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November 21, 2024
US, China exhibit sharp contrast during final meeting ahead of transition

From supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine to pushing US to abandon its allies in Asia, Beijing seeks to establish terms of engagement ahead of second Trump presidency
November 18, 2024
China falsely accuses Philippines of escalating tensions in South China Sea

China has dismissed an international ruling outlining the Philippines’ rights in the South China Sea, and repeatedly engages in aggressive actions to maintain its dominance in the region.
November 12, 2024
Iran uses 'mental health' pretext to downplay woman’s dress code protest

Witness reports and Iran’s systematic use of punitive psychiatry to undermine dissent contradict government claims that the woman had a mental health crisis and was not protesting enforcement of the country’s mandatory dress code.
November 06, 2024
China pushes divisive narratives amid heated US election

Beijing’s propaganda sought to highlight, exaggerate flaws of US democracy, regardless of presidential election winner
November 06, 2024
Iran uses open and covert methods to sway US voters

Analysts warn Tehran seeks to undermine faith in the democratic system, regardless of who emerges victorious in the US presidential race
November 01, 2024
Russia protests Berlin’s installation of military base in Germany

The Two Plus Four Agreement’s Article 5, paragraph 3 regards the time frame following the withdrawal of the Soviet troops from Germany. However, Article 6 states that the conditions of Article 5, paragraph 3 no longer apply after Germany joins an alliance.
October 31, 2024
Accused of interference in Georgia, Russia pumps up anti-US propaganda

Russia targeted Georgians with disinformation narratives, including allegations of Western ‘neo-colonialism,’ conspiracy theories about US-trained snipers targeting protesters, Georgia's president says
October 29, 2024
Russia protests Berlin’s installation of military base in Germany

The Treaty’s Article 5, paragraph 3 regards the time frame following the withdrawal of the Soviet troops from Germany. However, Article 6 states that the conditions of Article 5, paragraph 3 no longer apply after Germany joins an alliance.
October 23, 2024
Beijing touts Hong Kong’s business bona fides amid rights restrictions

While Hong Kong’s economy remains open, observers say Beijing’s heavy-handed political interventions risk the city-state’s status as an international business hub.
October 17, 2024
Turkey's ruling party uses misinformation to downplay scope of femicide

Turkey ranks among the world's worst countries for violence against women
October 03, 2024
Iran propagates Israel’s response to Houthi attacks as ‘war crimes’

While rights watchdogs call Israel’s strikes in response to the Houthis’ hostile attacks disproportional, there is no evidence that Israel targeted Yemeni civilians. Contrary to the Iranian claims, it is the Houthis who have repeatedly violated international agreements set to stop violence.
October 01, 2024
Iran uses UN meetings to attack Israel, whitewash destabilizing actions

Iran distorts what sparked the Israel-Hamas war and glosses over Tehran’s decadeslong effort to destroy Israel via proxy forces.
September 28, 2024
Iran uses UN meetings to attack Israel, whitewash destabilizing actions

Iran distorts what sparked the Israel-Hamas war and glosses over Tehran’s decadeslong effort to destroy Israel via proxy forces
September 23, 2024
Iran seeks to legitimize disputed reelection of Venezuela’s Maduro

Venezuela’s opposition, facing a post-election crackdown, has offered ample evidence Maduro lost the July 28 presidential poll.
September 18, 2024
Russia capitalizes on Trump assassination attempt to sow division, deny election meddling

Russia's efforts to amplify political divisions in the United States and influence the November 5 presidential election are well-documented
September 13, 2024
Iran denies delivering ballistic missiles, aid to Moscow’s Ukraine war effort

Iranian officials have previously touted delivery of missiles to Russia, while Moscow has used Iranian drones to wreak havoc across Ukraine.
September 05, 2024
Moscow trades on Putin’s Mongolia visit to undercut ICC warrant, rehash Ukraine Nazi claims

US and EU expect Mongolia to adhere to its commitments to the ICC to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin on alleged war crimes charges
September 04, 2024
China deflects after UN renews calls to investigate Xinjiang abuses

Beijing continues to stonewall efforts to address its well-documented abuse of Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in Xinjiang.
August 30, 2024
China deflects after UN renews calls to investigate Xinjiang abuses

Beijing continues to stonewall efforts to address its well-documented abuse of Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in Xinjiang
August 27, 2024
'He was not a journalist,' Kremlin says about Reuters staffer killed in strike

International law and the law of warfare protect all members of press crews as civilians. Russia has a documented history of targeting foreign journalists as part of a broader effort to control the narrative over its war in Ukraine.

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