Category: News & Current Affairs

Police have detained Nguyen Thi Diem Phuong, 23, and Dang Thi Thong Nhat, 44, after they were accused of setting fire to a woman, age 28. The identity of the victim is still unknown.

The Harry Potter author made her massive donation after the rapid withdrawal of British and American forces from Kabul, which put hundreds of female judges, prosecutors, and defence counsel in danger from the Taliban.

The ongoing series highlights women’s news and information from around the globe. This week’s post covered January 23-January 28.

Officials in Scotland have announced that a transgender woman convicted of crimes committed when she was a man would spend her time in a jail populated entirely by men.

India’s top wrestlers took to the streets of New Delhi, the nation’s capital, to seek the resignation of the powerful wrestling federation leader over sexual harassment claims.

Following Jacinda Ardern’s unexpected resignation announcement earlier this week, New Zealand’s education minister Chris Hipkins is bidding for prime minister.

These hooded figures are a symbol of the Taliban’s strict religious authority in Afghanistan. However, they are also a modest demonstration of defiance and innovation on the part of Kabul’s clothing retailers.

Nollywood actress and running mate to PDP  gubernatorial candidate, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor), Funke Akindele, recently campaigned for PDP ahead of the next general elections.