UN says Taliban arrest 30 women for violating hijab rules in Afghanistan
"The arrests have heightened fear and apprehension among women and girls across Afghanistan," UN Women said, adding that many of the women had since been released.
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Israeli, Palestinian civil society meet in France as two-state solution dims
China confirms arrest of US citizen suspected of spying
South Asian, Gulf leaders raced to stop Trump striking Iran, presented him with deal - report
US sentences former Taliban commander to 42 years in prison for terrorism, taking hostages
The charges are based on his role as a Taliban commander in Afghanistan, leading attacks against US serviceman and allies, and taking hostages between 2007 and 2009.
Kanye West concert in Prague scrapped as venue owner terminates contract - report
Additional concerts, including ones planned for Poland, Italy, and other countries, have also been canceled in the recent past.
Families of Mexico's near-135,000 missing persons protest as World Cup kicks off
Hector Aguila, 59, who organizes Jalisco-based searchers' group Luz de Esperanza (Light of Hope), has been looking for his son since 2023.
US military was prepared, hours away from strike on Iran when Trump canceled attack - report
The officials claimed that the military had been “even more surprised by Trump’s post canceling the strikes than they were by his comments about big strikes coming tonight and taking Kharg Island.”
Thai king's eldest daughter dies, aged 47, after long illness, Royal Palace says
Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, known as Princess Pa, entered a coma in December 2022 due to a heart condition.
US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say
The Iranians include two women who face potential torture and persecution if they are forced to go back to Iran, their lawyer, Emily Trostle, said.
Slovenia lifts ban on arms trade with Israel
The ministry said the ban, introduced in July, was no longer necessary, as the arms trade is already governed by national law and European Union rules.
Israeli firm BlackCore also suspected of meddling in NYC, Scotland votes, French official says
Last month, Reuters reported that French authorities suspected BlackCore was behind an online smear campaign targeting three candidates from the hard-left France Unbowed party (LFI).
False alarm leads to Pentagon lockdown, partial evacuation - report
A Pentagon spokesperson said that authorities are working to evacuate employees due to an air quality issue.
US sanctions 13 individuals, entities linked with Iran IRGC's missile procurement network
The sanctioned persons and organizations, who reportedly sought to source weapons that included man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS).
