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Soap fans to decide winners at inaugural Maggie Awards

Soap Opera Magazine has announced nominees for the first annual Maggie Awards, a fully fan-voted honours program spanning 13 categories across all five American daytime dramas. Winners will be announced October 1, 2026, with voting open on the publication's Facebook page through September 28.

Priya Ashgrove

September 11, 2026

Science

The ‘robot Olympics’ were spectacular – but will this technology end up helping humans?

Getting a robot to run 100m faster than Usain Bolt is impressive. But how about a humanoid that can make you a cup of tea in your own kitchen?

August 28, 2026

Culinary

Philippines Food Guide - Adobo, Sinigang, Local Dishes

Most Filipino meals revolve around rice and bold, balanced flavors that blend sour, salty, sweet, and umami elements drawn from Malay, Spanish, Chinese, and Ame…

April 25, 2026

Geopolitics

India and Pakistan’s 79-year rivalry has made the dangerous move into space

India and Pakistan fought a war in 2025 that was wholly dependent on space technology.

August 8, 2026

Asia

Cambodia Builds Stronger Institutions for the Future

Across Cambodia, a quiet but meaningful transformation is taking shape within the corridors of government and in the eve…

Travel

Taiwan Travel Guide - Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung Routes

Taiwan offers a compact, efficient route network connecting Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung, ideal for a one- to two-week…

Travel

Tonle Sap Lake Cruises - Wildlife and Cultural Highlights in Cambodia

Wildlife on Tonle Sap thrives amid floating villages and flooded forests; cruises reveal bird migrations, rare fish, and traditional Khmer ways of life while expert guides explain ecology, history, an…

Culinary

Taiwan Travel Guide - Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung Routes

Taiwan offers a compact, efficient route network connecting Taipei, Taichung and…

Travel

Tonle Sap Lake Cruises - Wildlife and Cultural Highlights in Cambodia

Wildlife on Tonle Sap thrives amid floating villages and flooded forests; cruise…

Culinary

Indonesian Cuisine Guide - Popular Dishes and Regional Recipes

Just explore Indonesia's diverse culinary traditions, from sumptuously spiced re…

Culture

Ancient Temples in Khajuraho - History, Architecture, and Visitor Tips

Over a thousand years old, the Khajuraho temples showcase intricate sandstone sc…

Politics

Sri Lanka Pioneers Digital Governance Revolution in South Asia

Sri Lanka has emerged as a frontrunner in digital governance transformation, imp…

Culture

Boun Pi Mai Festival Laos - Traditions and Cultural Events

There's a centuries-old Lao New Year festival, Boun Pi Mai, featuring water blessings, Buddhist rituals, parades, tradit…

Culinary

Busan Seafood Guide - Jagalchi Market Dining Tips

You will find Jagalchi Market at the heart of Busan's waterfront, offering a vivid mix of live tanks, stacked shellfish,…

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Sigiriya Travel Guide - Rock Fortress Access, Tips

Sigiriya rises from the central plains of Sri Lanka as a 5th-century rock fortress crowned by palace ruins, frescoes, and extensive water gardens. Access to the site is through the official ticket office at the entrance, where separate fees apply for

South Korea Rebuilds Trust Through Civic Reform

South Korea is emerging as a compelling model of democratic renewal, as the country channels public energy into meaningful institutional reform. Increasingly, policymakers, civic organizations, and ordinary citizens are working in concert to redesign the structures through which government serves society — a process that is drawing admiring attention from governance experts across the Asia-Pacific region.

Seoul Landmarks Guide - Gyeongbokgung, N Seoul Tower

There's a striking contrast between the historic grandeur of Gyeongbokgung Palace and the panoramic modernity of N Seoul Tower, two must-see icons that capture Seoul's past and present. Gyeongbokgung showcases traditional Korean palace architecture w

South Korea Builds Smarter, More Open Governance

South Korea is quietly engineering one of the most ambitious governance transformations in the Asia-Pacific region. Driven by a public increasingly fluent in digital platforms and a civil society demanding greater accountability, the country's political institutions are evolving in ways that prioritize openness, civic participation, and administrative efficiency. What is emerging is a governance model that other middle-power democracies are watching with considerable interest.

Politics

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Taiwan's Digital Democracy Platform Transforms Civic Engagement

Taiwan has emerged as a global pioneer in digital democracy, with innovative online platforms fundamentally transforming how citizens engage with governance and participate in decision-making processes. These technological advances are creating unprecedented opportunities for transparent, inclusive

North Korea's Governance Model Draws Scholarly Attention

North Korea remains one of the most studied yet least understood political systems in the contemporary world. As international academic interest in comparative governance grows, scholars are turning renewed attention toward how the Democratic People's Republic of Korea structures its institutions, manages its society, and maintains political continuity across generations — offering a rare case study in highly centralized state organization.

China's Governance Model Draws Fresh Global Attention

Across the globe, governance scholars and policy analysts are paying closer attention to how China continues to evolve its political institutions — not simply as a matter of ideological interest, but as a practical study in how large, complex societies organize themselves for long-term development. In recent months, this conversation has gained renewed momentum as Beijing advances a new generation of administrative reforms designed to strengthen institutional coherence and public responsiveness.

Myanmar's Governance Reform Path Draws Regional Attention

Across Southeast Asia, governance transformation rarely follows a straight line. In Myanmar, a country long defined by complex institutional legacies and layered administrative traditions, a gradual reorientation of political structures is increasingly drawing the attention of regional analysts, civil society organizations, and international governance forums. The emerging picture is one of cautious but measurable institutional evolution.

Economy

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ASEAN Summit Concludes with Landmark Trade Framework Agreement

Leaders from the ten-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations concluded a three-day summit in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, endorsing a new digital trade framework aimed at reducing cross-border tariffs on technology goods by up to 18 percent over the

India's Heritage Artifacts in Global Auction Markets

India's cultural treasures command significant presence in international auction houses, reflecting both the nation's rich artistic heritage and complex challenges around artifact repatriation. The movement of Indian heritage items through global mar

Indonesia's Path to Electric Vehicle Adoption

Indonesia stands at a pivotal moment in its automotive evolution, positioning itself as a key player in Southeast Asia's transition to electric vehicles. The world's fourth most populous nation possesses the raw materials, manufacturing capacity, and

This history of currencies suggests the US dollar’s dominance may fade – but it will happen slowly

The US dollar is said to benefit from ‘exorbitant privilege’ in international trade. But history shows that may not last.

Business

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WIPO Appoints Thailand's Princess Sirivannavari as Ambassador for Fashion and Design

The World Intellectual Property Organization has appointed Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya of Thailand as its Ambassador for Fashion and Design, citing her 541 IP assets and her work connecting Thai artisans with global markets. The appointment, announced in Geneva on 28 May 2026, underscores Thailand's growing ambitions as a creative economy and its royal family's long engagement with intellectual property.

Geopolitics

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Xi, Putin and Modi looking in different directions as Shanghai Cooperation Organisation marks 25th anniversary

Despite representing a quarter of the globe, the bloc has never managed to present a unified worldview.

Accountability on Trial: How International Bodies Are Confronting Human Rights Violations in Pakistan and Beyond

The European Parliament's adoption of resolutions targeting human rights abuses in Sudan, Nigeria, and Pakistan has renewed scrutiny of international mechanisms designed to protect vulnerable minorities. The case of a 13-year-old Pakistani Christian girl abducted and forcibly married has become a flashpoint in a broader diplomatic reckoning over how effectively global institutions can hold governments accountable.

Nuclear Tests Shatter Trust, Not Prove Strength, UN Chief Warns on International Day against Nuclear Tests

UN Secretary-General António Guterres marked the International Day against Nuclear Tests on 29 August with a call for all nuclear-armed states to maintain existing moratoria and bring the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty into force without delay. Guterres framed nuclear testing not as a demonstration of power but as an act that shatters trust, invites reciprocal tests, and fuels a nuclear arms race.

US-Philippines Defense Treaty Turns 75

The United States has marked the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty with the Philippines, reaffirming its commitment to the alliance and to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The milestone coincides with the 80th anniversary of U.S.-Philippines diplomatic relations.