Morning briefing: UN chief's appeal to Israel-Hamas; Army on Agniveer's death; and all the latest news
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Morning briefing: UN chief's appeal to Israel-Hamas; Army on Agniveer's death; and all the latest news

Hindustan Times  

As the war between Israel and Palestine-based Hamas militants continues, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday issued two appeals. Entertainment Focus Do you know both Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar called up Karan Johar after the release of his 1998 directorial debut Kuch Kuch Hota Hai? The news comes after 23-year-old flight attendant Marina Machete won the Miss Portugal crown last week ahead of the 72nd Miss Universe competition this November. Sports going A major upset breathed life into the ongoing 2023 World Cup on Sunday as Afghanistan defeated defending champions England by 69 runs.

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Trump Jr, Elon Musk take credit for Victoria Kjaer Theilvig's win as Miss Universe 2024; Here's why
1 month ago

Trump Jr, Elon Musk take credit for Victoria Kjaer Theilvig's win as Miss Universe 2024; Here's why

Hindustan Times  

Victoria Kjaer Theilvig of Denmark won the title of Miss Universe 2024 on November 16, sparking political and cultural debates on social media as the pageant allowed transgender women to compete. The newly crowned Miss Universe 2024, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig from Denmark, reacts as she celebrates amid the other participants after winning the 73rd edition of the Miss Universe pageant …

Miss Universe contestant Italy Mora breaks silence on her controversial disqualification, says ‘a measure too severe’
1 month, 1 week ago

Miss Universe contestant Italy Mora breaks silence on her controversial disqualification, says ‘a measure too severe’

Hindustan Times  

The Miss Universe 73rd edition, set to take place in Mexico City's Arena Ciudad de México, has already stirred up headlines with the unexpected disqualification of Panama's delegate, Italy Mora. Italy Mora breaks her silence on Instagram, sharing the truth behind her Miss Universe 2024 exit. Italy Mora reacts to last-minute disqualification Italy's Mora addressed her early exit from the …

Two transwoman contestants to feature in Miss Universe 2023 for first time
1 year, 2 months ago

Two transwoman contestants to feature in Miss Universe 2023 for first time

Hindustan Times  

Miss Universe 2023 will feature at least two transwoman contestants for the first time in history. At the 72nd Miss Universe competition, transwomen Marina Machete and Rikkie Kollé will be competing alongside other contestants to win the crown. Transwoman Marina Machete If either of Machete or Kolle win, they will create history by becoming the first transwoman contestant to wear …

Crowning Moment: Who is Rikki Kollé, the first transgender model to win the Miss Netherlands contest?
1 year, 5 months ago

Crowning Moment: Who is Rikki Kollé, the first transgender model to win the Miss Netherlands contest?

Firstpost  

Rikki Kollé has been named Miss Netherlands 2023, making history as the first transgender woman to win the title. Meet Rikkie Kollé – First transgender model to be crowned Miss Netherlands Rikkie Kollé, who is of Dutch and Indigenous Moluccan origin, hails from the city of Breda, according to her finalist website. According to the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, the …

Miss Universe Netherlands makes history crowning first transgender winner
1 year, 5 months ago

Miss Universe Netherlands makes history crowning first transgender winner

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Miss Universe Netherlands has crowned its first ever transgender winner. Rikki Valerie …

Historic! Transgender model crowned Miss Universe Netherlands
1 year, 5 months ago

Historic! Transgender model crowned Miss Universe Netherlands

Live Mint  

Miss Universe Netherlands 2023 title has been for the first time conferred upon a transgender model Rikkie Valerie Kollé on Saturday, July 8 at the AFAS Theater in Leusden. The 22 year old succeeded Ona Moody and will now prepare to represent the Netherlands at the 72nd Miss Universe in El Salvador. Reigning Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel of the USA …

Transgender woman challenges societal norms by applying to compete in Miss Venezuela pageant
1 year, 5 months ago

Transgender woman challenges societal norms by applying to compete in Miss Venezuela pageant

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan’s enthusiasm for beauty pageants is unparalleled, and Miss Venezuela — the crown jewel of them all — may be the only event able to unite the deeply divided country. A transgender woman was selected in February to participate in Puerto Rico Miss Universe — a first for the Caribbean island — bolstering Salomón’s hopes for her …

Transgender woman challenges societal norms by applying to compete in Miss Venezuela pageant
1 year, 5 months ago

Transgender woman challenges societal norms by applying to compete in Miss Venezuela pageant

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “There is often not even an awareness here that …

Trump once approved of allowing transgender contestants into Miss Universe: report
1 year, 6 months ago

Trump once approved of allowing transgender contestants into Miss Universe: report

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump vowed in a speech at a rally in Conroe, Texas on Saturday, January 28th, 2023 that he will prohibit transgender women from competing in female sports if he is reelected in 2024. "We will ban men from participating in women's sports," Trump said, as quoted in a January 31st NBC News analysis. But as CNN revealed …

In Israel, Miss Universe says pageant no place for politics
3 years, 1 month ago

In Israel, Miss Universe says pageant no place for politics

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — The reigning Miss Universe said Wednesday the long-running beauty pageant shouldn’t be politicized, even though its next edition is being held in Israel amid pressure on contestants to drop out in solidarity with the Palestinians. “Everyone with different beliefs, with different backgrounds, with different cultures, they all come together and when you are in there you forget about …

Transgender Women Making Inroads in Indian and International Beauty Pageants
3 years, 5 months ago

Transgender Women Making Inroads in Indian and International Beauty Pageants

News 18  

The Pride Month ended on the perfect note when Kataluna Enriquez became the first openly transgender woman to compete in the Miss USA pageant this year. They’ve participated in beauty pageants and we as a nation must also acknowledge their rights as we do for anyone else,” says Natasha Grover – head of the Miss India Organization. The Miss Universe …

Miss South Africa to allow trans women to participate for first time; contestants expected to have 'amended sex' ID proof
3 years, 6 months ago

Miss South Africa to allow trans women to participate for first time; contestants expected to have 'amended sex' ID proof

Firstpost  

The competition itself was previously hailed for breaking beauty stereotypes by crowning Zozibini Tunzi — a short-haired woman with a darker complexion — as the 2019 winner. Johannesburg: South Africa’s premiere beauty pageant has for the first time allowed transgender women to compete, a move that earned widespread praise on 26 May. “Trans women are eligible to enter the Miss …

'The Biggest Crown Ever': First Trans Beauty Pageant Finalist Makes History in Nepal
3 years, 11 months ago

'The Biggest Crown Ever': First Trans Beauty Pageant Finalist Makes History in Nepal

News 18  

When Angel Lama sashays down the catwalk in the Miss Universe Nepal finals on Wednesday she will make history as the first transgender woman to be a finalist in the Himalayan nation’s most glamorous annual event. “I have come to Miss Universe Nepal to show the diversity of people in the society,” Lama, 21, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation, who …

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