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‘Period tax’ on sanitary products to be abolished, says Pakistan minister
Jun 17, 2026 - World 
Campaigners welcome announcement cutting levies on menstrual health items, but say their work to end period poverty is ‘far from over’Pakistan plans to abolish “period tax”, in a victory for young campaigners who had taken the government to court over the charges.Finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced that sanitary towels and related items were “daily necessities that are indispensable for women’s health, dignity and full participation in social activities”, and said he intended to remove the sales tax. Continue reading...
Members Of The Royal Family Gathered For The Queen's Coffin Procession In London
Nov 21, 2025 - World 
The Queen's coffin will lie in state at Westminster Hall until her funeral on Monday.View Entire Post ›
Soccer Legend Pelé Has Died At Age 82
Sep 20, 2024 - World
The Brazilian “King of Football” had been treated for colon cancer since 2021.View Entire Post ›
Japan’s Annual Penis Festival Is Unlike Anything Else
Apr 9, 2023 - World
Kanamara Matsuri has been an annual tradition since 1969, and besides being known for its fun, it raises money for a good cause.View Entire Post ›
Hundreds Of Passengers Have Said They Were Sexually Assaulted On Cruise Ships. Their Stories Highlight Years Of Lax Security, Critics Say.
Apr 3, 2023 - World
Numerous passengers traveling on major cruise lines such as Carnival and Disney say in court documents that they were raped and assaulted — oftentimes by crew members.View Entire Post ›
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