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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'Public officials who falsely reported illegal valley facilities will be given a chance to report again'

President Yoon has urged officials involved in the crackdown on illegal use of river and valley facilities to take the final opportunity to report accurately or face serious repercussions.

Feb 26 โ€ข 01:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Grenfell Tower update as 'painful' police wait triggers demand from MPs

MPs are urging police to accelerate their investigation into the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire as the government announces a new crackdown on dangerous construction materials.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:39 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegal: the repression of homosexuality intensifies, about twenty people arrested in a week

The Senegalese government has intensified its crackdown on homosexuality, resulting in the arrest of approximately twenty people, including notable figures from media and culture.

Feb 23 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Renewed Protests at Iranian University... "Death to Dictator Khamenei" March

Following a crackdown on anti-government protests last month, renewed demonstrations erupted at Iranian universities, with participants chanting against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Feb 22 โ€ข 07:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Student protest against the authorities in Iran

Iranian students protested against the government, chanting slogans after a crackdown on mass demonstrations that resulted in many deaths last month.

Feb 22 โ€ข 05:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Broken Families of Donald Trump

Photographer Carol Guzy highlights the emotional toll of U.S. immigration policies through her lens, capturing the distress of families caught in the government's crackdown.

Feb 21 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

China expands anti-corruption jurisdiction and strengthens crackdown on 'naked officials'

Chinese authorities are enhancing their anti-corruption measures by increasing oversight on officials with family members residing abroad, known as 'naked officials.'

Feb 19 โ€ข 05:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

WA's tobacco black market hit with less than $89,000 in fines last year

Western Australia's crackdown on illegal tobacco sales has resulted in under $89,000 in fines for 2025, prompting the government to consider increased penalties and enforcement measures.

Feb 16 โ€ข 23:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

7 key details in social media crackdown plan - and how it could affect your kids

The UK government is planning a consultation to gather information on how to improve online safety for children, potentially leading to restrictions on social media and addictive apps.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Action against hospitals violating rules in UP... 178 licenses revoked, FIRs against 281, 533 sealed

The Uttar Pradesh government has revoked licenses of 178 hospitals for rule violations, sealed 533 hospitals, and filed FIRs against 281 others as part of a crackdown on non-compliance in the private healthcare sector.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Crackdown on illegal tobacco and vape trade announced by WA government

The Western Australia government is set to introduce stringent new laws to combat illegal tobacco and vaping trade, imposing severe penalties including potential jail time and large fines.

Feb 16 โ€ข 01:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Government announces sweeping 'crackdown' on social media firms

The UK government is implementing a comprehensive crackdown on social media companies to protect children from illegal content, with a focus on AI-generated material.

Feb 15 โ€ข 12:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

The protest in Iran was suppressed, but the regime continues to pursue protesters to ensure it does not arise again

Iranian security forces have intensified their crackdown on protesters, forcibly detaining two sisters linked to recent national demonstrations.

Feb 15 โ€ข 04:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Iran: Tehran Releases Leader of the 'Reform Front' Coalition

Iran has released three prominent reformist figures, including the leader of the 'Reform Front' coalition, amid a government crackdown on dissent.

Feb 13 โ€ข 19:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

โ€˜The Motherland Is Catching Upโ€™: Russians in Kazakhstan Feel Moscowโ€™s Reach in String of Expulsions

Russians in Kazakhstan are facing increasing threats of deportation as the Kazakh government initiates a crackdown on Kremlin critics, raising concerns about their safety if returned to Russia.

Feb 13 โ€ข 18:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Iran regime accused of killing 19 Christians in anti-regime protests as persecution continues: watchdog

The Iranian regime's crackdown on anti-government demonstrations has reportedly led to the deaths of at least 19 Christians, according to a religious freedom organization.

Feb 13 โ€ข 17:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Iran crackdown: At least 200 children killed, schools under pressure

The article discusses the Iranian government's violent crackdown that has led to the deaths of at least 200 children, putting immense pressure on schools and educational institutions.

Feb 13 โ€ข 12:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Iran detains reformist politicians for their criticism of protest repression

Iran has arrested several reformist politicians in response to their criticism of the government's crackdown on protests, intensifying control over moderate factions due to fears of political instability.

Feb 13 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Arrests Among Reformists as Tehran Adopts the Narrative of 'Attempted Coup'

Iran is witnessing a crackdown on reformist figures amid government claims that recent protests resemble a coup attempt.

Feb 12 โ€ข 08:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Iran commemorates revolution amid anger over crackdown and tensions with US

Iran observed the anniversary of its revolution amid widespread public discontent over governmental crackdowns and ongoing tensions with the United States.

Feb 11 โ€ข 13:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

They commit fraud all over the world. Cambodia shuts down 200 online centers during raids

Cambodia has recently closed nearly 200 fraudulent online centers as part of a crackdown on various internet fraud schemes.

Feb 11 โ€ข 08:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

In Tequila, there is no room for a Delcy Rodrรญguez

Claudia Sheinbaum's recent actions against corrupt officials in Tequila highlight a significant crackdown on criminal alliances within the local government.

Feb 11 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Rice Prices Surge 18.3% and Instant Noodles 8.2%...Government Cracks Down on Prices in the Shopping Basket

The South Korean government has launched a joint crackdown on unfair trading behaviors affecting consumer goods as prices continue to rise, particularly in essential categories.

Feb 11 โ€ข 02:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

E-bike seller uses fake compliance stickers to skirt crackdown

Online e-bike sellers are using fake compliance stickers to help buyers evade detection by police following a reintroduction of national safety standards by the Australian government.

Feb 10 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Mass Arrests in Iceland and Professor Warns Against Linking Benefits to Wage Index

A significant police operation in Iceland has led to the arrest of eleven individuals in an international crackdown on organized crime, while an economics professor cautions the government against linking benefit payments to wage indices.

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Cambodian Government Aims to Eradicate Special Fraud by April, Strengthening Crackdown on Foreigners

The Cambodian government has set a goal to eradicate special fraud by April, intensifying crackdowns as foreigners flee from scam operations.

Feb 10 โ€ข 05:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Mental health clinicians to flag 'high-risk' patients in gun licence crackdown

Queensland's government is implementing a new law requiring mental health clinicians to report high-risk patients in relation to gun licenses, following the Wieambilla tragedy.

Feb 10 โ€ข 02:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Shield and First Guardian collapses spur investment scheme crackdown

The Australian government is set to enhance regulations on managed investment schemes following the collapses of Shield Master Fund and First Guardian that affected approximately 12,000 investors.

Feb 9 โ€ข 19:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
World

Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years by Hong Kong court in landmark national security case

Jimmy Lai, a former media mogul and pro-democracy advocate, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by a Hong Kong court for violations of a national security law, marking the harshest punishment under this law to date.

Feb 9 โ€ข 12:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Iran: Prominent opposition politician arrested โ€“ further prison sentence for Mohammadi

The Iranian government continues its crackdown on prominent figures who criticize the regime, with several politicians, including Asar Mansuri, being arrested after mass protests last month.

Feb 9 โ€ข 08:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Special crackdown on 'label switching' that damages K-fashion trust... rewards up to 200 million won

The South Korean government has launched a special crackdown on 'label switching' to prevent foreign-made clothing from having their origin labels replaced with Korean ones.

Feb 9 โ€ข 02:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

More than 7 years of imprisonment, travel ban imposed... Nargis Mohammadi sentenced to severe punishment by Iran

Iran has sentenced Nobel Peace Prize winner Nargis Mohammadi to over seven years in prison following her hunger strike amidst a crackdown on dissent by the government.

Feb 8 โ€ข 23:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Several new arrests of Iranian regime critics

Iran has arrested three leading activists from the reform movement, according to state media.

Feb 8 โ€ข 19:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Iran: France 24 Reporters retrace chronology of deadly crackdown

France 24 reporters provide a detailed timeline of the recent deadly crackdown in Iran.

Feb 8 โ€ข 09:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

As China intensifies offshore tax hunt, exporters struggle with compliance

Chinese exporters are facing significant challenges as the government intensifies its crackdown on undeclared overseas income.

Feb 8 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

NSW police to seize and destroy illegally โ€˜souped-upโ€™ ebikes under government crackdown

The NSW government is set to implement new laws allowing police to seize and destroy illegally modified ebikes that exceed the legal speed limit.

Feb 8 โ€ข 01:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Seizes Two Oil Tankers in the Persian Gulf

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has detained two oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, allegedly found with over a million liters of smuggled fuel, amid rising tensions following U.S. naval deployments in response to Tehran's crackdown on anti-government protests.

Feb 5 โ€ข 17:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Urgent negotiations between America and Iran, tensions are rising. Trump: Be very, very worried

Donald Trump warned Iran's supreme leader to be 'very worried' ahead of the first official talks between the two nations after the U.S. bombed Tehran's nuclear program, amidst escalating tensions following Iran's violent crackdown on anti-government protests.

Feb 5 โ€ข 16:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

FIR will be registered for playing obscene songs in Bihar

The Bihar government has intensified its crackdown on obscene songs, directing police to take strict action against those playing suggestive content in public spaces.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

NT residents feel less safe despite government's crime crackdown, report finds

A government report revealed that Northern Territory residents feel less safe in 2024-2025, despite a significant increase in police presence.

Feb 4 โ€ข 02:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

Musk calls Spanish PM a โ€˜tyrantโ€™ after Spain announces sweeping social media crackdown

Elon Musk has criticized Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sรกnchez as a 'tyrant' following his announcement of measures to hold social media executives accountable and regulate platform algorithms at the World Government Summit in Dubai.

Feb 3 โ€ข 23:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Spain announces major social media crackdown

Spain has announced a ban on social media usage for children under 16 and will hold tech executives accountable for harmful content, as per Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's announcement at the World Government Summit in Dubai.

Feb 3 โ€ข 17:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Fears in Iran that a US attack could reignite protests and lead to the regime's collapse

Iran's leadership is increasingly worried that a U.S. strike could undermine their power control and push an enraged public to return to the streets after a bloody crackdown on anti-government demonstrations.

Feb 2 โ€ข 18:33 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Post-Electoral Violence in Tanzania: 'I never imagined that someone from my family would die'

Three months after the violent crackdown on protests against a fraudulent election in Tanzania, testimonies are emerging about the government's brutal response that led to numerous deaths.

Feb 1 โ€ข 23:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ New York Times
World

Iran Protests Quelled Since Deadly Crackdown, Residents Say

Residents report that protests in Iran have significantly decreased following a deadly crackdown by authorities.

Jan 16 โ€ข 17:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

Chilling reason why protests have stopped in Iran as citizens living in fear

Iranian protests have ceased due to a deadly government crackdown that has instilled fear among citizens, resulting in at least 2,615 deaths.

Jan 16 โ€ข 14:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

Reza Pahlavi: I am ready to return โ€“ Increase pressure on the regime

Iranian opposition leader Reza Pahlavi called on the international community to increase pressure on the Iranian government to assist protesters in overthrowing the clerical rule, despite the deadly crackdown limiting protests.

Jan 16 โ€ข 14:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Crime & Justice

The bloodiest night in Iran. Robina did not survive the massacre which started at 8:30 PM.

The article details the violence against protesters in Iran on January 8, during which Robina Aminian, a fashion student, was killed amid a crackdown by security forces.

Jan 16 โ€ข 11:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Iran: Death toll soars in protests after brutal crackdown

The death toll continues to rise in Iran amid a series of violent protests following a severe government crackdown.

Jan 15 โ€ข 11:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

BBC comedian heartbroken as Iran kills friend's brother then demands ยฃ3,700 from family

Omid Djalili expresses his sorrow over the Iranian government's crackdown on protests, which led to the death of a friend's brother and the regime's demand for money from the victim's family.

Jan 15 โ€ข 10:14 UTC

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