Afghan cyclist who escaped Taliban wins Asian Games silver medal
Fariba Hashimi, who used to disguise herself as a man to train in Afghanistan, finishes second in women’s road race.
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What is BAPS, the Hindu group whose demands led to Eiffel Tower closure?
The Eiffel Tower closed after workers protested the sidelining of women during the BAPS visit.
Eiffel Tower reopens after protest over removing women staff
A Hindu religious delegation had requested that ‘interactions with women’ be limited during its visit.
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Eiffel Tower closed in row over women removed for Hindu group
The Eiffel Tower was shut on Monday after staff protested over women being ‘sidelined’ during a Hindu group’s visit.
Published On 8 Sep 2026
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Woman beaten to death as bystanders watch in India’s Gujarat
A woman was beaten to death at a crowded bus station in India, with CCTV showing bystanders watching.
Published On 5 Sep 2026
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Two Muslim women journalists allege police assault in India
Two Muslim female journalists allege they were detained and brutally assaulted by police in India’s capital, Delhi.
Published On 4 Sep 2026
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Feminist trailblazer Gloria Steinem passes away at age 92
Women’s rights activist Gloria Steinem has passed away at age 92.
Published On 4 Sep 2026
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Who are the ‘Hilltop Girls’ behind Israel’s ‘soft settlement’ strategy?
They’re not carrying out pogroms, but are nonetheless setting the stage for land grabs by Israeli settlers.
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Pakistan urged to declare femicide emergency amid surge in killings
The brutal killing of Pakistani media professional Hina Javed has caused uproar over violence against women.
Published On 1 Sep 2026
Forced birth control violated Greenlandic women’s rights, experts find
Truth commission to be established after two expert reports failed to agree whether scheme constituted genocide.
Taliban release two detained UN staff members in Afghanistan
The two men, detained in the western city of Herat on August 9, were released on Thursday morning.
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