Death Sentence for Wife of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

An Iraqi court issued a death sentence against one of the wives of the late Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi for crimes against Yazidi women. The ruling comes ahead of the 10-year mark of IS attacks on the Yazidi minority.

Vietnam's Largest-Ever Fraud Case

A real estate tycoon in Vietnam has been sentenced to death in the largest fraud case in the country's history, involving $12.5 billion and a loss of $27 billion through illegal control of a major Vietnamese bank. This case is unusual as financial fraud rarely results in a death sentence in Vietnam.

Release of Iraqi Police Officer Sentenced to Death

An Iraqi police officer sentenced to death for the murder of a security analyst critical of Iran-backed militias was released following a retrial. The court issued an acquittal, sparking controversy over the politicization of the Iraqi judiciary.

Pakistani Court Sentences Individuals for Insulting Prophet Muhammad

A Pakistani court sentenced a 22-year-old student to death and a teenager to life in prison for insulting Islam's Prophet Muhammad. Both denied the charges and have the right to appeal.