Olympics

Friba Rezayee urges IOC action on Taliban’s women’s rights violations

Friba Rezayee, Afghanistan's spearheading female Olympian, has taken a striking position against the Taliban's treatment of women. With the resurgence…

Global calls for boycott of 2022 Beijing Olympics grows

While China is preparing to host the 2022 Winter Olympics, international calls are surging for boycotting the tournament in Beijing…

• Embassies

Russian Embassy blames UK for disrupting ties between Moscow and other nations

Russian Embassy accused Britain of maligning its image by dragging its name in a series of events ranging from multiple…

• Human rights

Sports in Japan: A tradition of abuse

As the country prepares for Olympics next year, its treatment of elite child athletes comes under the scanner. The Human…