Africa & Historical JusticeNamibia marked its first genocide remembrance day, honoring the estimated 75,000 Herero and Nama people killed during German colonial rule between 1904 and 1908. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirmed the nation’s push for reparations from Germany, which has acknowledged the genocide but only offered development aid, not direct compensation. Herero and Nama leaders called for greater international awareness, describing the genocide as a precursor to the Holocaust. Germany’s ambassador expressed hope for ongoing reconciliation, but descendants of victims remain politically marginalized.Latin America: Violence, Rights, and AusterityIn Mexico, eight soldiers were killed by an improvised explosive device in Michoacán, highlighting the rising use of mines and IEDs by criminal cartels in their battle for territory. Cartels have increasingly recruited ex-military experts, and IEDs are now a persistent threat to both soldiers and civilians. Middle East: Gaza, Iran, and Humanitarian CollapseGaza’s humanitarian disaster deepened as Israeli forces opened fire at food distribution points, and desperate Palestinians stormed a UN warehouse, resulting in deaths from crushing and gunfire. The US- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s chaotic aid rollout drew criticism from the UN and humanitarian groups, who refused to work with it, citing a lack of neutrality and transparency. Israeli PM Netanyahu claimed the killing of Hamas Gaza chief Mohammad Sinwar, as the war entered its 20th month with over 53,000 dead and more than 2 million displaced. French President Macron is moving toward recognizing a Palestinian state, potentially making France the first Western heavyweight to do so. Writers and human rights groups worldwide labeled Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide, calling for sanctions and unrestricted aid.Europe: Far-Right Surge, Housing Crisis, and Legal ShocksPortugal’s far-right Chega party became the main opposition, overturning decades of bipartisan rule amid economic discontent. In the UK, the housing ombudsman warned of “simmering anger” over dire living conditions, with a 474% rise in complaints since 2019. Scotland advanced an “ecocide” bill to criminalize environmental destruction, while a retired French surgeon received a record 20-year sentence for sexually abusing hundreds of young patients.Asia-Pacific: Climate, Rights, and SecurityThe head of COP30 warned of “economic denial” as the new form of climate skepticism, focusing on opposition to economic restructuring for climate action. Australia’s Patrick Dodson condemned Aboriginal youth incarceration as “ongoing genocide.” In China, satellite images revealed advanced bombers deployed to disputed South China Sea islands, signaling Beijing’s growing military reach. Shein, the fast-fashion giant, shifted its IPO plans from London to Hong Kong amid regulatory hurdles.US: Policy, Protests, and TechA US federal court blocked Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, ruling he overstepped authority. The Trump administration paused new student visa appointments to expand social media vetting, raising fears of a drop in international student enrollment. FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez warned of a “campaign of censorship and control” targeting the press under Trump. Elon Musk publicly distanced himself from DC politics, criticizing Trump’s tax bill as his companies face business headwinds. Trump commuted the sentence of Chicago gang leader Larry Hoover, and Hailey Bieber sold her Rhode beauty brand to Elf Beauty for $1 billion.Human Rights: Saudi Women’s ‘Care Homes’A Guardian investigation exposed Saudi Arabia’s secretive “rehabilitation” prisons for women, where inmates face abuse, flogging, and indefinite detention for “disobedience.” Activists called for their abolition as the kingdom promotes itself as reformed on the world stage.

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