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Israel intercepted Iranian weapons destined to Jenin terror groups – World News Network
Israel intercepted a large shipment of weapons from Iran to Palestinian terror groups, authorities announced on Wednesday.
WHO announces 16 Days of activism to end violence against women – World News Network
"Given the upcoming 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action on Women (BPOA) planned to be held at the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in March 2025, this year's 16 Days of Activism holds special significance. Signed by 189 Member States in 1995, BPOA is…
In landmark ruling, Hong Kong’s top court grants same-sex couples inheritance, housing rights – World News Network
"The exclusion of same-sex married couples from Hong Kong's housing policies cannot be justified and that welfare benefits should be distributed on a rational and justifiable basis, free from discrimination," Chief Justice Andrew Cheung stated on Tuesday.
Hezbollah air unit’s entire chain of command eliminated, Israel confirms – World News Network
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Wednesday it had confirmed the death of the head of Hezbollah's Air Unit, eliminating the entire chain of command for the unit responsible for launching cruise missiles and drones at Israel. The announcement came hours after a ceasefire took effect.
Taiwan warns of China’s growing censorship after textbook seizures – World News Network
The Chinese General Administration of Customs posted on Sina Weibo that its Fuzhou branch had confiscated three books imported from Taiwan, claiming they contained "problematic maps" that depicted Taiwan as a separate country and did not acknowledge Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea, Taipei Times reported
Row erupts after petition demands ban on ISKCON in Bangladesh calling it “radical organisation” – World News Network
The legal notice accuses the group of being a "radical organisation" that engages in activities threatening national security and provoke communal unrest.