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UN says Iran executed over 900 people in 2024, including dozens of women

The number of people executed in Iran rose to 901 last year, including 31 women, some of whom were convicted of murdering their husbands after suffering abuse or being forced into marriage, the U.N. human rights office said on Tuesday.

NDTV · 1h

Over 900 People Executed In Iran Last Year, Including 40 In A Week: UN

More than 900 people were reportedly executed in Iran last year, including around 40 in a single week in December, the United Nations rights chief said on Tuesday.

Barron's · 2h

At Least 901 People Reportedly Executed In Iran In 2024: UN

More than 900 people were reportedly executed in Iran last year, including around 40 in a single week in December, the United Nations rights chief said Tuesday.

Jurist · 13h

Executions of women in Iran hit highest level in 17 years: report

Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) reported Monday that at least 31 women were executed under Islamic law in 2024, which marks the highest annual toll in 17 years. The report also highlighted a troubling

BizPac Review · 16h

Iran: At least 1,000 executions in 2024

Op-ed views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author. According to a statement by the Iranian opposition, the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), […]

Kim Jong Un, North Korea

Daily Express · 3h

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un issues warning to ‘rivals’ as huge new weapon fired 932 miles

North Korea’s Kim Jong UN has issued a major warning to his "rivals" after firing a new hypersonic missile system 932 miles. The country's leader said Monday's launch "clearly showed the rivals what we are doing and that we are fully ready to use even any means to defend our legitimate interests", state news agency KCNA said on Tuesday.

ABC · 1h

North Korea fired hypersonic missile in message to 'rivals,' Kim Jong Un says

North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency claimed a successful test a new type of intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missile.

Bloomberg on MSN · 10h

Kim Jong Un Says Hypersonic Missile Will Contain Pacific Rivals

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the nation’s new hypersonic missile will keep any rivals in the Pacific region in check, following a test launch on Monday that coincided with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Seoul.

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UN aviation agency investigating reports of possible data breach

The United Nations' aviation agency is investigating reports of a "potential information security incident," the organization ...

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UN watchdog group urges dismantling of UNRWA for ‘enabling crimes against humanity’

UNRWA is no longer a humanitarian agency — it has become a full-fledged partner to terrorist organizations like Hamas and ...

13h

UN Envoy In Rare Yemen Visit To Push For Peace

Hans Grundberg, the United Nation's special envoy for war-torn Yemen, arrived Monday in the rebel-held capital in a bid to ...

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Russia alleges journalist killed by drone attack in occupied Ukraine, calls on UN to condemn Kyiv

Russia is demanding the United Nations condemn Kyiv following an alleged drone attack that it claims killed a journalist ...

Protecting culture should be a UN goal — and a human one

Culture is a life-affirming way to repair the damage of recent conflict, heal wounded countries, restore relations between nations with troubled pasts and create sustainable economies. The SDGs aim to ...

7hon MSN

Kim Jong Un Says Hypersonic Missile Will Keep Rivals in Check

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the nation’s new hypersonic missile will keep any rivals in the Pacific region in check, ...

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Kim Jong Un's sister seen with children in state media images

South Korea's spy agency said Friday it was analysing rare state media footage showing the powerful sister of North Korean ...

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UN envoy arrives in Yemeni capital in bid to quell tensions

The United Nations' Yemen mediator arrived in Yemen's capital on Monday as part of a bid to subdue heightened tensions in his ...

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