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As protests continue in Iran over suspected poison attacks on schoolgirls, Iran's Judiciary on Monday said that women violating the Islamic dress code will be punished. The further clampdown on women's rights in Iran comes less than a year after Mahsa Amini's death. Meanwhile, at least 15 people were killed and dozens were injured in a massive landslide triggered by incessant rains in Serasan Island, in Riau Islands Province, Indonesia.  

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Amoung other news, the drama continued in Pakistan over Imran Khan a day after he dodged his arrest. Islamabad court rejected a plea filed by the former prime minister where he sought suspension of a non-bailable warrant issued against him in the Toshakhana case. 

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Iran: Women to be punished for violating Islamic dress code, says judiciary chief

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Iran's Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei said on Monday (March 6) that women violating the Islamic dress code will be punished, reported Iran's official IRNA news agency. The report has come less than a year after Mahsa Amini's death.

Landslide strikes Indonesia, at least 15 killed, 50 feared missing  

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At least 15 people were killed and more than dozens injured after a landslide caused by incessant rains struck Serasan Island, Riau Islands Province—one of the outermost islands in Indonesia.  

Islamabad court rejects Pak ex-PM Imran Khan's plea to suspend arrest warrant in Toshakhana case

A court in Pakistan's capital Islamabad has rejected a plea filed by former prime minister Imran Khan seeking suspension of a non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued against him in the Toshakhana (gift depository) case.

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu visits Mariupol in Ukraine

Russian Defence Ministry said on Monday (March 6) that Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has visited Mariuopol, a city in southern Ukraine. His visit has come about a year after Russian forces besieged the city, levelling it to the ground.

Twitter will ‘soon’ allow users to post tweets with 10,000 characters, says Elon Musk

Twitter chief Elon Musk, on early Sunday (March 6) confirmed that users on the microblogging platform can send “longform tweets” with up to 10,000 characters. While responding to a user’s question, Musk also said that the feature would be rolled out “soon” without giving any specific timeline. 

Japan may cease to exist, warns PM Fumio Kishida aide as birthrate plummets to record levels

Japan may disappear if the current trend of falling birth rate continues, warned Masako Mori, an upper house lawmaker and former minister who advises Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on the falling birthrate problem. 

Taiwan’s defence minister warns China may make ‘sudden entry’

Taiwan’s Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng on Monday said that the country should prepare itself for a “sudden entry” of the Chinese military into its air and sea space, and pressed for increased military exchanges with the US.

India vs Australia, BGT 2022/23: Steve Smith set to lead in final Test in Pat Cummins' absence

Steve Smith is set to lead Australia in the fourth and final Test versus India as well, with regular skipper Pat Cummins to remain in Australia with his ailing mother. The Aussie speedster's mother Maria is ill with breast cancer and is in palliative care, as reported by Cricket Australia. 

1 dead, 8 injured in stampede at GloRilla concert in New York

Rapper GloRilla, a Memphis native, was performing at the Rochester Main Street Armory, New York on Sunday when false fears of a shooting caused a stampede, killing one person and injuring eight others, according to Rochester police Lt. Nicholas Adams.

YOU Season 4, Part II Release Date: When & How to Watch YOU Season 4, Part II, Check release date on Netflix

Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) has returned with a new identity, a new love interest and a new serial murderer to confront. Joe's aspirations for a fresh life in the UK were dashed when he found himself in the sights of the 'Eat The Rich' killer, who was eager to become best friends with him after fleeing the California carnage of season three. What does Joe intend to do now that he knows who they are?