In a move that has raised concerns globally, a Chinese court has issued a suspended death sentence to an Australian writer and pro-democracy blogger on charges of espionage. The verdict, considered unusually harsh by human rights advocates, has the potential. . .
In a significant diplomatic move, the Biden administration has announced the imposition of sanctions against Israeli settlers operating in the West Bank. The decision, outlined in an executive order, enables the use of financial sanctions and visa bans targeting four individuals directly implicated in attacks against and displacement of Palestinian civilians in the occupied West Bank.
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby reiterated the administration's commitment to addressing acts of violence and human rights violations, specifying that the sanctioned individuals have been involved in actions harming Palestinian civilians. The move comes in response to escalating tensions and incidents, including. . .
In a significant development, Ohio lawmakers are pushing for changes to the state's execution laws with a proposed bill that aims to criminalize the dissemination of information about state executions. The controversial "Death Bill" has sparked debates on transparency, accountability. . .
The recent execution of Alabama death row inmate Kenneth Smith by nitrogen gas has sparked condemnation from a top United Nations official. The use of nitrogen hypoxia as a method of execution has drawn criticism, with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights raising concerns about its untested nature and potential implications for human rights.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said the execution went as expected.
Attorney General Steve Marshall said everything went according to plan.
Kenneth Smith, a death row inmate in Alabama, was executed on Thursday using nitrogen gas. The execution marked the first. . .