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IAEA Head: Iran's Nuclear Cooperation a 'Work in Progress' as Sanctions Loom
The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog warned on Wednesday that Iran’s cooperation with international inspectors remains unsatisfactory, as per a report in AP. The statement comes as US and European leaders held discussions about potential sanctions after last-minute diplomatic meetings failed to resolve the standoff over Tehran’s nuclear program. While inspectors have been allowed back into Iran, the Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed they do not have full access, a key point of contention that challenges the agency’s ability to verify the program’s peaceful nature.
Denmark And Greenland Apologize For Forced Inuit Contraception Program
Denmark and Greenland have officially apologized for their roles in a historic forced contraception program that targeted Indigenous Greenlandic women and girls, AP said in a report. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that while the past cannot be changed, the government can take responsibility, and Greenlandic Prime Minister Múte B. Egede called the program a ‘dark chapter’ in history. The apology addresses abuses dating back to the 1960s, where thousands of women and girls had intrauterine devices (IUDs) inserted, often without their consent. This official acknowledgment follows a 2022 lawsuit filed by nearly 150 Inuit women seeking compensation from the Danish state.
European Leaders Visit Moldova To Show Support Ahead Of Key Election
The leaders of France and Poland, along with Germany’s opposition leader, traveled to Moldova on Wednesday to affirm their support for the EU-candidate nation on its 34th Independence Day, as per a report in AP. French President Emmanuel Macron, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and German opposition leader Friedrich Merz held talks with Moldovan President Maia Sandu in Chisinau. The high-profile visit is seen as a strong signal of backing for Moldova’s sovereignty and its pro-Western path, particularly as President Sandu has warned of potential Russian interference in the country’s upcoming presidential election.
Submerged Stone Age Settlement Discovered Off Danish Coast
Archaeologists have discovered a submerged Stone Age settlement from over 8,500 years ago in Denmark’s Bay of Aarhus, according to a report in AP. Divers descended about 8 meters below the surface to collect evidence from the coastal settlement, which was swallowed by rising sea levels following the last ice age. The gradual submergence created an anaerobic environment that preserved the site ‘like a time capsule,’ protecting organic materials and structures from decay.
Floods Kill 32 In Jammu, Displace 150,000 In Pakistan
Intense monsoon rains across parts of India and Pakistan have caused severe flooding, leaving at least 32 people dead in the Jammu region, AP said in a report. Many people are also reported missing following a landslide that struck a Hindu pilgrimage route in the area. In neighboring Pakistan, torrential rains in the eastern Punjab province have displaced over 150,000 people, prompting authorities to request army assistance for rescue and relief operations.
Sovereign Citizen Ideology In Focus After Australian Police Killing
A police manhunt in Australia for Dezi Freeman, a man wanted for the alleged killing of police officers, has brought the ‘sovereign citizen’ movement into sharp focus, BBC says in a report. This anti-government extremist ideology involves adherents believing they are not subject to national laws, taxes, or court orders. The incident underscores the significant risks law enforcement face when encountering individuals who reject state authority and has triggered increased scrutiny of such groups. The case is expected to pose considerable challenges to the Australian judicial system and has raised broader concerns about public safety and the potential for radical conspiracy theories to escalate into real-world violence, impacting social and political stability.
