for fair trial of WikiLeaks founder – JURIST

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange “lives to fight another day” according to his brother Gabriel, as the UK High Court halted his potential transfer to the US on Tuesday due to inadequate assurances […]

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UN migration agency reports 8,542 died or disappeared during migration in 2023 – JURIST

The UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM) revealed in a report on Tuesday that 8,542 people died or disappeared during migration in 2023. This represents a 20 percent increase in migrant deaths […]

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Moscow music hall terrorist attack suspects appear in court – JURIST

Suspects of the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack appeared before Moscow’s district court on Sunday. On Friday, camouflage-clad individuals opened fire on a crowded concert hall and shopping complex just outside of Moscow before […]

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Russia watchdog labels ‘LGBT public movement’ as terrorist organization – JURIST

A Russian state financial watchdog labelled the “LGBT public movement” as a terrorist organization on Friday, as reported by Russian state media outlet TASS. This development comes three months after the Supreme […]

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