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41% of Kuwaiti startups are female-led: How women are disrupting e-commerce, fintech and culture | World News

Kuwaiti women are emerging as key innovators in the Gulf’s startup landscape, empowered by policy reform, digital access, and a new culture of economic participation/Image: Instagram TL;DR: Female-led startups now form around 41 percent of the Kuwaiti ecosystem, spearheading industries such as e‑commerce, wellness, and fintech. Government initiatives under Kuwait Vision 2035 and mentorship networks […]

‘Clearly odd’: Bangladesh interim government scraps Sheikh Hasina-era ‘sir’ rule for women officials; panel formed to set new titles

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina (Image credits: PTI) Bangladesh’s interim government on Thursday officially revoked a long-standing directive from the Sheikh Hasina administration that required public officials to address her and other senior women officials as “sir.” The order, in effect for nearly 16 years, was deemed ‘inappropriate’ by the Yunus- led government.The decision was […]

Giorgia Andriani speaks on respectful portrayal of women in cinema: “The way a scene is conceptualized makes all the difference” : Bollywood News

Giorgia Andriani recently sparked an important conversation about the portrayal of women in cinema, particularly in the context of special dance numbers that have long been a staple of Indian filmmaking. The actress, known for her thoughtful approach to her craft, emphasized the crucial distinction between celebrating femininity and reducing women to mere objects of […]

‘Targeted women’: ICC issues arrest warrants for two top Taliban leaders; Taliban calls it ‘nonsense’

International Criminal Court (Official website image) The International Criminal Court on Tuesday (local time) issued arrest warrants against two top Taliban leaders, accusing them of persecuting girls and women in Afghanistan, CNN reported.In a statement, ICC clarified that the two men, Taliban supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada and chief justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani are accused of […]

‘Chinese blessing scam’: Two arrested in Australia for scamming elderly Asian women; rob them of cash, jewellery

Representative image credits: NSW police force Two people were arrested in Australia in connection with a “Chinese blessing scam” that defrauded a 77-year-old woman in Sydney out of cash and jewellery worth 130,000 Australian dollars (about $85,000 USD).These arrests come amid a broader investigation into a wave of similar scams, which have been reported globally […]

‘Rape, violence, terrorism’: US suddenly updates travel advisory for India, asks women not to travel alone

US updates its travel advisory for India on June 16. The US State Department has issued a sudden level-2 travel warning to India, which urges travelers to “exercise increased caution”. The advisory was issued on June 16 “due to crime and terrorism,” it said, adding that some areas have increased risk. “Rape is one of […]

‘No bra, no exam’: Nigerian university defends viral video of women being checked, says this will ensure ‘distraction-free environment’

A Nigerian university came under fire for checking whether female students were wearing bras. A Nigerian university has come under immense criticism after a video of a female staff member checking whether a female student was wearing a bra before allowing her into the examination hall went viral. Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ogun State defended […]

Trump questions Juventus on women in men’s team; players exchange awkward glances- Watch video

During a White House visit on Wednesday, Juventus football players and staff found themselves in an awkward moment when US president Donald Trump turned their ceremonial visit into a political talking point. The Italian club, currently in Washington, DC, for the Club World Cup, was invited to the Oval Office ahead of their match against […]

Indian women admit stealing from shops at Singapore airport; one jailed for eight days, another fined

Two Indian women were caught stealing from shops at Singapore’s Changi Airport. Two Indian women have been caught stealing from shops at Singapore’s Changi Airport during their transit. In Singapore, those who commit theft can be jailed for up to three years or fined or both. The offence of theft in a dwelling carries a […]

Syrian govt wants all women to wear burkinis on the beach: What are these bikini alternatives? | World News

Syria’s interim government issued a decree mandating that women must wear burkinis or other “decent” clothing on beaches and public pools, as reported by Syrian state news. A Burkini is a swimsuit which covers the entire body except the face. Exemptions apply to private beaches, clubs, and high-end hotels. This directive has sparked debate, with […]