13-year-old Afghan boy publicly executes murderer; 80,000 spectators
A 13-year-old Afghan boy publicly shot and killed the man who murdered his family, in an execution carried out under Taliban rule and witnessed by a crowd of over 80,000 people in Afghanistan’s southeastern Khost province. According to foreign reports, a huge crowd of men filled a sports stadium to watch the execution, which human […]
Israeli strikes resume despite direct talks with Lebanon
Israeli aircraft targeted areas in southern Lebanon on Thursday, following a rare in-person meeting between Israeli and Lebanese officials the previous day. The airstrikes focused on locations that the Israeli military alleged were used by Hezbollah for weapon storage. Residents living in Mjadel, Baraachit, Jbaa, and Mahrouna received orders to evacuate areas close to what […]
Austria passes law banning headscarves for girls under 14 in schools
Austria has passed a law banning headscarves in schools for girls under the age of 14. The conservative-led coalition of three centrist parties: the ÖVP, the SPÖ, and the Neos describes the law as a “clear commitment to gender equality,” while critics argue it could fuel anti-Muslim sentiment and may be unconstitutional. The measure applies […]
Reddit challenges Australia’s teen social media ban in court
Forum social media giant Reddit has challenged in the High Court of Australia the new regulation that prohibits children under the age of 16 from creating social media accounts. The law, which took effect on Wednesday, affects ten platforms, including Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Threads, Twitch and Kik. The Australian government and advocacy groups have […]