Protests against Women's Rights in Bangladesh

Thousands of Islamist men in Bangladesh protested against proposals for equal rights for women, citing Sharia law. They demanded the government abolish reforms and punish members of the commission. The protesters oppose equal inheritance rights, ban on polygamy, and recognition of sex workers as laborers.

Rep. Chip Roy's Remarks on Sharia Law and Border Security

Rep. Chip Roy expressed concerns about Sharia law being 'forced upon the American people' and criticized pro-Palestinian sentiments in the UK and the US, particularly in relation to Israel. He also called for stricter measures against antisemitism and foreign-born population in the US.

Taliban Public Executions in Afghanistan

The Taliban have executed three individuals in public in Afghanistan in a week, as part of their effort to assert control and impose Sharia law. Lawmakers are pressing for answers regarding the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. The State Department has denounced the executions as a violation of human rights.