Iran to review 1979 hijab law amid uprising

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3 years ago

December 5, 2022

In a major development to the ongoing unrest in Iran, the Parliament is preparing to review the country’s compulsory hijab law

Iran’s Parliament is set to review the controversial hijab law amid an ongoing uprising in the country.

Iran’s Attorney General insists change will occur over the coming weeks and signalled the morality police will be “abolished” despite claims it is still present on the streets.

“We know you feel anguished when you witness [women] without a hijab in cities, do you think the officials are silent about it? A

s someone who is in the field of this issue, I say that both the parliament and the judiciary are working, for example, just yesterday we had a meeting with the cultural commission of the parliament, and you will see the results within the next week or two.”

Mohammad Jafar Montazeri – IRAN’s Attorney General

Mohammad Jafar Montazeri – Iran’s Attorney General

Under strict Islamic rule, it is mandatory for women in Iran to wear the hijab in public.

However, since the death of 22 year old Mahsa Amini while in custody, the country has spiralled into chaos.

For weeks, thousands of women have been burning their hijabs and cutting their hair in defiance of the strict Islamic Republic.

The world has been gripped by the uprising, unable to turn a blind eye.

Global stocks wobble as Davos kicks off and Trump reshapes geopolitics

Global markets faced volatility amid Davos discussions on inflation and Trump’s Greenland deal, heightening geopolitical risks.

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22 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Global markets faced volatility amid Davos discussions on inflation and Trump’s Greenland deal, heightening geopolitical risks.

Global stock markets endured a volatile week as world leaders gathered in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, with investors closely watching signals on inflation, interest rates and geopolitical risk.

The Davos meetings set a cautious tone, as uncertainty weighed on market sentiment across regions.

Adding to the tension, Donald Trump announced a deal involving Greenland, reigniting debate over strategic assets and global influence. The unexpected move injected fresh geopolitical risk into markets already grappling with an unsettled global outlook.

Kyle Rodda from Capital.com, breaks down how markets are reacting, what the Greenland announcement could mean for investors, and what to watch next as Davos concludes.

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Zelenskyy reveals planned UAE talks with Russia and the United States

Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.

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1 day ago

January 23, 2026

Ahron Young

Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says trilateral talks with Russia and the United States are planned in the United Arab Emirates as efforts to end the war intensify.

He also criticised European leaders at the World Economic Forum, calling for stronger political will.