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A military court in China has sentenced former defense ministers <strong>Wei Fenghe</strong> and <strong>Li Shangfu</strong> to death with a two-year reprieve for corruption. The verdict was announced in an official statement by <strong>Xinhua</strong> on Thursday, revealing their convictions for accepting bribes.
The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced the execution of death sentences against citizens Mustafa Al-Sabiti and Ali Al-Sabiti for committing serious terrorist crimes. The execution took place in the Eastern Province on April 9, 2026.
The Iranian judiciary announced today that it has begun executing sentences against detainees connected to the January protests amid international concerns about the increase in death penalties. The move follows extensive riots earlier this year, which saw mass arrests and severe government retaliation.