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Taliban Introduces New Restrictions: Women’s Voices and Faces Banned in Public Across Afghanistan

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Kabul, Afghanistan – In a sweeping enforcement of stringent codes of conduct, Afghanistan’s ruling regime, the Taliban, has recently instituted regulations that severely restrict women’s participation in public life. These new laws ban women’s voices from being heard on radio and television, and also prohibit the display of their images in both public and private media spaces. Upon reclaiming power in August 2021, the Taliban initially promised a more moderate governance approach. However, their recent actions mark a significant regression to the harsh policies implemented during their previous rule in the late 1990s. This includes … Read more

Taliban Imposes Strict New Laws in Afghanistan: Women’s Voices and Faces Banned in Public

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Kabul, Afghanistan – Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership has enacted a comprehensive new code of conduct aimed at regulating personal behavior and social norms under their strict interpretation of Islamic law. Announced by Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, the sweeping guidelines mark a significant, codified step since the group regained control in 2021. The 114-page decree, unveiled on Wednesday, encompasses a broad range of dictates affecting day-to-day life including dress codes, social interactions, and public media. This is the first formal compilation of rules regarding vice and virtue circulated by the Taliban government, underscoring their intent to reshape … Read more

U.S. Judge Rules Against Chinese Companies for Importing Banned Wallets

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge at the U.S. International Trade Commission has ruled that two Chinese companies are in violation of U.S. law for importing specific types of wallets, leading to calls for a ban on these imports. The judge’s decision comes as part of an ongoing trade dispute between the United States and China, adding fuel to the fire in an already tense relationship. The judge determined that the Chinese companies engaged in illegal practices by importing these wallets, which violates U.S. trade regulations. The ruling suggests that the imports should be prohibited, potentially … Read more

Trump Fined $354 Million and Banned from NY for 3 Years – Judge Leaves His Empire Intact, Pending Investigations into Individual Businesses

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NEW YORK – Former President Donald Trump has been banned from conducting business in New York for a period of three years and has been ordered to pay a fine of $354 million for providing false information about his wealth. Nevertheless, a crucial aspect was conspicuously absent from the judge’s ruling – a directive to dissolve all of Trump’s companies in the state. In a surprising turn of events, Justice Arthur Engoron backed down from his initial ruling in the civil fraud case, issued punishments, and left Trump’s control over his extensive New York empire … Read more