In his message marking the International Day against Nuclear Tests, Secretary-General António Guterres appealed for key countries to ratify the international treaty that bans experiments for both peaceful and military purposes. ‘Recipe for annihilation’ “This year, we face an alarming rise in global mistrust and division,” he said. “At a time in which nearly 13,000…
The law was adopted shortly after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Special Rapporteurs said they had already raised serious concerns over the law with the Russian Government and through public statements. “The decision to deny constitutional protection of the right to freedom of expression constitutes a new low in Russia’s clampdown on the freedom of expression…
After the legislation against the hijab in France, it has been decided to ban female students from wearing abayas in schools. In this regard, the French Minister of Education has announced a ban on the wearing of abayas by Muslim students in schools because this dress is a violation of France’s strict secular laws regarding…
—File photo Denmark plans to ban desecration of Quran According to the news agency, the Minister of Justice of Denmark, Peter Himmelgaard, has said in a statement that we will present a bill to ban inappropriate treatment of things of religious importance. The Minister of Justice has said that the aim is to prevent the…
Passengers queue at Kuwait International Airport. Foreign nationals will be required to pay water, electricity and traffic fines before leaving Kuwait. In a meeting between the Ministry of Interior, Communications, Justice and Transport officials of Kuwait, discussions were held to oblige foreigners to pay utility bills and traffic fines. Kuwait’s Interior Ministry confirmed last week…
“We deplore the multiple executions carried out this week in Kuwait and Singapore and oppose the death penalty under all circumstances,” said OHCHR Spokesperson Seif Magango. Immediate moratorium “We urge Kuwait and Singapore to immediately establish a moratorium on executions and join the more than 170 States that have so far abolished or introduced a…
UNESCO’s report on technology in education urges countries to carefully consider how technology is used in schools. It emphasises the need for a “human-centered vision” where digital technology serves as a tool rather than taking precedence. Speaking to UN News, UNESCO’s Manos Antoninis also warned of the danger of data leaks in educational tech, as…
Yemen’s Houthis ban imports from Sweden after Quran desecration incident. The Houthi Minister of Commerce said that the decision to ban imports was made after the desecration of the Quran in Sweden. The Minister of Commerce said that imports of Swedish goods are limited, but this decision is symbolic. The desecration of Quran happened in…
Sanaa: In response to the desecration of the Koran in Sweden, the Houthis have imposed a ban on the import of Swedish products. The international media has reported with reference to Al-Masira television channel of the Houthis that the Minister of Commerce of the Houthis, Muhammad Sharif Al-Motahar, has said that the decision to ban…
Kabul: The Afghan Taliban has issued an explanation regarding the banning of women’s beauty salons in Afghanistan, saying that it is against Islamic teachings. In Afghanistan, the Taliban administration issued an order to close down beauty parlors within a month, after which various schools of thought have been condemned by the United Nations and several…
