Trial
-
Global
Almost 200 students, journalists on trial over Istanbul protests
ADVERTISEMENT Dozens of people, including journalists, appeared before a court in Istanbul on Friday, accused of attending banned demonstrations and…
Read More » -
Breaking News
Trial of nearly 200 people opens after Turkey protests
A trial of nearly 200 people arrested in protests against the Turkish government has opened in Istanbul. Mass demonstrations began…
Read More » -
Middle East
‘Conspiracy trial’ restarts: What’s Tunisia’s history with death penalty? | Human Rights News
A mass trial is set to resume in Tunisia of more than 40 people accused of various conspiracies against the…
Read More » -
Middle East
South Korea’s ex-President Yoon denies insurrection as criminal trial opens | Courts News
Although unlikely, Yoon could face death penalty if found guilty of preparing coup with last year’s declaration of martial law.…
Read More » -
Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Landmark antitrust trial could force Zuckerberg to sell Instagram
WASHINGTON — A trial in the landmark antitrust case against social media giant Meta kicked off in Washington on Monday.…
Read More » -
Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
South Korea’s former president Yoon to face criminal trial Monday on insurrection charges
SEOUL — South Korea’s ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol will face his first criminal trial on Monday, charged with leading…
Read More » -
Middle East
Tunisia mass trial highlights opposition crackdown, weakening of judiciary | Human Rights News
For detractors of Tunisia’s President Kais Saied, the trial of more than 40 opposition figures is quite clearly a further…
Read More » -
Middle East
US academic free on bail in Thailand before trial over royal insult | Politics News
Paul Chambers awaits trial on charges under Thailand’s lese-majeste laws, which can lead to up to 15 years in prison.…
Read More » -
Middle East
Thailand jails US academic before trial on royal insult charges | News
Paul Chambers faces up to 15 years in jail in a rare case of Thailand’s strict lese-majeste law applied to…
Read More » -
Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Billionaire on trial in Azerbaijan who risks being left behind by peace deal
BAKU — Ruben Vardanyan is one of Armenia’s richest men, but his millions are of little use now that he…
Read More » -
Breaking News
Billionaire on trial in Azerbaijan who risks being left behind peace deal
Rayhan Demytrie BBC South Caucasus correspondent Azertac TV Images of Vardanyan in court in Baku appeared to show bruising on…
Read More » -
Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Netanyahu appears in court for 21st time in corruption trial
TEL AVIV — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday appeared before the Tel Aviv District Court for the 21st…
Read More » -
Global
Depardieu trial: Plaintiffs’ lawyers call actor a sexual predator and a misogynist as trial closes
During their closing statements, the plaintiffs’ lawyers called Gérard Depardieu a “sexual predator” and “a misogynist amid misogynists.” The actor…
Read More » -
Breaking News
Gérard Depardieu denies allegations of sexual assault at combative trial
By his own recognition, Gérard Depardieu acts in a world that is no longer his own. On day three of…
Read More » -
Global
Brazil’s Supreme Court says Jair Bolsonaro should stand trial over alleged coup attempt
Bolsonaro, who fought to stay in power after losing the 2022 election, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and claims he…
Read More » -
Breaking News
Brazil’s ex-President Bolsonaro to stand trial on coup charges
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro will stand trial for allegedly attempting to stage a coup against current president, Luiz Inácio…
Read More » -
Breaking News
How the media trial of a Bollywood actress blew up in smoke
Getty Images Rhea Chakraborty says Bollywood roles dried up after the scandal Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty was called “a gold…
Read More » -
Middle East
Brazilian Supreme Court considers trial for Bolsonaro over coup allegations | Jair Bolsonaro News
Five justices from Brazil’s Supreme Court have concluded the first day of proceedings as they weigh whether former President Jair…
Read More » -
Middle East
US judge sets Boeing 737 MAX fraud trial for June 23 | Aviation News
In July, Boeing agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge after two fatal 737 MAX crashes A United…
Read More » -
Breaking News
Brazil Supreme Court to decide whether to put Bolsonaro on trial
Justices on Brazil’s top court are debating whether former President Jair Bolsonaro should stand trial for allegedly attempting to stage…
Read More » -
Global
Tempi trial likely to be delayed as probe into Greece’s deadly crash continues
The trial of those responsible for Greece’s deadliest crash may reportedly not begin until the end of 2025, as the…
Read More » -
Global
Post-MeToo France faces crucial test with Gérard Depardieu’s sexual assault trial
Gérard Depardieu’s sexual assault trial is a pivotal moment for France, testing its readiness to confront sexual violence, especially when…
Read More » -
Middle East
Turkish court orders Istanbul mayor jailed pending trial | Courts News
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Court orders Imamoglu, a key rival to President Erdogan, jailed pending the outcome of a trial on…
Read More » -
Middle East
French actor Gerard Depardieu to face trial on sexual assault charges | News
Film legend to face trial in Paris for alleged sexual assault of two women during a 2021 film shoot. French…
Read More » -
Breaking News
Pope Francis says he faces ‘period of trial’ in health update
Pope Francis has said he faces a “period of trial” as he thanked well-wishers on Sunday for their prayers. The…
Read More » -
Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Man lives for 100 days with titanium heart in successful new trial
BRISBANE — An Australian man lived for 100 days with an artificial titanium heart while he awaited a donor transplant,…
Read More »