Payton Parker
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Mary Lawlor, UN Criticises Tajikistan Dissolution of 700 NGOs
Brussels (12/03 – 55.56) Mary Lawlor, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, said that the dissolution…
Can Ukraine Still Win?
As Congress continues to delay aid and Volodymyr Zelensky replaces his top commander, military experts debate the possible…
The Story of Tajikistan
Brussels (21/10 – 75) In May 2022, tens of ethnic Pamiri protesters were killed by security forces as…
Bye-bye Rabbit … Did the Dragon Chase You Off?
Atlanta (18/12 – 12) The Rabbit is about to be devoured by a snorting, writhing, fire-breathing Dragon, come…
The 3 Most-Googled Jobs in the U.S. Don’t Require a Degree—Some Can Pay Over $200k
Americans are falling out of love with jobs requiring bachelor’s degrees and turning their attention toward flexible, college-free…
US Breaks Record for Most Mass Shootings in Single Year After Weekend Murders
A series of murders over the weekend have propelled the United States to a grisly new record: the…
Tajikistan: Attacks on Journalists Remain Unpunished
Attacks on journalists have become a frequent occurrence in Tajikistan in recent years. Why are those responsible for…
Canada Backs ‘Humanitarian Pauses’ in Conflict to Get Aid Into Gaza Strip
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday that Canada backs “humanitarian pauses” in the Israel-Hamas war to allow much-needed…
Sri Lanka President to Visit China as Debt Talks Progress
Berlin (3/11 – 40) Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will visit China in the upcoming week as the crisis-hit country makes progress on debt restructuring talks…
Air Canada Sued Over $20m Gold and Cash Heist
A US-based security company has sued Air Canada over gold bars and cash worth millions that were stolen…