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Russians are packing up again. Fear of a ‘digital jail’ is one reason
Russians are leaving their homeland amid political unrest and growing fears. Recent Ukrainian drone attacks have fueled concerns about further troop mobilization. Many cite restrictions on internet access and a declining economy as reasons. Shrinking freedoms and fears of military service also drive emigration. This exodus reflects a desire for safety and liberty abroad.
While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, UN official warns of rights crisis
Taliban rulers marked five years in power, citing stability after decades of upheaval. A UN official warned of a grave human rights crisis, especially for girls denied education. The Taliban administration imposed severe restrictions on women's rights and freedoms. Despite claims of security and infrastructure improvements, international isolation persists for the government. The UN urged the international community not to normalize discriminatory policies against Afghan citizens.
Russia granted over 1,100 'anti-woke' visas to foreigners in 2025
Russia welcomed over 1,100 foreign citizens in 2025 with visas for embracing traditional values. This initiative supports those opposing liberal ideologies. Germans and French nationals led recipients, followed by Americans. President Putin highlighted the program's role in countering Western influence. Russia has intensified its stance against what it terms harmful Western ideologies since 2022.
Russia blocks access to US children's gaming platform Roblox
Russia has blocked Roblox, claiming it spreads extremist and LGBT material. The regulator says the game harms children’s moral development. Roblox insists it is safe. Other countries have banned it over safety fears. Russia continues targeting Western platforms, tightening laws on LGBT issues and pressuring foreign tech firms to comply.
International Satanism movement: Vladimir Putin's Russia declares war against international 'Satanists'
Satanism refers to any ideology or religion that venerates Satan, a supernatural entity in Abrahamic religions who embodies evil. It is not known how many people adhere to Satanism worldwide or in Russia.
Russia fines Apple for violating 'LGBT propaganda' law: Report
A Russian court has fined Apple $76,510 for violating "LGBT propaganda" laws, part of Russia's broader crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights. This follows previous fines, as Russia intensifies its push for "traditional values" and restricts content related to "non-traditional sexual relations."
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Trump taps Truth Social CEO to lead intelligence advisory board
Donald Trump appointed Devin Nunes, CEO of Truth Social, to chair a White House intelligence advisory board. Nunes, a former congressman, will also retain his position at Truth Social. Trump also named Richard Grenell as a presidential envoy for special missions, focusing on Venezuela and North Korea. These appointments follow Trump's nomination of Kash Patel as FBI director.
Russia orders Discord to remove almost 1,000 posts it says contain illegal materials
Russia’s communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, has ordered Discord to remove nearly 1,000 posts deemed illegal, including content promoting child pornography, drug abuse, extremism, and suicide, as well as LGBT propaganda.
Russia, battling birth rate dip, is working on 'child-free' ideology ban, says Putin ally
The Russian parliament is drafting a law to ban the promotion of a child-free lifestyle, with heavy fines for those found guilty. This move aims to counter declining birth rates and is part of President Putin's push for traditional values. The legislation has received mixed reactions from the public.
Putin urges Russians to have more kids, says ethnic survival at stake
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that families must have at least two children for ethnic survival and three or more for development and growth. The country has suffered heavy casualties since the war in Ukraine, leading to hundreds of thousands fleeing the country. Putin supports traditional values based on family, nation, and the Orthodox Christian faith.
Russian rapper jailed for wearing only a sock at party, organiser faces 1 billion rouble lawsuit
The party organiser's name has disappeared from the public face of major Russian mobile phone operator MTS. She is also a tax investigation potentially leading to a five-year jail term, and a lawsuit demanding 1 billion roubles ($10.9 million) for "moral suffering. President Vladimir Putin reportedly expressed his displeasure over the event.
Artem Savinovsky, chief of Russia's Yandex faces court case for 'LGBT propaganda'
The move to prosecute Artem Savinovsky, for which no hearing date was listed, comes a day after a different court levied a 1 million rubles ($11,048) fine against an online film database owned by Yandex under the same law.
China asks Western embassies in Beijing to remove political signs: sources
Several Western embassies across Beijing display Ukrainian flags in solidarity with the country's fight against Russia's invasion, some accompanied by messages of support in English and Chinese.
Russia fines Google over LGBT propaganda and false information
Over the last year, Moscow has levied dozens of fines against Western tech companies to ramp up control over what Russian internet users see online.
Gary Lineker criticises Home Office's treatment of refugee whom he hosted
Gary Lineker, a BBC presenter and sports expert, gave his Surrey home to a refugee from Balochistan in Pakistan and very recently to a man from Turkey.
Russian court fines TikTok $50,000 over refusal to delete LGBT content
News agencies reported that the case against TikTok was based on accusations that the company was "promoting non-traditional values, LGBT, feminism and a distorted representation of traditional sexual values" on its platform.
Russia fines Meta, TikTok over LGBT 'propaganda'
Tech companies are frequently slapped with fines by Russia for not deleting content on the request of authorities.
Angela Merkel makes farewell visit to Poland
As Merkel’s time as Chancellor draws to a close, the issue of the pipeline from Russia has soured relations with central and eastern European nations, some of them EU members, who say it will increase the bloc’s dependence on Russian gas and could be used by Moscow to exert pressure.
Elton John slams Vladimir Putin for liberalism is 'obsolete' comment, calls Russian President's words hypocritical
Putin had said that liberal ideas conflict with the 'overwhelming majority' in many countries.
The rainbow flag flies with pride in India
In countries like Middle East, former Soviet Union and Africa, rights are curtailed & change seems unlikely.
Queen Elizabeth’s cousin Lord Ivar Mountbatten and other royals who came out as gay
Lord Ivar Mountbatten will become the first noble to have a gay wedding.
Here's a list of countries where same-sex marriages are legal and illegal
A survey published this week in Australia found that 59% of those who had returned their ballots backed the move to legalise gay marriage while 38% were against it.
Nations unite to stand for LGBT community; did India give it a miss?
The list of countries include United States, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Spain besides EU came out in strong support for equality for all.
Why Elton John is making headlines
John was duped by a couple of pranksters, impersonating Russian president Vladimir Putin.
Here's how people in different countries use emojis
Arabic speakers love flowers while Malaysians are the funniest. A recent survey offers some regional insights into the use of the social messaging application.
Disappointed with India for voting against gay rights: US
"We were disappointed, for example, by India's support this week for the attempt to strip benefits from UN staff in same-sex relationships."
India opposes rights to same-sex partners of United Nations staff
Under new UN policy on the personal status of same- sex couples, it recognised all same-sex couples married in a country where it is legal, regardless of their nationality.
How long can economies like India, Singapore disregard equal rights for LGBTs?
As MNCs become quiet advocates of equal rights for LGBTs, how long can investment-hungry economies like India and Singapore keep disregarding it?
US monitors gay rights situation in India, equal rights for LGBT persons
With about 80 countries worldwide criminalising homosexuality, LGBT persons around the world remain vulnerable to arbitrary arrest and harassment.
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