Thambithurai Muthukumarasamy, a human-rights activist known professionally as T. Kumar, died on Jan. 19 at 76. His lifelong advocacy for victims of state repression around the world was deeply shaped by his own experiences as a political prisoner in Sri Lanka, where he spent years incarcerated for his role as a resistance leader. His death was confirmed by Amnesty International, where he worked for more than two decades. His sister, Krishnal Muthukumarasamy, said the cause wa

The Trump administration’s latest move to cut off oil shipments to Cuba has escalated the U.S. pressure on the island, which is already reeling from economic hardships. On Thursday, President Trump declared a "national emergency," accusing Cuba of posing a threat to the U.S. due to its alleged ties with hostile nations and groups, including Russia, Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah. The move comes amid increasing tensions between the two countries, and it adds to a growing list of a