Anti-South Asian ‘hate speech’ on X surges by 240%, US report finds
Researchers link the rise to immigration politics, economic anxiety and the growing visibility of South Asians in US.
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Man arrested over killing of Tasia Fortune, found hanging from tree
Police have arrested a man in connection with the murder of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree.
Published On 12 Sep 2026
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Is the US more anti-Muslim now than after 9/11?
Twenty-five years after 9/11, negative perceptions of Islam persist even as Muslim political representation grows.
Published On 11 Sep 2026
Israeli academia accused of systemic apartheid against Palestinians
A legal report exposes how Israeli universities use a dual-track disciplinary system to target Palestinian students.
Manipur musician killed in Indian capital, reviving racism concerns
The guitarist’s killing leads to an outcry, exposing decades of racial discrimination faced by northeastern communities.
UK government refuses slavery reparations as Jamaica urges king to act
Britain expresses sorrow over slavery, but rejects financial compensation.
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Al Jazeera reporter challenges Huckabee over Israeli settler pogroms
Al Jazeera reporter challenged US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee after he called violent Israeli settlers a minority
Published On 5 Sep 2026
The long-term implications of Pete Hegseth’s US military purges
Resignation of US Army secretary is latest loss at the top for the military.
Worshippers in West Bank tear-gassed as Israeli attacks on mosques surge
Palestinian authorities say Israeli forces and settlers have ‘violated’ 13 West Bank mosques this year.
India faces criticism from UN discrimination watchdog
CERD says India must tackle hate crimes against Bengali-speaking Muslims and increase protections for other groups.
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Nathan Cofnas on whether he feels responsible for Jason Arday’s death
Nathan Cofnas, who accused Cambridge professor Jason Arday of plagiarism, has addressed Arday’s death.
Published On 24 Aug 2026
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