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A Uyghur woman in China has been sentenced a Uyghur woman to 17 years in a Xinjiang prison for giving religious lessons to her two sons and a neighbour, media reports said. more
China: Authorities detain musician who supported Hong Kong democracy movement

A prominent Chinese musician in Xi’an has been detained for allegedly supporting the Hong Kong democracy movement.

Pakistan: Three Hindu community members kidnapped in Katcha, dacoits release video

At least three Hindu community members were kidnapped by suspected dacoits in Pakistan's Katcha area, media reports said.

Middle East conflict: Hamas releases video of 19-year-old Israeli hostage, family says 'heart torn to pieces'

Hamas group has released a video of an Israeli hostage who has been in the captivity of the Palestinian group for more than one year since the October 7 attack was carried out on the Jewi ...

UNICEF assessment shows 2024 was one of the worst years in history for children in conflict

The impact of armed conflicts on children around the world reached devastating and likely record levels in 2024, as per an assessment by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

Syria: Christians protest demanding protection after Christmas tree set on fire by suspected 'Islamists'

Christians demonstrated in several Syrian cities, demanding protection, after unidentified people, suspected to be 'Islamists', set a Christmas tree on fire in Suqaylabiyah town o ...

US: Gay couple sentenced to 100 years in prison for sexually abusing two adopted sons

Two allegedly gay men in the USA have been sentenced to 100 years in prison without parole for sexually abusing their two adopted sons.

Pakistan: Labourers protest against low wages, bad working conditions in Dasu

A large number of labourers recently participated in a protest rally in Dasu city in Pakistan over the denial of fair wages and working conditions during the construction of a highway pro ...

Bangladesh: Body of Hindu priest recovered from temple amid rising atrocities faced by minorities

Bangladesh police have recovered the body of a Hindu priest, whose hands and legs were tied, from Kashimpur crematorium and temple located in the South Asian country's Natore region, ...

Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi performs during an online concert without wearing hijab, arrested

A 27-year-old Iranian singer has been arrested for performing in a virtual concert on YouTube without wearing a hijab, a day after the country implemented a new strict law on religious dr ...