Malaysian Police Rescue 400 Children in Alleged Sect Abuse Crackdown; Taliban Bans MMA, WHO Approves First Mpox Vaccine, and Saudi Fashion Commission Seeks Global Investors
Malaysian Police Rescue 400 Children in Sect Crackdown; WHO Approves First Mpox Vaccine Amid Limited Supply
Malaysian police have rescued 400 children in a major crackdown on alleged abuse connected to a banned sect, with 171 suspects detained, including religious teachers and caregivers. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for a thorough investigation, though the accused company, Global Ikhwan Services and Business, denies any involvement with the implicated care homes.
Meanwhile, in Afghanistan, the Taliban government has banned professional mixed martial arts competitions, labeling the sport as "violent," leaving fighters uncertain about their future. Although amateur training continues, the vague order has some athletes considering leaving the country to pursue their MMA dreams abroad.
In a promising development, the World Health Organization has approved the first mpox vaccine from Bavarian Nordic A/S, a significant step in combating the disease with availability now for adults and in outbreak settings for children. However, the vaccine faces limited supply issues as it is manufactured by a single producer.
Turning to the business of fashion, the Saudi Fashion Commission is launching an investment tour in London during London Fashion Week, aiming to attract global investors to Saudi Arabia's growing fashion industry. This initiative aligns with the Cultural Development Fund's goals to position the Kingdom as a global leader in arts and culture.
In the UK, seven men have been sentenced for their roles in the largest child abuse investigation in the country's history, part of Operation Stovewood. This decade-long probe uncovered widespread abuse of at least 1,400 girls in Rotherham, leading to 36 convictions since its initiation in 2014.
Lastly, the Dutch government has proposed stricter migration controls amid a national asylum crisis, with plans for a moratorium on new applications and stricter border controls. Led by the anti-Islam PVV party, the government seeks an exemption from EU asylum rules and aims to adopt a crisis law to suspend new applications and limit facilities for asylum seekers for up to two years.
Meanwhile, in Afghanistan, the Taliban government has banned professional mixed martial arts competitions, labeling the sport as "violent," leaving fighters uncertain about their future. Although amateur training continues, the vague order has some athletes considering leaving the country to pursue their MMA dreams abroad.
In a promising development, the World Health Organization has approved the first mpox vaccine from Bavarian Nordic A/S, a significant step in combating the disease with availability now for adults and in outbreak settings for children. However, the vaccine faces limited supply issues as it is manufactured by a single producer.
Turning to the business of fashion, the Saudi Fashion Commission is launching an investment tour in London during London Fashion Week, aiming to attract global investors to Saudi Arabia's growing fashion industry. This initiative aligns with the Cultural Development Fund's goals to position the Kingdom as a global leader in arts and culture.
In the UK, seven men have been sentenced for their roles in the largest child abuse investigation in the country's history, part of Operation Stovewood. This decade-long probe uncovered widespread abuse of at least 1,400 girls in Rotherham, leading to 36 convictions since its initiation in 2014.
Lastly, the Dutch government has proposed stricter migration controls amid a national asylum crisis, with plans for a moratorium on new applications and stricter border controls. Led by the anti-Islam PVV party, the government seeks an exemption from EU asylum rules and aims to adopt a crisis law to suspend new applications and limit facilities for asylum seekers for up to two years.
