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Afghanistan's Supreme Court has dismissed the United Nations' condemnation of the Taliban's recent use of capital punishment, following the public execution of four convicted murderers at sports stadiums in three provinces. This marked the highest number of executions in a single day since the Taliban regained power in 2021, bringing the total to ten. Supreme Court spokesman Abdul Rahim Rashid defended the actions as necessary retribution under sharia law, asserting that the executed men had "destroyed innocent lives." The UN expressed outrage, urging the Taliban to impose a moratorium on the death penalty, while Human Rights Watch condemned the executions as grave violations of international law. HRW called for the establishment of an independent accountability mechanism to address such unlawful practices in Afghanistan, highlighting the need for international action in response to the Taliban's severe legal measures. 
Published: Apr 12 2025, 10 pmeznews.inA Chinese woman, known only as Wang, has successfully won a lawsuit against her former employer in Guangzhou after being dismissed for leaving work one minute early on six occasions within a month. The local court ruled that her termination was illegal, emphasizing that leaving work a minute early did not equate to "getting off early." The court determined that the company failed to issue any warnings or attempt to correct her behavior prior to the dismissal, which lacked sufficient evidence and was deemed unreasonable. Wang, who had a solid performance record during her three years at the company, filed a complaint with local labor authorities after her firing. This case follows other notable instances in China, including a man awarded 350,000 yuan after being dismissed for taking a brief nap after overtime, highlighting ongoing discussions about employee rights and employer responsibilities.
Published: Apr 13 2025, 9 ameznews.inThe Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have released a video revealing their personnel inside a tunnel system discovered beneath a former kindergarten in Rafah, Gaza. The Golani Brigade located the shaft approximately 100 meters from a civilian school during a targeted operation, where they also uncovered explosives. The IDF condemned Hamas for exploiting the civilian population, stating this tunnel is part of a broader network that the militant group reportedly claims spans over 500 kilometers, almost half the length of New York's subway system. These tunnels are believed to serve various military purposes, including launching attacks and storing supplies. In related developments, footage surfaced last October showing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar relocating personal items into a tunnel shortly before the October 7 attacks on Israel, which also allegedly serve as hiding spots for hostages taken during the conflict. Combat engineers subsequently demolished the tunnel after investigation.
Published: Apr 13 2025, 9 ameznews.inA helicopter crash into the Hudson River on Thursday claimed the lives of all six individuals aboard, including a Siemens AG executive and his family. The Bell 206 L-4 helicopter was on its eighth sightseeing flight of the day when it went down shortly after takeoff near Jersey City, New Jersey. Federal investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed that the aircraft lacked essential flight data and cockpit voice recorders, complicating the investigation. Divers are searching for critical components of the helicopter, while some recovered parts will be analyzed at NTSB laboratories. The pilot had logged 788 flight hours, although it's unclear how many were in this specific model. The incident raises concerns about New York Helicopter Charter Inc.'s safety record, which includes past emergency landings and maintenance issues. The company, which filed for bankruptcy in 2019, expressed condolences and is cooperating with ongoing investigations.
Published: Apr 13 2025, 9 ameznews.inTwo Metropolitan police officers, Inspector Darren Watson and Police Constable Abdi Osman, have gained viral attention after donning Batman and Robin costumes to combat illegal gambling at Westminster Bridge. The duo targeted gambling gangs that exploit tourists with games like the 'three cups challenge'—a tactic necessitated by the familiarity of repeat offenders with their regular patrols. "I knew that if we were going to catch them, we would have to think outside the box," Watson explained, recalling the superhero outfits he had on hand. On February 15, their creative approach led to the arrest of Eugen Stoci and Constica-Gherorghe Barbu, the latter convicted and fined £925 at Croydon Magistrates' Court, while Stoci remains at large with a warrant issued for his arrest. This playful yet effective policing strategy echoes similar initiatives in Brazil and Peru, where officers have also donned costumes to apprehend criminals.
Published: Apr 13 2025, 8 ameznews.inAdriana Fernandez, a social media personality known as the "non-Jewish nanny," has officially converted to Judaism, now identifying as the "now-Jewish nanny." Her decision, prompted by the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, reflects a deepened commitment to her faith, which she views as a stand against antisemitism. After a year-long conversion process, Fernandez expressed that her connection to God intensified following the attack, stating, "These are my people too." Previously baffled by the customs of her Orthodox clients, she found them increasingly meaningful. While her conversion was celebrated by many on social media, some critics labeled her a "mashugana," or 'crazy,' for converting after such a tragic event that claimed over 1,200 Israeli lives. As she prepares for her first Passover, Fernandez, a classically trained singer with a diverse background, embraces her new Jewish identity.
Published: Apr 13 2025, 8 ameznews.inMore than 114 civilians have been killed in recent attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on displacement camps in El Fasher, North Darfur, according to local health officials. Ibrahim Khatir, director general of the North Darfur health authority, reported that over 100 civilians were killed during an assault on the Zamzam camp on Friday, with casualties including nine employees from Relief International, a humanitarian organization. On Saturday, an additional 14 civilians died following a separate RSF attack on the Abu Shouk camp, where volunteer group Emergency Room reported heavy shelling resulting in 40 fatalities and hundreds injured. The RSF has yet to comment on these incidents. Since mid-April 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in conflict between the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), leading to over 29,600 deaths, as reported by the United Nations.
Published: Apr 13 2025, 8 ameznews.inHamas's armed wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, released a video on Saturday featuring Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American hostage, who criticises the Israeli government for failing to secure his release. Alexander, a soldier in an elite infantry unit, was abducted during Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel. In the over three-minute clip, he expresses a desire to return home for the Passover holiday, which commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery. His family, who described him as a lone soldier defending Israel, urged people to remember the hostages during the holiday. The video surfaced shortly after Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced the military's expansion of operations in Gaza, claiming the actions endanger both Palestinian civilians and the remaining hostages. Currently, 58 hostages are still held by Hamas, with 34 believed to be deceased.
Published: Apr 12 2025, 11 pmeznews.inThe Trump administration has implemented a new immigration rule mandating that all immigrants in the United States carry proof of their legal status at all times. Effective from April 11, this directive, part of the executive order 'Protecting the American People Against Invasion', aims to intensify efforts against illegal immigration and facilitate the deportation of millions living unlawfully. Under the Alien Registration Requirement (ARR), all non-citizens aged 14 and older who stay for 30 days or more must register with the government using "Form G-325R." Those arriving post-April 11 must register within 30 days, while address changes must be reported within 10 days, with penalties for non-compliance potentially including fines or imprisonment. Although legal immigrants are exempt from re-registration, they must still carry documentation. The Department of Homeland Security has been directed to prioritize enforcement, signaling a significant shift towards stricter immigration policies.
Published: Apr 12 2025, 9 pmeznews.inA Russian missile reportedly struck the warehouse of Indian pharmaceutical company Kusum in Ukraine, according to a statement from Ukraine's embassy in India, which accused Moscow of deliberately targeting Indian businesses despite its claims of a "special friendship" with India. The embassy stated that the attack destroyed vital medicines intended for children and the elderly. Meanwhile, Britain's ambassador to Ukraine, Martin Harris, reported that Russian drones had also destroyed a major pharmaceutical warehouse in Kyiv, although he did not confirm if it belonged to an Indian firm. This incident comes amid ongoing tensions, with both Ukraine and Russia accusing each other of violating a US-brokered moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure. While India has advocated for peace, it has maintained strong trade ties with Russia, significantly increasing its oil imports from the country since the onset of the conflict.
Published: Apr 12 2025, 9 pm
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