Executions in Iran estimated to have doubled in 2025, report says

December 28, 2025December 28, 2025 by Farhan

The number of executions in Iran in 2025 is estimated to have more than doubled compared to the number that took place across the country in 2024. Norwegian-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) group told the BBC it had verified at least 1,500 executions up until the start of December, adding that many more have taken … Read more

Why has number of people facing hunger doubled since 2019? | Hunger

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 by Farhan

The World Food Programme is warning that 318 million people will face critical levels of hunger next year. The United Nations agency says that is double the number from 2019. What is behind this worsening crisis that is putting so many people in danger? Presenter: Adrian Finighan Guests: Jean-Martin Bauer – director of food security … Read more