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October 23, 2026
How the ‘geopolitical stigma’ associated with Putin’s Russia is affecting ordinary Russians
Geopolitics

How the ‘geopolitical stigma’ associated with Putin’s Russia is affecting ordinary Russians

Marina Yusupova-Ryder

Salt and Survival in the Mekong Delta
Asia

Salt and Survival in the Mekong Delta

Desmond Wrenfield

C5+1 Nations Chart Shared Course in Samarkand
Geopolitics

C5+1 Nations Chart Shared Course in Samarkand

Elliot Wrentham

Asia

Modi Hails Pradeep Kumar's Bronze at Asian Para Games

Modi Hails Pradeep Kumar's Bronze at Asian Para Games

Indian discus thrower Pradeep Kumar claimed bronze in the Men's Discus Throw F43/F44/F62/F64 event at the Asian Para Games 2026, also setting a personal best. Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly congratulated him on October 20, 2026, praising his commitment to pushing his own limits.

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October 23, 2026
DRI Nets 8.3 kg of Gold on Indo-Bangladesh Border
Politics

DRI Nets 8.3 kg of Gold on Indo-Bangladesh Border

India's Directorate of Revenue Intelligence intercepted four suspects on motorcycles in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district on 5 October 2026, seizing 72 gold bi…

Elliot Wrentham
October 7, 2026
Vietnam Festivals Guide - Tet, Mid-Autumn Traditions
Culture

Vietnam Festivals Guide - Tet, Mid-Autumn Traditions

With concise historical context and practical guidance, this guide outlines Tet rituals, Mid-Autumn customs, regional variations, and etiquette for respectful p…

April 23, 2026
Kyrgyzstan’s Dordoi Bazaar: a world made from shipping containers and a city within a city
Asia

Kyrgyzstan’s Dordoi Bazaar: a world made from shipping containers and a city within a city

Every container opens onto its own distinct social world.

Claudia Eggart
August 10, 2026
Politics

South Korea Pioneers Digital Democracy Revolution

South Korea has positioned itself at the forefront of digital democracy, implementing groundbreaking e-governance initia…

South Korea Pioneers Digital Democracy Revolution
Asia

Sichuan Restaurants - Authentic Spicy Dishes and Dining Recommendations

Dining in Sichuan showcases bold ma la flavors, varied regional specialties like mapo tofu and twice-cooked pork, and pr…

Sichuan Restaurants - Authentic Spicy Dishes and Dining Recommendations
NASA-JAXA Mission Captures Pulsar Feeding on Star's Wind
Science

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…

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Politics

China's Governance Model Draws Fresh Global Attention

Asia

Taiwan's Civic Culture Reshapes Democratic Governance

China's AI Revolution Transforms Asian Entertainment Landscape
Economy

China's AI Revolution Transforms Asian Entertainment Landscape

South Korea Pioneers Digital Democracy Revolution
Politics

South Korea Pioneers Digital Democracy Revolution

South Korea has positioned itself at the forefront of digital democracy, impleme…

Sichuan Restaurants - Authentic Spicy Dishes and Dining Recommendations
Asia

Sichuan Restaurants - Authentic Spicy Dishes and Dining Recommendations

Dining in Sichuan showcases bold ma la flavors, varied regional specialties like…

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

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

Using the joint NASA-JAXA XRISM observatory, astronomers have for the first time…

China's AI Revolution Transforms Asian Entertainment Landscape
Economy

China's AI Revolution Transforms Asian Entertainment Landscape

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how entertainment content is created, distr…

Hanoi Street Food Guide - Old Quarter Dining Spots
Culinary

Hanoi Street Food Guide - Old Quarter Dining Spots

With bustling alleys and century-old stalls, this guide pinpoints top vendors, s…

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 gr…

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

China’s submarine missile test looks routine. The real story is the panic it triggered

All nuclear powers test missiles. Why do China’s tests provoke such a fierce response?…

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Traditional Chinese Cuisine - Signature Dishes and Regional Flavors

Traditional Chinese Cuisine - Signature Dishes and Regional Flavors

Most Chinese regional cuisines showcase unique ingredients, cooking methods, and iconic dishes-from Cantonese dim sum to Sichuan's bold mala-highlighting centuries of culinary tradition and local taste preferences across north, south, east and west.

Modi Hails Pradeep Kumar's Bronze at Asian Para Games

Modi Hails Pradeep Kumar's Bronze at Asian Para Games

Indian discus thrower Pradeep Kumar claimed bronze in the Men's Discus Throw F43/F44/F62/F64 event at the Asian Para Games 2026, also setting a personal best. Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly congratulated him on October 20, 2026, praising his commitment to pushing his own limits.

Asia Leads Global Shift Toward Smart Infrastructure

Asia Leads Global Shift Toward Smart Infrastructure

Asian metropolitan centers are spearheading a transformative wave of digital infrastructure that fundamentally reshapes how citizens interact with urban environments. Cities across the continent increasingly deploy interconnected systems that merge physical infrastructure with intelligent digital ne

Vietnam Reshapes Governance for a New Generation

Across Vietnam, a quiet but consequential transformation is taking shape within the structures of government. Political institutions that once operated along strictly hierarchical lines are increasingly embracing transparency, digital participation, and decentralized decision-making — signals of a governance culture adapting to the expectations of a younger, more connected citizenry.

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Bangladesh Reshapes Governance for a New Era

Bangladesh is entering a period of deliberate institutional renewal, as policymakers, civil society actors, and local governance bodies work in concert to build a more responsive and accountable political architecture. The momentum behind these changes reflects a broader regional trend in South Asia, where younger democracies are increasingly investing in the structural foundations that sustain good governance over the long term.

Sri Lanka's Digital Democracy Platform Transforms Citizen Engagement

Sri Lanka's Digital Democracy Platform Transforms Citizen Engagement

Sri Lanka has emerged as a pioneering force in digital democracy, implementing an innovative online platform that fundamentally transforms how citizens engage with their government and participate in policy-making processes.

Bangladesh Builds Stronger Democratic Foundations

Bangladesh Builds Stronger Democratic Foundations

Bangladesh is entering a consequential period of institutional renewal, with a growing consensus among policymakers, civil society leaders, and citizens that the foundations of democratic governance must be deepened, modernized, and made more responsive to the needs of a rapidly changing society. Across the country, reform efforts are gaining momentum in ways that reflect both the aspirations of a young population and the pragmatic demands of sustainable development.

Sri Lanka Rebuilds Its Democratic Foundations

Across Sri Lanka, a steady transformation in political culture and governance is taking shape. More and more citizens, civil society organizations, and elected officials are engaging with institutional reform in ways that reflect a maturing democratic consciousness — one that prioritizes accountability, local empowerment, and long-term national stability over short-term political gain.

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India Joins Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Pact

India Joins Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Pact

India's central government has approved accession to the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA), upgrading the country from a cooperating non-contracting party to full membership. The move grants Indian-flagged vessels authorised access to high-value species in international waters and a seat in key governance bodies.

Microfinance was supposed to save Asia’s poor. Why has it failed to live up to its promise?

Microfinance was supposed to save Asia’s poor. Why has it failed to live up to its promise?

For the poorest households in Asia, even small loans can lead to expensive debt traps.

Taiwan's MOFA Responds to Vietnam Crisis While Sustaining

Taiwan's MOFA Responds to Vietnam Crisis While Sustaining

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has activated emergency response measures amid violence against Taiwanese businesspeople in Vietnam, while maintaining a broad diplomatic and trade network across Central America and beyond. The MOFA's engagement reflects its sustained use of economic partnerships and consular infrastructure to shore up international relationships.

India's Heritage Artifacts in Global Auction Markets

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

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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.

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.

Geopolitics

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

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.

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.

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.

C5+1 Nations Chart Shared Course in Samarkand

C5+1 Nations Chart Shared Course in Samarkand

The foreign ministers of five Central Asian nations and the U.S. Secretary of State convened in Samarkand on October 19, 2026, reaffirming a broad partnership spanning trade, energy, security, and cultural preservation. The joint statement outlines ambitions to place Central Asia at the center of the global economy through upgraded transport links, deeper energy cooperation, and strengthened security frameworks.

Travel

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Ha Long Bay Travel Guide - Cruises, Routes, Access

Ha Long Bay Travel Guide - Cruises, Routes, Access

Just consult this Ha Long Bay Travel Guide - Cruises, Routes, Access for clear comparisons of cruise types, route choices and access points to plan an efficient, informative trip. Selecting the Ideal Cruise Experience Choosing a cruise depends on iti

Taiwan Travel Guide - Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung Routes

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 trip. Taipei serves as the main international gateway with attractions such as Taipei 101, the National Palace Museum, Ximending

Ho Chi Minh City Guide - Landmarks, District Routes

Ho Chi Minh City Guide - Landmarks, District Routes

Just follow this authoritative guide to Ho Chi Minh City landmarks and district routes, with clear maps, transport options, and practical tips for efficient sightseeing across central districts. Political History and the Independence Palace Independe

Gobi Desert Tours Mongolia - Routes, Camps, and Travel Tips

Gobi Desert Tours Mongolia - Routes, Camps, and Travel Tips

Desert tours in Mongolia showcase the vast Gobi, red cliffs, sweeping dunes, and warm nomadic hospitality that attract adventurers worldwide. Tour options range from day trips around Dalanzadgad to multi-day overland journeys that visit iconic sites

Culinary

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Ho Chi Minh Food Guide - Markets, Southern Cuisine

Ho Chi Minh Food Guide - Markets, Southern Cuisine

You can explore Ho Chi Minh's markets to sample Southern Vietnamese dishes, street snacks, and fresh produce; this guide covers top markets, signature plates, and vendor tips for authentic flavors. The Foundations of Southern Vietnamese Flavor Southe

Traditional Bengali Cuisine - Popular Dishes and Recipes in Bangladesh

Traditional Bengali Cuisine - Popular Dishes and Recipes in Bangladesh

Many households in Bangladesh center daily meals around rice and fish, forming the heart of traditional Bengali cuisine and reflecting riverine abundance and seasonal produce. Staple ingredients include white rice, freshwater fish, lentils, vegetable

Pokhara Restaurants Guide - Lakeside Dining Options

Pokhara Restaurants Guide - Lakeside Dining Options

Lakeside Pokhara offers diverse dining options-cafés, family-run eateries, and upscale restaurants-detailing cuisine types, price ranges, service quality, opening hours, and top spots for lake views to help travelers choose confidently. Diverse Cuisi

Sri Lanka Food Guide - Rice and Curry, Hoppers Guide

Sri Lanka Food Guide - Rice and Curry, Hoppers Guide

Most Sri Lankans eat rice and curry as a daily staple, a colorful plate of steamed white rice surrounded by several vegetable, fish, meat, and lentil curries plus spicy condiments. Rice and curry meals typically feature a plain boiled or steamed rice

Health

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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’?

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.

Autism and ADHD: people need support before diagnosis, but getting one can change their lives

Autism and ADHD: people need support before diagnosis, but getting one can change their lives

An autism or ADHD diagnosis can transform how people understand themselves. But better mental health support is needed both before and after diagnosis.

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Lumbini Buddhist Sites Guide - Birthplace of Buddha

Lumbini Buddhist Sites Guide - Birthplace of Buddha

Most visitors come to Lumbini to study the Maya Devi Temple, sacred garden, and international monastic zones that mark Siddhartha Gautama's birthplace, offering archaeological, historical, and pilgrimage perspectives. The Sacred Garden: Core Archaeol

Philippines Festivals Guide - Sinulog, Ati-Atihan Events

Philippines Festivals Guide - Sinulog, Ati-Atihan Events

Just months of preparation and devotion build toward two of the Philippines' most electrifying January celebrations: Sinulog in Cebu and Ati-Atihan in Kalibo. Sinulog honors the Santo Niño and centers in Cebu City, peaking on the third Sunday of Janu

Taxila Heritage Sites Guide - Gandhara History, Museums

Taxila Heritage Sites Guide - Gandhara History, Museums

Most visitors to Taxila are drawn by its rich Gandhara-era ruins and museums, which document centuries of Buddhist learning, Hellenistic influence, and South Asian cultural exchange. Archaeological layers at Taxila span Achaemenid, Mauryan, Indo-Gree

DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island is a joyous, painful love letter to the Filipino diaspora

DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island is a joyous, painful love letter to the Filipino diaspora

The first major Hollywood animation centred on Filipino culture speaks to the experience of migration that has become so deeply embedded in Philippine society.

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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.

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.

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.

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

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?

When a teenager makes the ‘stupid choice’, their brain is working exactly as designed

When a teenager makes the ‘stupid choice’, their brain is working exactly as designed

If a young person trusts the system to deliver a just outcome, their brain’s urgent need for retribution is dialled down.

Anak Krakatau Eruption Grounds Nearly 3,000 Flights

Anak Krakatau Eruption Grounds Nearly 3,000 Flights

A sustained eruption at Anak Krakatau in early September 2026 sent ash up to 15,000 metres into the atmosphere, forcing the temporary closure of eight airports across Java and Sumatra. Nearly 3,000 flights were disrupted and ashfall reached Jakarta and parts of West Java before the most intense activity subsided on September 6.

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.