Iran Ends Hijab Enforcement as West Bengal Reacts to Doctor's Murder Amid Global Crises
Iran's president ends morality police enforcement of mandatory hijab, potentially signaling change amid UN concerns.
Iran's new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has announced that the morality police will no longer "bother" women over the mandatory hijab, addressing UN concerns over women's rights suppression. This move, on the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, suggests a potential shift in dress code enforcement, although the UN notes an intensification of women's rights suppression.
Meanwhile, in India, the state of West Bengal has decided to remove Kolkata's police chief and other senior officials after meeting with protesting doctors over the rape and murder of a 31-year-old colleague. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's announcement comes amidst nationwide outrage, a junior doctors' strike since August 9, and growing demands for improved safety measures for health workers.
Over in Portugal, thousands of firefighters are battling devastating wildfires, with temperatures soaring above 30C and around 5,000 personnel involved. The fires have claimed lives and burned 10,000 hectares, prompting the EU to send eight firefighting planes and receiving support from France, Greece, Italy, and Spain due to the high risk of further wildfires.
Transitioning to sports, the NEOM Beach Games are set to return this November, featuring over 1,000 athletes, including Olympic gold medalists Cassandra Beaugrande and Alex Yee, and six dynamic sports. This event, which will include the new NEOM Open Water Swimming World Cup, aims to develop Saudi athletic talent with support from national federations.
On the health front, a Lancet study warns that antimicrobial resistance could threaten nearly 40 million lives by 2050 if current trends persist. Led by Dr. Chris Murray, the study underscores the urgent need for new antibiotics and enhanced healthcare access to mitigate this crisis, particularly in vulnerable regions like South Asia, Latin America, and sub-Saharan Africa.
Lastly, India's Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar honored Saudi Yoga Pioneer Nouf Al-Marwaai during the second News18 SheShakti Summit for her contributions to promoting wellness through yoga in Saudi Arabia. Al-Marwaai, a trailblazer in yoga and recipient of the Padma Shri award, shared her journey of overcoming health challenges and expressed gratitude for the Saudi government's support in encouraging youth engagement.
Meanwhile, in India, the state of West Bengal has decided to remove Kolkata's police chief and other senior officials after meeting with protesting doctors over the rape and murder of a 31-year-old colleague. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's announcement comes amidst nationwide outrage, a junior doctors' strike since August 9, and growing demands for improved safety measures for health workers.
Over in Portugal, thousands of firefighters are battling devastating wildfires, with temperatures soaring above 30C and around 5,000 personnel involved. The fires have claimed lives and burned 10,000 hectares, prompting the EU to send eight firefighting planes and receiving support from France, Greece, Italy, and Spain due to the high risk of further wildfires.
Transitioning to sports, the NEOM Beach Games are set to return this November, featuring over 1,000 athletes, including Olympic gold medalists Cassandra Beaugrande and Alex Yee, and six dynamic sports. This event, which will include the new NEOM Open Water Swimming World Cup, aims to develop Saudi athletic talent with support from national federations.
On the health front, a Lancet study warns that antimicrobial resistance could threaten nearly 40 million lives by 2050 if current trends persist. Led by Dr. Chris Murray, the study underscores the urgent need for new antibiotics and enhanced healthcare access to mitigate this crisis, particularly in vulnerable regions like South Asia, Latin America, and sub-Saharan Africa.
Lastly, India's Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar honored Saudi Yoga Pioneer Nouf Al-Marwaai during the second News18 SheShakti Summit for her contributions to promoting wellness through yoga in Saudi Arabia. Al-Marwaai, a trailblazer in yoga and recipient of the Padma Shri award, shared her journey of overcoming health challenges and expressed gratitude for the Saudi government's support in encouraging youth engagement.
