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Here’s What Happened Around The World In February 2024
Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that happened around the world in February 2024.
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Politics
This Feared General Who Rebranded As A Cute TikTok Grandpa Is Set To Become Indonesia’s New President
As a general, Prabowo Subianto was involved with kidnapping and torturing pro-democracy activists, many of whom are still missing and feared dead.
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Here’s What Happened Around The World In September 2023
Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that you may have missed in September 2023.
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This Indonesian TikToker Has Been Jailed For Two Years For Eating Pork After Reciting An Islamic Prayer
33-year-old Indonesian TikToker Lina Mukherjee was found guilty of “inciting hate” against religion for eating pork skin.
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Miss Universe Indonesia Has Been Canceled After Several Contestants Said They Were Sexually Harassed
At least 6 contestants have filed complaints of being sexually harassed during the Miss Universe Indonesia competition.
Activism
Women Around The World Took To The Streets To March For Equality On International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day, women worldwide rallied for gender equality, demanding an end to violence, discrimination, and inequality.
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11 Women’s Rights Wins To Celebrate This International Women’s Day
Change is possible when we stand up for equality. Happy International Women’s Day!
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This Indonesian Woman Daredevil Rider Breaks Stereotypes While Performing Cool Stunts On Her Bike
Meet Karmila Purba, also known as “the Princess of the Wall of Death,” a fitting nickname for a fearless woman.
Women
Women Of The Week: South Korean Dating Show Contestants, Chinese Editor Cao Zhixin, Indonesian Daredevil Rider Karmila Purba
Here are all the inspiring women you should know about this week.
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Indonesia Has Passed A New Law Banning Sex Outside Of Marriage And Unauthorized Protests
Indonesia’s parliament has passed a new law that bans sex outside of marriage, unauthorized public demonstrations and threatens other human rights.
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A Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Struck Indonesia, Killing At Least 271 People And Injuring More Than 1,000
At least 271 people are dead and more than 1,000 injured after an earthquake of 5.6 magnitude struck the West Java Island of Indonesia on Monday Nov. 21.
Climate
305 Baby Sea Turtles Have Been Released To Sea In Indonesia After Being Rescued From Poachers
More than 300 baby sea turtles were released into the sea at Ketawai Beach on Bangka Belitung Island, Indonesia, as part of a conservation program.