Destruction of Qasmieh Bridge in Southern Lebanon Isolated Thousands of Civilians and May Constitute a War Crime Human Rights Watch Reports

The Israeli military’s destruction of the Qasmieh bridge on April 16, 2026, has effectively severed the final primary land artery connecting Lebanese territory south of the Litani River to the rest of the country. This targeted strike, occurring just hours before a long-negotiated ceasefire was set to take effect, has left tens of thousands of […]

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Digital Divide Persists for Hong Kong’s Ethnic Minorities Despite High Smartphone Ownership, Equality Watchdog Reports

Members of Hong Kong’s ethnic minority communities exhibit near-universal ownership of smartphones, yet their ability to fully leverage digital services remains significantly hampered, according to a recent report by the equality watchdog. The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has highlighted this disparity, urging the government to explore innovative solutions, including the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) […]

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