China last female Red Army veteran who enlisted at 14 celebrates 105th birthday in uniform

Taiwan military resumes ‘anti-communist’ classes for graduates, citing Chinese threat

/File Photo– Military cadets march during a graduation ceremony in Taipei, Taiwan, June 30, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang Taiwan’s military has resumed “anti-communist” patriotic classes for its graduates after a quarter-century gap, the defence ministry said on Sunday, citing a rising threat from China as a senior official reported another rise in Chinese naval ‌activity. During []

Chinese woman, 93, ‘reunites’ with Korean war husband 70 years later via restored photo

A restored portrait has given a 93-year-old woman in central China an emotional reunion with the young husband she lost to war decades ago. Zhao Cuifen, from Liuyang in Hunan province, reportedly married Zhang Zhixin in the 1950s. Soon afterwards, Zhang enlisted in the army. In July 1953, as Korean war armistice talks were deadlocked, Kuomintang forces launched a major assault on Dongshan Island off southeastern China. People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops training in nearby cities were rushed...

Azerbaijani cadets participate in "Aybyn-2026" Military-Patriotic Youth Gathering in Kazakhstan (PHOTO)

Azerbaijani cadets participate in "Aybyn-2026" Military-Patriotic Youth Gathering in Kazakhstan (PHOTO)

Aiming high: New unit for religious women in the Air Force

Israeli Air Force approves new gender-specific combat unit for religious women, with the first recruits set to enlist in November 2026.

Alumni groups of Army, Navy, Air Force rally against gov't push to unify military academies

SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- Alumni associations of the Army, Navy and Air Force mi...

On This Day, July 6: Naval Academy admits women for first time

On This Day, July 6: Naval Academy admits women for first time

'60 is the new 20': Chinese rural women go viral for street dancing

Four women from a rural village in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, have gone viral for their energetic street dance performances. Aged between 54 and 65, they balance farming, caring for grandchildren and dancing, proving that passion knows no age. They have since become regular performers at local scenic spots and have received numerous performance invitations. #ChinaFace

The ultimate guide to the perfect midlife festival dress

Festival dresses for women over 50 or 60. No trailing hemlines, and absolutely no regrets. Stylish smock dresses, slip dresses, balloon dresses, and even denim shirt dresses. Festival fashion only gets better with age.

Naomi Osaka restyles iconic Wimbledon outfit in quarter final

The tiered tulle maxi skirt and Kimono-inspired obi belt have become a uniform for Osaka at the Championships

Our Legacy Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear

Our Legacy Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear

Hellenic Armed Forces: First female volunteers in the Army sworn in at Lamia (video-photos)

Seventy-two women made history in early June as the first female volunteers to enlist in the Hellenic Army The post Hellenic Armed Forces: First female volunteers in the Army sworn in at Lamia (video-photos) appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Smocked Dresses Are Everywhere This Summer—And Old Navy Has One for $18 That’s Selling Out

And it looks way more expensive than it is...

Inside Vera Wang's Glamorous World

Vera Wang built her illustrious brand name making other women's fashion dreams come true. Along the way, the 77-year-old—who's once again celebrating her June 27 birthday with multiple...

16 warden wanita bekas tentera bertugas di MRSM

PETALING JAYA: Seramai 16 calon warden wanita yang juga bekas tentera sepenuh masa ditempatkan di Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) selepas melalui proses saringan ketat dan temu duga terperinci. Pengerusi Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara), Datuk Dr. Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki berkata, pemilihan itu dibuat daripada 162 calon yang menghadiri sesi temu duga fizikal di Inkubator Teknologi ... Read more The post 16 warden wanita bekas tentera bertugas di MRSM appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

4 World Cup members join men's Asian Games team

Four players who represented South Korea at this year's FIFA World Cup will do the same at the upcoming Asian Games. The Korea Football Association on Thursday unveiled the 23-player squads for the men's and women's national teams set to compete at the Asian Games in Japan this fall. The men's tournament is an under-23 competition, but teams are each allowed to carry up to three players over the age limit. South Korea head coach Lee Min-sung selected three players from the recent World Cup squad

Sport : Young Tigers To Test Mettle Against Japan Ahead Of Junior Asia Cup

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) — The national men's hockey junior squad departed for Gifu, Japan, today to play five test matches against Japanese teams as preparation for the 2026 Men's Junior Asia Cup in Moqi, China, from Sept 4 to 13.

Wumi Toriola’s Birthday Came With Six Gorgeous Looks & Plenty of Style Inspiration

Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola marked her birthday with a striking six-look fashion rollout. Her style celebration features a traditional Northern-inspired look, a beaded blue mermaid gown, a regal purple sequinned dress, and structured mini dresses paired with reflections on her personal growth. The post Wumi Toriola’s Birthday Came With Six Gorgeous Looks Plenty of Style Inspiration appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

2026 JVA Girls’ All-National Team powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles

Naperville, Illinois (June 2, 2026) - JVA is proud to announce the 100 female student-athletes selected to the 2026 JVA All-National Team. Powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles, this prestigious honor recognizes the top female indoor volleyball players for JVA member clubs during the current club season. “The JVA All-National Team represents the best of [...] The post 2026 JVA Girls’ All-National Team powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles appeared first on Junior Volleyball Association.

The Chinese women who stitched NY fashion into history

The Chinese women who stitched NY fashion into history

Elderly Chinese Women Dance to Michael Jackson’s ‘Beat It’

A viral video captures a group of elderly Chinese women dancing to Michael Jackson’s “Beat It,” moving in sync with smiles and confidence as they perform the iconic hit.

Vietnam’s communists quietly surrender to capitalism — with Trump resort

Two days before our July 4 celebration marked the 50th anniversary of the formal reunification of Vietnam into a single country. The war had ended the previous year, in April, 1975, when North Vietnamese army tanks rolled onto the palace grounds in South Vietnam’s capital, Saigon. Surrender time. During the 14-month period of reunification, to []

Pay raises worked: Japan’s military breaks its recruitment crisis

Japan’s Self-Defense Forces recruited 11,177 personnel in Fiscal Year 2025, surpassing 10,000 for the first time in three years and marking a 1,453-person increase over the previous year. The turnaround reversed three consecutive years of declining recruitment that had culminated in fiscal 2023, when the SDF hit a record-low recruitment rate of just 51 percent []

Committed to national rejuvenation, dedicated to world harmony

By Yang Xin, Chinese Ambassador to Kuwait July 1, 2026 marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). After the Opium War of 1840, China endured...

Azerbaijan wins record 10 medals at Cadet European Judo Championships

Azerbaijan's national cadet judo team has returned home after delivering a historic performance at the Cadet European Judo Championships held in Spain, where the team won a record 10 medals.

South Sudan: UPDF Female Soldiers Commended For Professionalism

Female soldiers of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under Operation Mlinzi wa Kimya in South Sudan have been commended for their discipline, professionalism, and strong performance in the line of duty. The commendation was made by the Joint Taskforce Commander, Brig Gen Anthony Mbuusi Lugwago who praised the troops for their dedication and [] The post South Sudan: UPDF Female Soldiers Commended For Professionalism appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

Today in History

Taipei, June 21 (CNA) Today is Sunday, June 21, 2026, or the 7th day of the 5th month of the Year of the Horse according to the Chinese calendar.

18 Osun corps members abscond, NYSC extends service of 11

The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has disclosed that 18 corps members from the 2025 Batch B Stream 1 absconded during their one-year compulsory national service in Osun State. The Osun State NYSC Coordinator, Ekeng Ita Kubiangha, disclosed this during an inspection tour of Obokun, Ilesa East, and Ilesa West Local Government Areas to monitor [] 18 Osun corps members abscond, NYSC extends service of 11

UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team departs for Almaty to compete in Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championships

The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, has departed for Almaty, Kazakhstan, to compete in the third Jiu-Jitsu Asian Youth Championship, taking place from July 13 to 16, followed by the tenth Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championship from July 17 to 19 at Almaty Arena. The tournaments will bring together Asia’s leading national teams [] The post UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team departs for Almaty to compete in Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championships appeared first on Middle East News 247.

The Best Summer Style Trends for Women Over 40

From wide-leg pants to jumpsuits, Black women over 40 are proving that true style is timeless. Keep reading to see what they're wearing!

Women in combat arms * WorldNetDaily * by Theresa Carpenter, Real Clear Wire

Source link Soldiers participate in the Combat Medic military occupational specialty transition course at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, June 24, 2024. (Photo by U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Seth

Zendaya radiates goddess vibes in Grecian toga dress at star-studded Odyssey world premiere

Zendaya, 29, later changed into an outfit with a green bralette and a grey skirt.

Nikesh Arora, Mahzarin Banaji, Dr Sanjiv Chopra and Reshma Kewalramani named to Carnegie's Great Immigrants list for 2026

The 2026 class comprises 25 naturalised US citizens from 21 countries and was announced as the US prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of its independence

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Five young Bahamian women to represent the country at Cyber Wizard 2026 Camp in Estonia

Five young Bahamian women will represent the country at the Cyber Wizard 2026, a fully funded international cybersecurity summer camp in Estonia. The young women are the winners of a competition administered by the National Computer Incident Response Team of The Bahamas (CIRT-BS), in partnership with the Latin America and Caribbean Cyber Competence Centre (LAC4) [] The post Five young Bahamian women to represent the country at Cyber Wizard 2026 Camp in Estonia appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.