Incident in Banten fuels public anger and renews scrutiny of Indonesia’s blasphemy legislation
Crackdown follows anthem protest and targets athletes, media figures and overseas-linked individuals
Indian boxer defeats Olympic medallist to secure final spot as India eyes multiple medals
Family says whereabouts unknown as activists warn of growing pressure on dissent in Iran
March 26, 2026
New genetic screening policy to determine eligibility sparks global debate ahead of Los Angeles Games
Uzbekistan achieved the maximum score of 100 points across five indicators
February 26, 2026
The study links midlife caregiving pressures to declining wellbeing, higher medical spending and growing workplace challenges
A sweeping 119-article legal overhaul is raising concerns over discretionary executions, criminalised dissent and further restrictions on Afghan women
Campus demonstrations honour victims of recent crackdowns while geopolitical pressure mounts over Iran’s nuclear programme
A World Economic Forum report says that the most common areas of women’s health receive less than 2% of private investment
Defying bans and taboos, Tehran’s female riders are becoming symbols of independence and quiet resistance
State Councilor Shen Yiqin holds separate talks with Iliana Iotova, Zahra Behrouz Azar and Zulaykho Makhkamova to deepen ties and advance women’s development
Afghan foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi defends ban on girls’ education as “temporary,” sparking criticism from journalists and rights groups
The initiative provides women entrepreneurs with access to grants
Four climbs, 2,300m of ascent and fierce GC battles define the mountain showdown to Ambert
An estimated 1.3 mln women are set to be involved in entrepreneurship, particularly in the field of seamstress work
A total of 23,600 women from Uzbekistan have completed financial literacy courses
Three centers were opened in the country last year
While maternal health has rightfully garnered significant attention in Uzbekistan's efforts to reduce child mortality, the involvement of fathers remains an often overlooked yet essential factor in ensuring the well-being of both mother and child.