Protests in Washington ahead of Trump’s inauguration
Protests are happening in Washington for women’s reproductive rights and other causes they believe are under threat from the incoming Trump administration.
Female diver breaks world record for longest underwater walk
An Australian freediver, Amber Bourke, set a new Guinness World Record by walking 370 feet and 2 inches underwater in a single breath The 35-year-old’s impressive world record stands at 112.83 m (370 ft 2 in). For context, an American football field is 109.7 m (360 ft) long. Amber said:
Billionaire CEO Lisa Su holds meetings on weekends, demands work after midnight
CEO of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Lisa Su reportedly holds weekend meetings and frequently communicates with employees late at night, expecting responses even after midnight.
India village fines cuss words against mothers, sisters, installs CCTV
MUMBAI: In a bold move, Saundala village in Maharashtra, India, has decided to impose fines on anyone who uses cuss words against mother or sister, as reported by BBC Urdu. The village’s Panchayat (council) unanimously passed this rule, aiming to uphold respect for women in the community. The decision, which
Hadiqa Kiani, Mahrang Baloch named in BBC 100 Women
The BBC has revealed its list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2024.
Gender pay gap narrows marginally in Australia, government report shows
(Reuters) – The gender pay gap in Australia has narrowed marginally though women employees on average still earned A$28,425 ($18,590) less each year than their male colleagues, a government report said on Wednesday. The total gender pay gap dipped by 0.6 percentage points to 21.8 per cent for the year
Indian actor Priyanka Chopra sends birthday wishes to Pakistani director, Sharmeen Obaid
Indian actor Priyanka Chopra extended her best wishes to her friend, Pakistani origin filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, through an Instagram post on her birthday.
Safe city project inaugurated in another city of Punjab
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz inaugurated the Safe City Project in Sheikhupura on Thursday, marking the launch of a broader initiative to transform 18 cities in Punjab into ‘safe cities’ by March. The first phase began with Sheikhupura, with four more cities set to follow next week. During her visit,
Registrations open for KP women digital internship program
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) has launched registrations for its Women Digital Internship Program, offering women from the region a chance to develop crucial ICT skills and gain work experience in the digital sector. This six-month paid internship is designed to empower women by providing a work-from-home opportunity
Pakistani father supports all 13 of his daughters in earning Master’s degrees
In a remote area of Karak in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), an extraordinary father named Fazal Haq has gained attention for his dedication to his daughters' education.
