Wednesday, Mar 26

Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman reinstates the death penalty, reversing prior policy and permitting prosecutors to seek capital punishment.

Friday, Mar 21

Canada's Foreign Minister condemns China's execution of four Canadians, escalating ongoing tensions over drug crimes and diplomatic relations.

Thursday, Jan 23

Trump's new executive order aims to revive federal executions and escalate capital punishment, raising concerns among its opponents about legality and potential abuses.

Thursday, Jan 23

Trump issues an executive order to expedite federal death sentences, ensuring states have lethal injection drugs while targeting crimes by undocumented immigrants.

Monday, Jan 20

China carries out executions of two men for deadly attacks, raising concerns over increasing 'revenge on society crimes'.

Saturday, Jan 18

Two judges in Iran tied to the 1988 dissident executions were shot dead, stirring debates on judicial violence amid political tensions.

Friday, Jan 17

The Justice Department rescinds its lethal injection protocol due to concerns about unnecessary pain, impacting federal execution practices.

Saturday, Jan 11

Political prisoners in Iran criticize death sentences as ineffective for the Supreme Leader's faltering government.

Tuesday, Jan 07

In 2024, Iran executed at least 901 individuals, marking a significant rise in capital punishment rates, according to a recent UN report.

Monday, Jan 06

Congo's government executes 102 'urban bandits', with 70 more facing death under controversial circumstances, sparking public debate on justice and security.