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Gender issues

South Korean governor draws criticism for suggesting importing women for marriage as population fix

During the meeting, Mr Kim Hee-su urged authorities to legislate the issue of population decline in the area.
During the meeting, Mr Kim Hee-su urged authorities to legislate the issue of population decline in the area.

Boxer Imane Khelif reveals ‘hormone treatments’ before Paris Olympics

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif was embroiled in a gender row at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she won gold in the women’s 66kg category.
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif was embroiled in a gender row at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she won gold in the women’s 66kg category.

7 things all women should know about their heart health

Women's cardiovascular health has long been overlooked and understudied.
Women's cardiovascular health has long been overlooked and understudied.

Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina make history as mothers inside tennis’ top 10

Belinda Bencic (left) is now ninth, with Elina Svitolina in 10th.
Belinda Bencic (left) is now ninth, with Elina Svitolina in 10th.

Can transgender athletes compete at the Milano-Cortina Winter Games?

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Preview - Livigno, Italy - February 2, 2026 General view of the Olympic rings ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics REUTERS/Marko Djurica
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Preview - Livigno, Italy - February 2, 2026 General view of the Olympic rings ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics REUTERS/Marko Djurica

Voters in Japan less likely to support female politicians wearing masks: Survey

The findings underscored the differences in how the public perceived politicians after the pandemic.
The findings underscored the differences in how the public perceived politicians after the pandemic.

‘It’s not a secret’: Broadway legend Lea Salonga confirms separation from husband

Tony Award-winning singer Lea Salonga plays the villainous innkeeper Madame Thenardier in the Singapore run of Les Miserables: World Tour Spectacular.
Tony Award-winning singer Lea Salonga plays the villainous innkeeper Madame Thenardier in the Singapore run of Les Miserables: World Tour Spectacular.

Britain’s Lewis Gibson advocates for same-sex ice dance partnerships

Britain's Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson after performing the ice dance rhythm dance at the European Championships on Jan 16.
Britain's Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson after performing the ice dance rhythm dance at the European Championships on Jan 16.

Australia’s Josh Cavallo says homophobia hindered his chances in Adelaide

Testosterone is grossly misunderstood

Baboons can teach us a thing or two about testosterone, says the writer.
Baboons can teach us a thing or two about testosterone, says the writer.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.