Featured
After Dropping Her Piqué Diss Track, Shakira Put A Witch On Her Balcony Facing Her Ex’s Mother’s House
“You left me with your mom as a neighbor, the press at my door and a debt at the Treasury,” Shakira sings.
Kassy Cho
Kassy Cho is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Almost. She is based in Taipei, Taiwan. Email her at kassy@almostmag.co.
Women
Pakistan Freed A Rapist After He Agreed To Marry His Victim Who Had His Baby And People Want Justice
The woman is deaf and ended up giving birth to his baby.
Activism
Miss Universe Thailand Wore A Dress Made Of Used Soda Can Tabs As A Tribute To Her Garbage Collector Parents
Anna Sueangam-iam said she wanted to show the universe “what’s considered worthless by many actually possesses its own value and beauty.”
Cute
Kate Winslet Gave This 11-Year-Old Girl Journalist A Pep Talk Before Her Interview And It’s So Adorable
“It’s going to be the most amazing interview. Ever.”
Featured
Brazil’s Capitol Riot And Jair Bolsonaro, Explained
Here’s how Brazil’s Capitol riot happened.
Featured
Four-Time Grand Slam Winner Naomi Osaka Has Announced She Is Pregnant With Her First Child
The 25-year-old shared a photo of her ultrasound on Instagram, writing, “Can’t wait to get back on the court but here’s a little life update for 2023.”
Politics
Thousands Of Supporters Of Brazil’s Far-Right Former President Attacked The Capitol, Destroying Buildings
Supporters of Brazil’s far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro have stormed the country’s Congress, Supreme Court and presidential office to call for the newly elected president, Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva – also known as Lula – to resign.
Activism
Women Of The Week: Iranian Actress Taraneh Alidoosti, Mexican Chief Justice Norma Piña And Cuban Women Boxers
Here are some of the inspiring women you should know about this week.
Newsletter
🌏 Russia's "Hypocritical" Christmas Ceasefire, Top Iranian Woman Chess Player Competes Without Hijab And More
All the world news you need to know this week.
world
Myanmar’s Military Government Has Freed 7,012 Prisoners To Mark The Country’s Independence Day
Some of the prisoners were political prisoners, Radio Free Asia reported.
Activism
Iran Has Executed Two More Men For Taking Part In The Mahsa Amini Protests After Rushed Trials
Mohammad Mehdi Karami, a 22-year-old national karate champion, and Seyed Mohammad Hosseini, a 39-year-old volunteer children’s coach, were executed after hasty trials.
Impact
The Top Iranian Actress Jailed For Supporting The Mahsa Amini Protests Has Been Released
Taraneh Alidoosti, one of Iran’s most famous actresses, has been released after she was arrested in December for showing her support of the Mahsa Amini protests.