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US Lawmaker Condemns Israel’s Detention of Activists

(MENAFN) A leading American legislator strongly criticized Israel on Friday for detaining hundreds of activists, including several American nationals, who attempted to deliver humanitarian aid to the blockaded Gaza Strip, declaring Israel’s...

Turkish activist claims Greta Thunberg got tortured by Israel forces

(MENAFN) According to a Turkish activist from the humanitarian Global Sumud Flotilla, Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was seriously tortured by Israeli forces following the capture of their boats in international waters. According to Ersin...

Turkish activist accuses Israel of torturing Greta Thunberg

(MENAFN) A Turkish activist involved in the Global Sumud Flotilla alleged on Saturday that Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg endured severe torture while in Israeli custody after vessels were intercepted in international waters, according to...

Turkish Activist Alleges Greta Thunberg Tortured by Israel

(MENAFN) A Turkish humanitarian campaigner who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla claimed on Saturday that Swedish environmental advocate Greta Thunberg endured intense mistreatment at the hands of Israeli troops after their ships were...

Turkish Activists Report Abuse After Detention by Israel

(MENAFN) Turkish campaigners from the Global Sumud Flotilla have recounted experiences of physical and mental mistreatment, racial insults, and harassment by Israeli forces after their unlawful detention in international waters. Meanwhile, Turkish...

Flotilla gets attacked, activists arrested by Israeli Navy

(MENAFN) According to organizers late Wednesday, an international assistance flotilla destined for the blockaded Gaza Strip was assaulted by Israeli naval forces, who also detained the onboard activists. As the Global Sumud Flotilla sailed toward...

Mandela Foundation denounces Israeli interception of Flotilla’s ships

(MENAFN) The Nelson Mandela Foundation, the non-profit organization dedicated to the former South African president's legacy, has denounced Israel's seizure of the Global Sumud Flotilla during its humanitarian mission to Gaza and demanded the...

Militia Attack on Displaced Camp Kills Fourteen in DRC

(MENAFN) At least 14 people were killed Thursday morning when militias launched a brutal assault on a camp for displaced persons in the Djugu territory of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri province, according to local media reports. The...

Israel Detains Over Two Hundred Activists Aboard Gaza-Bound Aid Convoy

(MENAFN) Israeli authorities have detained 223 international activists aboard a Gaza-bound humanitarian convoy, organizers confirmed Thursday. The Global Sumud Flotilla, via the US-based social media platform X, reported that 15 boats had been...

Vocodia Holdings Corp Bolsters Leadership Recruiting Activist Investor Paul Taylor as Chairman and Interim COO, Announces Aggressive Strategic Pivot

BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vocodia Holdings Corp (OTC: VHAI), a pioneer in AI-driven customer engagement solutions, today announced the unanimous election of Paul Taylor as Chairman of the Board and interim Chief Operating...

Singapore bars entry for HK runaway pro-democracy activist

(MENAFN) A Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigner, who escaped Hohng Kong, was barred from entering Singapore, despite having a visa, after the city-state declared that his presence "would not be in national interests." On Saturday, Nathan Law, an...

Portuguese Stage Protests Urging Release of Nationals Held by Israel

(MENAFN) In a powerful display of solidarity, more than 3,000 protesters gathered in downtown Lisbon on Saturday to support Palestinians and call for the immediate release of three Portuguese nationals detained by Israel. The trio had been...

Activists Say ‘Yes’ to ‘Vote No’ Campaigns in 2025

Key Points The 2025 proxy season has seen a marked rise in “vote-no” or withhold campaigns against directors. These campaigns, which can be launched any time, without warning, can result in high withhold votes against directors, even when the...

Libyan Civil Society Gains Support Through EU-Funded Youth-Centered Dialogue for Peace and Justice

CESVI and Tatweer Research deliver training, mentorship, and regional exchanges to help CSOs build sustainability and promote youth and women’s participation. BENGHAZI, LIBYA, September 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The European Union, in...

Papua New Guinea Weighs Limiting Social Media Access for Teens

(MENAFN) Papua New Guinea is considering new legislation that would impose age restrictions on social media usage, aiming to tighten control over online activity in the Pacific nation, media reported Friday. The government plans to introduce the...

Belgian MP Joins Freedom Flotilla, Demands Action on Gaza Genocide

(MENAFN) Belgian legislator Benedicte Linard has boarded the Freedom Flotilla en route to Gaza, urgently calling on the global community to intervene and stop what she denounced as an ongoing "genocide" in the besieged Palestinian region. Speaking...

Mexico Urges “Repatriation” of Nationals Detained by Israel

(MENAFN) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday called for the “immediate repatriation” of six Mexican citizens detained by Israeli authorities after an interception of a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. During her regular...

Papua New Guinea considers age restrictions for social media platforms

(MENAFN) Papua New Guinea is considering introducing age limits for social media use in the country, according to reports. The government plans to present a proposed social media law to parliament later this month following Cabinet approval. Under...

CNN’s Van Jones Issues Apology After Controversial Gaza Remarks

(MENAFN) CNN political commentator Van Jones issued an apology Sunday following intense backlash over remarks he made on HBO’s Overtime with Bill Maher, where he appeared to joke about images of dead children in Gaza. During the broadcast, Jones...

Opera Singer from Georgia Gets Charged with Coup Attempt

(MENAFN) Opera vocalist Paata Burchuladze, along with four other pro-European Union protest organizers, has been accused of provoking a riot and attempting to topple the government in Georgia. Burchuladze, renowned for his past performances...