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Afghanistan: 16 Million Face Crisis-Level Hunger
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Afghanistan: 16 Million Face Crisis-Level Hunger

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India Eyes Deep-Sea and Space Milestones by 2028
Asia

India Eyes Deep-Sea and Space Milestones by 2028

Tribune | Asia

Taiwan's MOFA Navigates a Crowded Diplomatic Stage
Geopolitics

Taiwan's MOFA Navigates a Crowded Diplomatic Stage

Elliot Wrentham

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Modi Pays Tribute to Nehru on Birth Anniversary

Modi Pays Tribute to Nehru on Birth Anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on November 14, 2026, with a public tribute shared via social media. The gesture was relayed by the Prime Minister's Office through the Press Information Bureau in New Delhi.

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Elliot Wrentham
November 14, 2026
Traditional Lao Cuisine - Popular Dishes and Local Recipes
Culinary

Traditional Lao Cuisine - Popular Dishes and Local Recipes

Recipes showcase Laos's bold flavors, from larb and sticky rice to tam mak hoong, with local techniques and authentic ingredients explained for home cooks. Esse…

March 20, 2026
India Bets on SCI to Anchor Its Maritime Rise
Business

India Bets on SCI to Anchor Its Maritime Rise

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has called on the Shipping Corporation of India to spearhead the country's push toward self-reliant shipbuilding and maritime …

Desmond Wrenfield
October 3, 2026
Sri Lanka Pioneers Digital Governance Revolution in South Asia
Politics

Sri Lanka Pioneers Digital Governance Revolution in South Asia

Sri Lanka has emerged as a frontrunner in digital governance transformation, implementing comprehensive e-government initiatives that streamline public services…

June 7, 2026
Culture

Korean Demilitarized Zone Tours - History, Visitor Rules

Over seventy years after the armistice, the Korean Demilitarized Zone offers guided tours explaining its Cold War histor…

Korean Demilitarized Zone Tours - History, Visitor Rules
Culture

Thingyan Festival Myanmar - Traditions and Cultural Events

It's Myanmar's most exuberant New Year celebration, observed in mid-April with lively water-throwing, religious rites, a…

Thingyan Festival Myanmar - Traditions and Cultural Events
Critical Minerals, Illicit Flows, and the Governance Gap: Asia's Stake in a Global Crisis
Politics

Critical Minerals, Illicit Flows, and the Governance Gap: Asia's Stake in a Global Crisis

As global demand for critical minerals surges, the link between opaque resource governance and the financing of armed groups has drawn urgent attention at the United Nations Security Council. The dyna…

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

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

'The King of Trash' Sells Out Bay Area Screens
Culture

'The King of Trash' Sells Out Bay Area Screens

Priya Ashgrove
Seafood Restaurants in Sihanoukville - Local Flavors and Recommendations
Asia

Seafood Restaurants in Sihanoukville - Local Flavors and Recommendations

Korean Demilitarized Zone Tours - History, Visitor Rules
Culture

Korean Demilitarized Zone Tours - History, Visitor Rules

Over seventy years after the armistice, the Korean Demilitarized Zone offers gui…

Thingyan Festival Myanmar - Traditions and Cultural Events
Culture

Thingyan Festival Myanmar - Traditions and Cultural Events

It's Myanmar's most exuberant New Year celebration, observed in mid-April with l…

Critical Minerals, Illicit Flows, and the Governance Gap: Asia's Stake in a Global Crisis
Politics

Critical Minerals, Illicit Flows, and the Governance Gap: Asia's Stake in a Global Crisis

As global demand for critical minerals surges, the link between opaque resource …

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

'The King of Trash' Sells Out Bay Area Screens
Culture

'The King of Trash' Sells Out Bay Area Screens

A documentary about Vietnamese American recycling entrepreneur David Duong and h…

Politics

Taiwan's Strategic Role in Asia-Pacific Geopolitics

Taiwan occupies one of the most strategically significant positions in contemporary Asian geopolitics, serving as a crit…

Taiwan's Strategic Role in Asia-Pacific Geopolitics
Politics

Malaysia's Institutions Chart a Course for Modern Governance

Across Malaysia, a quiet but consequential transformation is unfolding within the country's political institutions and g…

Elliot Wrentham

Asia

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Bangkok Landmarks Guide - Grand Palace, Wat Pho Sites

Bangkok Landmarks Guide - Grand Palace, Wat Pho Sites

Guide to Bangkok's most iconic landmarks highlights the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, two adjacent sites that capture Thai royal and religious history. The Grand Palace served as the official residence of the Kings of Siam from 1782 and features gilded s

Despite losing everything, communities along the Nepal-Tibet border are helping each other rebuild

Despite losing everything, communities along the Nepal-Tibet border are helping each other rebuild

Villagers are picking up the pieces after a catastrophic flash flood ripped through the region.

Street dogs: Why India can’t — and shouldn’t — evict its canines

Street dogs: Why India can’t — and shouldn’t — evict its canines

India’s street dogs — like urban coyotes in Canada — reveal how deeply human and animal worlds are intertwined.

Pokhara Travel Guide - Lakes, Paragliding, Best Routes

Pokhara Travel Guide - Lakes, Paragliding, Best Routes

Over 20 lakes, iconic paragliding sites, and clear route options make Pokhara an crucial Himalayan gateway; this guide offers practical tips on lakes, flights, trails, and best travel routes for planning a safe, scenic visit. The Lakeside Experience

Politics

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Rubio and Jaishankar Meet in New York

Rubio and Jaishankar Meet in New York

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met in New York, reaffirming the US-India strategic partnership's role in the Indo-Pacific. The two officials also discussed developments in the Middle East and the prospect of sanctions on states conducting economic dealings with Russia and Iran.

Digital Democracy Platforms Transform Civic Engagement

Digital Democracy Platforms Transform Civic Engagement

Taiwan has emerged as a global leader in digital democracy, implementing cutting-edge technological solutions that bridge the gap between government institutions and citizen participation. The island's commitment to transparent governance through digital innovation continues to set new standards for

South Korea's Digital Democracy Revolution Transforms Governance

South Korea's Digital Democracy Revolution Transforms Governance

South Korea has emerged as a global pioneer in digital democracy, fundamentally transforming how citizens engage with their government through innovative technological platforms that bridge the gap between public institutions and civil society.

Indonesia's Institutions Chart a Bolder Governance Path

Across Indonesia's sprawling archipelago, a quiet but consequential transformation is underway. Political institutions at every level of government are embracing reform-minded approaches that prioritize accountability, civic participation, and long-term public trust. What emerges is a portrait of a democracy actively maturing — one that is increasingly confident in its own model of governance.

Economy

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Laos Navigates Great Power Competition as Trade Tensions Mount

Laos Navigates Great Power Competition as Trade Tensions Mount

Laos occupies a critical position in the evolving dynamics between China and the United States, serving as a crossroads for competing economic and strategic interests across Southeast Asia. The landlocked nation's geographic location, infrastructure

UK Government Publishes Case Study Page on Bangladesh Solar

UK Government Publishes Case Study Page on Bangladesh Solar

The UK government has published a case study page relating to solar power in Bangladesh's communities, but the source material contains no substantive factual content beyond a data privacy notice and a user survey prompt.

WIPO Outlines Its Role as United Nations Intellectual

WIPO Outlines Its Role as United Nations Intellectual

The World Intellectual Property Organization, the United Nations agency serving innovators, creators, and entrepreneurs worldwide, has outlined its core mission of enabling intellectual property protection across borders. WIPO describes its work as spanning IP services, global data, and technical assistance aimed at ensuring innovation benefits people everywhere.

India Formalizes Social Security for Gig Workers

India Formalizes Social Security for Gig Workers

India's Ministry of Labour & Employment has notified the constitution of a National Social Security Board covering gig, platform, and unorganised workers under the country's Labour Codes. The Board is mandated to design, monitor, and recommend welfare schemes, marking a significant step toward integrating informal and digital-economy workers into India's formal welfare architecture.

Business

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India Bets on SCI to Anchor Its Maritime Rise

India Bets on SCI to Anchor Its Maritime Rise

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has called on the Shipping Corporation of India to spearhead the country's push toward self-reliant shipbuilding and maritime capacity, framing the state-owned enterprise as central to India's ambitions under Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. SCI, which began operations in 1961 with 19 vessels, now operates a fleet of 58 ships totalling 5.26 million deadweight tonnage.

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

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.

TopMediai Expands AI Music Studio End-to-End

TopMediai Expands AI Music Studio End-to-End

Hong Kong-based TopMediai has upgraded its AI Music Creation Studio to connect song generation with cover production, language adaptation, music video creation, and release artwork in a single workflow. The update is designed to keep the full range of post-production tasks tied to the original track rather than scattered across separate tools.

Geopolitics

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US-Philippines Defense Treaty Turns 75

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.

From elite spies to ‘gig-economy’ operatives: the changing face of Russian sabotage

From elite spies to ‘gig-economy’ operatives: the changing face of Russian sabotage

Across domains, Russia has turned unpredictability and disruption into its strategic weapon of choice.

Taiwan's UN Exclusion: The Weight of Resolution 2758

Taiwan's UN Exclusion: The Weight of Resolution 2758

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has highlighted the unresolved question of representation for the island's population within the United Nations system. The issue centres on how UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 continues to shape Taiwan's access to international organisations and global frameworks.

Taiwan MFA Site: Navigation Menu, No Policy Content

Taiwan MFA Site: Navigation Menu, No Policy Content

The Republic of China Ministry of Foreign Affairs webpage provided as a source contains only site navigation elements, search tags, and directory listings, with no substantive policy statements or news content. No verifiable facts about trilateral US-Japan-South Korea security coordination on the Taiwan Strait could be drawn from the material provided.

Travel

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Thailand Travel Guide - Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai

Thailand Travel Guide - Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai

Over 20 million visitors flock to Thailand annually, attracted by bustling cities, sun-drenched islands and centuries of cultural heritage. This guide highlights Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai with practical tips on attractions, food and timing to he

Philippines Travel Guide - Boracay, Palawan Routes

Philippines Travel Guide - Boracay, Palawan Routes

Palawan offers dramatic limestone cliffs, turquoise lagoons, and world-class snorkeling that attract travelers from around the globe. Boracay is served by two main airports: Caticlan (Godofredo P. Ramos) for the quickest access and Kalibo for more fl

Pakistan Travel Guide - Lahore, Hunza, Skardu Routes

Pakistan Travel Guide - Lahore, Hunza, Skardu Routes

Travel to Pakistan rewards with rich Mughal history in Lahore and dramatic mountain scenery in Hunza and Skardu, offering cultural immersion, culinary highlights and adventurous drives along the Karakoram Highway. Lahore offers the Lahore Fort, Badsh

Angkor Wat Tours - Top Attractions and Visitor Tips in Cambodia

Angkor Wat Tours - Top Attractions and Visitor Tips in Cambodia

Tours of Angkor Wat reveal iconic temples, sunrise vistas, guided-route options, ticketing details, and courteous etiquette to maximize your visit in Cambodia. Iconic Temples and Architectural Highlights The Grandeur of Angkor Wat at Sunrise Dawn at

Culinary

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Thailand Food Guide - Pad Thai, Tom Yum, Street Food

Thailand Food Guide - Pad Thai, Tom Yum, Street Food

Just one taste of Thai cuisine reveals a balance of sweet, sour, salty and spicy that defines the country's food. Thai meals focus on fresh herbs, aromatics, fish sauce and palm sugar to create layered flavors. Markets, street vendors and family-run

North Korea Food Guide - Naengmyeon, Kimchi, Dishes

The Mastery of Pyongyang Naengmyeon Pyongyang naengmyeon emphasizes clear, cold broth, precise noodle texture and sparing garnishes, where subtle balance between savory stock and bright acidity defines the dish's refined, refreshing character. Buckwh

Galle Restaurants Guide - Seafood, Coastal Dining

Galle Restaurants Guide - Seafood, Coastal Dining

You can explore a vibrant seafood scene in Galle where fresh catches and coastal flavors define the dining options. Galle's culinary identity centers on tuna, kingfish, crab, cuttlefish and prawns that arrive daily from nearby fishing boats. Small fa

North Korean Street Food Guide - Snacks, Local Markets

North Korean Street Food Guide - Snacks, Local Markets

Many travelers report Pyongyang markets and roadside stalls serve snacks like grilled corn, fried seafood skewers, rice cakes and savory pancakes, showcasing local ingredients and communal dining. This guide identifies common snacks, market locations

Health

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Korea grants PHP724M for Philippine health diagnostics

Korea grants PHP724M for Philippine health diagnostics

South Korea has proposed a USD 12-million grant to modernise diagnostic and treatment infrastructure at the Philippines' BUCAS Center, with an estimated 28 million Filipinos in Luzon set to benefit. The Department of Finance is facilitating the partnership with Korea's development cooperation agency, KOICA.

Feeling the burn? It’s not lactic acid

Feeling the burn? It’s not lactic acid

The myth that lactic acid causes the ‘burn’ we feel during exercise is actually a long-lasting misunderstanding.

Do we really need 10,000 steps a day?

Do we really need 10,000 steps a day?

The infamous 10,000 steps per day recommendation didn’t come from a research laboratory.

I love my skincare routine. Do I have a body image problem?

I love my skincare routine. Do I have a body image problem?

Spending time on skincare can be enjoyable, creative and soothing. But sometimes this self-care can be concerning. Could it be ‘cosmeticorexia’?

Culture

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Tainan Heritage Guide - Historic Sites, Dutch Era History

Tainan Heritage Guide - Historic Sites, Dutch Era History

With roots in the 17th century, Tainan serves as Taiwan's oldest city and preserves clear traces of Dutch colonial presence from 1624 to 1662. Fort Zeelandia in Anping formed the Dutch East India Company's main stronghold and trading hub. Visitors ca

Burmese Handicrafts - Arts, Markets, and Cultural Significance

Burmese Handicrafts - Arts, Markets, and Cultural Significance

It's woven into Myanmar's social fabric, where generations of artisans transform local materials into objects of utility, devotion, and beauty. Artisans work with lacquer, silk, bamboo, teak, silver, and lotus fiber, applying techniques passed down t

Taiwanese Culture Guide - Temples, Traditions, Customs

Taiwanese Culture Guide - Temples, Traditions, Customs

Many visitors find Taiwan's temple life vibrant and central to community identity, where Taoist, Buddhist and folk beliefs merge in colorful shrines and bustling rituals. Temples feature intricate wood and stone carvings, painted eaves, and hanging i

Genghis Khan Heritage Sites - History and Visitor Information

Genghis Khan Heritage Sites - History and Visitor Information

You can trace Genghis Khan's legacy across Mongolia and neighboring regions through a cluster of World Heritage sites, monuments, monasteries and museums that together tell the story of the 13th-century Mongol Empire and its aftermath. The empire's r

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From Dawn Carts to Night Markets: SE Asia's Street Food

From Dawn Carts to Night Markets: SE Asia's Street Food

Across Southeast Asia, street food vendors form the backbone of daily eating habits, serving millions of people at all hours of the day. From steaming noodle soups at dawn to grilled skewers under fluorescent night-market lights, the street stall is a culinary institution.

Flip-Flops and Function: Footwear in the Tropics

Flip-Flops and Function: Footwear in the Tropics

Across tropical Asia, the humble flip-flop has become far more than casual footwear — it reflects climate, culture, and practical necessity. Correspondents examine why comfort-first footwear choices are deeply embedded in daily life across the region.

Cold Brews and Chilled Teas Cool Asia's Warming Cities

Cold Brews and Chilled Teas Cool Asia's Warming Cities

Across Asia's sweltering urban centers, iced coffee and tea have evolved from simple refreshments into culturally embedded rituals. Their rising popularity reflects both climatic pressures and shifting consumer habits across the region.

Street Food Across Asia: Culture Served on the Curb

Street Food Across Asia: Culture Served on the Curb

From Bangkok's night bazaars to Taipei's lantern-lit alleys, street food across Asia functions as far more than a convenient meal. Researchers and urban planners increasingly recognize it as a vehicle for cultural memory, economic mobility, and community life.

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India's virologists convene to sharpen pandemic readiness

India's virologists convene to sharpen pandemic readiness

The 9th Molecular Virology Meeting concluded in New Delhi on 18 September 2026, drawing around 200 clinicians, researchers and students to discuss viral biology and the translation of virology research into vaccines, diagnostics and public-health tools. A high-level panel examined how India can build a stronger national virology innovation and preparedness ecosystem in line with the government's BioE3 policy and Viksit Bharat vision.

Indonesia’s El Niño-driven peat fires are choking the region – and releasing centuries of stored carbon

Indonesia’s El Niño-driven peat fires are choking the region – and releasing centuries of stored carbon

An intense drought is the match. Decades of deforestation and peat draining provide the fuel.

China is launching a Moon mission to find water ice. It’s unlike anything NASA has done

China is launching a Moon mission to find water ice. It’s unlike anything NASA has done

We’ve known for a while now that the Moon has water. Accessing it will make it easier not just to visit, but to stay.

NASA-JAXA Mission Captures Pulsar Feeding on Star's Wind

NASA-JAXA Mission Captures Pulsar Feeding on Star's Wind

Using the joint NASA-JAXA XRISM observatory, astronomers have for the first time directly observed a giant star's stellar wind being captured by a companion pulsar, fuelling powerful X-ray flares. The findings, published in Science Advances, centre on the binary system BP Crucis, located about 13,000 light-years from Earth.