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Saudi Arabia has executed several Iraqi nationals. They were convicted of attempting to smuggle narcotics into the kingdom. The executions followed a thorough legal process. Saudi authorities are intensifying their crackdown on drug trafficking. This campaign targets organized criminal networks. The kingdom vows to impose strict punishments against smugglers.

A Florida man who has spent 35 years on Death Row for the murder of his neighbor is to be executed by lethal injection on Tuesday. Thirty-nine of last year's executions were carried out by lethal injection.

A 70-year-old grandfather, Pranballabh Das, has been sent to 14-day judicial custody in Agartala on charges of raping and murdering his 16-year-old granddaughter. Police registered a case based on a complaint from the victim's father, with preliminary findings indicating multiple instances of sexual exploitation. The post-mortem report is awaited to further the investigation into the murder.

Congress slammed the Centre, accusing it of giving Pakistan a "clean chit" after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated terrorism lacks nationality or theology. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called this appeasement of the US and capitulation to China, questioning Pakistan's role in terror attacks. Singh's remarks were made at the SCO meet in Bishkek.

D4vd faces a crucial court hearing for serious charges including murder. His request to wear formal clothes instead of jail attire was denied by the judge. However, the court did approve a haircut for him before the May 1 hearing. This unusual pre-hearing scenario adds a peculiar twist to the ongoing legal proceedings.

Autopsy reports into the deaths of US movie director Rob Reiner and his wife have not yet been completed, a Los Angeles court heard Wednesday, as the couple's son made a brief appearance charged with their murders. Nick Reiner appeared Wednesday for a hearing that had been intended to determine if there was enough evidence for him to stand trial.

A 67-year-old grocery shop owner faces charges of rape after allegedly assaulting an MBA student in her Bhubaneswar rented room. The incident occurred when he delivered grocery items. The student, who was alone, was attacked after she went to fetch water. The accused was arrested and remanded in judicial custody.

Iran's judiciary has dismissed reports that eight women detained during recent protests face execution, stating some have been released and others face imprisonment. This comes after US President Donald Trump urged Tehran to release the detainees, citing claims that at least one woman was sentenced to death and another faces capital charges.

The Supreme Court has set a number of new guidelines that must be followed in all cases where a person could get the death penalty

Coober Pedy, Australia, is famous for its underground life. The desert heat led residents to build homes, churches, and hotels below ground. This unique adaptation began with opal mining in 1915. Today, it remains the world's largest opal producer. Visitors can explore these subterranean spaces, experiencing a town shaped by survival and geology.

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