Melinda French Gates, the former spouse of Microsoft’s co-founder Bill Gates and a prominent American philanthropist, publicly endorsed President Joe Biden for the upcoming US in November on Thursday. In her statement on X, she emphasized Biden’s commitment to addressing the challenges faced by women and families, making him theContinue Reading
LOS ANGELES: Philanthropist Melinda French Gates announced Monday she was leaving the nonprofit foundation she established with her ex-husband Bill Gates — an organization that has become one of the most influential in the world.The announcement from the 59-year-old French Gates comes three years after her divorce from the 68-year-oldContinue Reading
PARIS: Executions of convicts, arrests of dissidents and a resurgence in patrols enforcing the obligatory wearing of hijabs: Iran is stepping up repression at home as tensions flare with its arch-foe Israel, activists say.Iranians in the Islamic republic have endured increased repression since nationwide protests were sparked from September 2022Continue Reading
ISLAMABAD: As many as 28,626 candidates, including 3,139 women, have filed their nominations to contest the February 8 general elections in Pakistan to the National Assembly and four provincial legislatures, the country’s top electoral body said here on Tuesday. The election will be held for 1,085 general and reserved seatsContinue Reading
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has given women conditional permission for Haj without being accompanied by a close male relative, known as mehram, making it easier for those who could not do so due to strict social conditions.Saudi Arabia had last year allowed women of all ages to make the annual Mecca pilgrimageContinue Reading