The European Union, France, Germany and the UK Monday independently summoned Iran’s envoys to their respective countries over Tehran’s severe crackdowns on and executions of anti-government protesters. The EU reiterated to Iran ambassador Hossein Dehghani its “strong appalment” over the January 7 executions of Mohammad Mehdi Karami and Seyyed Mohammad Hosseini. The two men were [...]

Myanmar state broadcaster MRTV reported Wednesday that 7,012 prisoners, including political detainees, will be released by the military-controlled government of Myanmar in commemoration of the nation’s independence day. But a JURIST correspondent in Myanmar doubts that the announcement signals a positive trend for the junta. “We can’t expect much improvement because they do that for [...]

New York Attorney General Letitia James Thursday sued ex-CEO and cofounder of crypto trading platform Celsius Alex Mashinsky for defrauding customers. James claims that Mashinsky gambled “hundreds of thousands of investors” out of “billions of dollars of investment” by making risky investments in decentralised finance and hiding the reality of his company’s dwindling assets and [...]

Ex-CEO of crypto company FTX Sam Bankman-Fried Tuesday pleaded not guilty to criminal charges including wire fraud, conspiracy, money laundering and election finance violations. In light of his bond release, Bankman-Fried also requested on Tuesday that his bail be modified to ensure that his bail suretors’ identities are redacted. The motion was challenged by news [...]

Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov Saturday warned Russian citizens of Russia launching  another wave of military mobilization. In a YouTube video released by Ukrainian military TV, Reznikov stated that within a week Russia will close the borders for its male citizens and declare martial law. Reznikov stated this will begin Russia’s wave of mobilization. During [...]