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Nepali Lesbians Harassed While Registering Marriage
Click to expand Image The Supreme Court of Nepal in Kathmandu. Supreme Court of Nepal After two years together, Ramita and Shiluโboth pseudonyms to protect their identitiesโtraveled to Sindhuli this month to register their marriage under Nepalโs June 2023 Supreme Court ruling which allows for same-sex marriages. But instead of recognition, the couplereportedly faced harassment, delays, rejection, and were forcibly...
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Dutch Environmental Group Launches New Climate Case Against Shell to Stop All Investment in New Oil and Gas Fields
The Dutch NGO that won a historic court verdict in 2021 in a pioneering climate lawsuit against the oil major Shell announced on Tuesday that it is launching a new case against the company, with the core demand that Shell immediately stop investing in any new oil and gas fields. โAt a time in which [โฆ]
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Microsoft is laying off about 3% of its workforce
Microsoft, based in Redmond, Washington, said the layoffs will be across all levels and geographies but the cuts will focus on reducing the number of managers.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Why the MAGA economy is thriving
The worldโs largest market is becoming two
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:US can curb AI chip risks without halting tech exports, US official says
The Trump admin is dropping the Biden-era diffusion rule blocking the spread of AI chips overseas as part of a bid to limit Chinese access.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:UnitedHealth Group, largest health insurer in U.S., withdraws financial outlook for 2025
UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty is stepping down for personal reasons as the health insurer suspended its full-year financial outlook due to higher-than-expected medical costs.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Scottish parliament passes first stage of assisted dying bill
Amendments will now be considered by Holyrood health committee before a final vote by MSPs
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:US sanctions companies alleged to be shipping Iranian oil to China
Measures come as Donald Trump offers olive branch to regime in Tehran
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Iraq frees over 19,000 prisoners under new amnesty, including some ex-ISIL
Officials say prisons at almost double capacity earlier this month.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:The pay equity puzzle: can we compare effort, skill and risk between different industries?
Pay equity is not the same as equal pay, and is harder to calculate because womenโs work is concentrated in low-paying industries. But without pay equity, all New Zealanders pay.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Israel kills at least 16, wounds 70 in strike on Gaza European Hospital
Israel kills at least 16, wounds 70 in strike on Gaza European Hospital The Ministry of Health in Gaza said on Tuesday that the Israeli bombing in the vicinity of the European Hospital in Khan Younis has killed at least 16 people and wounded 70 others. British surgeon Tom Potokar, who is currently working at the European Hospital, said the operating theatre has been damaged and it is no longer possible to take patients...
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Nodule found in Joe Bidenโs prostate during routine medical exam
Questions about the ex-US presidentโs age and health had been cited by Democratic leaders who pressed him to drop his 2024 re-election bid.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:US targets Britainโs pork, poultry and seafood markets
Agricultural sectors are โfront of the lineโ in ongoing trade talks, says Trumpโs agriculture secretary
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:'Show us something special': Trump announces lifting Syria sanctions
'Show us something special': Trump announces lifting Syria sanctions Submitted by Sean Mathews on Tue, 05/13/2025 - 18:40 If followed through, it would mark the first time since 1979 Syria was not under US sanctions and could spark a reconstruction boom US President Donald Trump prepares to speak during the Saudi-US investment forum at King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, on 13 May 2025 (Brendan...
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:British citizen to be deported from Israel for social media posts
British citizen to be deported from Israel for social media posts The BBC reported on Tuesday that a British citizen will be deported from Israel after allegedly walking into a "closed military zone". "After being questioned she was found to have posted anti-Israel Defense Forces (IDF) sentiments on social media and to belong to an organisation calling for the boycott of Israel," the BBC said, citing Israeli police....
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Schumer vows to hold up DOJ nominees for answers about Qatar’s jet gift to Trump
Sen. Chuck Schumer says he will hold up all Department of Justice nominations on the Senate floor until he gets more answers about the free Air Force One replacement that President Donald Trump says would be donated by Qatar.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:US sanctions network of companies it says helped ship Iranian oil to China
The US Treasury says nearly two dozen firms facilitated transport of billions of dollars worth of oil for Iranian military front company.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Ukraine: Zelenskyy says he'll wait for Putin in Turkey
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he will be waiting for his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in the Turkish capital. The Kremlin declined to say whether Putin would attend talks on the war in Ukraine.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Risk and Reward in Central Asiaโs Critical Raw Materials Boom
As Brussels, Beijing, Moscow, and Washington scramble to secure key materials for clean energy and new tech, they have begun to size up the region's potential.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Will the US-China tariff deal avert a possible global trade war?
The world's two biggest economies agree to de-escalate tariff face-off.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Did Hakeem Jeffries overstate share of veterans using food stamps?
Evidence shows Jeffries's statement that about 20 percent of veteran households rely on food stamps is mostly false.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Top human rights group challenges FIFA over Trump and 2026 World Cup
Human Rights Watch says football's governing body should be prepared to "reconsider" choice of U.S. as tournament co-host.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Pope Leo and Trump are the most powerful Americans, but lead in different roles and realms
The contrast between President Donald Trump and Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV couldnโt be more stark, politically, personally or in their world views.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Will budget cuts cause the end of the UN as we know it?
The UN faces a historic crisis as aid is slashed, staff are laid off, and millions worldwide risk losing urgent support.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:EU urged to call out Ugandan attacks on opposition leaders
Ugandaโs main opposition leader Bobi Wine has urged the EU to address multiple human rights violations including the arrest and torture of leading opposition figures by the government.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Diddyโs lawyers downplay โsuggestion of sex-traffickingโ
Attorney Areva Martin breaks down Diddyโs first court day, analysing the proceedings and key evidence presented so far.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Germany detains leader of far-right 'Kingdom of Germany'
The founder of a banned faction of the far-right "Reich Citizens" group has been taken into custody. For more than ten years, Peter Fitzek has been at the head of a fantasy state calling itself the "Kingdom of Germany."
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:US inflation falls to 2.3% in April as tariff effect looms
Economists caution that much of the impact of Trumpโs levies is yet to be felt
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:IN PHOTOS | At Cannes film festival on Day 1
The 78th Cannes film festival got underway Tuesday, kicking off two weeks of French Riviera frenzy with filmmakers and stars walking the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the screening of the film Partir un jour.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:During meetings in Japan, WTO chief says global trade is facing a crisis
The head of the global trade watchdog says global free trade is facing a โcrisisโ as U.S. President Donald Trump disrupts world commerce with his fast-changing tariffs and other policies.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:WHO Warns of Severe Child Malnutrition Crisis in Gaza
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that seven Palestinian children have died from malnutrition in Gaza, following Israelโs total blockade since March 2, which has prevented humanitarian and food aid from entering the enclave. WHO Representative for the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Rick Peeperkorn, warned that 71,000 children under the age of five are at [โฆ]
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:'This is my closure': Emotional Kim Kardashian shares fears and forgives robber in court
The celebrity businesswoman grew tearful as she gave evidence in the trial of 10 people accused of robbing her at gunpoint.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:The Dominican Republicโs Musical Identity: A Legacy of Rhythm and Tradition
The Dominican Republic boasts a rich cultural heritage, and its traditional music remains one of the most defining elements of its national identity. Over the centuries, Dominicans have developed a diverse range of musical styles that reflect their history, ethnic fusion, and daily life experiences. While merengue and bachata are the countryโs most internationally recognized [โฆ]
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Volkswagen finance chief warns historic restructuring is not enough
Arno Antlitz tells FT car summit of the risks of complacency after reforms deliver โthe first resultsโ
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Photos: Tech CEOs mingle with Trump and Saudi Crown Prince at investment forum in Riyadh
President Donald Trump met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as several deals were announced between the two countries.
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