Butsukari Otoko: The hidden reality of targeted harassment in Tokyo’s crowds |

[ad_1] In the complex maze of trains, buses, and subway stations in Tokyo, a long-obscured form of gender-based harassment called Butsukari Otoko, or ‘bumping man,’ is on the rise. This type of violence occurs when men intentionally bump into women in crowded train stations during the busy rush hour period and use the anonymity of […]

Germany issues travel warning for US after Minneapolis shooting; ‘Be vigilant, stay away from crowds’

[ad_1] Germany Tuesday issued a travel alert for its nationals in the US, urging them to exercise caution amid the ongoing ICE crackdown in Minneapolis which led to the death of US citizen Alex Preeti, the second shooting after Renee Good was shot dead earlier this month. Both Good and Alex were American citizens. “In […]

Tears, hugs and kisses: Emotional reunions mark return of Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners; crowds gather at both sides of Gaza

[ad_1] Gaza hostages freed after 2 years of captivity Israel and the Palestinian territories saw an emotional milestone on Monday as long-awaited reunions unfolded on both sides of the conflict. In Israel, the last of the hostages held by Hamas for more than two years returned home, ending 738 days of captivity since the October […]

‘Avoid crowds, stay inside’: China issues alert for its citizens in LA amid Trump’s crackdown on anti-immigration protests

[ad_1] Multiple Waymo taxis burn near the Metropolitan Detention Center of downtown Los Angeles, following last night’s immigration raid protest. (Pic credit: AP) Amid unrest in California’s largest city, China on Monday advised its citizens in Los Angeles to stay vigilant and prioritise their security amid ongoing law enforcement actions targeting immigration-related protests. Chinese consulate […]