The government of Tajikistan has implemented a new law banning the hijab. This law is part of 35 religion-related acts aiming to "protect national cultural values" and combat "superstition and extremism." The law prohibits the wearing of "foreign clothing," including the hijab, and the citizens are encouraged to wear traditional ...
Apple's contractor Foxconn faces scrutiny over its hiring practices at a factory in India. The company has been rejecting married women from job opportunities, a policy enforced through their hiring agencies. Reports indicate women with children or those wearing metal ornaments are turned away at the gate, citing reasons such ...
Bolivia's economic crisis is deepening with severe cash shortages affecting daily life. Merchants are scrambling to buy U.S. dollars at inflated prices across the border, and locals endure long waits for hard currency. Fuel shortages have led to protests and roadblocks, and the rising cost of living has strained household ...
Spain has announced the temporary elimination of sales tax on olive oil to counteract soaring prices. As the leading producer and exporter, Spain has seen domestic prices skyrocket due to global inflation and a prolonged drought. The price of olive oil has jumped 272-percent since September 2020, with a five-liter ...
There are many ways to heal your body by using sound--- including using your own voice. David Gibson is a sound healing visionary. He's the top producer of sound-healing music in the U.S. and has founded several groups with the intent to stop every disease in the world with sound, ...
In India, a local women's foundation is developing and testing an app to answer women's questions about sexual health. Cultural norms can make getting information on reproductive matters sensitive for women and girls. It is hoped the AI chatbot will make accurate medical information more freely and discreetly available to ...
