A Zimbabwean lawmaker proposed surgical penalties for convicted rapists during parliamentary proceedings on Tuesday. Beatrice Nyamupinga from the ruling ZANU PF party suggested castration or organ removal for offenders who assault children and elderly victims. The Goromonzi East representative said women face increasing danger and current laws lack sufficient deterrent power.
Nyamupinga indicated female legislators may petition the president about strengthening sexual assault statutes. She acknowledged critics might view physical punishment as excessive but insisted action was necessary. The representative called on the justice or health ministries to draft legislation addressing the escalating problem. Her proposal responds to rising...
Former ZANU-PF legislator Temba Mliswa reported that his vehicle was vandalized days after accusing Vice President Constantino Chiwenga of targeting businessman Wicknell Chivayo over unpaid personal debts, rather than corruption concerns. Mliswa claims Chiwenga demanded six Rolls-Royces and $250,000 for his wedding to Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi, with Chivayo allegedly covering portions of the expenses. The former lawmaker says additional payments funded a $250,000 honeymoon in Seychelles and shopping trips totaling 2 million rand in South Africa.
Mliswa alleges the relationship soured when Chiwenga requested $450,000 for apartments but received only $300,000 from Chivayo. War veteran Blessed Geza accused Mliswa of accepting money from...
South African Ambassador to France Nathi Mthethwa died in Paris after falling from his 22nd-floor hotel room window, authorities reported Tuesday. The 58-year-old diplomat was discovered in an interior courtyard at the Hyatt Regency Hotel around 11:10 a.m. by security personnel. His wife had alerted police after receiving a message Monday night in which he apologized and stated his intent to take his own life.
Investigators found scissors used to force open the window's safety mechanism but detected no signs of struggle or drugs in the room. Prosecutor Laure Beccuau said examinations continue to establish the death's cause while early findings suggest a deliberate act without outside involvement. Mthethwa had checked into the hotel...
The Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit against anti-Israeli demonstrators under a 1994 law originally designed to safeguard abortion clinic access. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon announced the case Monday and indicated more lawsuits may follow. She stated the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act had been misused against pro-life activists while ignoring disruptions of religious activities.
The lawsuit addresses a November 2024 incident at a New Jersey synagogue hosting a West Bank settlement real estate event. About 50 pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside, leading to a confrontation with organizers Moshe Glick and David Silberberg. Prosecutors claim a protester attacked Glick with a vuvuzela horn at close...
Indian discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya secured silver at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi with a throw of 42.49 meters in the F56 category. The 28-year-old athlete has abandoned his previous habit of predicting gold medals before competitions after disappointments at the Tokyo and Paris Paralympics. Kathuniya said the shift away from setting public expectations has reduced pressure and allowed him to compete more freely at home in front of family and supporters. He attributed some limitations to officials tightening his belt excessively during competition, which he estimated cost him three to four meters in distance.
The para-athlete emphasized his focus has changed from making bold predictions to concentrating...
Vijayadashami celebrates the triumph of righteousness over wickedness and marks the conclusion of Durga Puja festivities across India on Thursday. The holiday commemorates Lord Ram's defeat of the demon king Ravana and the goddess Durga's victory over evil forces.
Bengali tradition links the autumn celebration to Ram's worship of Durga before his final battle to rescue his wife Sita from captivity. Priest Gopal Bhattacharya explained that Ram invoked the goddess during her traditional rest period, establishing the practice of awakening her with wood apple leaves for the autumn festival.
The celebration evolved between the 15th and 16th centuries when Vaishnavism transformed Durga's characterization from warrior to beloved daughter...
Bangladesh's Law Advisor Asif Nazrul stated on Wednesday that the interim government has no immediate plans to remove restrictions on Awami League operations. His comments contradicted earlier remarks by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, who suggested the party's suspension could be temporary. The ban took effect on May 12 under anti-terrorism legislation and remains in place pending tribunal proceedings.
The interim government has arrested numerous Awami League members since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina departed in August. Election officials confirmed Hasina cannot vote in the upcoming elections because authorities blocked her national identity card. The Election Commission previously removed the party's official symbol from its...
Shah Rukh Khan has joined the billionaire club with a net worth of 12,490 crore rupees, according to the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025. His wealth exceeds that of Taylor Swift, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jerry Seinfeld and Selena Gomez. Red Chillies Entertainment serves as his primary business venture since its 2002 founding, producing major films like Chennai Express and Pathaan while managing visual effects and distribution.
The actor co-owns the Kolkata Knight Riders cricket franchise and maintains substantial real estate holdings across Mumbai, Beverly Hills, Alibaug, London and Dubai. Red Chillies operates a visual effects division that generates revenue through external projects. Juhi Chawla and her family rank second among Indian...
A power vacuum has emerged in Bangladesh following recent political upheaval, according to a report from Northeast News on Wednesday. Islamist groups and opposition parties have moved to fill this void while traditional parties face marginalization. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party supported banning the Awami League despite its significant electoral base, creating dangerous instability.
Violence has escalated dramatically across the nation since the transition. The human rights organization Ain O Salish Kendra recorded 441 rape cases in the first half of 2025, surpassing all of last year. Monthly river body recoveries have increased 20 percent, while 266 journalists faced criminal charges by May.
Religious minorities bear the brunt of...
