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Health Department gears up for cyclone, identifies 26,000 pregnant women
Officials told to ensure uninterrupted emergency services, shift expectant mothers in vulnerable areas to safer locations
Singapore’s Shannon Tan finishes third at Hero Women’s India Open
Tan was the defending champion in the event.
Singapore’s Shannon Tan finishes third at Hero Women’s Indian Open
Tan was the defending champion in the event.
Israel Police arrest four women in tax-refund scam that hit some 500 victims
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Melaka state polls: PKR’s 30pc women candidates offer voters a more inclusive choice, says Fadhlina
NIBONG TEBAL, Oct 25 — PKR’s move to field 30 per cent women candidates in the Melaka state election is part...
When tragedy demands women be treated better, men twist it into an excuse to treat them worse
Again and again we see that if women demand respect, it is not long before men will find a way to blame men’s failure to show respect on the fact it was asked for in the first place.
APC women visit patients in Kaduna hospitals
The APC Women Mobilisation Directorate, led by Dr Betta Edu, has visited patients in two Kaduna hospitals as part of its grassroots outreach activities. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-women-visit-patients-in-kaduna-hospitals/
One in 23 Malaysian women now face breast cancer risk, up from one in 27, says Nancy Shukri
KUCHING, Oct 25 — The risk of Malaysian women developing breast cancer has risen to one in 23, compared with one i...
Baby, child and two elderly women killed in multi-vehicle Pagoh crash
MUAR, Oct 25 — Four people, including two elderly women, a baby and a five-year-old girl, were killed in an accide...
Avoid delaying hospital visits during labour, gynaecologists tell pregnant women
Gynaecologists advise pregnant women against delaying hospital visits during labour, warning that it could lead to uterine rupture, foetal distress or deat Read More: https://punchng.com/avoid-delaying-hospital-visits-during-labour-gynaecologists-tell-pregnant-women/
Ethiopian runners win men, women's Dublin Marathon titles
Ethiopian athletes Abay Alemu Lesa and Zenebu Fikdau Jebesa are the 2026 men and women's Dublin Marathon champions.
Qualified migrant women forced into 'survival jobs' are paying price
Women who have migrated to Australia are more likely to be under-utilised in the workforce compared to migrant men, research shows.
Breast cancer impacting more young women every year, studies show
Studies show breast cancer is affecting more young patients every year. Survivors stress the importance of speaking and advocating for yourself. CBS' Jarred Hill has the story of one woman who says she almost didn't get a symptom checked, thinking she was too young.
Women entrepreneurs urged to focus on attractive, quality packaging at SARAS Mela
Interacting with women entrepreneurs, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution highlights the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in empowering Lakhpati Didis and enabling rural women to become financially independent and self-reliant
Women report stalkers abusing exercise apps to harass them
Cyclist Bianca Pickett says location-based exercise apps make it 'easy' for men to stalk women, and can be abused in the wrong hands.
The Chief of Defence, the alleged affair and the letter he read before he quit – the inside story of the women who shook up our military
Revealed: The letter our most senior military commander received two days before he quit.
Arian Simone on her "Fearless Fund" and the battle to support Black women entrepreneurs
Arian Simone built the "Fearless Fund," a venture capital fund intended to support women of color. Simone details her legal battle to keep the fund alive and shares more about her book "Fearless Freedom: A Manifesto for Unlocking Wealth and Equality for All."
Education, legal awareness key to preventing child abuse and child marriage: Women’s commission chief
Education and legal awareness are essential to prevent child abuse and eradicate child marriage, says Karnataka State Commission for Women chairperson Nagalakshmi Chowdhary
Collector calls for early breast cancer screening among women
Flagging off a rally, Himanshu Shukla stresses women, especially those over 40 years must undergo screening tests
In Italia il divario genere nei redditi supera il 40%, al via il Women Economic Forum
Tre giorni di confronto su leadership femminile, IA e pari opportunità
U.S. birth rate drops to record low, but older women are having more babies
The U.S. birth rate fell to its lowest level ever recorded, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The drop would have been greater, but women over age 30 are having more children.
YWCA marks 120 years, seeks more support for women
The Young Women’s Christian Association of Nigeria has marked its 120th anniversary, calling for renewed commitment to women’s empowerment and community se Read More: https://punchng.com/ywca-marks-120-years-seeks-more-support-for-women/
'Not a gradual slide': Menopause can reshape women's bodies in a sudden shift, Israeli study finds
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Women need to be supported from a young age to express their right to bodily autonomy
Ireland has a shameful history of child abuse and abuse of women perpetrated by family members and people in positions of power
Age no barrier to current blossoming of Irish women’s marathon runners
The absence of defending Irish women’s title holder Ava Crean clears the way for a new champion in Sunday’s Dublin Marathon
Blakely wins gold in women's all-round at Worlds
USA's Skye Blakely won gold in the women's all-around at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam.
The women who kill and the desperation that drives them
Their crimes shocked Sydney and divided the community. However, new research suggests they are part of a well-established pattern.
Four women injured in clash with police during protest against Upper Siang power project in Arunachal
Protesters are demanding the release of 10 arrested activists, reinstatement of suspended 'gaon buras' (village headmen), withdrawal of all pre-feasibility activities and removal of paramilitary and central forces deployed in the region.
Afghan women could lose one of their last paths to a higher education
The US has defunded one of the last universities giving Afghan women the chance to receive an education after the Taliban takeover in 2021. DW spoke with a student who says she's lost hope of ever earning a degree.
Body temperature may drive the higher risk of autoimmune conditions in women
Autoimmune conditions are much more common in women than men, which could partly be due to the fluctuating body temperatures that occur during the menstrual cycle and menopause
Generations of women sustain Kelantan's famed Siti Khadijah Market
Women make up more than 90 per cent of traders at Siti Khadijah Market, one of Kelantan’s best-known attractions.
United States to host inaugural Women’s Club World Cup in 2028
The tournament, to be held every four years, will feature 19 of the best women's club soccer teams from all six confederations.
More than 200 women sign up before new Christchurch women-only gym opens, with 400 more registered to attend
The gym has already attracted 200 members and 400-plus RSVPs.
Women trying to ride toy cars toward a Guinness World Record
Two young women are attempting to achieve a new Guinness World Record by driving farther than anyone ever has in toy cars. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
'Nobody talks about it': Menopause stigma silences Asian women
Cultural stigma and a lack of awareness can make it harder for Asian women in New Zealand to recognise menopause symptoms and seek medical help.
Lucia Aniello, Mike Flanagan, Karyn Kusama, Boots Riley and Lesli Linka Glatter Among Mentors for DGA Women’s Steering Committee
The Directors Guild of America’s Women’s Steering Committee has announced its seventh class of mentors and mentees. The mentorship program pairs mid-career women and nonbinary directors with established mentors to help them navigate the early days of their careers. Lucia Aniello (“Hacks,” “Broad City”), Mike Flanagan (“Carrie,” upcoming “The Exorcist: Martyr
The Social Society Helping Women Join the AI Boom
WIRED spoke with the founders of the Aged Intelligence Society, a fast-growing events startup that brings women together to “solve midlife problems using frontier tools.”
USA to host inaugural Women’s Club World Cup in 2028
The United States will host the first-ever 19-team FIFA Women’s Club World Cup from January 5-30, 2028, with seven clubs including Arsenal already confirme Read More: https://punchng.com/usa-to-host-inaugural-womens-club-world-cup-in-2028/
US to host first Women's Club World Cup in 2028
Arsenal are named as one of the teams to compete at the inaugural Women's Club World Cup, to be hosted in the United States in 2028.
UConn's Strong, USC's Watkins headline preseason AP All-American women's team
UConn's Sarah Strong and USC's JuJu Watkins, who have won The Associated Press Player of the Year award the past two years, headline the preseason AP All-America women's college basketball team released Thursday.
FIFA announces USA to host first Women’s Club World Cup in 2028
FIFA to stage inaugural Women's Club World Cup, with 16 of football's top teams, in United States in 2028.
Swiss, Austrian women freed after Niger kidnap ordeal
A Swiss woman and an Austrian woman kidnapped in Niger more than a year and a half ago have been freed and arrived in Benghazi, Libya, officials say. Read More: https://punchng.com/swiss-austrian-women-freed-after-niger-kidnap-ordeal/
Birds are more afraid of women than men. Scientists have no idea why
Scientists have uncovered a strange pattern in urban bird behavior: Across five European countries and 37 species, birds consistently fled sooner when approached by women than men. Researchers have no clear explanation for the difference, raising intriguing questions about how birds recognize and respond to humans.
Two European women held captive for more than a year in Niger freed in Libya
The Swiss government told the BBC that the freed national was on her way back to Switzerland.
Women’s expectations for Takaichi turn to disappointment
"Many expected progress on policies related to women, but little visible progress has been made," said an Ochanomizu University professor.
China edge USA to women’s team gold at Gymnastics World Championships
China finished 0.233 points ahead of the Americans, denying them a chance to win an eighth consecutive team gold.
Cookies and weapons: Women in Yemen’s Taiz find ways to help the city’s defence
Amid growing threats, a grassroots aid effort has transformed into an initiative to get more ammunition to the front.
What to know as 6 women testify in Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial in London
LONDON (AP) — Six women who accuse Russell Brand of sexually assaulting and raping them in separate instances have described during a London trial their encounters with the British actor and comedian.
'It starts fun': Four women on cocaine's impact on their lives
Four women have spoken to Prime Time about their experiences with cocaine, from recreational use on nights out to addiction, isolation and recovery
Austrian, Swiss women kidnapped in Niger are freed — report
An Austrian woman and a Swiss woman kidnapped in Niger have been freed after 18 months in captivity, local reports say.
Chronic UTIs affect millions in the UK - these women are out to end the stigma
Women are sharing their experiences with chronic urinary tract infections on social media in an effort to break the stigma surrounding UTIs.
Ranking the front-runners and contenders for women's college basketball player of the year
JuJu Watkins is back. But so is Sarah Strong and other player of the year contenders. We handicap the race.
Audiovisual Women Leadership Program Unveils Participants, Sets Tallinn Partnership
The Erich Pommer Institut reveals the professionals in mid- to senior-level management positions from across Europe taking part in the fifth edition and a new partnership with Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event.
FORWARD DOMINANCE: Bok Women face stern Ireland challenge in first clash in two decades
The Springbok Women face fifth-ranked Ireland in a double-header as part of a global series designed to provide consistent fixtures and raise performance standards, but injuries could complicate their task.
Women & the City a Torino dal 6 al 18 novembre, anteprima con Archibugi
Fondazione Torino Città per le Donne: "Importante attivare anche gli uomini"
‘Industry,’ ‘Doctor Who’ Producer Jane Tranter on Resisting Trends, Centering Women and Telling Stories About ‘People Being Accepted for Who They Choose to Be’
“Industry” and “Doctor Who” producer Jane Tranter has made a career of going against the grain, and at Rome’s MIA Market on Tuesday, she told European producers that the only way to survive in uncertain times is to “go in the opposite direction of everyone else’s traffic.” “If everyone else is zigging, you zag. Because […]
Man charged after three Jewish women assaulted
The women suffered minor injuries when they were assaulted at Clapton Common, police say.
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