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Pakistan's cricket captain Fatima Sana just shattered the world record for the fastest half-century in women's T20 international cricket, reaching 50 runs in just 15 balls. The 24-year-old's explosive performance led her team to a dominant series sweep against Zimbabwe at home in Karachi.
A quarter million Catholic pilgrims gathered at Portugal's Fatima shrine for the annual candlelight Mass, creating a stunning display of faith and unity. The May celebration honored reported Virgin Mary apparitions from over a century ago. ---
British rock icons Deep Purple brought their guitars to Japan's Prime Minister's office for an unforgettable meeting. PM Sanae Takaichi, a drummer herself, welcomed the legendary band she's admired for decades.
A Pakistani martial artist just became the youngest person to hold multiple Guinness World Records, and her latest feat involved popping 35 balloons in 60 seconds while wearing heels. Fatima Naseem's dedication since age three is inspiring young athletes worldwide.
In one of Nigeria's most climate-vulnerable regions, entrepreneur Fatima Zannah Mustapha is teaching women and youth to grow more food while protecting the environment. Her foundation has spent nearly two decades turning farmers into climate innovators.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a former heavy metal drummer and Margaret Thatcher admirer, is winning her snap election in a landslide after just four months in office. Her bold political gamble is paying off in a historic victory.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi laid a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery, honoring American service members in a powerful display of the enduring friendship between former wartime enemies. The gesture caps a historic visit strengthening ties between the longtime allies.
Japan is taking a major step toward gender equality by allowing married people to legally use their original surnames without adding their spouse's name. The policy change, backed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, could become law this parliamentary session.
Japan just took a major step toward gender equality by approving a plan that could let people legally use their maiden names without adding their married surname. The five-year plan, championed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, aims to expand choices for millions of Japanese citizens.
Fatima Alkaabi earned recognition from UAE leaders as a teenage inventor and now leads AiEmirati, a platform ensuring artificial intelligence accurately represents Emirati heritage. Her journey from fixing toys in Al Ain to shaping how technology understands culture shows what's possible when early talent meets national support.
In Morocco, where women make up just 22% of the workforce, a nonprofit is changing lives through culinary education. Over 350 women have learned to cook their way to independence, with 87% now employed and earning up to five times more.
A five-year-old who fell asleep on the wrong train in India and ended up 1,000 miles from home used childhood memories and satellite imagery to find his mother after a quarter century apart. Their reunion proves that love, memory, and modern technology can bridge impossible distances.
In Kazakhstan, adaptive sports like cycling and running are helping children with autism develop communication skills, emotional regulation, and independence. One mother watched her nonverbal son ride a road bike for the first time after 23 sessions of adaptive cycling.
As gold prices hit record highs, South Asian brides are discovering a creative solution that lets them honor tradition without breaking the bank. One-gram gold jewelry uses a thin coating of real 24-carat gold over base metals, giving women beautiful pieces at a fraction of the cost.
Indian teenager Anahat Singh pulled off a stunning comeback in Washington, overturning a two-game deficit to defeat Egypt's second-seeded player. The 16-year-old's fighting spirit earned her a spot in the semifinals of the Squash on Fire Open.
John Redmond of Wexford turned his 85th birthday party into a fundraiser for two charities that support his daughter and granddaughter. His generous guests raised €2,200 in a single night.
Three Missouri students are getting a $1,500 boost toward careers in plant science, thanks to a garden club that turns its love of flowers into opportunities for the next generation. The Bittersweet Garden Club just announced its 2026 scholarship winners, all funded by their annual garden tour.
Fifteen years after the devastating earthquake and tsunami struck Japan's Tohoku region, the nation paused to remember those lost while reflecting on remarkable rebuilding progress. Communities across Japan united in memorial services, showing how resilience can honor tragedy.
Japan's government is considering its highest civilian honor for speedskater Miho Takagi, the nation's most decorated Winter Olympian with 10 medals. The recognition celebrates her decades of excellence and inspiration to millions.
Japan's top government spokesman met with Sakie Yokota, whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977, and vowed to bring all abductees home. Nearly 29,000 people signed a petition demanding action on the decades-old case.
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