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Egypt's female 'prisoners of poverty' struggle with stigma

Egypt's female 'prisoners of poverty' struggle with stigma

Economy crisis last year saw inflation soar to over 30pct.
16 to face Pakistan military trial for violence after ex-PM's arrest: Lawyer

16 to face Pakistan military trial for violence after ex-PM's arrest: Lawyer

Protests following Khan's arrest included people storming military installations.
Amsterdam's red light district starts marijuana smoking ban

Amsterdam's red light district starts marijuana smoking ban

People who violate the ban can be fined €100.
Vietnam cities cut public lighting amid looming power shortages

Vietnam cities cut public lighting amid looming power shortages

Electricity consumption expected to rise sharply due to heatwaves. 
M'sia, Indonesia to visit Brussels over EU deforestation law

M'sia, Indonesia to visit Brussels over EU deforestation law

To voice concern over EU deforestation law which could undermine smallholders.
'Queen of rock 'n' roll' Tina Turner dies at 83

'Queen of rock 'n' roll' Tina Turner dies at 83

American-born singer was one of all-time top artistes.
Canada and Saudi Arabia normalise relations after 2018 split

Canada and Saudi Arabia normalise relations after 2018 split

Split started with tweet for release of women's rights activists.
Netflix expands password sharing crackdown around the world

Netflix expands password sharing crackdown around the world

This is part of its search for new ways to make money.
Cathay Pacific apologises after passenger alleges discrimination

Cathay Pacific apologises after passenger alleges discrimination

'We have suspended the flight attendants concerned and launched an internal investigation.'
Florida sued for barring Chinese citizens from owning homes, land

Florida sued for barring Chinese citizens from owning homes, land

Right group claims measure is unconstitutional due to housing discrimination.
Syed Mokhtar weighs selling stake in MMC Ports – sources

Syed Mokhtar weighs selling stake in MMC Ports – sources

Deal could value nation’s biggest port operator at over RM12b. 
Indian court summons BBC over Modi documentary

Indian court summons BBC over Modi documentary

Suit filed on basis that documentary 'maliciously defamed India'.
At G7, Zelenskiy says Bakhmut destruction has echoes of Hiroshima

At G7, Zelenskiy says Bakhmut destruction has echoes of Hiroshima

Ukraine president says the battleground city reminds him of the atomic bomb.
Sudan's army, paramilitary RSF sign 7-day ceasefire

Sudan's army, paramilitary RSF sign 7-day ceasefire

US and Saudi Arabia broker latest pledge.
Tens of thousands protest against planned Israeli judicial overhaul

Tens of thousands protest against planned Israeli judicial overhaul

Critics say it will remove checks and balances in democracy. 
Ukraine's Zelenskiy courts 'Global South' at G7 summit

Ukraine's Zelenskiy courts 'Global South' at G7 summit

Summit’s direction also draws condemnation from Russia and China.
Russia says its troops have taken full control of Bakhmut

Russia says its troops have taken full control of Bakhmut

Russia’s Wagner Group says battle ended yesterday. 
G7 calls for developing global technical standards for AI

G7 calls for developing global technical standards for AI

This is to keep AI 'trustworthy'. 
Zelenskiy invites India PM to join Ukraine's peace formula

Zelenskiy invites India PM to join Ukraine's peace formula

Modi tells Zelenskiy he is keen to help. 
China slaps comedy firm with 14.7m yuan fine after military joke

China slaps comedy firm with 14.7m yuan fine after military joke

Incident highlights limits as stand-up comedy becomes more popular.
'War is not an option', Taiwan president says amid China tensions

'War is not an option', Taiwan president says amid China tensions

Tsai remains defiant and affirms will not bow to Chinese pressure. 
Syria's Assad wins warm welcome at Arab summit after years of isolation

Syria's Assad wins warm welcome at Arab summit after years of isolation

Arab world seems to be moving away from US policy. 
Myanmar junta says 145 died in cyclone, NGOs fear higher toll

Myanmar junta says 145 died in cyclone, NGOs fear higher toll

UN and NGOs still waiting for junta’s permission to deliver aid. 
G7 tightens Russia sanctions, looks to cut China trade reliance

G7 tightens Russia sanctions, looks to cut China trade reliance

Zelenskiy will join the meeting later today.