North Korean soldiers working in the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas briefly crossed into the South again Tuesday before returning to their side after the South fired warning shots, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.

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In their latest disdain towards western clothing, Taliban have expressed apprehension over neckties, claiming that they resemble&nbsp;a Christian cross and called for a total ban in the country.

Talking to reporters on July 26, Mohammad Hashim Shaheed Wror, head of the Invitation and Guidance Directorate, a department that seeks to guide people along proper Islamic lines, said that wearing neckties is against the Sharia law.

“Sometimes, when I go to hospitals and other areas, an Afghan Muslim engineer or doctor uses a necktie,” Mohammad Hashim Shaheed Wror said in speech broadcast by Tolo TV.

He said that the symbolism of the tie “is obvious in Islam”.

“What is a tie? It is the cross. It is ordered in Sharia that you should break it and eliminate it,” he was quoted as saying.

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<h2>Crackdown on westernised clothing&nbsp;</h2>

Ever since the Taliban came to power in August 2021, westernised clothing has been completely shunned by locals over fears of Taliban reprisal. However, some professionals can still be seen donning a collar and tie.

Though the militant organisation hasn’t imposed any dress rules for men, they have been cracking down those who are seen wearing dresses that deviate from traditional Afghan clothing.

Days after taking control of the country, there were media reports that Taliban fighters were reportedly flogging Afghan civilians in the streets for wearing 'westernised' clothing such as jeans.

Several young Afghans shared their ordeal on social media saying that they were beaten and whipped by members of the Taliban for wearing jeans after being accused of disrespecting Islam.&nbsp;

For women, Taliban have ordered them to cover up with a hijab when out in public.

The dress rule, which covers all female students, teachers, and staff, states that they must wear an Islamic abaya robe and niqab that covers the hair, body, and most of the face.

The garments must be black&nbsp;and women must also wear gloves to ensure their hands are covered.

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Women who did not faithfully observe the Taliban's strict interpretation of sharia law were publicly flogged or executed.

Sharia is a system of religious law drawn from the Quran and the hadiths -- the words or actions of the Prophet Mohammed.

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Under the Taliban's previous rule in the late 90s, men had to wear traditional robes while girls were forced to wear a burqa from the age of eight.

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In their latest disdain towards western clothing, Taliban have expressed apprehension over neckties, claiming that they resemble a Christian cross and called for a total ban in the country.

In their latest disdain towards western clothing, Taliban have expressed apprehension over neckties, claiming that they resemble a Christian cross and called for a total ban in the country. Talking to reporters on July 26, Mohammad Hashim Shaheed Wror, head of the Invitation and Guidance Directorate, a department that seeks to guide people along proper Islamic lines, said that wearing neckties is against the Sharia law. “Sometimes, when I go to hospitals and other areas, an Afghan Muslim engineer or doctor uses a necktie,” Mohammad Hashim Shaheed Wror said in speech broadcast by Tolo TV. He said that the symbolism of the tie “is obvious in Islam”. “What is a tie? It is the cross. It is ordered in Sharia that you should break it and eliminate it,” he was quoted as saying. Video: Mohammad Hashim Shaheed Wror, General Director of the Invitation and Guidance Directorate (an independent body that determines religious policies within the interim govt), said that the necktie originated from the Christian cross and that it is “ordered in Shariah that you… pic.twitter.com/UMHesWX6TM — TOLOnews (@TOLOnews) July 26, 2023 × Crackdown on westernised clothing Ever since the Taliban came to power in August 2021, westernised clothing has been completely shunned by locals over fears of Taliban reprisal. However, some professionals can still be seen donning a collar and tie. Though the militant organisation hasn’t imposed any dress rules for men, they have been cracking down those who are seen wearing dresses that deviate from traditional Afghan clothing. Days after taking control of the country, there were media reports that Taliban fighters were reportedly flogging Afghan civilians in the streets for wearing 'westernised' clothing such as jeans. Several young Afghans shared their ordeal on social media saying that they were beaten and whipped by members of the Taliban for wearing jeans after being accused of disrespecting Islam. For women, Taliban have ordered them to cover up with a hijab when out in public. The dress rule, which covers all female students, teachers, and staff, states that they must wear an Islamic abaya robe and niqab that covers the hair, body, and most of the face. The garments must be black and women must also wear gloves to ensure their hands are covered. Also read | Gyanvapi survey: Allahabad HC stays ASI survey of mosque premises till Aug 3 Women who did not faithfully observe the Taliban's strict interpretation of sharia law were publicly flogged or executed. Sharia is a system of religious law drawn from the Quran and the hadiths -- the words or actions of the Prophet Mohammed. Also read | Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest amidst ongoing Myanmar crisis Under the Taliban's previous rule in the late 90s, men had to wear traditional robes while girls were forced to wear a burqa from the age of eight. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Taliban’s latest jihad on western dress, say neckties ‘resemble’ Christian cross

A cross that former pope Benedict XVI used to wear on his chest has been stolen from a church in southern Germany where it was on display, police said Tuesday.

The pectoral cross was in a case in the wall of St. Oswald's church in Traunstein, in the state of Bavaria, where the late Benedict spent his adolescent years.

Thieves broke the case and took the cross, which the former pope had bequeathed to the parish, between 11:45 am (0945 GMT) and 5:00 pm (1500 GMT) on Monday.

"For the Catholic Church, the value of this sacred object cannot be quantified," Bavarian police said in a statement.&nbsp;

The perpetrators, whose identities are unknown, also broke into the cash register of a magazine stand and stole the money inside, the police said.&nbsp;

Police officials are appealing for witnesses who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously around the church on Monday to share the information.&nbsp;

Benedict, who in 2013 became the first pontiff in six centuries to step down as head of the Catholic Church, died on&nbsp;31 December, 2022,&nbsp;aged 95 after a long period of declining health.

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A cross that former pope Benedict XVI used to wear on his chest has been stolen from a church in southern Germany where it was on display, police said Tuesday. The pectoral cross was in a case in the wall of St. Oswald's church in Traunstein, in the state of Bavaria, where the late Benedict spent his adolescent years. Thieves broke the case and took the cross, which the former pope had bequeathed to the parish, between 11:45 am (0945 GMT) and 5:00 pm (1500 GMT) on Monday. "For the Catholic Church, the value of this sacred object cannot be quantified," Bavarian police said in a statement. The perpetrators, whose identities are unknown, also broke into the cash register of a magazine stand and stole the money inside, the police said. Police officials are appealing for witnesses who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously around the church on Monday to share the information. Benedict, who in 2013 became the first pontiff in six centuries to step down as head of the Catholic Church, died on 31 December, 2022, aged 95 after a long period of declining health. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The word 'time capsule' has largely come to be associated with science fiction. But the discovery of a 'time capsule' at a magnificent Hungarian cathedral has generated renewed interest. It has come to light that the cross atop Esztergom Cathedral hid a 176-year-old 'time capsule'.

The discovery was made during renovation work. The 'time capsule' is a sealed copper container inside the cross on the 100-metre dome. This dome, which is the highest in the country, survived even the bombing that took place during Second World War.

The copper container was damaged by shrapnel but when historians opened it, they discovered documents in near-perfect condition relating to the cathedral's construction.&nbsp;

The church was built from 1822 onwards and Csaba Torok, director of the Cathedral's Treasury, said the papers gave a rare glimpse of the time when the church was built from 1822 onwards.

The cylindrical capsule was placed in the cross in 1845 by Archbishop Jozsef Kopacsy and chief architect Jozsef Hild, who took over after his predecessor was murdered.

"Archbishop Kopacsy knew he would not be able to complete the construction in his lifetime, so when the cross was finished he wanted to leave inside an imprint of the memory of the builders and of that era," Torok said.

The best moment was when they found the documents: one depicting milestones in the construction and a book containing names of clergymen and parishes.

"These were last touched by human hands when they were placed there 176 years ago, so somehow we felt a sudden connection in time," he said.

"Unfortunately, we did not find any coins from the period in the capsule so there was nothing to help pay for the renovation," he added, smiling.

The cathedral was built on Castle Hill, where a church was first founded over 1000 years ago. &nbsp;Its iron dome was built in Vienna and carried in sections down the Danube on barges.

For its consecration in 1856, Hungarian composer and pianist Franz Liszt composed a mass. But the cathedral was still not finished, with the main portico and interior only completed later in the 19th century.

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The word 'time capsule' has largely come to be associated with science fiction. But the discovery of a 'time capsule' at a magnificent Hungarian cathedral has generated renewed interest.

The word 'time capsule' has largely come to be associated with science fiction. But the discovery of a 'time capsule' at a magnificent Hungarian cathedral has generated renewed interest. It has come to light that the cross atop Esztergom Cathedral hid a 176-year-old 'time capsule'. The discovery was made during renovation work. The 'time capsule' is a sealed copper container inside the cross on the 100-metre dome. This dome, which is the highest in the country, survived even the bombing that took place during Second World War. The copper container was damaged by shrapnel but when historians opened it, they discovered documents in near-perfect condition relating to the cathedral's construction. The church was built from 1822 onwards and Csaba Torok, director of the Cathedral's Treasury, said the papers gave a rare glimpse of the time when the church was built from 1822 onwards. The cylindrical capsule was placed in the cross in 1845 by Archbishop Jozsef Kopacsy and chief architect Jozsef Hild, who took over after his predecessor was murdered. "Archbishop Kopacsy knew he would not be able to complete the construction in his lifetime, so when the cross was finished he wanted to leave inside an imprint of the memory of the builders and of that era," Torok said. The best moment was when they found the documents: one depicting milestones in the construction and a book containing names of clergymen and parishes. "These were last touched by human hands when they were placed there 176 years ago, so somehow we felt a sudden connection in time," he said. "Unfortunately, we did not find any coins from the period in the capsule so there was nothing to help pay for the renovation," he added, smiling. The cathedral was built on Castle Hill, where a church was first founded over 1000 years ago. Its iron dome was built in Vienna and carried in sections down the Danube on barges. For its consecration in 1856, Hungarian composer and pianist Franz Liszt composed a mass. But the cathedral was still not finished, with the main portico and interior only completed later in the 19th century. (With inputs from agencies)

176-year-old 'time capsule' found in a cross atop a cathedral in Hungary

It looks like December 2020 is the month for the mystery of the metal monoliths as the disappearance and re-appearance continues in different parts of the world. While there are numerous conspiracy theories coming up, some men decided to take over the trend and replace it with something else — a cross.

A few hours after a metal monolith appeared in the state of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-mystery-metal-monolith-appears-atop-a-mountain-in-california-347112">California</a>, a group of men, dressed in hats of 'Make America Great Again' decided to go to the location of the monolith and replaced it with a wooden cross.

Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mystery-continues-strange-metal-monolith-now-spotted-in-romania-after-disappearing-from-utah-desert-346664">Mystery continues: Strange metal monolith now spotted in Romania after disappearing from Utah desert</a>

The men live-streamed the whole uprooting process of the monolith while chanting 'Christ is King' and 'Make America Great Again'.

"We don’t want illegal aliens from Mexico or outer space, so let’s tear this b***h down," the group was heard saying on the video.

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As per experts, the chants heard in the live-streaming suggest that the men might be related to the 'Groyper' movement which is a Gen Z group of right-wingers in the US, which rose to fame especially after the 1026 win of the outgoing US President Donald Trump —&nbsp;Pundit Nick Fuentes, the famous American YouTube, political commentator is one of the most popular faces of the movement.

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The California monolith is not the only one which was vandalised. The Utah monolith — which was the first one found — was also vandalised by a group of angry environmentalists while yelling <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dont-leave-trash-in-the-desert-utah-monolith-removal-explained-346822">"this is why you don’t leave trash in the desert."</a>

There has been no explanation to who has been installing these monoliths in remote areas of the world. However, there are different conspiracy theories stemming out of these installations which look similar to the alien establishments seen in&nbsp;Stanley Kubrick’s ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’.

It looks like December 2020 is the month for the mystery of the metal monoliths as the disappearance and re-appearance continues in different parts of the world.

It looks like December 2020 is the month for the mystery of the metal monoliths as the disappearance and re-appearance continues in different parts of the world. While there are numerous conspiracy theories coming up, some men decided to take over the trend and replace it with something else — a cross. A few hours after a metal monolith appeared in the state of California, a group of men, dressed in hats of 'Make America Great Again' decided to go to the location of the monolith and replaced it with a wooden cross. Also read| Mystery continues: Strange metal monolith now spotted in Romania after disappearing from Utah desert The men live-streamed the whole uprooting process of the monolith while chanting 'Christ is King' and 'Make America Great Again'. "We don’t want illegal aliens from Mexico or outer space, so let’s tear this b***h down," the group was heard saying on the video. #ChristIsKing #Atascadero #PineMountain #Monolith pic.twitter.com/cgIOTCqwg5 — Culture War Criminal (@CULTUREWARCRMNL) December 3, 2020 × As per experts, the chants heard in the live-streaming suggest that the men might be related to the 'Groyper' movement which is a Gen Z group of right-wingers in the US, which rose to fame especially after the 1026 win of the outgoing US President Donald Trump — Pundit Nick Fuentes, the famous American YouTube, political commentator is one of the most popular faces of the movement. Also read| Mysterious monolith reportedly disappears from Utah desert The California monolith is not the only one which was vandalised. The Utah monolith — which was the first one found — was also vandalised by a group of angry environmentalists while yelling "this is why you don’t leave trash in the desert." There has been no explanation to who has been installing these monoliths in remote areas of the world. However, there are different conspiracy theories stemming out of these installations which look similar to the alien establishments seen in Stanley Kubrick’s ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’.

California metal monolith replaced with a Cross amid chants of 'Christ is king' by Trump supporters

Up to&nbsp;one million people could be forced to flee their homes in Iraq in coming weeks and months as fighting intensifies to retake the city of Mosul from Islamic State, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Friday. 
 
The humanitarian agency said it was seeking a further 17.1 million Swiss Francs for its programme in Iraq, its third largest worldwide, bringing its budget for the country to $137 million Swiss Francs. 
 
&quot;The situation is unpredictable but we must prepare for the worst. There&rsquo;s the likelihood that fighting will intensify, particularly in the Mosul area. Hundreds of thousands of people may very well be on the move in the coming weeks and months, seeking shelter and assistance,&quot; said Robert Mardini, ICRC director for the Near and Middle East on return from Iraq.&nbsp; 
 
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'The situation is unpredictable but we must prepare for the worst,' said the International Committee of the Red Cross chief

Up to one million people could be forced to flee their homes in Iraq in coming weeks and months as fighting intensifies to retake the city of Mosul from Islamic State, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Friday. The humanitarian agency said it was seeking a further 17.1 million Swiss Francs for its programme in Iraq, its third largest worldwide, bringing its budget for the country to $137 million Swiss Francs. "The situation is unpredictable but we must prepare for the worst. There’s the likelihood that fighting will intensify, particularly in the Mosul area. Hundreds of thousands of people may very well be on the move in the coming weeks and months, seeking shelter and assistance," said Robert Mardini, ICRC director for the Near and Middle East on return from Iraq. (Reuters)

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