We’re still here: Afghan women refugees find freedom, voice through football
The global ID camp is part of FIFA’s efforts to build a 23-player squad for international friendly tournaments.
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Preservation of Japan’s leprosariums a challenge as age of residents creates time limit
Residents in the National Sanatorium Tama Zensho-en and others compiled a future vision to preserve the facilities for future generations, aiming to convey the history of…
The hidden struggles of single mothers in Dhaka
The study explored the lived experiences of nine middle-class single mothers—who were divorced, separated, and widowed—through in-depth interviews.
Malala commits US$3 million to programmes supporting girls’ education and rights in Afghanistan
The Malala Fund is working to provide alternative channels to educate girls in the absence of conventional schooling.
Nepali parataekwondo practitioner Palesha Goverdhan isn’t done making history
She trains, she studies, she sacrifices, and she smiles through it all. Nepal’s first Paralympic medallist sets her sights on a bigger prize at LA 2028.
Nepal’s Hindu women throng Pashupatinath temple to celebrate Haritalika Teej
Thousands gather in red attire to worship lord Shiva.
Six-figure sales each durian season: Why Singapore’s durian sellers are now live selling on TikTok
Over the last year, the app has yielded a bumper crop. The number of durian sellers on TikTok Shop grew by some 40 percent, while gross merchandise value surged 185 percent…
Popularity of ‘zanhua’ lifts incomes of local residents in China’s Quanzhou
As pinning floral headdresses and taking pictures has become the trend among travelers nationwide, more women from Xunpu have started operating such stores.
‘There is no shame’: Divorce less of a taboo for women in China as attitudes shift
Divorce is no longer whispered with disapproval and more women now speak openly about their break-ups, reframing them as fresh starts.
Workplace bullying cases of migrant workers in South Korea tripled since 2020, many more likely uncounted
By May of this year, 112 new complaints have already been filed, suggesting 2025 will likely see the highest number yet.