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Japan's Central Minimum Wage Council has initiated discussions aimed at correcting delays in the enforcement of minimum wage increases and addressing excessive wage competition with neighboring prefectures.

French authorities have called for the suspension of all sand-based toys due to the discovery of asbestos contaminating some of these products.

A recent report highlights that attacks on the LGTBI community signal a broader pattern of suppression of individual freedoms across Europe.

The South Korean Ministry of Veterans Affairs has decided to completely reassess the registration of Colonel Park Jin-kyung, who is associated with allegations of harsh suppression of civilians during the Jeju April 3 incident.

A report exposes the suppression of Palestine supporters in Britain by various lobbying groups, documenting 964 incidents of repression between 2019 and 2025.

The police have deployed the Anti-Romeo and Gang Suppression Squads in four key locations to combat rising incidents of harassment against women and girls in India.

The EU has imposed sanctions on eight Russians accused of serious human rights violations and suppression of democratic opposition in Russia.

Israeli authorities have released Palestinian journalist Nasreen Salem Al-Abed after a week of detention, amid growing concerns over the suppression of local media coverage in Jerusalem.

The EU has imposed sanctions on eight Russians accused of serious human rights violations and suppression of democratic opposition in Russia.

A researcher highlights the ruthless suppression of the Donghak Peasant Army by the Japanese Navy in the late 19th century.

Congressional Republicans are defending their voter ID legislation against criticisms from Democrats who label it as voter suppression.

The political party New Left accuses the Greek government of suppression and police violence against health workers protesting outside Nikaia Hospital over working conditions.

Hamas has reportedly regained control over a significant portion of Gaza, implementing taxation and administrative services, despite claims of violence and suppression.

A firefighter was slightly injured while fighting a fire that broke out at a business in Diavata, western Thessaloniki.

Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen testified in court that she did not issue any orders regarding the suppression of riots related to an event on August 10.

Michela Murgia's work, 'Lezioni sull’odio,' explores the concept of hate, advocating for its acknowledgment rather than suppression as a crucial human experience.

A settlement allows 73,000 North Carolina voters lacking proper ID to remain on the voter rolls, marking a win for Democrats amid a legal battle against voter suppression claims by Republicans.

Akhilesh Yadav, leader of the Samajwadi Party, has accused the BJP and the Election Commission of colluding to disenfranchise his party's supporters in Uttar Pradesh's voter list revision.

Israeli prisons have experienced heightened suppression and abuses since Itamar Ben Gvir took over as National Security Minister, exemplified by a recent raid on Palestinian prisoners at Ofer Prison.

The Meloni government is expanding police powers in Italy, raising concerns from critics about potential suppression of leftist protests.

The Myanmar military has expelled the acting ambassador of East Timor as a response to allegations of repression and human rights abuses.

Around 200,000 demonstrators gathered in Munich to protest against the Iranian regime and its violent suppression of nationwide protests.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won a decisive victory in the country's first general election following a political upheaval, securing over two-thirds of the seats as the former ruling party faces challenges.

The article discusses a Republican attack ad criticizing Senator Jon Ossoff for enforcing photo ID requirements at his rallies while opposing similar measures for voting, which they label as voter suppression.

A 19-year-old man was arrested and two teenagers were apprehended for drug trafficking in Angra dos Reis, Brazil, during a police operation aimed at drug suppression during Carnival.

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the 'Rescue America' law, which imposes unprecedented restrictions on voter registration and voting, amid significant pressure from President Trump, but it faces challenges in the Senate.

Lee Sang-min, former Minister of the Interior and Safety, received a first-instance ruling which linked his actions during a state of emergency to rebellion, implicating direct orders from former President Yoon Seok-yeol.

Hamas reports that prisoner Abdullah Barghouti was injured during a suppression operation carried out by Israeli prison authorities at Gilboa Prison.

The death toll from the suppression of protests in Iran has risen to at least 7002 people, according to activist reports.

South Korean YouTuber Jeon Han-gil, who has supported military intervention claims and wrong election theories since the December 3 coup d'état incident, argues that the police investigation against him is an oppression of press freedom.

Kyrgyzstan's president dismissed his head of intelligence, Kamtschybek Taschijew, amidst allegations of political suppression.

The FSB has reported a record number of citizens reporting each other in Russia, a trend reminiscent of the Soviet era, largely driven by government repression and the suppression of dissent.

The Damascus International Book Fair sees the return of sidewalk booksellers in a dedicated section, marking a cultural resurgence in Syria after years of suppression.

Serbia remains on the EU candidate list despite concerns about its government's commitment to European values amid violent suppression of student protests and media freedom violations.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed regret over the violent suppression of anti-government protests while reaffirming the country's commitment to nuclear negotiations.

The article critiques the Turkish government's manipulation of statistics and suppression of press freedom under Erdoğan's regime.

The article discusses recent police actions against protesters, highlighting concerns about the suppression of the right to protest in Australia.

Iran is intensifying its suppression of dissent while simultaneously engaging in nuclear negotiations with the U.S.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned the GOP-led SAVE America Act, accusing it of promoting voter suppression through its requirements for voter ID and proof of citizenship.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries addresses concerns about the Democratic Party's opposition to voter ID laws, calling them a form of voter suppression.

Kenya is reducing its police presence in Haiti after a year leading an international effort to combat gang violence, transitioning security responsibilities to the new UN-supported Gang Suppression Force.

The Human Rights Commission of Korea urged for the expansion of recovery facilities and trauma treatment support for firefighters involved in wildfire suppression efforts.

Members of a humanities group in Gwangju held a performance to condemn the bloody suppression of anti-government protests in Iran.

Senator Adam Schiff discusses overwhelming public support for photo ID requirements in voting, arguing it disenfranchises voters.

Disturbing images have emerged after the suppression of protests in Iran, reigniting questions about the ongoing unrest since the death of Jina Mahsa Amini in 2022.

One month after the eruption of protests against the regime in Iran, the country shows no signs of returning to normality despite the suppression of the uprising which began over economic hardship.

The recent event organized by students at the Düsseldorf Art Academy featuring artist Basma al-Sharif highlights the systematic suppression of Palestinian voices, particularly since October 2023.

The article discusses how the upbringing and experiences of men during childhood, particularly the suppression of emotions, can impact their adult relationships and emotional well-being.

The article explores how certain childhood experiences lead many men to suppress their emotions and avoid intimacy later in life.

The protests in Iran have largely ceased due to violent suppression by the regime, resulting in tens of thousands killed and imprisoned, with only sporadic protests remaining out of fear of further repression.