Executions in Iran rose to 901 in 2024, the highest since 2015, including 31 women, some convicted for defending themselves against domestic violence or forced marriage, according to the U.N. Most executions were for drug-related offenses, but political dissidents and protesters linked to the 2022 unrest over Mahsa Amini’s death were also among the victims. U.N. Human Rights Chief Volker Türk called the rise “deeply … Continue reading UN says Iran executed over 900 people in 2024

The Biden administration will announce a final major weapons aid package for Ukraine during Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s visit to Germany on Thursday. While the exact amount remains unspecified, it is expected to be substantial, leaving some funds for the incoming Trump administration. The aid aims to bolster Ukraine amid ongoing missile attacks and military offensives. Since Russia’s 2022 invasion, the U.S. has contributed $66 … Continue reading U.S, set to announce ‘substantial’ final weapons package for Ukraine

A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Tibet’s Shigatse City on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people and injuring over 188, according to Chinese state media. The quake, with a depth of 10 km, caused over 3,600 homes to collapse. The U.S. Geological Survey measured the quake at 7.1, citing the region’s history of significant seismic activity. Multiple aftershocks, the largest at 4.4, followed. The Dalai Lama … Continue reading At least 126 dead, scores injured in 6.8 magnitude earthquake near Tibet

Mecca, Islam’s holiest city, has been hit by severe flooding due to heavy rainfall, submerging neighborhoods and causing widespread disruption. Footage shows residents forming human chains to rescue trapped children and aiding those swept away by floodwaters. Cars, buses, and debris were left abandoned as water surged through the streets, Metro has reported. The extreme weather has also impacted other regions, including Madinah and Riyadh, … Continue reading Mecca flooded after extreme rain

Three Israelis, including two women in their 70s and a 35-year-old police officer, were killed, and eight others wounded in a Palestinian shooting attack on a bus and two cars in the occupied West Bank. The attack occurred near the village of al-Funduq on Highway 55, with at least two gunmen fleeing the scene. Security forces launched a manhunt, setting up roadblocks and surrounding nearby … Continue reading Three Israelis killed in Palestinian shooting attack in West Bank

An Israeli soldier fled Brazil after a judge ordered an investigation into allegations of war crimes committed during Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. The case, brought by the Belgium-based Hind Rajab Foundation, accuses the soldier of participating in the destruction of civilian homes. Israel’s Foreign Ministry assisted in the soldier’s swift departure and warned soldiers against sharing military service details online. The incident has sparked … Continue reading Israeli soldiers face risk of arrest abroad for alleged war crimes after serving in Gaza