Death penalty/Capital punishment

Vietnam court sentences 11 to death in major drug trafficking case, state media reports

At least 20 other defendants have been sentenced to life imprisonment in the case, according to the report.

Utah judge allows prosecutors to seek death penalty in Charlie Kirk murder case

FILE PHOTO: Tyler Robinson, accused in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, attends a hearing at the 4th District Court in Provo, Utah, U.S., June 12, 2026. Francisco Kjolseth/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Iran executes man accused of aiding US, Israel in anti-govt protests

The judiciary said Majid Adineh had been convicted of “operational action in favour of hostile groups” in nationwide rallies that broke out late in 2025.

Japan executes pachinko parlour arsonist who killed five people in Osaka

In 2009, Sunao Takami doused a pachinko parlour in Osaka near his home with petrol and set it on fire, killing four customers and one employee.

Vietnam proposes ending death penalty for six offences

The proposal follows amendments that took effect in July 2025, which removed the death penalty for embezzlement and seven other offences.

Defence in Charlie Kirk case argues shooter should not face death penalty

Attorneys for Tyler Robinson argued against the death penalty, saying that he hit his “intended target” and did not endanger anyone else.

Lebanon abolishes death penalty in first for region

FILE PHOTO: A view shows the parliament building on a rainy day in downtown Beirut, Lebanon January 25, 2024. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir/File Photo

Bangladesh proposes death penalty for enforced disappearances

Deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina was accused of using the security forces to crush dissent.

Amnesty condemns 'escalation' in Iran death sentences

Iran’s judiciary announced the hanging of the two men on charges relating to anti-government protests that peaked in January.

Iran hangs two anti-government protesters in public

According to Amnesty International, Iran conducts the second most executions of any country, after China.

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