Xi Jinping is intensifying domestic repression through a new ethnic unity law while challenging the US globally, pursuing regional dominance and seeking an upper hand in trade and AI.
Opposition parties discuss the FCRA bill and delimitation during a meeting briefed by LoP Rahul Gandhi. Congress insists normal Parliament functioning depends on demands regarding Jantar Mantar protests and Ayodhya donations.
Christopher Nolan's 'Odyssey' film faces right-wing backlash, led by Elon Musk, over perceived 'wokeness' and historical inaccuracies, particularly the casting of Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy. The author argues critics miss the film's core message: an allegory for the necessity of a rules-based international order, rooted in the ancient concept of 'xenia'.
The Department of Justice has accused UC San Diego School of Medicine of racial discrimination in its admissions, alleging data manipulation to favor certain minorities, violating a 2023 Supreme Court ruling. The DOJ seeks a resolution agreement. Separately, Harvard University faces a new federal probe over foreign funding and potential discrimination against US students.
A lawsuit claims the Trump administration unlawfully shares confidential personal information of Iranian asylum seekers with Iran, potentially exposing them to persecution, torture, and death upon deportation.
Research based on over 2.7 million UK births reveals a significant "ethnicity pain gap," showing women from black and Asian backgrounds are less likely to receive epidurals during childbirth compared to white women. Experts warn this disparity extends across healthcare, highlighting systemic issues and racialized assumptions.
China's new Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, effective Wednesday, aims to forge a shared national identity but faces criticism from Taiwan, the UN, and rights groups for potentially threatening freedoms, especially for minorities like Uyghurs and Tibetans. Critics also point to a clause allowing liability for violations outside China, raising concerns about transnational repression.
India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned the reported demolition of the 125-year-old Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Farooqabad, Pakistan, calling it a targeted act of vandalism and urging Islamabad to bring perpetrators to justice and restore the shrine.
Telangana's 2BHK Housing Scheme offers free two-bedroom homes with full infrastructure to poor and homeless BPL families. The scheme includes reservations for SC/ST and minorities, with beneficiaries selected through a multi-stage verification and draw of lots process.
Hindu community in Bangladesh protests alleged inaction by the government following incidents of disrespect towards religious symbols and threats against temples. Leaders demand immediate action and warn of larger mobilizations.
Hindu community in Bangladesh protests government inaction following alleged desecration of Lord Ram's image and threats against a temple idol. Leaders demand immediate action, citing a pattern of attacks on minorities and vowing to mobilize larger protests.
Greece's "Operation ENTOS" targets Romani communities with frequent, militarized raids, framed as crime control but seen as ethnic targeting. This "preventive policing" model, merging border and domestic security, is a dangerous EU-wide trend criminalizing minorities.
Disorder in Belfast decreased Wednesday night compared to Tuesday, when riots targeted ethnic minorities. Hilary Benn described the violence as "racist thuggery," noting that rioters on Wednesday attempted to reach a hotel housing asylum seekers. Police used water cannon and plastic bullets.
Disorder decreased in Belfast on Wednesday night compared to Tuesday, when rioters targeted ethnic minorities. Hilary Benn described the violence as "racist thuggery" and noted that many rioters on Wednesday sought to reach a hotel housing asylum seekers. Police used water cannon and baton rounds.
UK minister Kemi Badenoch plans to abolish the public sector equality duty, a law requiring public bodies to consider equality impacts. Critics argue this will legalize discrimination, while experts say the duty is misunderstood and not the cause of controversial diversity policies.
Far-right activists and lawmakers from the US and Europe convened in Figueira da Foz, Portugal, for the "Remigration Summit" to discuss expelling minorities and immigrants. Attendees included figures like Jared Taylor, Stefano Forte, and Greg Bovino, who aim to forge closer links between US and European extremist groups.
US Defense Secretary Pete Heges has repeatedly altered promotion lists, excluding women and Black candidates, raising concerns about anti-diversity politics. This pattern mirrors previous actions in the Army, leading to accusations of bias against minority and female officers.
The Japanese government's first basic plan to promote understanding of sexual minorities, based on the relevant law, will be approved by the cabinet this month. It aims to spread knowledge about diversity through schools, communities, families, and workplaces, acknowledging that many individuals still face difficulties due to insufficient public understanding.
India's ruling BJP party has ordered the creation of detention centers in West Bengal for undocumented Bangladeshis and Rohingyas, sparking fears of arbitrary expulsions among minorities, particularly Muslims.
India condemned a drone strike on the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant as a "dangerous escalation." Separately, New Delhi rebuked Dutch concerns over press freedom and minority rights, citing a "lack of understanding" of India's diversity.
Michail Chkhikvishvili, 22, leader of the Maniac Murder Cult, sentenced to 15 years for soliciting hate crimes, including plotting to poison minority children disguised as Santa Claus, and distributing bomb/ricin-making information.
The UK government is expanding the use of live facial recognition (LFR) technology across police forces to identify suspects in real-time. While authorities view it as a major crime-fighting tool, critics raise concerns about privacy, civil liberties, and potential bias.
Israeli police arrested a 36-year-old man after video captured him attacking a French Catholic nun near David's Tomb outside Jerusalem's Old City. The nun, a researcher at the French School of Biblical and Archaeological Research, suffered injuries including a forehead bruise. Police said the attack is being investigated as racially motivated. The incident comes amid rising harassment of Christians in the area and follows recent tensions over access to holy sites.
US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to limit consideration of racial demographics in voting map drawing, potentially reshaping politics in the American South. The decision challenges Louisiana districts created under the Voting Rights Act, requiring litigants to prove intentional discrimination.
