New Zealand’s human rights body blasts ‘serial’ government failure & launches inquiry into housing crisis and homelessness problem

New Zealand’s Human Rights Commission has termed the country’s housing crisis a “massive human rights failure” as it launched an inquiry into the issue. Soaring property values have led to a spike in homelessness. … Read More >New Zealand’s human rights body blasts ‘serial’ government failure & launches inquiry into housing crisis and homelessness problem

Philippines to extend nighttime curfew in capital Manila as Covid-19 cases soar and strict lockdown looms

The Philippines has decided to bring the existing nighttime curfew in the capital of Manila forward by two hours in an attempt to quell soaring Covid-19 cases in the city, which is soon to be placed under strict lockdown. … Read More >Philippines to extend nighttime curfew in capital Manila as Covid-19 cases soar and strict lockdown looms

Beijing raises death toll from Henan floods to 302, 50 missing as more extreme weather strikes China (VIDEO)

Authorities in China have said that the death toll from the devastating floods in Henan province has reached 302, most of whom died in the provincial capital Zhengzhou where a subway line was earlier flooded. … Read More >Beijing raises death toll from Henan floods to 302, 50 missing as more extreme weather strikes China (VIDEO)

UN special rapporteur on torture requests info after video shows German police officer throwing elderly woman to ground

Nils Melzer, the United Nation’s special rapporteur on torture, has issued a request for information after a video showing a German police officer throwing an elderly woman to the floor during a protest went viral online. … Read More >UN special rapporteur on torture requests info after video shows German police officer throwing elderly woman to ground

Australia extends Covid-19 lockdown in Brisbane, sends soldiers to help enforce quarantine rules in Sydney

Coronavirus-related restrictions have been tightened in major Australian cities, with a lockdown extended in Brisbane and military personnel dispatched to patrol the streets of Sydney amid the fight against the Delta variant. … Read More >Australia extends Covid-19 lockdown in Brisbane, sends soldiers to help enforce quarantine rules in Sydney