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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Russia is now recruiting foreign women to fight

Russia has started recruiting women from Central Asia into military service, including combat roles in Ukraine.

Mar 4 • 02:58 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
World

Iran women’s soccer team silent for national anthem at Asian Cup game

The Iranian women’s national soccer team remained silent during their national anthem before a match against South Korea, amidst escalating military tensions in Iran.

Mar 3 • 19:28 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Iranian Women's Team's 'Silent Protest', Boycotts National Anthem

The Iranian women's national football team staged a silent protest by refusing to sing their national anthem during the Asian Cup opening match in response to recent military attacks by Israel and the United States.

Mar 3 • 08:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

First female class of the Aeronautics Specialists School, from FAB, begins training: 'unique opportunity'

Twenty women have begun their training as the first female recruits at Brazil's Aeronautics Specialists School in Guaratinguetá, São Paulo.

Mar 2 • 18:53 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Israeli Female Pilots Against the Ayatollahs: Here Are the True Feminists Fighting Islamists

Over 30 female pilots and combat navigators in the Israeli Defense Forces are participating in military operations against the Iranian regime, highlighting a significant and symbolic narrative of women's empowerment in conflict.

Mar 2 • 18:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

First Class of Female Combatants in the Brazilian Army Graduates in Salvador

The Brazilian Army has celebrated the graduation of its first class of female combatants in Salvador, where 57 women will now serve as recruit soldiers.

Mar 2 • 12:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Women are incorporated into the Armed Forces for the first time through military service

For the first time, women are being officially incorporated into the Brazilian Armed Forces during a ceremony in Brasília, marking a significant step towards gender equality in military service.

Mar 2 • 12:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Abortion, the Military, and Capitalism in Focus: Check Out the Crazy Messages for 'Night March'

Ahead of International Women's Day, the fAKTIV collective announces another 'Night March' that promotes an anti-state, anti-war, anti-capitalist message beyond women's rights.

Mar 2 • 09:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Serious Warning for the Baltic Sea - 'We Must Prepare Men and Women for This'

Germany is preparing for the possibility of increased Russian aggression against NATO in the Baltic Sea.

Mar 2 • 05:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Iran says 153 were killed in primary school, and Israel claims to be unaware of operations in the area

Iran claims that 153 people died following missile attacks on a women's school in Minab, while Israel denies any involvement.

Mar 1 • 17:35 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Iran: 40 dead from strikes on school for girls

Forty people have died following an Israeli airstrike on a girls' school in Minamb province, southern Iran, according to Iranian officials.

Feb 28 • 11:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

RJ leads recruitment and will incorporate 159 women as soldiers in the Army for the first time

From March 2nd, for the first time, young women will officially join the Brazilian Armed Forces as soldiers, led by Rio de Janeiro, which has the highest number of female recruits.

Feb 27 • 08:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

These women will not be able to escape if war breaks out in Finland: See if you belong to this group

Many Finnish women will be unable to flee the country in the event of war breaking out, including those who have not served in the military and many mothers of young children.

Feb 25 • 12:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Kelsang Pedron is the first pilot of a Chinese fighter jet in Xizang: 'My dream is to protect the sky'

Kelsang Pedron has become the first pilot of a Chinese fighter jet in Xizang, expressing her aspiration to safeguard the skies.

Feb 25 • 02:37 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Ramadan 6: A Young Man Opens Sindh and Women’s Cries Ruin Amuriyah

On Ramadan 6, a historical event unfolded as the young military leader Muhammad bin Qasim achieved victory in Sindh, marking a pivotal moment in Islamic history.

Feb 23 • 02:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PM arrests suspects selling 24 marijuana brigadeiros to revelers at megablocks in SP

Two women were arrested by the Military Police in São Paulo for allegedly selling marijuana-infused brigadeiros during post-carnival festivities.

Feb 22 • 18:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Pakistan launched air strikes in Afghanistan: dozens died

Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan resulted in numerous casualties among civilians, including women and children, amidst a backdrop of escalating violence in the region.

Feb 22 • 09:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Kosiniak-Kamysz was frightened by gender in the army. After the hysteria of the right, the Ministry of Defense withdrew from training.

Following backlash from conservative factions, Poland's Ministry of Defense has canceled training on human rights and gender perspectives for soldiers, despite an increasing number of women in the military.

Feb 19 • 06:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Should universal conscription be reinstated? Gen. Leon Komornicki: It should have been already. Including women

General Leon Komornicki argues for the reinstatement of universal conscription in Poland, advocating for mandatory military training for both men and women amid the ongoing threat from Russia.

Feb 18 • 13:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Women of Okinawa Who Do Not Remain Silent: "The U.S., whose soldiers have assaulted young Japanese women, now wants to push us into a war against China"

A group of elderly women in Japan is protesting against U.S. military presence and urging the government to resist being drawn into potential conflict with China.

Feb 17 • 23:09 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Rescuing wounded: Ukrainian defenders Kara and Laiza killed on Zaporizhzhia front

Two female Ukrainian defenders, known as Kara and Laiza, were killed in a Russian drone strike on the Zaporizhzhia front while trying to rescue wounded soldiers.

Feb 17 • 10:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Rejects the release of three accused of being part of the gang that led to the suicide of the custodian of the Quinta de Olivos

A federal judge in San Isidro denied bail requests for three women accused of being part of an extortion gang linked to the suicide of a military custodian at the presidential residence.

Feb 16 • 12:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

This is the Ivalo barracks, which will also welcome women in the future

Ivalo barracks has been renovated to accommodate female soldiers, with new facilities ensuring privacy and support for both genders.

Feb 13 • 15:38 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

From drone pilot to combat medic: The stories of 4 women killed fighting Russia

The article narrates the poignant stories of four Ukrainian women, including drone pilot Lana Chornohorska, who lost their lives in the fight against Russia.

Feb 12 • 12:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ban on Defamation of Japanese Military 'Comfort Women' Victims Passes Legal Committee

A legal amendment to prohibit denying or distorting the experiences of Japanese military 'comfort women' has passed the National Assembly's Legal Committee in South Korea.

Feb 11 • 13:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Photo] Weekly Protest in Front of the ‘Statue of Peace’... After 4 years and 3 months

A regular weekly protest for the resolution of the Japanese military sexual slavery issue resumed at the Statue of Peace in Seoul after a hiatus of over four years, amidst ongoing tensions with counter-protesters.

Feb 11 • 08:44 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Visit to the Paratroopers: 'Camaraderie Dragged Through the Mud'

A visit to the paratroopers in Zweibrücken highlights camaraderie amidst concerns over misconduct and issues facing women in the ranks.

Feb 8 • 18:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The first female general, Moon Han-ok, takes office as the South Korean deputy commander of the ROK-U.S. Army Corps

Moon Han-ok has become the first female general to serve as the South Korean deputy commander of the ROK-U.S. Army Corps.

Feb 8 • 06:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I divided myself between son, home, and work,' says the 1st and only woman to pass the Tactical Force course of the PM in PI

Gabriela Lopes Soares has made history by becoming the first and only woman to pass the Tactical Force course of the Military Police in Piauí, Brazil.

Feb 7 • 11:32 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

My Feminism

Alice Schwarzer shares her views on gender ideology and other feminist topics in her new book, discussing women's rights in the military and causes of eating disorders among girls.

Feb 7 • 07:54 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Something as Fundamental as Food Can No Longer Be Enjoyed by Every Third Girl"

Alice Schwarzer addresses the epidemic of eating disorders among girls in her new book, discussing the links to gender ideology and calling for women's inclusion in the military since 1979.

Feb 7 • 07:54 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Even the ABBA Star Had to Flee

The article discusses the complex relations between soldiers and civilian women during military occupations, with a focus on the brutal experiences in Norway and Denmark during the Nazi invasion.

Feb 7 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PM Battalion in the West Zone of Boa Vista has a woman in command for the first time in history

For the first time, the 2nd Battalion of the Military Police of Roraima, responsible for patrolling the West Zone of Boa Vista, is commanded by a woman, Lieutenant Colonel Camila Thomé de Oliveira.

Feb 6 • 15:42 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

Canadian female fighter at the forefront of Ukraine's drone war

The article features Brittney Shki-Giizis, a Canadian volunteer and former military tank instructor, who joined the Ukrainian military to serve as a drone pilot and shares her experiences and insights on women in war and drone warfare.

Feb 6 • 15:12 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

The development of battles (1441st day): Patriots have run out, only alcoholics, men without women, but with debts are signing up for the army

The article discusses the current state of the military conflict in Ukraine, highlighting a shortage of motivated soldiers, as well as the ongoing battles in Kupiansk and Kostyantynivka.

Feb 4 • 13:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Criminal group from Bahia located in Northern Minas with pistols, ammunition, and drugs

A criminal group from Bahia was found by the Military Police in Salinas, Northern Minas, leading to the arrest of three women and two men during an operation.

Feb 4 • 10:58 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
World

Israel strikes Gaza, killing 19, mostly women and children, after saying Hamas violated deal

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least 19 Palestinians, primarily women and children, following Israel's claims that Hamas had violated a ceasefire agreement.

Feb 4 • 10:53 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Punishment for Spreading False Information about Japanese Military 'Comfort Women' Victims Passed First Hurdle in National Assembly

The National Assembly has initiated legislation to punish the dissemination of false information about the victims of Japanese military 'comfort women,' addressing the need for state support given the vulnerability of elderly survivors to historical denial and hate speech.

Feb 4 • 08:02 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Foreign women linked to IS in Syria detention camps hope for amnesty

Foreign women in a Syrian detention camp are seeking amnesty following a recent Kurdish military setback.

Jan 30 • 16:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New Red Arrows leader announced as woman to lead display team for first time

Wing Commander Sasha Nash has been named the first female leader of the Red Arrows display team, expressing her pride and excitement for the role.

Jan 13 • 15:57 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Women in the Bundeswehr: 'One should see that I serve'

The article explores whether the Bundeswehr uniform can be feminine and how women feel wearing it, highlighting the involvement of various royal women in military representation.

Jan 11 • 09:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Woman gang-raped and dumped on roadside left bedridden after horrifying attack

Numerous reports reveal that soldiers in Ethiopia have subjected thousands of women and girls, including children as young as eight, to horrific sexual violence amid a military crackdown on local militias.

Jan 11 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Conscription ages for women in UK if WW3 starts as Putin's pal lists Europe targets

As global tensions rise, experts warn that the UK should prepare for potential conscription of women amid concerns over military readiness in the face of a possible conflict involving Vladimir Putin and Europe.

Jan 10 • 09:12 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

New Regulation since January 1: Mail from the Bundeswehr: Are you interested in becoming a soldier?

Since January 1, young men must complete a questionnaire for military service, with women also invited, as part of an initiative to grow the Bundeswehr on a voluntary basis.

Jan 8 • 06:15 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

New regulation since January 1: Mail from the Bundeswehr: Are you interested in becoming a soldier?

Since January 1, young men are required to answer a questionnaire about military service, with women also encouraged to participate, as part of an effort to expand the Bundeswehr on a voluntary basis.

Jan 8 • 06:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The attack by the United States on Venezuela killed at least 32 Cuban soldiers, 24 Venezuelans, and two civilian women

The U.S. attack on Venezuela resulted in the deaths of at least 32 Cuban soldiers, 24 Venezuelans, and two civilian women, with total casualties estimated around 80.

Jan 7 • 13:46 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The Pentagon will re-examine the integration of women into combat roles, authorized for around ten years

The Pentagon announced it will re-evaluate the integration of women in combat roles to ensure standards are met and maintain a lethal military force, as confirmed by the U.S. Department of Defense.

Jan 6 • 20:22 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
National & Local

Pentagon will begin review of 'effectiveness' of women in ground combat positions

The Pentagon is initiating a six-month review to assess the military effectiveness of women serving in ground combat roles, including infantry, armor, and artillery.

Jan 6 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
World

47 men and two women have permission from Pavel to fight in Ukraine. The President addressed 113 requests for 2025

A total of 47 men and two women have received permission from President Pavel to fight in Ukraine, following the consideration of 113 requests related to the year 2025.

Jan 3 • 05:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

How to hide from drones, how life is in Mašličkovo, and how to get into the manosphere in Valčianska Valley (Reports of the Year from Denník N)

The article explores the impact of drones in Ukraine, the challenges faced by civilians in Cherson, and highlights the roles of women in military units amid the ongoing conflict.

Dec 31 • 14:28 UTC

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