Taliban to close all NGOs that employ Afghan women
In the latest crackdown on women’s rights in Afghanistan, the Taliban have announced they will no longer allow any national or foreign NGOs that employ women to operate in the country. In a letter published on social platform X on Sunday night, the Economy Ministry said NGOs that do not comply with the new rule…
Appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to overturn E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse verdict
Trump argued that his rights were violated by the judge presiding over the case, but the court disagreed…
PIF fully subscribes to Saudi Re’s capital hike shares
Logo of Saudi Reinsurance Co. (Saudi Re) Saudi Reinsurance Co. (Saudi Re) announced, on Dec. 29, the completion of the subscription process for the new shares issued as part of its capital increase, with pre-emptive rights suspended. Subscription Coverage Details Total Offered Shares 26.73 million Subscribed Shares 26.73 million Value of Subscribed Shares SAR…
ATM calls for criminalisation of racism after incident at Fourways shop (VIDEOS)
The Patriotic Alliance said it will report the incident to the South African Human Rights Commission…
UN experts demand Israel face consequences for Gaza actions
United Nations human rights experts stated on Monday that Israel must be held accountable for “inflicting maximum suffering” on Palestinian civilians in Gaza, accusing Israel of defying international law with the protection of its allies. “International humanitarian law comprises a set of universal and binding rules to protect civilian objects and persons who are not…
This May Be the Most Distant Well-Defined Spiral Galaxy Ever Seen by Humans
New images from Webb Space Telescope reveal massive, ancient spiral galaxies…
Nicole Kidman Got Rights to INXS’ ‘Never Tear Us Apart’ for ‘Babygirl’
Actress. Producer. Music supervisor? Nicole Kidman used her connections to make a pivotal scene happen in her new erotic thriller, Babygirl. According to director Halina Reijn, the Oscar winner, 57, was instrumental in securing the rights to the classic INXS song “Never Tear Us Apart” for a montage scene in the new movie…
Biden, Trump and U.S. leaders remember Carter’s life of service to nation and world
Political leaders from around the nation are paying tribute to former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100. “Today, America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian,’’ President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden said in a statement…
