DHAKA: Bangladesh is striving to stop Rohingya refugees from being trafficked but the crackdown will “take some... Published Jul 10, 2019 06:51am

“We are in a climate emergency [...] this is the fight of our lives,” head of the UN's climate change secretariat says. Published Jun 17, 2019 09:36pm

Alabama’s governor on Wednesday signed a bill aiming to ban abortions in almost all cases, including rape and incest. Updated May 17, 2019 08:34am

TBILISI: Two Saudi sisters took to Twitter on Wednesday to plead for international protection and a safe haven,... Published Apr 18, 2019 06:59am

The playful protagonist, Asalif, takes centre stage in the documentary by US film-maker Mo Scarpelli. Updated Mar 21, 2019 11:22am

MUMBAI: Workers in India’s Kerala state are now getting a three-hour afternoon siesta as part of a series of... Published Mar 07, 2019 07:34am

Shamima Begum's fate illustrates ethical, legal and security conundrums govts face dealing with families of militants. Updated Feb 21, 2019 10:15am

Web-based channel to bring human rights issues to audiences in over 20 countries: IOHR Updated Jan 17, 2019 10:48am

Section suggests girls should cover up to avoid sexual assault; sparks outrage among women’s rights supporters. Updated Jan 17, 2019 10:22am

Developing drugs targeting protein could provide way to reduce mosquito populations without harming beneficial insects. Updated Jan 10, 2019 09:24am

LONDON: Britain appointed its first food waste chief on Monday to help drive a campaign to reduce the millions of... Published Jan 01, 2019 07:01am

Angela Ponce makes history as first transgender contestant in Miss Universe beauty pageant's 66-year history. Updated Dec 13, 2018 11:39am

BANGKOK: Poor diets are among the top causes of ill health globally, accounting for nearly one in five deaths,... Published Nov 30, 2018 07:06am

LONDON: British police on Thursday challenged web companies to better patrol the online sex trade after announcing... Published Oct 19, 2018 07:33am

LONDON: A crowdfunding appeal launched in response to the #MeToo movement has paid out more than a million pounds to... Published Oct 12, 2018 08:12am

LONDON: Emma Watson called for action to end restrictive abortion laws on Monday as she paid tribute to the Indian... Published Oct 02, 2018 07:07am

Almost 900 million children have to contend with a lack of basic hygiene facilities during their education. Updated Aug 28, 2018 10:08am

A nun and one other person charged with baby trafficking, Indian authorities say. Updated Jul 06, 2018 09:26am