Black Americans in Australia, Ri'chard Caldwell and Tyree Barnette, discuss the significance of Juneteenth and the UN's resolution on the transatlantic slave trade, expressing skepticism about its impact and highlighting ongoing struggles with historical acknowledgment and identity.
African and Caribbean leaders adopted a 19-point global framework for reparatory justice in Accra, Ghana, demanding formal apologies and compensation from nations that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade. The framework also calls for the return of cultural property and debt relief.
Caribbean leaders, led by Barbados PM Mia Mottley, have released an updated manifesto demanding reparations for slavery and genocide. The plan includes monetary compensation for gender-based violence and links climate justice to slavery reparations, asserting crimes against humanity are not subject to statutes of limitations.
The Trump administration has removed more than 50 exhibits from at least 37 national parks, following an order to take down signs that "inappropriately disparage Americans." A federal judge blocked further modifications, calling the removals an attempt to "rewrite the Nation’s history with a white-out pen."
A woman accused of slavery offences linked to the Islamic State group in Syria has been denied bail in Australia. She allegedly ordered a Yazidi teenager, purchased by her father for $US10,000, to do chores and prevented her from leaving. The court cited her past support for IS as a reason for refusal.
Zeinab Ahmad, accused of slavery offences linked to her support for the Islamic State group in Syria, has been denied bail. Prosecutors cited her alleged mistreatment of a Yazidi teenager and her past IS propaganda, while her defence argued for bail to support her traumatized young daughter.
Zeinab Ahmad, accused of slavery offences and supporting IS in Syria, has had her bail application refused. The court heard allegations of mistreatment and preventing a victim from leaving her home. Prosecutors cited social media propaganda and celebration of executions as evidence of her continued support for IS.
Container Exchange (COEX) has shut down 21 U Can Recycle depots in Queensland, citing serious safety and compliance concerns, including allegations of modern slavery-like working conditions for employees on visas. U Can Recycle disputes the claims.
As Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the article highlights the paradox of slavery, noting that over 450,000 enslaved Africans constituted nearly a quarter of the population in 1776.
Argentina, under President Javier Milei, voted against a UN resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity and calling for reparations. This reflects a historical state-sponsored tradition of racial denial and a focus on 'whiteness' since independence, marginalizing Indigenous and Afro-descendant populations.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong supports allegations of assault against Israeli forces by Australian women detained during a Gaza aid flotilla. Nauru denies mistreatment claims, while a Sydney man faces assault charges. Hezbollah rejects a US-brokered ceasefire, and Germany fails to secure a UN Security Council seat.
Five migrant farm workers were attacked and set on fire by their overseers in Calabria, Italy. Four died, with the sole survivor stating they were targeted for demanding pay. Two suspects, Safeer Ahmed and Ali Raza, were arrested. The incident highlights Italy's 'caporalato' system of illegal agricultural labor.
Zeinab Ahmad, accused of marrying ISIS fighters and living with a teenage slave, applied for bail in Melbourne. Allegations include her father buying the girl for $10,000 and repeatedly assaulting her. Ahmad faces slavery charges.
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stated an "ideological disagreement" with the US following the Trump administration's plan to impose a 12.5% tariff on Australian exports. Albanese called the tariffs "unjustified" and inconsistent with free trade agreements, arguing they harm US consumers and international trade.
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defended the nation's modern slavery laws as robust and world-leading, in response to the US proposing a 12.5% tariff on Australian goods over forced labor concerns. Defense Minister Richard Marles also discussed the AUKUS submarine deal, while Trade Minister Don Farrell met with his US counterpart to contest the tariffs.
Lord's Cricket Ground celebrates its 150th Test, marking a sesquicentenary unmatched globally. Despite its exclusivity and high costs, the iconic venue retains an almost mythical status for cricket lovers due to its rich history and enduring legacy.
The US has imposed a 12.5% trade tariff on Australia and 53 other countries for allegedly failing to prevent imports of goods made with slave labor. Australia disputes the findings, citing its robust modern slavery legislation, and is seeking clarification from US officials.
A Russian MP believes webcam slavery, which traps young women, will continue as long as "easy money" schemes are promoted. She cited a recent Moscow case where students were lured with high salaries but then blackmailed. The MP also pointed to a lack of education and changing societal values.
Moscow authorities have exposed a criminal operation that lured dozens of women into webcam slavery. The scheme, run by companies named The Light and Mod Colluny, involved blackmailing victims after taking their photos with passports, forcing them into erotic content creation.
Pope Leo issued a strong warning about AI, calling it a major threat and urging ethical constraints. Readers echoed concerns about unregulated AI, surveillance, job displacement, and its potential for manipulation and harm.
Ghana welcomes Pope Leo XIV's apology for the Catholic Church's role in slavery, calling it an 'act of moral courage' towards truth, dignity, and justice, as the nation seeks compensation and apologies for the transatlantic slave trade.
Pope Leo XIV urged "disarming" artificial intelligence in his encyclical "Magnifica Humanitas," warning of "new forms of slavery" and geopolitical dominance. He called for robust legal frameworks, independent oversight, and a slowdown in AI development, stating that AI should serve the common good, not domination.
Pope Leo XIV, in his first major manifesto, urged governments to disarm AI, emphasizing ethical constraints and common good over power and profit. He also issued an unprecedented apology for the Vatican's historical role in the transatlantic slave trade.
Pope Leo XIV, in his first major encyclical 'Magnifica Humanitas', urged for the 'disarmament' of AI to prevent it from dominating humanity. He also criticized the theory of 'just war' in the age of AI and warned against a 'new form of slavery' in the digital economy.
