Iceland lifts temporary ban, resumes whaling activities

The temporary ban on whaling in Iceland has expired, allowing the hunting of whales to resume. The government has implemented stricter requirements for hunting equipment and methods, as well as increased supervision. Animal protection charity Humane Society International criticized the decision, while opponents of whaling continue to call for a permanent ban. Iceland is one of three countries that still allows commercial whaling, but the practice has declined due to a drop in demand for whale meat and pressure from animal welfare campaigners.