Iran executes three convicted of killing police in recent pre-war unrest
Iran executed three people convicted of killing police officers and conducting operations for the United States and Israel during January unrest amid ongoing regional conflict.
Israel drops charges against soldiers in Palestinian detainee abuse case
Israel dropped all charges against five soldiers accused of sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee at a military detention facility, closing a highly divisive case.
Jimmy Lai will not appeal conviction, paving way for political negotiations over release
Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old pro-democracy activist, will not appeal his 20-year Hong Kong prison sentence, potentially opening diplomatic negotiations for his release.