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Who are the two Australian women charged over alleged Islamic State crimes in Syria?

Australia was shaken by major terrorism related developments after two women accused of supporting the extremist group Islamic State were formally charged with serious offenses linked to crimes against humanity following their return from Syria.

08 May 2026-05:26
Two Islamic-State linked Australian women charged with crimes against humanity

Three Australian women with links to the Islamic State (IS) group have been formally charged after returning home from Syria.

08 May 2026-04:56
Why did Australia arrest women linked to IS after Syria return?

Australian authorities have arrested several women allegedly linked to the militant group Islamic State after their return from detention camps in Syria, reigniting debate over national security, repatriation policies, deradicalisation programs and the long term consequences of the conflict in the Middle East.

07 May 2026-22:02
FIFA approves historic rule change allowing exiled Afghan women to play official matches

Fifa has approved a rule change allowing Afghan ⁠women footballers to play official international matches in its competitions, giving players exiled since the Taliban's return to power a route back.

29 Apr 2026-10:15
Brazil: AI deepfakes pose "excessive risk" to women and girls

A report released on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, by the Brazilian research institute InternetLab warns that the proliferation of AI-generated deepfakes has become an "excessive risk" that disproportionately targets women and girls.

28 Apr 2026-16:59
Iran rejects Trump claim of planned execution of eight women

Iran’s judiciary has dismissed claims by US President Donald Trump that eight women are facing imminent execution in the country.

22 Apr 2026-09:57
UN: Average of 47 women and girls killed daily in Gaza war

An average of 47 women and girls were killed each day during the Gaza war, according to new figures released by UN Women, which warned that the toll on civilians has been unprecedented.

17 Apr 2026-16:56
One in 10 women in India now play cricket, New BBC study finds

More women in India are stepping onto cricket fields than ever before, highlighting a shift in sports participation and attitudes toward female athletes across the country.

13 Mar 2026-16:15
Inside Azerbaijan’s gender and demographic policies

Gender equality, family protection, and demographic development are key priorities in Azerbaijan’s social policy. Over the past decades, the government, international organizations, and civil society institutions have worked together to address gender-related challenges, strengthen family values, and promote sustainable demographic development.

13 Mar 2026-12:51
How the WNBA is reshaping women’s sports and setting new standards for global basketball

27 Nov 2025-20:42