Biden Grants Largest Single-Day Clemency in U.S. History
President Joe Biden marked a historic day in clemency actions on December 11, 2024, by commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 individuals and granting pardons to 39 people. This large-scale act of mercy predominantly benefited those convicted of nonviolent offenses, reflecting the... read more »
Supreme Court Stays Fresh Suits and Surveys Under Places of Worship Act
The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and Justices PV Sanjay Kumar and KV Viswanathan, has stayed fresh surveys and legal proceedings concerning disputes over existing religious structures under the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. The... read more »
Bashar Al-Assad’s Fall After 14 Years of Civil War Marks the End of H...
Damascus : The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad after 14 years of a devastating civil war marks a turning point in the nation’s tumultuous history and the end of the Assad family’s decades-long rule. A culmination of escalating domestic insurgency, waning international support, and... read more »
Russia Fires Nuclear-Capable ICBM at Ukraine: A Dangerous Escalation
On November 21, 2024, Russia launched intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) at Ukraine for the first time during the ongoing conflict. Ukrainian officials confirmed the attack targeted the city of Dnipro, with six of the nine missiles intercepted. The missiles damaged infrastructure,... read more »
