UN mission alleges crimes against humanity in Iranian protest crackdown | Crimes Against Humanity
A UN fact-finding mission has concluded Iranian forces committed crimes against humanity during a crackdown on protests, with the worst repression occurring in January. The report backs up witness claims of unprecedented violence. Published On 18 Sep 202618 Sep 2026 Share UN mission alleges crimes against humanity in Iranian protest crackdown on social media share-nodes…
Could this economic squeeze sway US voters? | Elections
Senior economist Mihir Torsekar tells Al Jazeera’s ‘This is America’ that Americans on the lower end of the economy are feeling the impact of higher borrowing costs and weaker purchasing power. He says it could make affordability a key concern heading into the midterm elections. Published On 18 Sep 202618 Sep 2026 Share Could this…
Japan’s interest rate hiked to 31-year high at 1.25% as inflation rises | Banks News
Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate from 1 to 1.25 percent, pledging to help counter inflation risks. Published On 18 Sep 202618 Sep 2026 The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has raised interest rates by 0.25 to 1.25 percent, pushing borrowing costs to their highest level in 31 years, amid rising inflation and wages, and…
Syria warns Israel poses ‘the greatest threat’ to Middle East stability | Conflict News
UNSC meeting on Syria turned into a heated debate between Israel and Turkiye over troops in Syrian territory. Published On 18 Sep 202618 Sep 2026 The United Nations Security Council’s monthly meeting on Syria’s post-Assad transition has seen Syria, Israel and Turkiye trade accusations over who can rightfully have a military presence on Syrian soil….