PRES. TRUMP AWARDED INAUGURAL FIFA PEACE PRIZE AT WORLD CUP DRAW IN WASHINGTON . (PHOTOS).

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 President Trump awarded inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at World Cup draw in Washington  Gianni Infantino, the FIFA President presented the honour onstage at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, saying Trump had been selected “in recognition of his exceptional and extraordinary actions to promote peace and unity around the world”. “This is your prize, this is your peace prize,” Infantino said, after Trump took the stage to accept the trophy, a medal and certificate. “There is also a beautiful medal for you that you can wear everywhere you want to go.”   FIFA says the prize is for “individuals who help unite people in peace through unwavering commitment and special actions”.  Accepting the award, Trump called it “one of the great honours of my life”, before claiming to have “saved millions and millions of lives – the Congo is an example, over 10 million people killed and it was heading for another 10 million very quickly. India and Pakistan, so many diffe...

IRAQ IS PREPARING TO AMEND ITS MARRIAGE LAW, ALLOWING MEN TO MARRY GIRLS AS YOUNG AS NINE YEARS. (PHOTO).


 Iraq is preparing to amend its marriage law, allowing men to marry girls as young as nine, sparking significant controversy. The proposed changes to the Personal Status Law would grant religious authorities the right to decide the age of marriage for girls. If enacted, the amendment would bring the legal marriage age down from 18 to as young as nine for girls, according to the interpretations of some religious scholars.


The amendment, supported by some conservative lawmakers, is being criticized by human rights activists and civil society groups. Opponents argue that such a law violates the rights of young girls, exposing them to risks related to early marriage, education deprivation, and health complications. Critics also worry it could lead to increased domestic violence, as young girls may lack the maturity needed to handle the responsibilities of marriage.


Women’s rights groups in Iraq and around the world have condemned the proposal, calling it a setback for children’s rights. International organizations, including UNICEF, have raised concerns, stressing that such laws contradict global child protection standards. The current law in Iraq, established in 1959, sets the minimum marriage age at 18 but allows exceptions for girls aged 15 with parental and judicial consent.


The controversial amendment has sparked protests and debates across the country, with calls for the Iraqi government to reject the proposal and maintain its commitment to children’s welfare and rights. Activists argue that amending the law in this manner would represent a major step backward for Iraq, diminishing efforts to empower young girls and uphold their rights to education and protection.

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