Activism
Angelina Jolie Has Made A Surprise Visit To Ukraine To Meet People Who Have Been Affected By The War
American actor and activist Angelina Jolie has made a surprise visit to Ukraine to meet people who have been affected by the war.
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.
Cute
14 Of The Best Looks By Asian Celebrities At The Met Gala 2022
From “Bridgerton” star Simone Ashley’s stunning Met Gala debut to Riz Ahmed’s homage to the immigrant workers of the Gilded Age, here are some best looks from Asian celebrities at the 2022 Met Gala.
Climate
This Indonesian Woman Who Is Visually Impaired Has Spent Her Life Protecting Endangered Gibbons
A woman in Indonesia has spent her life protecting endangered gibbons for more than half a decade in West Java.
Featured
Here’s What Happened Around The World In April 2022
As we head into May, here is a look back at some of the top stories that happened around the world in April, from Sri Lanka’s historic protests against the economic crisis to the Bucha massacre in Ukraine.
Newsletter
🌏 Slovenia Elects New Liberal Environmentalist PM, Missing Mexican Teen Found Dead And More
All the world news you need to know this week.
Featured
This Missing Mexican Teen Has Been Found Dead In A Motel Water Tank And People Want Justice
The disappearance and death of Debanhi Escobar, an 18-year-old law student in Mexico, has caused public outrage over the issue of persistent violence against women in Mexico.
Featured
Archaeologists Have Discovered The Ruins Of An Ancient Temple For Zeus In Egypt
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered the ruins of a temple for the ancient Greek god Zeus in the Sinai Peninsula.
Featured
Slovenia Has Elected This Liberal Environmentalist As Its New Prime Minister Over A Pro-Trump Populist
Robert Golob, a liberal political newcomer, has defeated Slovenia’s long-time populist prime minister Janez Janša to be elected as the new leader of the country.
Featured
This Kenyan Non-Binary Lesbian Was Allegedly Gang-Raped And Murdered And People Want Justice
People in Kenya are demanding justice after Sheila Lumumba, a 25-year-old non-binary lesbian hospitality worker, was allegedly gang-raped by six men and murdered in her home.
Cute
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Went To Japan And Was Welcomed By Two Giant Dancing Kiwifruit Mascots
On her first overseas trip since the pandemic began, New Zealand’s prime minister Jacinda Ardern was welcomed in Japan by two giant dancing kiwifruit mascots.
Newsletter
🌏 A Japanese Woman MP Was Laughed At For Trying To Protect Teen Girls From Porn Exploitation
All the world news you need to know this week.
Featured
Two Bombs Detonated Outside A Boys’ School In Afghanistan, Killing At Least Six People And Injuring 20
At least six people have been killed and 20 wounded in two bomb attacks at a boys’ school in Afghanistan on Tuesday April 18.