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Geopolitics

China’s ‘two sessions’: adviser urges end to forced marriages of mentally ill rural women

South China Morning Post – World · China

A top Chinese political adviser has sounded the alarm on forced marriages of women with mental disabilities in rural areas, calling for a prevention mechanism …

Geopolitics

Salute replaces silence for Iran after 'message from home'

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

In a change from the silence of their first game, Iran's women's national team saluted their anthem against Australia on Thursday. It appears to be another cas…

Geopolitics

Taiwan actress, 58, praised for ‘youthful’ looks advocates against ‘female competition’

South China Morning Post – World · China

Famous Taiwan singer and actress Annie Yi has called for an end to “female competition”, saying that “being 58 years old is nothing to be ashamed of”. The comm…

Geopolitics

‘Pain Didn’t Come to Kill Me’ | Ep 4 – El Salvador

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

El Salvador’s bereaved mothers unite after gang violence, turning shared grief into solidarity and hope beyond hatred.

Geopolitics

Why #SEAblings became Southeast Asia’s symbol of digital solidarity

South China Morning Post – World · China

#SEAblings – short for “Southeast Asian siblings” – has increasingly been used by young Southeast Asians to signal regional solidarity, be it over a controvers…

Geopolitics

Feminist Scholars and Activists on the Past and Future of Feminism

The New York Times – World · US

Feminist scholars and activists, including Gloria Steinem and Leymah Gbowee, reflected on a movement that they said remains unfinished.

Geopolitics

China actress, 75, triggers debate by playing teenage girl in mini-drama, kissing young man

South China Morning Post – World · China

A 75-year-old Chinese actress has ignited a nationwide debate over age representation after portraying a teenage girl and sharing a kiss with a much younger ma…

Geopolitics

Iran’s Women’s Asian Cup team have ‘so much concern’ for families back home

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Players contesting the Women's Asian Cup in Australia share fears for loved ones at home amid US-Israeli attacks.

Geopolitics

The dark side of Holi

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

India’s festival of colour has become a day when women brace for harassment.

Geopolitics

India news: Millions revel in colors of Holi

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Holi celebrations are in full throttle in India. Meanwhile, airlines in the country are planning to operate dozens of flights to the Middle East. DW has the la…

Geopolitics

Plibersek accuses Mafs of platforming ‘coercive control’ after contestant wanted a woman ‘obedient’ like a dog

The Guardian – World · Europe

Social services minister Tanya Plibersek criticises hit reality TV show Married at First Sight for ‘messaging which encourages control and dehumanises women’Si…

Geopolitics

For families, reunions add colour to festivities as stranded people return safely

Times of India – World · India

Families in Delhi are celebrating Holi and Eid with renewed joy after reuniting with relatives who returned from West Asia amid escalating tensions. Passengers…

Geopolitics

Sarah Everard’s mother pays tribute to ‘loving’ daughter on fifth anniversary of her murder

The Guardian – World · Europe

Susan Everard says her daughter ‘added to the beauty of the world’Sarah Everard’s mother said her daughter “added to the beauty of the world” as she paid tribu…

Geopolitics

China youth share struggles instead of flaunting wealth, embrace ‘comparing misery’

South China Morning Post – World · China

An increasing number of young people in China have, in recent years, begun to reject the previous generation’s tendency to flaunt wealth and success. Instead, …

Geopolitics

Why some Singaporeans are saying no to having children amid ‘existential’ fertility crisis

South China Morning Post – World · China

Even if market researcher Joey Lau were a millionaire and could devote all her time to her family, she still would not want children. The 34-year-old Singapore…

Geopolitics

She married 2 men at once in Thailand – and her mother is fine with it

South China Morning Post – World · China

When Dujduan Ketsaro wed two men in a single ceremony in northeastern Thailand on Saturday, she was ready for the attention. “Marry one and the world won’t rem…

Geopolitics

Filipinos in Middle East war zones torn between life and livelihood: ‘we have families’

South China Morning Post – World · China

Filipina carer Charlot David made the run back and forth to the bomb shelter several times before deciding it was better to simply stay there. The 44-year-old …

Geopolitics

Eager China parents use apps to find partners for adult children, turn pairing into transactions

South China Morning Post – World · China

Anxious Chinese parents are increasingly turning to “find a daughter-in-law” or “find a son-in-law” platforms online, turning partner seeking into direct negot…

Geopolitics

China growing trend among couples has them calling each other ‘teammate’ or ‘roommate’

South China Morning Post – World · China

Married couples in China are referring to each other as “teammate” and “roommate” to avoid being too schmaltzy, but single people are shunning the trend, brand…

Geopolitics

China boy defends aunt who faces pressure to marry, says she ‘only wants a man with 8-pack abs’

South China Morning Post – World · China

A woman in southern China who was being pressured by her family to marry has been defended by her nephew, leaving relatives speechless. On February 19, the 26-…

Geopolitics

Delroy Lindo thankful for ‘love and support’ after N-word incident at Baftas

The Guardian – World · Europe

Lindo speaks out after man with Tourette syndrome shouted slur while actor was on stage with Michael B JordanBritish-American actor Delroy Lindo expressed grat…

Geopolitics

Chinese social media bans female Uygur comic over marriage jokes – sparks backlash

South China Morning Post – World · China

A social media ban on a stand-up comic for joking about marriage has triggered an online backlash in China. Authorities said the Weibo account of Uygur stand-u…

Geopolitics

‘Served country for 20 years’: Shops shut during Dalit soldier’s funeral in Karnataka

Times of India – World · India

A soldier's funeral in Bagalkot district faced alleged untouchability practices. Shops reportedly closed as Dalit relatives arrived. Officials intervened, hold…

Geopolitics

Foreign woman traveller 'harassed' by group of men in Mumbai

Times of India – World · India

A foreign woman traveler, Ines Faria, has alleged harassment in Mumbai, sharing a video detailing her experience. She reported being followed and repeatedly as…

Geopolitics

'Road is not for Muslims': 'Hate' graffiti on Delhi-Dehradun expressway

Times of India – World · India

Police in Saharanpur have registered an FIR against unidentified members of the Hindu Raksha Dal for allegedly defacing a sound barrier on the Delhi-Dehradun E…

Geopolitics

Shoes outside! Silicon Valley startups adopt desi habit

Times of India – World · India

A growing trend in San Francisco's tech scene sees employees leaving shoes outside office doors, a practice inspired by cultural norms. Startups like Cursor an…

Tech & Startups

‘Love Is Blind’ Embraces the Manosphere

Wired · Global

A show that started as an earnest if messy quest for love is now simply a mirror to the hell of modern dating.

Geopolitics

China ‘parenting parents’ trend sees youth teach mums and dads modern skills like taking selfies

South China Morning Post – World · China

Young people in China are embracing a new trend of ‘parenting parents’ to heal wounds they inherited from childhood and redefine the traditional value of filia…

Geopolitics

Brigitte Bardot tribute at the César awards greeted with boos

The Guardian – World · Europe

A shout of ‘racist’ could also be heard during the segment at France’s version of the OscarsA tribute to Brigitte Bardot at the Césars, France’s version of the…

Geopolitics

Viral video of child being shoved at iconic Tokyo crossing stokes outrage and debate

South China Morning Post – World · China

A video of a young girl being shoved while posing for a photo at Tokyo’s iconic Shibuya Crossing has amassed over 9 million views in one day and ignited an onl…

Geopolitics

China youth spend Spring Festival away from ‘nosy’ relatives, take part-time jobs for extra cash

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Chinese New Year is traditionally a time for family reunions, but this year a growing number of young Chinese people chose to avoid going home. This year’s…

Tech & Startups

Everyone Speaks Incel Now

Wired · Global

After migrating from misogynist forums to social media feeds, terms like “looksmaxxing” and “mogged” are now impossible to avoid.

Geopolitics

Trans activists say restoring traditional Pride flag at Stonewall isn’t enough

The Guardian – World · Europe

Raising the rainbow Pride flag instead of the more inclusive Progress flag excludes the trans community, activists sayThousands of protesters gathered outside …

Geopolitics

Bafta judge quits over ‘utterly unforgivable’ handling of Tourette N-word incident

The Guardian – World · Europe

Film-maker Jonte Richardson cites ‘harm inflicted on both the black and disabled communities’, while New Black Film Collective and MP Dawn Butler criticise BBC…

Geopolitics

Future of Japan’s ‘naked festival’ in doubt after 3 men left unconscious

South China Morning Post – World · China

Three men remain unconscious after a crush at one of Japan’s best-known traditional festivals, casting a shadow over a 500-year-old rite that draws thousands o…

Geopolitics

Ukrainian refugee women face 'high rates' of violence in EU: rights agency

The Hindu – World · India

One in four women from Ukraine have experienced physical or sexual violence since the start of the war, the agency found

Geopolitics

BBC and Tourette’s advocate apologise to Sinners stars for racial slur during Baftas

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Tourette’s campaigner has apologised after shouting a racial slur during the British Academy Film Awards (Baftas), saying he was “deeply mortified” and what …

Geopolitics

Hindu groups in UK slam SOAS-led report into 2022 Leicester unrest

Times of India – World · India

- Hindu groups reject SOAS-led report blaming Hindus/Hindutva for 2022 Leicester riots. - Report highlights tensions, but groups accuse it of bias and misrep…

Geopolitics

'He is son of a big politician': How argument over 'dust' snowballed into racial abuse in Delhi

Times of India – World · India

Three women from Arunachal Pradesh faced racial slurs and threats in Delhi's Malviya Nagar after a dispute over falling debris. Neighbors allegedly hurled dero…

Geopolitics

3 women from Arunachal Pradesh allege racial abuse by neighbours in south Delhi

Times of India – World · India

Three women from Arunachal Pradesh reported racial abuse and threats from a couple in Delhi's Malviya Nagar. An argument over dirt allegedly falling from their…

Geopolitics

‘Nudity’: China influencer slammed for profiting from privacy by live-streaming wife’s childbirth

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Chinese influencer with more than 12 million followers has sparked controversy after filming his wife’s 23-hour childbirth and posting the video online. The …

Geopolitics

'Opened a massage parlour?' 3 NE women 'racially abused' by neighbours in Delhi – video viral

Times of India – World · India

Three women from Arunachal Pradesh alleged racial slurs and humiliation by neighbours in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, after a dispute over repair work. A viral video …

Geopolitics

Elderly men beaten up ‘for being Muslim’ in India

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Three elderly men were slapped and chased by a passerby in India after he reportedly targeted them for being Muslim.

Geopolitics

Bride's pet dog sparks violent clash in UP, wedding cancelled

Times of India – World · India

A wedding in Fatehpur turned violent after a pet dog's barking led to a brawl between the bride's and groom's families. The disturbance during rituals escalate…

Geopolitics

Caught cheating, told to leave: Student assaults professor in Karnataka college; video viral

Times of India – World · India

A student at a Kalaburagi private homoeopathy college attacked a lecturer after being caught copying during an exam. The lecturer confiscated the student's ans…

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