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Proposed Brazilian Constitutional Amendment Has the Potential to Violate Indigenous Property Rights
On Wednesday, hundreds of Indigenous people covered in body paint and holding animal images marched in Brazil's capital against the ‘Marco Temporal’ Doctrine.
Lebanon’s Hezbollah Announces Naim Qassem as New Leader
Lebanese militant group Hezbollah recently announced the election of 71-year-old Naim Qassem — Hezbollah’s long-time deputy secretary general — as the group’s new chief leader last week.
Russia Hosts Largest BRICS Summit Yet – With aspirations to Rival the West
In the 16th annual BRICS summit, countries met in Kazan, Russia. A key point of discussion was alternatives to Western global financing systems to counter the threat of sanctions.
Dock Workers Heighten Demands Against AI Takeover of Job Market
The East Coast dock worker strike beginning early October, debating over automation labor replacement and wages, has once again put concerns over AI disrupting job markets back in the limelight.
North Korean Troops Allegedly Seen in Russia, Set for Deployment in Ukraine
As footage emerges of North Korean soldiers suiting up in Russian gear, Ukraine warns that Pyongyang’s involvement could shift the balance of the conflict. With Moscow and Pyongyang forging a tighter military alliance, the international community faces fresh security concerns.