Saudi Arabia has broken its execution record for a second consecutive year, with at least 347 people put to death in 2024. Rights groups like Reprieve and Human Rights Watch condemn the increase, citing a disproportionate number of executions for drug-related offenses and the execution of individuals who were minors at the time of their alleged crimes. These executions are occurring despite international norms and have not led to any repercussions for the Saudi authorities, according to reports. The executions are allegedly part of a broader crackdown on dissent, and the Saudi authorities have not responded to requests for comment.
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Hamas committed war crimes in the October 7 assault on Israel according to a report by Human Rights Watch. This revelation may come as no surprise to many, as the terrorist organization literally filmed themselves committing these atrocities and even livestreamed it for the world to see. The fact that it took Human Rights Watch nine months to come to this conclusion seems almost comical, considering the blatant evidence that was readily available.
The report details numerous serious violations of international humanitarian law by Palestinian armed groups, including the targeting of civilian sites and the taking of hostages. Over 800 civilians were killed in the assault, and many were used as human shields or taken as hostages.… Continue reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s undeclared watch recently fetched a staggering $294,000 at a climate auction. The watch, which had the potential to incur taxes, led to an unfortunate incident with customs officers. According to a source close to the actor, the officers failed to get a credit card machine to work and eventually had Schwarzenegger withdraw cash from an ATM to pay. While this may seem like a comical situation, it raises some interesting questions and observations.
Firstly, one cannot help but wonder if the value of the watch was driven up by the publicity surrounding this incident. It’s not uncommon for news stories like this to pique the interest of collectors and enthusiasts, leading to increased demand and ultimately a higher price.… Continue reading
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