U.N. calls for equality, ‘feminist future’ on International Women’s Day
The United Nations on Thursday marked the upcoming International Women’s Day with a call for feminine equality under a banner of rights and empowerment…SWS: Most Filipinos back bets with pro-PH stance in maritime row
MANILA, Philippines — Majority of Filipinos will vote for candidates in the 2025 elections who favor asserting the country’s rights against China’s aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), according to a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey commissioned by the Stratbase Group. The survey…
Police makes clarifications on alleged ritual market in Plateau
Abuja (Sundiata Post) – The Plateau State Police Command has assured residents that cases of ritual killings in the state are minimal and dismissed claims about the existence of a human parts market.The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, Mr. Alfred Alabo, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of…
In Bicol, rights groups question Marcos’ claim of bloodless law enforcement
Human rights defenders in the region say cases of extrajudicial killings and red-tagging continue under the Marcos presidency…
International Women’s Day 2025: Raise awareness of gender inequality
Saturday, March 8th, marks International Women’s Day, a time to celebrate the role and rights of women and their political, social, economic, and cultural achievements, while raising awareness about the ongoing issue of gender inequality worldwide. France24 journalist Shirli Sitbon spoke with people in Paris who gathered to celebrate women’s roles and demonstrate to raise…
340 Alawite civilians killed by Syrian security forces, monitor says
Syrian security forces and their allies have killed 340 civilians belonging to the country’s Alawite minority since Thursday, the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Saturday. The violence was triggered by attacks carried out by loyalists of the deposed Assad regime. France24 Senior journalist Andrew Hilliar explains…
International Women’s Day 2025: Women gather in Paris for celebration and protest
Thousands of people gathered in Republic Square in Paris, France, to rally for International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 8. France24 journalist Shirli Sitbon reports some of the voices from the square, stating, ‘It is never too early to start educating children about gender equality, women’s rights…
REGENT’s Viceroy seaglider prototype embarks on sea trials (Video)
REGENT Craft has revealed the first full-scale seaglider prototype and completed the first on-water tests, kicking off sea trials that are expected to culminate in the first human seaglider flight in mid-2025. The post REGENT’s Viceroy seaglider prototype embarks on sea trials (Video) appeared first on Offshore Energy…
Why are clocks set forward in the spring? Thank wars, confusion and a hunger for sunlight.
Here are some things to know so you’ll be conversant about the practice of humans changing time. The post Why are clocks set forward in the spring? Thank wars, confusion and a hunger for sunlight. appeared first on Boston.com…